Vacancies: Senior Officer, GF HIV, Senior Officer, Finance and Admin
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organizations (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 organizational. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:
Position: Senior Officer, GF HIV (HCT Focal Person)
Location: Kaduna
Email: sogfhctkad@sfhnigeria.org
Reporting to the Manager-Global Fund (GF) HIV, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing administrative, technical and logistic support and assist in coordinating the implementation of GF-HTV counselling and testing activities in the territory. S/He will ensure compliance to National Guidelines and International (WHO) standards in the provision of counselling and testing services. S/He will also participate in the implementation of Health System Strengthening (HSS) activities including manpower development and training of health personnel for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment care and support programme. The candidate will work with the Manager HCT to provide support in working with the Research and Evaluation Division to manage data collection of HCT activities from all Service Delivery Points across Health Facilities in the territory. S/He will provide support to ensure the availability of National HCT tools for data collection and retrieval at the various Health Facilities. S/He will work with Partners to procure and distribute health commodities and assure quality of product and testing process. In addition, s/he will provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality report on HIV counselling and testing services) to Global Fund on monthly and quarterly bases respectively. Finally, s/he will work with the Manager HCT to provide support in the development of budgets and work-plans for all GF-HIV activities.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- First degree in Sciences/Medical/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Must possess a minimum of five (5) years experience in implementing HIV testing and counselling in a health facility.
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
- MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.
Position: Senior Officer, Finance and Admin (4 vacancies)
Location: Akure, Owerri, Bauchi and Yola)
Email: Enclose are the email of each State:
sofacaku@sfhnigeria.org for Akure location
sofacowr@sfhnigeria.org for Owerri location
sofacbau@sfhnigeria.org for Bauchi location
sofacyol@sfhnigeria.org for Yola location
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Territorial Manager, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the proper application of SFH and donor policies in the handling of Finances of all projects in SFH Project Offices; ensure the efficient management of finances and also ensure adequate records are kept safely and in an easily retrievable manner. S/He will be responsible for sending financial reports to Headquarters: will assist in the drawing up of project budgets, as well as monitoring and recording of variances. In addition, s/he will reconcile all staff accounts and produce an ageing report, and will also analyze retirements to ensure that correct approvals and support documents comply with SFH policies. Finally, s/he will maintain staff files at the territories and project office, update fixed assets registers and send admin/fleet reports of the territory and project office monthly to the territorial manager.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- Must possess a first degree (B.Sc/HND) in Accounts or any related field ACA will be an added advantage.
- Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working experience
- Must possess a broad knowledge of accounting software packages especially. Quick-books and SAP.
- Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility.
- Experience working at intermediate level with a NGO will be of added advantage.
Compensation and 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 (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent on or before 1st March, 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 candidates will be contacted.
SFH is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
