Vacancies: Deputy Project Director, Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Improvement
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments 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 Organization. We offer Professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions.
Position: Deputy Project Director (based in Abuja)
Job Profile
This is a Senior Manager position. Reporting to the Project Director, Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) Care Project.
- The successful candidate will provide support to the project director on strategic and operational leadership to MNHC strategies at the national level and in two (2) project states
- S/He will provide technical leadership to a team of state project managers and project staff working in the two states on theories, strategies and approaches to achieving scaled up.
- Evidence informed MNHC actions as outlined in national protocols and guidelines. The port holder will be pan of MNHC leadership team in SFH and is expected to provide significant support to the project director.
- The successful candidate must be comfortable working at the highest level with state, local government and other implementing partners.
- Will support joint reviews of select indicators to measure progress and providing technical support to the development of a range of intervention communication channels.
- In addition, s/he will build the capacity of project staff and health facility staff using evidence informed MNH interventions.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
- Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Biological/Health or Medical Sciences as well as a relevant second degree.
- Must have at least ten (10) years progressive experience in the public health or social development sector preferable in the areas of skills and knowledge transfer both at individual and organisational levels.
- Must have at least ten (10) years demonstrable experience in designing, testing, refining and implementing community interventions in maternal and neonatal health care.
- Must have proven experience working in similar organisation with in-depth undemanding of project management tools such as logical framework, performance management system and indicators.
- Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting and using technical assistance and other capacity building tools to catalyse problem solving within an institutional setting.
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skill are very important to this position.
Position: Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance and Knowledge Improvement (based in Gombe)
Email: amqag@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
The Position reports to the project manager. This is an Assistant Manager position.
- The successful Candidate will provide assistance for Maternal and Neonatal Health Care service delivery related activities.
- Will participate in development of criteria for selection of TBAs, FOMWAN and ETS volunteers that will be engaged for project implementation.
- S/He will also ensure that selection of TBAs and FOMWAN volunteers is adhered to, and will plan, design and implement recommended processes, tools and systems to implement the project quality assurance plan as per the donor directions and international quality standards
- She/he will support the project manager in coordinating training activities including mentoring at the state level and support capacity building of service providers in the health facilities.
- S/He will also ensure that quality services are provided by TBAs and FOMWAN Volunteers
- S/He will prepare and submit detailed progress reports on quality standards on a quarterly, bi-annual and annual basis.
- Will maintain a cordial and respectful relationship for interdepartmental harmony by timely submissions, communications and follow-up on assignments with sufficient lead times as per the work-plans.
- Demonstrating willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations are key attributes.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
- Must possess a first degree in the social or health sciences, or nursing. An MPH will be of added advantage.
- Must possess a minimum of six (6) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which must have been spent working in a similar capacity.
- Must be computer literate and familiar with the NGO working environment.
- Must be fluent in English and Hausa
- Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skills are very important to this position.
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, addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, email address and current contact address should be sent on or before 18th July, 2012 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 candidate will be contacted.
SFH is an equal opportunity employer
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
