{"id":44103,"date":"2017-10-27T11:11:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T10:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=44103"},"modified":"2017-10-27T11:20:26","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T10:20:26","slug":"sightsavers-new-career-opportunities-9-positions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/sightsavers-new-career-opportunities-9-positions.html","title":{"rendered":"Sightsavers New Career Opportunities [9 Positions]"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sightsavers is an international organisation that changes lives for the long term. We work in more than 30 countries to eliminate avoidable blindness and support people with visual impairments to live independently.<\/p>\n
Sightsavers is recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:<\/p>\n
Job Title:\u00a0Programme Officer \u2013 Health (15 month fixed term contract)<\/strong> The post-holder will also support the implementation of routine surveys and assessments like treatment coverage surveys, impact assessment, Data Quality Assessment making use of standardized databases and tools, and will assist in the operational research to test new data tools.<\/p>\n Key responsibilities;<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a degree in public health, Epidemiology and Statistics, or other related field. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programmes and designing and programming of mHealth surveys and applications. A background in data analysis using Stata, SPSS, Epiinfo and other Statistical Packages will be an advantage, as will pervious use of raphic Information Systems (ArcGIS, QGIS).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Programme Officer \u2013 Eye Health (2 years fixed term contract)<\/strong> The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Programme Manager (Eye Health) to manage relationship with various partners \u2013 federal and states\u2019 Ministries of Health and tertiary institutions, identify areas for project growth and assist in identifying and developing new initiatives.<\/p>\n Role responsibilities;<\/strong> Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n Representation and Networking<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Public Health, Sciences or related disciplines (postgraduate degree will be an advantage), a minimum of 5 years programme\/project management, ideally with an INGO. Experience of strategic programme development, technical knowledge of eye health and an understanding of the health system in Nigeria will also be preferred.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title: \u00a0Programme Manager (15 months fixed term contract)<\/strong> Role responsibilities;<\/strong> Programme Management<\/strong><\/p>\n Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n Advocacy and Strategic Alliances<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a post graduate Degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences or related disciplines, have a minimum of 5 years of programme\/ project management, ideally in an INGO environment, and significant experience of strategic programme development. You will be expected to have technical knowledge on Trachoma and any other PCT NTD in Nigeria and experience of managing an integrated NTD programme in Africa.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0NTD Technical Manager (15 months fixed term contract)<\/strong> Key responsibilities;<\/strong> Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a post graduate Degree in Eye Health, Public Health, Biological Sciences or related disciplines, have a minimum of 5-6 years of working experience, ideally in an INGO setting. Technical knowledge of one or more of the five PCT NTDs and experience managing an integrated NTD programme in Nigeria.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Finance & Support Services Officer \u2013 Eye Health (2 year fixed term contract)<\/strong> The ideal candidate will have;<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Finance & Risk Officer (15 month fixed term contract)<\/strong> Responsibilities:<\/strong> Programme Management<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a relevant accounting qualification or degree, a minimum of 5 years experience in an INGO, or have experience of audit and government organisations. A minimum of 4 years financial background, with knowledge of budgeting and data analysis.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Programme Officer \u2013 Trachoma x4 (15<\/strong> month fixed term contract)<\/strong> Role responsibilities;<\/strong> Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal applicant will be a Mid-level Ophthalmic Nurse with at least three to five years\u2019 experience on Trichiasis surgery, and experience in community eye health would be an added advantage. You must have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and managing public health programmes and have a background in monitoring and evaluation. A minimum of 5 years working with an INGO will be beneficial. Please note that this is not an exhausting list of duties or requirements, please refer to the Job Description for further accountabilities and person specifications<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Senior Programme Manager (15 month fixed term contract)<\/strong> Position accountabilities;<\/strong> Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/p>\n Research<\/strong><\/p>\n Entry requirements;<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Job Title:<\/strong>\u00a0 Driver\/Administrative Assistant x3 (15 month fixed term contract)<\/strong> <\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nOffice location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nUnder the Supervision of the Senior Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD\u2019s) Programme Manager, the Programme Officer will provide support for mHealth, NTD monitoring, surveillance, operations research activities across funded Sightsavers Nigeria Country programmes.<\/p>\n\n
