Vacancies: State Team Leaders, Senior Officer, Administration
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: State Team Leaders
Number of Persons Required: (9)
Email: Sokoto- ssc-marpsok@sfhnigeria.org
Kano – ssc-marpkano@sfhnigeria.org
Lagos – ssc-marplag@sfhnigeria.org
Rivers – ssc-marpriv@sfhnigeria.org
Abuja – ssc-marpabj@sfhnigeria.org
Kaduna- ssc-marpkad@sfhnigeria.org
Oyo- ssc-marpoyo@sfhnigeria.org
Edo- ssc-marpedo@sfhnigeria.org
Imo- ssc-marpimo@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
This is a Manager position; the successful candidate will:
- Coordinate and manage the regional level activities of the MARPS Project.
- S/He will provide leadership for building sustained capacity at State and LGA levels in HIV & AIDS multi-sectoral strategic planning and financing including health sector specific systems strengthening and monitoring for results.
- S/He will be responsible for the regional project budget and will acts as supervisor, coach, mentor and provide technical support to the SFH FSW & Clients Focal persons as well as consortium Members Focal Person.
- The successful candidate must be experienced in project management and proven technical knowledge in working with key target populations and other vulnerable groups.
- Must have proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government, other implementing partners, and internal stakeholders within SFH to achieve project and organisational deliverables.
- Will develop grantee CSO’s organizational systems and capacity to plan, monitor and implement small grants targeted at key target populations.
- Must provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements on monthly, quarterly and annual basis as well as document and publish best practices within the region.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
- Post graduate degree in Public health or related fold with extensive field experience in managing programmes.
- Must have prior experience in leading community processes and management of resources.
- At least seven (7) years post NYSC experience.
- Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting and using technical assistance and other capacity building tools to catalyse problem solving within institutional settings.
- Substantial experience and demonstrable success in designing, implementing and managing complex HIV prevention projects among key target populations.
- Must possess excellent planning, coordination, managerial and organisational skills
- Must possess appreciable skills in the use of spreadsheets
- Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to support entities to translate research to policy, and policy to strategic plans for implementation is compulsory.
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining focused on long term deadlines and strategies.
- Ability to speak local language in preferred state will be of added advantage
- Good listening, communication, budget management and interpersonal skills are very important to this position.
Candidates are required to apply for only one state. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
Position: Senior Officer, Administration (based in Abuja)
E-mail: soadmin@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Administration, and the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Updating SFH’s master physical asset register on SAP, reconciliation of field offices asset registers, ensure accurate tagging of the assets and proper classification of assets by donor.
- S/He will also ensure complete documentation for receipt, movement, transfer and assignment of assets.
- S/He will be responsible be proper inventory management of head office stationeries and promotional materials.
Qualifications/ Experience: The desired candidate:
- Candidates must have B.SC/HND Business Administration/Accounting or equivalent qualifications.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in asset management, inventory management and general administration.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and Excel packages
- Must show demonstrable willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities, multiple demands and complex situations.
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.
