FHI 360 Fresh Recruitment (Graduate & Exp) [7 Positions]

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the following graduate and experienced positions below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Job ID: 18218
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Area: Integrated Development
Contract type: 1 year fixed term

Job Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the  Procurement and Logistics Manager, the  Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical services to the project, as well as some accounting and procurement support.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assists the PLM in arranging travel logistics for project staff, consultants and training participants including hotel reservations and where required, arranging airport and hotel pick-ups.
• Assists the PLM in arranging logistics for procurement deliveries.
• Assists the PLM by preparing procurement request forms.
• Assists the PLM in the provision of logistic support for workshops and trainings.
• Assists the PLM in the maintenance of an efficient records/storage of all office supplies.
• Serves as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office.
• Records minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the staff of the zone.
• Assists with production of presentation materials for staff members.
• Act as a receptionist: answers the telephones in an appropriate, clear and friendly manner, takes and relays messages or forwards calls, greets and directs office visitors, receives/sends correspondence, keeps fax log and any correspondence.
• Perform office equipment tasks such as making needed arrangement for services for telephone and e-mail, obtaining quotations for required services, arranging for repairs of office equipment.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or recognized equivalent
• Experience with administrative and secretarial skills
• Accounting skills is an added advantage
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Officer, Clinical Services
Job ID: 18212
Location: Damaturu, Yobe
Area: Program Management
Contract type: 1 year fixed term

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Along with the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer (Clinical Services) will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP), TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and integrated medical services at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• With the Senior State Technical Officer, coordinate the implementation of components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services at the facility level.
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management capacity building, PMTCT, RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services at the facility level.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, RH/FP and integrated medical services activities.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB and integrated medical services at the facility level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Officer, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
Job ID: 18214
Location: Abuja
Area: Program Management
Contract type: 1 year fixed term

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibility

• Along with the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer will provide technical and programmatic support primarily focusing on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH).

Duties and Responsibilities

• With the Senior Technical Officer, coordinate the implementation of components related to RMNCH in FHI 360 Nigeria’s programs.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance in RMNCH for FHI 360 Nigeria programs.
• Work with technical staff at the state offices and other relevant FHI 360 staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to RMNCH and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening reporting systems to ensure reporting of program progress against stated objectives and monitoring & evaluation frameworks.
• Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming RMNCH activities.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of RMNCH and related developments by reviewing current literature and stay alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1-3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of RMNCH programmes in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Finance Manager
Job ID: 18215
Location: Abuja
Area: Program Management
Contract type: 1 year fixed term

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• This position will report to the Associate Director, Finance and will be responsible for providing constant reporting to senior management on financial and budget targets.
• He/She will also be responsible for maintaining FHI 360 Nigeria’s accounting systems, providing technical and application support for the accounting system, and trouble-shooting issues relating to the system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare pipeline reports covering all Nigeria portfolios.
• Provide support to the Associate Director, Finance in the forecasting, monitoring and reporting of the operating and capital budgets and financials.
• Analyze and interpret financial data for the purpose of determining financial performance and projecting financial probability.
• Analyze budget patterns and project expenditures.
• Develop cash flow projections for funded and support activities.
• Ensure that expenditures for budgets, grants and contracts are monitored and the reports are prepared to maintain balance account.
• Administer the expenditure of funds, ensuring that funds are expended according to sponsoring organization’s stipulations and appropriate guidelines.
• Provide instructions and answer questions relating to budget procedures, provide budget recommendations to a wide range of issues.
• Assist in overseeing the preparation of monthly payroll and pension remittances.
• Provide support to the AD Finance in managing implementation of custom changes to the accounting system.
• Apply accounting and auditing principles and techniques to ensure that data integrity, internal controls and audit trails are maintained throughout all transactions.
• Provide support to the zones and field offices in monitoring and reporting of the operating and capital budgets and financials.
• Monitor budgets and financial reports for all IA sub-agreements not directly managed by the field offices.
• Build the capacity of finance staff in financial management support and reporting and provide professional support to them.
• Analyze, develop, and monitor accounting/fiscal control procedures and program budgets.
• Resolve problems with country office cash advance and financial discrepancies.
• Prepare and manage cost proposals in response to RFA’s, RFP’s and unsolicited proposals for new funding opportunities as needed.
• Ensure availability of funds by reviewing Final Cost Objective (FCO)/ Award ID Code requests and enter budgets into the general ledger system.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor, to include assigning of responsibilities, conducting performance reviews, assessing and identifying development opportunities that strengthen the organizational role of Finance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Director
Job ID: 18217
Location: Abuja
Area: Hidden (192262)
Contract type: 1 year fixed term

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Basic Function:

