Pro – Health International (PHI) Jobs in Nigeria (13 Positions)

Pro-Health International (PHI), a faith-based, non-profit organization executing HIV/AIDS comprehensive treatment, care and support projects in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Nassarawa states requires the services of the following:

Interested applicants who meet the  requirements below should send a 1-page application letter electronically along with their resume/CVs of not more than 5 pages within 7 days from the date of this advert to the attention of The Director of Administration at [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews which come up tentatively from the 20th to 25th of September.

Closing Date for Submission of Application is SEPTEMBER 23 2013

Successful applicants should be ready to assume duties on October 2, 2013 at any of the locations in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau or Nassarawa states.

SIGNED: MANAGEMENT

September 11, 2013

Senior Program Manager/Health System Advisor (Under the direct supervision of the Project Director)
Responsibilities: The incumbent shall be responsible for leading program implementation and grant management including the identification and strengthening of managerial and structural gaps in service delivery facilities as well as monitor all project targets and indicators.
Requirements: A university degree in one of the health, social or management sciences with a master’s degree in public health, health systems/services administration or management from a recognized university or equivalent relevant experience; with at least eight years’ experience in the health sector, 5 of which is continuous experience in programming with a local or international organization. Apply Here

Clinical Advisor ART and TB/HIV
Responsibilities: The incumbent will provide technical assistance to the project team and service delivery facilities on TB, MDR TB and TB/HIV co-infection inclusive of designing and implementing training and mentoring activities both for project staff and facility health care workers. He/she will provide facility based supervision for all ART, TB/HIV related activities and represent PHI at relevant national meetings.
Requirements: A medical degree from a known university is a requirement while master’s degree in public health from a recognized university or equivalent relevant experience is desirable. A professional qualification is an added advantage. At least 5 years of recent clinical experience with 3 years working on an antiretroviral therapy program and in direct management of TB and TB/HIV co-infection either at facility or program level.Apply Here

Clinical Advisor PMTCT
Responsibilities: The incumbent will provide technical assistance to the project team and service delivery facilities on PMTCT, helping to design innovative and effective implementation strategies to meet the PMTCT gap. Providing facility and project based mentoring and supervision in maternal and child health and representing PHI at relevant meetings.
Requirement: A medical degree from a known university is a requirement while master’s degree in public health from a recognized university or relevant clinical experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology or pediatrics is desirable. At least 5 years of recent clinical experience and 3 years working in direct management of an HIV/AIDS project and reproductive and child health either at facility or program level.Apply Here

Clinical Specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent shall work under the direct supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor Clinical Services with support and guidance from the Clinical Advisors to deliver program related goals and activities at facility level. Particularly mentoring and training of health workers on ART, TB/HIV, PMTCT, Prevention and other clinical related activities as will be dictated by program direction. He/she will also monitor program indicators at facility level and trouble shoot when necessary.
Requirements: A medical degree from a known university is a requirement. A Master’s degree in public or other health related field will be an advantage. At least 3 years of relevant clinical experience working on HIV Care and treatment program.Apply Here

Nurse Educator/Specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent shall promote excellence in nursing practice both at PHI and at facility level through utilization of evidence based research and best practices, lead the formulation, implementation and evaluation of the nursing and midwifery strategies and services as well as coordinate the capacity building of nurses in providing high quality nursing service in relation to HIV/AIDS management.
Requirements: A registered Nurse Midwife with a post graduate degree in a health related field or BSc nursing with at least 4 years continuous clinical experience in a HIV program. At least 4 years of relevant experience working on a HIV/AIDS program. Apply Here

Supply Chain Logistics Specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent will coordinate and/or provide commodities management and logistics technical assistance through developing and implementing relevant policies and procedures for quantification, procurement, warehousing and overall inventory management of commodities as well as support the strengthening of supply chain management at service delivery facilities.
Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, public health or supply chain management is a requirement; a current post graduate qualification is an advantage. At least 5 years’ experience in pharmacy, laboratory and logistics management systems. Apply Here

Strategic Information Advisor
Responsibilities: The incumbent shall provide overall leadership of strategic information and improved data demand and use including analysis of project-wide contribution to and impact on the national HIV response. Develop strategic direction and work plans (as appropriate) for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and provide monitoring and reporting tools as well as guidance and written analysis to inform future program delivery, management decision making, and strategic planning; Develop innovative strategies to strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation, analysis and reporting for the project.
Requirements: Advanced degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Public Health or Social Science (or equivalent). Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Management or Development studies preferably with a health focus required. Minimum of 5 years relevant monitoring and evaluation experience and also research and evaluation experience, including the ability to analyze research and evaluation findings and other information for the benefit of practitioners in health development, ideally in the HIV/AIDS sector. Apply Here

