Programs Analyst

Programs Analyst

At ACE Group, We Disrupt Conventional Thinking We partner with governments, organizations, and communities to reimagine solutions that tackle the root causes of health and social inequities. We don’t just design strategies, we build systems that work, scale, and last.

Programs Analyst

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 1 - 3 years
• Location Kano
• Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the execution of public health programs from planning through implementation, monitoring, and reporting

• Conduct literature reviews, desk research, and evidence synthesis to inform program design and technical outputs

• Assist in the preparation of technical deliverables, including proposals, reports, presentations, briefs, and knowledge products

• Support project monitoring by maintaining work plans, trackers, implementation records, and performance data

• Assist with research activities, including data collection, documentation, quality assurance, and study coordination

• Analyze and synthesize program and research data to identify trends and generate insights for evidence-based decision-making

• Support data collection, cleaning, and analysis for donor and client reporting

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements, including logistics

• Document outcomes and follow up on actions arising from project activities

• Support the monitoring of program progress against agreed indicators and work plans

• Contribute to periodic reports, implementation updates, and client/donor communications

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, partners, consultants, and other stakeholders in Kano and beyond

• Assist with client correspondence, meeting preparation, and follow-up

• Maintain organized, confidential project documentation in line with ACE’s quality standards

• Provide technical, administrative, and operational support for organizational priorities and other assignments as required

• Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Epidemiology, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field

• 1–3 years of relevant work, research, volunteer, or internship experience in health research, public health program, or a related field

• Prior exposure to clinical research, implementation science, or newborn/maternal and child health is an advantage

• Demonstrated interest in health systems strengthening, research administration, or evidence-to-policy work

• Familiarity with the Nigerian health system and/or experience working with academic, government, or non-profit institutions is desirable

• Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear reports, briefs, and correspondence

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data tools is an advantage

• Basic problem-solving and analytical skills, applied to program design, monitoring, and evaluation tasks

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive institutional and research information

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to engage with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, researchers, and government partners

• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach, initiative, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced institutional environment

• Demonstrated cooperation and teamwork within program and research teams

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