Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria: 20 Positions

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN), is a national non-government organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria. As a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), PPFN has expanded the scope of its programs beyond family planning to cover broad reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. PPFN seeks suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:

(1)
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Regional Director North East Region (Bauchi) RD/NE 2013 [email protected]
Regional Director South West Region (Ibadan) RD/SW 2013 [email protected]
Regional Director South South Region (Benin) RD/SS 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The Regional Director shall perform the role of the Chief Executive Officer at the regional level by coordinating the efforts of
the regional departments in contributing towards the achievement of the mission of PPFN.

Job Requirements:
 Master level degree in Health or Social Sciences or equivalent.
 Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience preferably in Reproductive Health (RH).
 Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
 Team leadership and team playing qualities.
 Familiarity with key relevant national and international implementing support and donor organizations in SRH
 Strong management experience.
 Computer proficiency skills, particularly MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Page Maker, etc.

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Manager, Planning,
Research and Evaluation
Abuja MPR&E 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the efforts of the Planning, Research and Evaluation unit with other departments
as well as in the Regions with a view to strengthening the research and M&E component of the organization.

Requirements:
 Masters level in Public Health or Applied Social Sciences.
 Seven (7) years relevant work experience including no less than three years in NGO (preferably in RH/HIV).
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
 Team leadership and team playing qualities/experience.
 Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organizations in RH.
 Advance knowledge of statistical software packages.
 Strong knowledge of NGO and donor operations particularly those in reproductive health
 Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
 Familiarity with varied socio-cultural contexts of issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health issues in Nigeria.

(3)
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Manager, Accounts &
Finance
Abuja MA&F 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and coordination of the activities of PPFN and its regional offices with
regards to all financial accounting and reporting.

Requirements:
 B. Sc/HND in Accounting or related field.
 At least seven (7) years work experience especially in an NGO with not less than 5 years in managerial position.
 Proficiency in computer accounting packages and MS Word, Excel, etc.
 Proven sound numeric ability, analytical mind and nose for details.
 Good oral and written communication skills.
 Positive towards issues of development in general and reproductive health in particular.
 Ability to work under pressure.
 Membership of ICAN or similar professional bodies and or possession of a Masters degree will be an added advantage.

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Senior Manager (HIV
Clinical Services)
Abuja SM(HIVCS) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to manage the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives and activities and to work
closely with the GF team members in the realization of the project goal.

Requirements:
 Degree in Medicine (MB.BS, MD).
 Seven years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
 Knowledge and experience of Global Fund/PEPFAR supported projects.
 Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
 Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
 Good team playing qualities/experience
 Familiarity with key national programs and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
 Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word, Statistical packages.(knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage.
 Possession of MPH will be an advantage.

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Manager, HIV Clinical
Services
Benin M(HIVCS) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives and activities and to work
closely with the GF team members in the realization of the project goal.

Requirements:
 Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MD).
 Five years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
 Knowledge and experience of Global Fund/PEPFER supported projects.
 Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
 Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
 Good team playing qualities/experience
 Familiarity with key national programs and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
 Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word,Statistical packages knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage.
 Possession of MPH will be an advantage.

(6)
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State Programme Officer Abia SPO (Ab) 2013 [email protected]
State Programme Officer Anambra SPO (An) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the implementation of and support to state programs to strengthen community
support and increase in SRH services in line with the PPFN strategic plan at the states level to advance sexual and
reproductive health and rights agenda and in meeting the goals of the Global Fund Project.

Requirements:
 Degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing or RN& RM or equivalent.
 Three years relevant work experience including no less than two years in NGO (preferably in RH).
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
 Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organization in SRH.
 Advanced computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office Suite: MS Words, Excel, etc.)
 Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development, program development and management.
 Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.

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Programme Officer (HIV Clinical Services)
Abuja PO(HIVCS) NHQ 2013 [email protected]
Programme Officer (HIV Clinical Services)
Abia PO(HIVCS) (Ab) 2013 [email protected]
Programme Officer (HIV Clinical Services)
Anambra PO(HIVCS) (An) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives in the assigned location and
to drive the activities towards meeting the overall goal of the project.

Requirements:
 Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MB).
 Three years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
 Knowledge and experience of Global Fund implemented projects.
 Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
 Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
 Good team playing qualities/experience
 Familiarity with key national programes and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
 Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word, etc. (knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage).
 Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing relationship with colleagues.
 Possession of MPH will be an advantage.

