Training and Programmes Lead

About SQHN

The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria (SQHN) is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to promote quality and patient safety in healthcare.

Through training, advocacy, accreditation, research, and collaboration, SQHN works with healthcare professionals, institutions, and policymakers to embed quality improvement and patient safety into all levels of care.

Their mission is to lead, advocate, build capacity, provide education and training, promote collaboration, and offer accreditation, all aimed at transforming healthcare quality in Nigeria

The Opportunity

They're seeking a Training & Programmes Lead who will play a pivotal role in coordinating the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of SQHNs trainings, workshops, and programme activities, ensuring they remain dynamic, high-quality, and aligned with SQHNs strategic objectives.

Working closely with internal teams, facilitators, and partner institutions, this role ensures training content is responsive to the needs of individual, corporate, and institutional members, while strengthening healthcare quality and patient safety outcomes across the sector.

This role reports to the Executive Manager, Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria (SQHN).

What You'll Do

Training and Programme Development

• SQHNs current curriculum and update training materials to ensure they remain dynamic, mission-aligned, and in line with strategic objectives.
• Design and develop comprehensive training programmes and workshops in line with SQHNs mission and objectives.
• Design, develop, and deploy customised training programmes in line with the requirements and expectations of individual, corporate, and institutional members to support SQHNs sustainability.
• Facilitate training sessions (in-person and virtual), ensuring effective delivery of content, with confidence in engaging diverse participants and stakeholders.
• Identify and train Assessors and support/lead on customised trainings, as required.
• Coordinate and manage logistics for training events, including venue selection, materials preparation, and participant communication.
• Utilise learning and development tools, virtual learning platforms, and learning management systems (LMS), where applicable, to support training delivery, participant engagement, and programme evaluation.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of trainings, programmes, and events on beneficiaries and stakeholders through feedback, surveys, and performance metrics, and make improvements as necessary.
• Prepare quarterly training/programme reports and other reporting outputs as required.
• Collaborate with SQHN Secretariat staff to design and implement suitable marketing and communication strategies and materials for effective and efficient programme delivery.
• Develop standard proposals to market SQHN trainings and practicum.

Programme Management

• Plan, organise, and manage programme events such as seminars, conferences, and workshops, including logistics, scheduling, and participant registration.
• Support preparation and management of programme budgets, ensuring resources are used cost-effectively and appropriately documented.
• Maintain accurate records of training and programme activities, including attendance, feedback, outputs, and outcomes, and prepare regular reports for internal use and stakeholders as required.

Social Media and Website Support

• Develop engaging programme-related content for social media platforms (e.g., posts, graphics, videos, articles) in collaboration with the Secretariat.
• Support online engagement by responding to queries appropriately and helping to build a vibrant online community.
• Support regular updates of the SQHN website with news, events, programme details, and other relevant information.
• Monitor and review website and social media performance metrics to inform and refine programme communications and engagement approaches.

Secretariat Support and Other Duties

• Provide support to the Secretariat as necessary to ensure smooth delivery of organisational priorities.
• Carry out other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Executive Manager.

What You Bring

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Learning & Development, Programme Management, Project Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Health Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Masters degree in Project Management, Programme Management, Education, Learning & Development, Training & Development, Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Formal training or certification in Project or Programme Management
• Exposure to healthcare, public health, or healthcare-related programmes through work, projects, or training.

Bonus Points if you have

• Professional certification or structured training in Learning & Development (L&D), Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Training Facilitation, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E).