Strategic Information Specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent shall work under the supervision of the SI Advisor to provide mentorship and guidance to facility M & E staff on the use of program related tools and monitoring indicators, develop innovative strategies to strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation, analysis, reporting for the project and ensure timely submission of data generated at facilities.
Requirements: A degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Public Health or Social Science (or equivalent) required. Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Management or Development studies preferably with a health focus is an advantage. A minimum of 3 years relevant monitoring and evaluation experience and also research and evaluation experience, including the ability to analyze research and evaluation findings and other information for the benefit of practitioners in health development, ideally in the HIV/AIDS sector.Apply Here

Laboratory Specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent will provide overall program leadership in laboratory services and systems, be responsible for the smooth running of facility laboratory machines and systems, provide mentoring and training to facility laboratory staff on the related service delivery and implementation activities and provide overall technical support for quality laboratory services including quality checks for laboratory results.
Requirements: A first degree in medical laboratory sciences and a post graduate qualification is required. A current practicing license with Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria is mandatory; 3 – 5 years continuous relevant experience in automated HIV laboratory systems with demonstrable capacity to operate a CD4, hematology and chemistry machines. Apply Here

HIV Prevention specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent will provide leadership to the project in building a network of effective gender-sensitive, targeted HIV prevention services in catchment communities around service delivery facilities, working with the Community and Clinical Specialists to establish community HIV prevention services. He/she shall network and build synergies with state and local governments, CSOs, network of PLHIV as well as other HIV care programs to reinforce behavioral change.
Requirements: A postgraduate degree in health education and health promotion or related field with a minimum of 5 years proven experience in programming and management of HIV/AIDS/TB prevention programs at a senior level and demonstrable experience in developing health education materials.Apply Here

Community Services specialist
Responsibilities: The incumbent will provide innovative technical inputs to the development of integrated quality PITC/HCT services at different points of service at implementing sites while working with existing social structures to generate demand for HCT services in targeted communities; establish and maintain a functional referral system for clients linking hospital based clinical services with community services and work with communities/relevant stakeholders to respond to the needs of PLWHIV, OVC and their caregivers through leveraging resources from community stakeholders, political and opinion leaders to support PLWHIV and OVC. He/she shall also facilitate the establishment of facility based systems that provide quality adherence counseling to all PLWHIV accessing care (Pre ART, ART, PMTCT mother-baby pairs, TB care and other related services).
Requirements: A degree in health education and health promotion or related field with a minimum of 3 years proven experience in programming and management of HIV/AIDS/TB prevention programs.Apply Here

Grant Compliance Manager
The Grant Compliance Manager will have responsibilities for ensuring donor grant reporting and compliance regulations are met by all partners.
Responsibilities:
Grant Compliance – Serve as principal point of contact on compliance issues with partners; implement approved capacity building trainings at the sites; improve field/local partner staff capacity to comply with regulations.
Budgeting – Train local partners on budgeting; Provide senior level technical support to the local partners to finalize their annual budgets, conduct a review of budgets against project targets, budget notes and justification, make recommendations and follow-up implementation; Review draft partner budgets and provide technical advice to program managers.
Financial Support – Provide direct technical support in all aspects of finance to partners, monitor allocated partner agreements and budgets and ensure compliance with Compliance Manuals and donor guidelines, advice on GAAP and basic accounting records to be maintained by the partners.
Internal Control Assessments and Site Visits – Participate in Internal Control and Monitoring/pre-award assessments as required, review of adequacy of internal controls, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, compliance with local partner policies and procedures.
Financial accounting – Ensure that partners keep supporting documents for all financial transactions, keep ledgers for Fixed Assets, Purchase Requisitions, Cash Receipts and Disbursements, Maintain a project budget holder’s register that will show the entire fund advanced to each budget holders, the liquidation patterns and the balances at any particular time.
Qualifications and Requirement.
B.Sc. Accounting or Finance , ICAN/ACCA Certification
Willingness to travel widely across partner locations
At least 5 years post NYSC grants management experience in an international NGO

Proficiency in the use of accounting softwares e.g. Quickbooks, Tally, Peachtree etc., and the use of MS suite Apply Here

Project Accountant
Under supervision from the Business Official, in liaison with PHI Finance Department, the incumbent plans and coordinates all finance activities required to execute the delivery of the project.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Liaise with Grants and Compliance Manager to review all project advance requests and liquidations in line with the grant agreement;
Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements. Report to management regarding the finances of organization, establish tables of accounts, and assign entries to proper accounts. Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs, advice management on issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current Accounting Software. Prepare forms for Finance Officers, and direct their work activities and ensure that their job descriptions are followed.
Prepare all records for the annual audit, obtaining annual audited financial statements for annual reports and accountability requirements of donor.
In consultation with PHI, maintain all necessary financial policies and procedures
Qualification/Requirements
B.Sc. Accounting and ICAN/ACCA certification
At least 5 years’ experience in Project Accounting
Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Leadership, coaching and team building skills
Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions
Ability to create and manage budgets. Apply Here