Call for Expressions of Interest
Programme Manager
SCHAF is seeking a compassionate, highly organised Programme Manager to coordinate the planning, implementation, documentation and reporting of our programmes, research activities, partnerships and stakeholder engagements from Ibadan.
Background
Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation (SCHAF) is a charitable, non-governmental and non-profit organisation founded in 2012, registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission and formally inaugurated in 2014.
SCHAF works with organisations including NYSC, Oyo State Health Insurance Agency, Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria, healthcare facilities, government agencies, corporate organisations and philanthropic individuals to improve the wellbeing of People Living with Sickle Cell Disease (PLWSCD).
SCHAF invites applications from suitably qualified, intelligent, compassionate and highly organised professionals for appointment as Programme Manager.
Vision: To reduce the burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria.
SCHAF's work focuses on:
- Awareness: Sensitisation in schools, churches, mosques, markets and communities.
- Screening, Education and Counselling: Haemoglobin genotype testing, health education and genetic counselling.
- Care: Routine medications, counselling, educational and empowerment programmes, and other support for PLWSCD.
- Research: Supporting research into diagnostics, medicines and factors affecting PLWSCD.
- Advocacy: Engaging government, pharmaceutical companies, corporate organisations and philanthropists to improve policies, funding and services for PLWSCD.
Objective of the Position
The Programme Manager will coordinate the planning, implementation, documentation and reporting of SCHAF's programmes, meetings, research activities, partnerships and stakeholder engagements.
The successful candidate will work with SCHAF's leadership, healthcare facilities, partner organisations, volunteers and beneficiaries to ensure activities are properly organised, documented and delivered on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Programme and Event Coordination
- Organise programme outreach activities, workshops and meetings.
- Prepare schedules, agendas, invitations, attendance registers and logistics.
- Prepare minutes, activity reports and action trackers.
- Follow up agreed actions, deadlines and implementation challenges.
Documentation and Records
- Maintain organised physical and electronic programme records.
- Maintain databases of beneficiaries, partners, volunteers, donors and stakeholders.
- Prepare periodic programme, management and impact reports.
- Ensure confidentiality of beneficiary and medical information.
Stakeholder and Hospital Engagement
- Maintain professional communication with healthcare facilities, government agencies, partner organisations and volunteers.
- Follow up partnership opportunities and agreed activities.
- Undertake approved visits to hospitals including RRSH, Oni Memorial, Adeoyo and University College Hospital.
- Support enrolment and follow-up of PLWSCD and prepare visit reports.
Research and Funding Support
- Support SCHAF's research activities, literature searches and preparation of research summaries.
- Identify grants, donor prospects, partnerships, training opportunities and relevant funding calls.
- Maintain an updated grant tracker covering donor, eligibility, deadline and application status.
- Support preparation of concept notes and funding applications.
Website, Social Media and Administration
- Monitor SCHAF's website, Facebook page and approved communication platforms.
- Respond to or appropriately direct public enquiries.
- Support preparation of programme updates, photographs and impact stories.
- Assist with correspondence, filing, printing, scanning, telephone calls and programme materials.
- Supervise volunteers, interns or support personnel where required.
Key Deliverables
The Programme Manager will be expected to produce:
- Monthly programme and meeting calendars.
- Timely minutes, event and outreach reports.
- Updated beneficiary, stakeholder, volunteer and partner databases.
- Hospital and facility-visit reports.
- Monthly grant and funding-opportunity trackers.
- Research summaries and supporting documentation.
- Action-follow-up reports.
- Quarterly programme, partnership and achievement summaries.
- Records of public enquiries and referrals.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A Bachelor's degree or HND in Public Health, Health/Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Project Management, Communications or a related discipline.
- At least three years' relevant professional experience in programme management, administration, healthcare, research, community development or non-profit work.
- Experience with an NGO, healthcare organisation, research institution or community organisation will be an advantage.
- Strong writing, documentation, organisational and record-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, virtual meetings and Internet research.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to undertake regular visits within Ibadan and other approved locations.
- Excellent written and spoken English; Yoruba will be an advantage.
Personal Attributes
The preferred candidate should be compassionate, dependable, proactive and highly organised, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. The candidate should be comfortable working with PLWSCD, healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers and community members, and should demonstrate genuine commitment to health advocacy and social impact.
Remuneration and Conditions
Remuneration will remain confidential and will be determined based on qualifications, experience and SCHAF's approved budget. Approved official expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with SCHAF procedures. Applicants should state their expected gross monthly remuneration. The successful candidate may be subject to an initial probationary period and performance assessment.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit:
- A cover letter of not more than one page.
- A detailed CV.
- Contact details of two professional referees.
- Expected gross monthly remuneration.
- Confirmation of availability to commence on 1 October 2026.
- Subject line
- Application for Programme Manager - SCHAF
- Address
- 14 Road E, Olubadan Estate, New Ife Road, Ibadan
- Enquiries
- +234 903 142 7358
- Website
- www.schafoundation.org
- Closing date
- 15 September 2026 at 5:00 p.m. WAT
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- SCHAF does not charge any application, processing, interview or recruitment fee.
- Sickle Cell Hope Alive Foundation is committed to equal opportunity, confidentiality, dignity and the protection of People Living with Sickle Cell Disease.