Vacancies: State Programme Officer (Abia), State Programme Officer (Anambra)
The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a rational non-government organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria. As a full member of the international Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), (PPFN) has expanded the scope of its programs beyond family planning to cover broad reproductive health and HIV/AIDA. (PPFN) seeks suitably qualified candidates for the following vacant positions:
Post: State Programme Officer
Location: Abia
Reference: SPO (Ab) 2013
Send Email Response to: spoab2013@ppfn.org
Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the implementation of and support to state programs to strengthen community support and increase in SFH services in line with the PPFN strategic plan at the states level to advance sexual reproductive health and rights agenda and in meeting the goals of the Global Fund Project.
Requirements:
- Degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing or RN& RM or equivalent.
- Three years relevant work experience including no less than two years in NGO (preferably in RH).
- Excellent contextual, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with key with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
Post: State Programme Officer
Location: Anambra
Reference: SPO (An) 2013
Send Email Response to: spoan2013@ppfn.org
Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the implementation of and support to state programs to strengthen community support and increase in SFH services in line with the PPFN strategic plan at the states level to advance sexual reproductive health and rights agenda and in meeting the goals of the Global Fund Project.
Requirements:
- Degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing or RN& RM or equivalent.
- Three years relevant work experience including no less than two years in NGO (preferably in RH).
- Excellent contextual, analytical, and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with key with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.
Method of Application:
Suitably qualified persons are invited to send their applications with the following as a package:
- One (1) page letter of application (to include personal contact address not P.O. Box)
- Resume (not more than 5 pages)
- Completed Applicant’s Forms 1 and 2 to be download from PPFN’s website: (www.ppfn.org)
The package which must be submitted in electronic format (not hard copy) should be forwarded to the email indicated against the post not later than 5th July, 2013 and addressed to:
The Director General
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
4 Baltic Crescent, Off Danube Street, Maitama, Abuja
PPFN does not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, ethnic origin, political belief, gender, disability, age, education or social status especially in applications for membership, providing information or services, in recruiting staff, or in any other aspect of PPFN’s work and in the pursuit of its objects. Female applicants are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
