Vacancies: Project Manager, State Project Officers
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations and one of the leading public health NGOs implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment Social marketing etc. We offer professionals opportunities for careers advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. As a result of growth in our organization. We seek applications for a variety of positions in our USAID Social Marketing and Global Fund (GF) HIV/AIDS projects as follows:
Position: Project Manager
Location: Sokoto
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for project implementation under the supervision of the project director
- Perform advocacy responsibilities to stakeholders in the project locations
- Responsible for the project implementation and supervision of programs in four States of Zamfara, Katsina Kebbi and Jigawa.
- Coordinate and provide technical leadership and support to the project team
- Provide technical assistance in social marketing capacity building to field programs
- Represent the organization to donors and government officials on Rh/FP, MNCH and Malaria issues
- Supervise training activities
- Remain informed on current programmatic developments in related fields
Qualification
- Applicant must possess MBBS, MPH or a Masters Degree in Social Sciences with at least 5 years post National Youth Service experience, which must include at least 4 years in social Marketing programming. Also preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigerian public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaision with community leaders. Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.
Position: State Project Officers
No. of person(s) required (4)
Location: Jigawa. Kehbi, Katsina and Zamfara
Specific Responsibilities
- Responsible for project implementation under the supervision of the project manager.
- Coordinate project activities at state level
- Conduct advocacy activities to ensure project acceptance in states and project LGAs
- Provide technical assistance to CBOs and ADB Agents
- Participate in monthly outreach and project review meetings
- Conduct training and mentoring activities for CBOs
- Monitoring of project activities in LGAs
- Coordinate distribution of commodities to CBOs for use at the grass root
- Collect and collate relevant data from the communities
- Handle logistic arrangement for the trainings, meetings and advocacy at the state level
- Facilitate state level meetings with CBOs, CBD Agents and Stakeholders
Qualification
- Applicant must possess a degree in Social Sciences with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience, which must include at least 2 years in RH programming, social marketing and sub granting. Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders. An MPH is an added advantage. Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.
General Instructions/Mode of Application
The salaries attached to these positions are competitive. Applications should include cover letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Please indicate the position applied for and job location as the subject of the Email and Cover letter. All applications must reach email address below on or before 26th May, 2011. Application that do not comply with the above instructions will be disqualified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Email Address: ngo.vacancy2011@gmail.com
