Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria Vacancies (7 Positions)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:

HIV Officer – (In the states indicated) Ref: email to: Akwa Ibom- [email protected]
Anambra – [email protected] Cross-River – [email protected]
Borno – [email protected] Kaduna – [email protected] Kano – [email protected] Ogun – [email protected] Nasarawa- [email protected] Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the HIV programme Manager. The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction programmes through behaviour change communication (BCC) activities among key target groups (such as FSWs, IDUs and MSMs) in the respective states. S/He will also be required to provide support to the implementation of BCC and mass media activities targeted at the general population.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
· First degree (B.Sc or its equivalent) in Biological or Health Sciences
· Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in HIV and AIDS prevention work among key target groups, and evidence of this must be in the CV submitted.

Reproductive Health/Family Planning Field Operations Programme Coordinator (Benin)
Ref: email to: [email protected]

Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Regional Manager. S/He will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Family Planning (FP) and Reproductive Health (RH) activities within a specific zone. The successful candidate will ensure that partner health facilities are complying with the agreed standards in provision of IUCD and implants, and collating feedback in an appropriate manner. S/he will work with all the civil society organisations to effectively mobilise community groups to access FP/RH services. The Field Operations Programme Coordinator will provide quality capacity building to FP/RH providers at the service delivery points within specific zones.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
· Must possess a Medical (MBBS/MBChB) or Nursing degree (BSc. Nursing) with current registration with appropriate national regulatory bodies. A Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) or health promotion/management will be of added advantage
· He/She must have a minimum of three (3) years post-NYSC experience in international health and/or family planning programmes
· Must possess sound technical knowledge of reproductive health and development issues
· Must have knowledge of logistics management information systems
· Must possess good computer/ report writing and training skills.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Malaria) (Abuja) Ref: email to: [email protected]

Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the M & E Manager (Malaria). S/He will provide information for evidence-based interventions, for effective and efficient implementation of malaria, maternal health and other divisional projects. The candidate will provide on-site training on District Health Information Systems (DHIS) tools for health personnel and sub recipients (SRs). The successful candidate will also participate in the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of services provided by Sub Recipients (SRs) and Data Quality Assessment (DQA) across the country. S/He will be required to review information (monthly reports) of the SFH and SR activities as it relates to the BCC and health facility components of the SFH malaria programmes.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
· First degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences
· Minimum of three (3) years experience in qualitative and quantitative research. Understanding of methodologies for the conduct of mapping and evaluation studies among key target populations will be of added advantage
· Basic knowledge of SPSS, STATA or Epi Info is essential to this position
· Understanding of recent advances in malaria and maternal and child health research will be of added advantage
· Knowledge and understanding of the use of District Health Information System (DHIS) is essential

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (HIV) (Abuja) Ref: email to: [email protected]

Job Profile:
This is a manager position reporting to the Associate Director (Monitoring and Evaluation). S/He will provide information for evidence-based interventions, for effective and efficient implementation of HIV and other divisional projects. The candidate will provide on-site training on District Health Information Systems (DHIS) tools for health personnel and sub recipients (SRs). The successful candidate will also organise the conduct of monitoring and evaluation of services provided by Sub Recipients (SRs) and Data Quality Assessment (DQA) across the country. He will also prepare monthly, quarterly and annual workplans and reports for submission to the donors.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
· First degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences with a masters degree in Public Health or a related field
· Minimum of six (6) years experience in qualitative and quantitative research. Understanding of methodologies for the conduct of mapping and evaluation studies among key target populations is essential to this position and must be demonstrable.
· Advanced knowledge of SPSS, STATA or Epi Info is a key requirement of this position. Familiarity with Global Fund reporting requirements is of added advantage

Knowledge and understanding of the use of District Health Information System (DHIS), Nigerian National HIV Response Information Management System (NNRIMS), and routine management information systems for monitoring complex programmes is essential.

Project Accountant, Enhancing Nigeria’s Response to HIV and AIDS (ENR) Programme (Akwa Ibom )

Ref: email to: [email protected]
Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Manager- Financial Reporting. S/He will handle all accounting and financial functions along with the budgeting and financial analysis of the assigned project. S/He will ensure the efficient management of finances and also ensure adequate records are kept safely and in an easily retrievable manner. The successful candidate will prepare all necessary financial reports with regards to the ENR project in Akwa Ibom.

Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/ Professional Qualifications required for the position:
· Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Accounts or any related field plus ACA
· Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working experience
· Must possess a working knowledge of spreadsheets, database software, accounting software packages and Microsoft office.
· Prior practical knowledge of project accounting will be an advantage
· Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility
· Experience in accounting for donor funded projects will be of added advantage.

Medical Detailing Officer (In the states indicated) Ref: email to: Aba – [email protected]
Kano – [email protected] Makurdi –[email protected]
Akwa-Ibom – [email protected] Lagos – [email protected]
Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Assistant Director, Sales and Distribution or his designate. Successful candidates will be responsible for creating demand for SFH products and achieving sales targets for reproductive health, child survival and family planning products. They will support the programme divisions in improving the quality of service delivery and quantity of sales through training of providers. They will be responsible for achieving quality of coverage by ensuring that service delivery points are well branded.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
· Must possess a first degree in Pharmacy
· Must be registered with PCN
· Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working in a hospital environment or related areas
· Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and excel packages
Good listening, and communication skills, training and report writing skills are very important to this position.

Field FP Health Communication Officer (In the states indicated)
Ref: email to: Lagos- [email protected] Calabar- [email protected]
Job Profile:
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Regional Manager. S/He will lead the FP/RH communication and mobilisation activities and/or interventions at the regional level. With the support of the Regional Manager and the Field Operations Programme Coordinator (FOPC), the staff member will coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all FP demand creation community based activities within the designated region.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
· Must possess a first degree in Health/Biological sciences, Social sciences, Pharmacy or Communication
· Must have a minimum of three (3) years post-NYSC experience preferably in a similar capacity
· Must be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region/state
· Must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people within the state
Must possess good computer/ report writing skills.

Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application:
A one page application letter using the position reference as subject, should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest 22nd February 2011 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

*SFH is an equal opportunity employer.

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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