\nOffice location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s<\/strong>
\nThe Programme Officer (Eye Health) is responsible for programmatic implementation of the Eye Health programme in Nigeria focussing initially on Childhood Blindness in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara States. This responsibility will also include a new Nigeria eye health programme which will cover a number of states.<\/p>\n
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\nJob Description<\/strong>
\nThe Programme Manager is responsible for implementing programme(s) that are supported by The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust project in Kebbi State and the DFID UNITED NTD project in Kaduna and Zamfara States. The role will also be responsible for overseeing the development, design, budget, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes. The post holder will in addition be able to identify and contribute to programme growth and development (scalability) in collaboration with partners and colleagues.<\/p>\n
\nStrategic Programme Planning and Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nOffice location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nThe Technical Manager will provide technical support and oversee the management of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust (QEDJT) supported Trichiasis surgery within the DFID supported Integrated NTD project. This resource will work closely with the NTD Coordination Programme Director and implementing partners to ensure the delivery of the programme targets and monitoring of programme activities and work with the state teams to ensure quality assurance.<\/p>\n
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\nOffice location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nThe Finance and Support Services Officer will be responsible for maintaining the financial record keeping and reporting system, assisting in the day to day operations the eye health programme in Nigeria and also assist with the maintenance of organisational polices and procedure.The successful candidate will handle day to day financial transactions in compliance with local regulations and adhering to the organisational Financial Framework with. They will provide support to the country office through managing logistics of procurement of supplies, delivering or overseeing administrative functions, work collaboratively with programme teams to support and strengthen the financial management.Other duties involve supporting programme teams, working with the Finance and Support Services Manager, programme monitoring, internal and external audit support and financial management, reporting and planning.<\/p>\n\n
\nOffice location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nThe Finance & Risk Officer will be a member of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust coordinating team in NCO will report to the Finance and Risk Manager. He\/she will be responsible to support with in-country financial oversight, maintaining consolidated programme accounts, cash flow management, payment processes and ensuring that the risk mitigation strategy is applied throughout The Trust supported project in Nigeria.This positon will work closely with the Finance and Risk Manager, the Director of the Coordinating Unit and implementing partners to ensure the financial principles of the contract are complied with and that proper accounting records are maintained for reporting to The Trust.<\/p>\n
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\nOffice location: Kaduna x2 and Sokoto x2<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nThe Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust (QEDJT) is expanding its support to the trachoma elimination programme in Nigeria. This includes support to Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgeries (TT Surgery) and mass administration medicines as well as other initiatives in the national trachoma elimination programme. The Trust is expected to directly cover over 80 Local Government Areas and with the Federal Ministry of Health taking the lead on delivering this and preparing the dossier for trachoma elimination in Nigeria.The successful candidate will coordinate and support the oversight of the quality assurance of Trichiasis surgeries in the Sightsavers supported states and adherence to preferred practice for Trichiasis.<\/p>\n
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\nOffice Location: Nigeria, Kaduna<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nThe Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust (QEDJT) is expanding its support to the trachoma elimination programme in Nigeria from August 2017 to March 2019. This includes support to Trachomatous Trichiasis Surgeries (TT Surgery) and mass administration medicines as well as other initiatives in the national trachoma elimination programme.The role will coordinate and support the oversight of the quality assurance of Trichiasis surgeries, F & E component in the Sightsavers supported states and adherence to preferred practice for Trichiasis. The successful candidate will work closely with the Country Director and implementing partners to ensure the delivery of the programme targets and monitoring of programme activities and work with the state teams to ensure quality assurance.<\/p>\n
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\nLocation: Nigeria \u2013 Kaduna x2 & Abuja x1<\/strong>
\nSalary: Local T\u2019s & C\u2019s apply<\/strong>
\nSightsavers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Driver\/Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Nigeria office.<\/p>\n\n