• Under the guidance of the Project Director, provide technical leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the technical implementation of the Global Fund PR-HIV Project.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on all technical matters and ensure quality of the Global Fund PR-HIV Program.
• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, CT, TB/HIV, OVC and support programs.
• Ensure that high quality technical programs are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with partners, the GON and other stakeholders.
• Oversee quality assurance program for all technical aspects of the Program.
• Ensure the technical training and staff development in the Global Fund PR-HIV Program in relevant areas.
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to Global Fund and Nigerian regulations.
• Assist with the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.
• Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• In collaboration with the Project Director, oversee the implementation of an indicator-based performance monitoring plan.
• Support the Project Director to ensure that all technical areas of the project are integrated and maximize the use of available resources of the project.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of technical performance metrics.
• Ensure technical program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Or BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, Global Fund, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Procurement Officer
Job ID: 18213
Location: Abuja
Contract type: 1 year  fixed term
Area: Program Management

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilty

• Along with the Senior Procurement Officer, plan and implement systems and policies that guide all operations related to procuring supplies and services (in accordance with FHI360 policy, USAID policy and other donor policies) in support of all FHI360 offices and projects at CO and field offices, both domestic and international sourcing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and monitor delivery of exact specifications.
• Implement procurement policy and systems for FHI procurement at CO and field office level.
• Undertake tendering, evaluation, placement and monitoring of a portfolio of Country Office and Field Offices procurement.
• Support the planning and coordination of central procurement activities of FHI with CO and Zones, including storage and delivery.
• Assist in the training of staff at the zonal level in procurement rules and processes and record keeping.
• Monitor procurement processes and compliance with FHI procedures at CO and field level.
• Coordinate formal bids and request for proposal (RFPs).
• Review and assist in the development of specifications, terms and schedules.
• Prepare specifications, compare bids received and present recommendations on purchases to management.
• Prepare specifications required for various supplies and make them available to suppliers.
• Adhere to all FHI required procurement budgets, FHI and donor purchasing guidelines, policies and controls on procurement.
• Solicit and negotiate competitive pricing from vendors and make recommendations for issuance of purchase orders.
• Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the procurement process.
• Maintain procurement files and other documentations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in relevant field with 3 – 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Or MSc. in relevant field with 1 – 3 years relevant procurement experience.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations (experience with USAID procurement a plus)

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Communications and Media Officer
Job ID: 18216
Location: Abuja
Contract type: 1 year fixed term
Area: Program Management

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner.
• The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for leading the documentation of program success stories, best practices and lessons learned as well as internal/external communications and media monitoring.
• The position will develop and implement strategies to raise SIDHAS media profile, as well as ensuring that the project follows USAID and FHI 360 branding and marking requirements.
• This position also manages all key internal and external events to develop strong public relations for the program.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Strategic Communications
• Media Communications (print, electronic and social media) & Public Relations
• Events Management
• Brand Management

Strategic Communications:

• Lead production of communication materials including success stories, bulletins, brochures and other promotional material.
• Lead and monitor implementation of the communication style guide for all external and internal communication materials (TV and radio programs, presentations, speeches and other documentation).
• Provide creative, editorial and operational support for communications initiatives and report on progress
• Maintain library system for all communications materials.
• Lead and coordinate to conduct Most Significant Changes (MSC) technique to capture the project success stories and good practices.
• Represent all Nigerian projects at all FHI 360 communication forums (local and regional meetings).
• Respond to requests from FHI 360 country office and headquarters as well as USAID for information to internal/external audiences.

Media Communications and Public Relations:

• Monitor media, local and donor opinion concerning relevant health areas, FHI 360 Nigeria, and USAID to gauge the effect of the information dissemination strategy and to provide feedback to inform adjustments to future information programming.
• Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the project’s media (including online) strategy in consultation with supervisor.
• Develop and pitch proactive media opportunities in consultation with programs team.
• Write and distribute media releases and support production of regular, legally compliant email newsletters and notices to target audiences.
• Develop online communication materials including video content to increase our social media presence (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn).
• Maintain oversight of the website, including updating relevant information.
• Prepare a standard information package on project activities that can be shared with visitors and media as required (including success stories, photos, maps, newsletters and other documents as appropriate).
• Develop and maintain an updated contact directory of key contacts from different sectors.

Events Management:

• Support the management of public events such as VIP visits, USAID delegate visits, launches, disseminations, exhibitions, conferences etc.– including setting purposes and objectives, roles and responsibilities; pre-planning, briefings, logistics, schedules, presentations, posters, exhibition stands and post conference evaluation.
• Maintain a calendar of key events in close collaboration with program and technical staff members and implementing partners.
• Ensure effective implementation and adherence to SIDHAS project branding strategy and marking plan.
• Ensure proper acknowledgment of SIDHAS project and donors for their contributions.
• Oversee proper and consistent use of SIDHAS project and USAID logos in line with the project’s branding strategy and marking plan in all supported publications, commodities and activities/events.
• Implement plan to promote presence of SIDHAS project and USAID at both national and local level to highlight the contribution made in the field of public health, mainly HIV and AIDS.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring visits to project sites to ensure donor and organizational visibility (branding)
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree with at least 5-7 years works experience or bachelor’s level degree with 7-9 years’ work experience in a similar capacity in an NGO/INGO.
• Desirable – A minimum of one year demonstrated successful experience in public relations, communications, or related field, is preferred.
• Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.