Vacancies: Associate Director-Special Projects, State Program Manager
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. state and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of:
Position: Associate Director, Special Projects
Project: Global Fund
Vacant Locations: Fulltime
Department: Abuja
The Associate Director, Special Projects as a member of the Program Management Team and with guidance from the Director of Programs, the AD Special Projects provides leadership, management, coordination, and technical expertise for the planning implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Global Fund project.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MB. BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- or MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
- Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- Considerable experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
- Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems.
- Demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders
Position: State Program Manager
Project: SIDHAS
Vacant Locations: Fulltime
Department: Jigawa
The State Program Manager is part of the senior management team for FHI360 Nigeria, in a decentralized country management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of FHI360 Nigeria overall. H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI360 and its partners in the assigned zone. H/ She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI360 and its partners in the assigned state.
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
- MB. BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in public health/research.
- Or MPH, or MS/MA in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in public health/research.
- Thorough knowledge of epidemiological data management tools such as SPSS or EPI6 INFO, and relevant computer software skills.
- Proven track record of writing and publishing, especially at scientific conferences and in scientific journals and of conducting research and large scale evaluation project.
- Knowledge of techniques, principles, methods and data analysis related to epidemiology and treatment of HIV/AIDS. TB, Malaria and other diseases of public health importance.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
How to Apply:
Vacancy closes on 12th September 2013. 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 Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CV/resume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer:
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