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Research & Evaluation Officer Abuja R&EO 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the coordination efforts in research and evaluation with particular emphasis on
strengthening the research and evaluation component of the Global Fund Project for improved and sustained program performance.
Requirements:

 Degree in Applied Social Sciences or other relevant fields.
 Three years relevant work experience including no less than two years in NGO (preferably in RH).
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
 Familiarity with key national programs and international implementing support and donor organisations in SRH.
 Computer proficiency skills in the use of software packages; SSPS, EPI INFO, etc.
 Experience in research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
 Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to RH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
 Demonstrable capacity to develop methodologies and provide support in key thematic areas.

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Commodity & Logistics Officer Abia CLO (Ab) 2013 [email protected]
Commodity & Logistics Officer Anambra CLO (An) 2013 [email protected]
Commodity & Logistics Officer Edo CLO (Ed) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide support in general administration and logistics to enhance efficient implementation
of the Global Fund Round 9 Project in the region and in the overall SRH program implementation of the organization.

Requirements:
 Degree/HND in Business Administration, Social Sciences or equivalent
 Three years relevant work experience.
 Excellent communication, conceptual and analytical skills including effective inter-personal relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and partners.
 Advanced Computer Skills.
 Highly organized, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload and ‘multi-tasking’.
 Hands-on knowledge of procurement/stores management especially those of key national and international implementing, support and donor organizations in reproductive health
 Good knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development, program development and management.
 Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.

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Accounts Officer Abuja AO 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The officer will assist in the work of the Accounts & Finance Unit by providing effective professional and technical support in
the development and management of resources towards the achievement of the overall organizational goals.

Requirements:
 B.Sc or HND Accounting
 Three years relevant work experience
 Computer proficiency skills including MS Word, Excel and Accounting software, e.g. Peachtree
 Accounting package
 Proven sound numeric ability, analytical mind and nose for details
 Good oral and written communication skills
 Positive attitude and disposition towards issues of development in general and reproductive health in particular
 Working experience in donor or grant receiving organization.

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Assistant Internal Auditor Abuja AIA 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in ensuring effective internal control mechanism of PPFN’s core and
collaborative projects in accounts, commodities and assets, and to strengthen financial discipline, accountability and
transparency at the national and regional levels.

Requirements:
 B.Sc. or HND in Accounting.
 Computer proficiency skills including MS Word, Excel and Peachtree accounting packages.
 Proven sound numeric ability, analytical mind and penchant for details.
 Good oral and written communication skills.
 Working experience in NGO especially in RH and HIV/AIDS related organization
 Ability to work under pressure.
 Membership of registered professional accounting body will be an advantage.

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Monitoring & Evaluation
Assistant Abia
M&EA (Ab) 2013 [email protected]
Monitoring & Evaluation
Assistant Anambra M&EA (An) 2013
[email protected]
Monitoring & Evaluation
Assistant Edo M&EA (Ed) 2013
[email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support and strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation effort towards the successful implementation of core and collaborative projects, especially the Global Fund Project for improved and sustained programme performance.

Requirements:
 First Degree in Social, Biological or Medical Sciences.
 Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills are an added advantage.
 Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organization in RH.
 Computer Proficiency in the use of Excel, MS Word, etc.
 Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH issues in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.

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Programme Assistant (HIV) Abuja PA (HIV) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to assist in the general management, coordination, planning and implementation of the programme activities of the Global Fund Project.

Requirements:
 Degree in Applied Social Sciences, Public Health or equivalent
 Excellent analytical, writing and oral communication skills
 Must be a good team player
 Computer Proficiency in the use of Excel, MS Word, etc.
 Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to RH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Suitably qualified persons are invited to send their applications with the following as a package:
 One (1) page letter of application (to include personal contact address not P.O. Box)
 Resume (not more than 5 pages)
 Completed Applicant’s Forms 1 and 2 to be downloaded from PPFN’s website: (www.ppfn.org).
The package which must be submitted in electronic format (not hard copy) should be forwarded to the email indicated against the post not later than 5th July, 2013 and addressed to;

The Director General
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
4 Baltic Crescent, Off Danube Street, Maitama, Abuja
PPFN does not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, age, education or social status especially in applications for membership, providing information or services, in recruiting staff, or in any other aspect of PPFN’s work and in the pursuit of its objects”. Female applicants are encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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