Vacancies: Programme Assistants, National Accountant
In a UK Donor Funded Health Programme
The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a DFID – funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of health female workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano; we seek to engage qualified persons to fill the following positions.
Position: Programme Assistants
Required No: 2
Location: Kano
The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing technical assistance and support to the programme Adviser. S/he will assist the Adviser in particular and the office in general, in coordinating, collating and managing information including meeting reports and documentation of programme activities in relation to the programme log frame.
Qualification:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of graduate degree in any discipline in Humanities, Social Science or similar field
- With at least 5 years experience in a similar role.
- S/he must be proficient in computer and have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.
Position: National Accountant
Location: Kano
The Accountant will provide financial and accounting support to the Accounts Assistants at state level and the Finance and Admin Manager at the National office. S/he will operate an effective cash management system, maintain good accounting records and books and prepare monthly and annual financial reports. The ideal candidate will manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursements, processing and payment of Consultants’ advances, retirements and fees.
Qualification:
- Interested candidates must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related disciplines.
- S/he must have a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an accounting or a related organization.
- S/he must have a strong knowledge and use of Microsoft Spreadsheet and some computerized accounting software.
- The ideal candidate must have good communication (written) and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a similar environment will be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application;
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
