Vacancies: Senior Technical Officer Logistics, Senior Technical Officer. Clinical Services, Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation
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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Position: Senior Technical Officer Logistics
Contract Type: Full Term
No Required: 1
Location: Abuja
The Senior Technical Officer (Logistics) will assist in the development of FHI 360s in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies and all tiers of government in all aspects of distribution and warehousing of health commodities, S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LAMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.
Minimum Recruitment Standards;
- MBBS with 3 to 5 years post NYSC experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LAMIS.
- Or MPH or M.Sc in relevant decree with 5 to 7 years post NYSC experience with at least 3 years progressive experience as above
- Or B.Sc. in logistics, pharmacy or relevant field with 7 to S years relevant post NYSC experience as above
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Position: Senior Technical Officer. Clinical Services (PMTCT)
Contract Type: Full Term
No Required: 1
Location: Abuja
The Senior Technical Officer Clinical Services (PMTCT) will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to Integrated Maternal Newborn & Child Health (IMNCH) strategies and approaches related to implementation of high quality care and support activities. The basic responsibility is to provide project management and technical advice on maternal and child health, with primary focus on PMTCT and technical support on emergency neonatal and obstetric care, prevention of malaria, diarrhea disease, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and immunization activities.
Minimum Recruitment Standards;
- MBBS with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT in resource constrained settings.
- Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
- Experience in project development win proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Position: Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation
Contract Type: Full Term
No Required: 1
Location: Niger
The Technical Officer Prevention and Mitigation will assist in the provision of technical support to the implementing agencies in prevention and mitigation activities at the state level. This includes supporting the implementation of prevention activities (sexual and biomedical) and strategic behaviour change interventions, testing and counseling, home based care, orphans and vulnerable children and other community mobilization activities.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MBBS with 1 to 3 years public health experience at the state or community level of in the private health sector.
- Or MPH or M.Sc. with 3 to 5 years public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector.
- Or B.Sc. in pharmacy, microbiology, health sciences, monitoring and evaluation, public health or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector.
- Demonstrate experience in large and complex SBC/BCC mobilization activities in a donor (USAID, DFID, CIDA; etc.) funded national health-focused project.
- HCT experience and ability to understand full range of issues around HCT.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Vacancies close on 24th August, 2012. For detailed Information, please visit our international employment webpage at www.fhi360.org FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360’s Career Centre at www.fhi360.org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CV/resume FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer:
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
