Friday, February 27, 2009

Jobs at International Federation of Red Cross

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies West Coast Regional Office

Position Title: Regional Avian and Human Influenza Officer
Reporting to: Regional Health Manager Language: English and French
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Duration: 1 Year
Skills
• Self-supporting in computers (Windows, Spreadsheets, word-processing, Power Point)
• Good general Knowledge in health care, disaster management, business continuity planning and avian and human influenza.
• Outstanding Management and communication skills

Experience
• Experience of managing & supporting staff
• Experience of working for a humanitarian aid organization in a developing country
• 5 Years experience of working in public health after qualifying
• Experience with Red Cross National Society preferred

Qualifications
University Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, a post-graduate degree in public health, project Management or other related sciences preferred

Core Competencies
A high degree of competence in Teamwork; commitment to the international Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement; integrity & personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; communications; professional standard; leadership; managerial effectiveness; self motivation; result oriented.
General Duties, Key Tasks and Responsibilities

STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SOCIETIES AND WEST COAST OFFICE
1) Support national societies in the West Coast region in their avian and human influenza activities, especially to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.
2) Support and coordinate start-up and implementation of H2p programme activities in selected countries within the West Cost region.
3) Support establishment and recruitment of H2P country teams. Provide technical guidance, expertise and support to AHI country coordinators and their teams.
4) Assist in the drafting of preparedness and response plans, including the review of national society disaster.
5) Plans, to identify elements relevant to pandemic preparedness and/or review national society pandemic preparedness plans as available.
6) Support Red Cross Red Crescent societies in maintaining a primary role in their country’s national, sub-national and local pandemic preparedness plans, in cooperation, as appropriate, with key national and local Government departments/ entities, pertinent civil society bodies and other relevant stakeholders.
7) Support capacity building initiatives and ensure these provide the level of long-term preparedness capability required for other similar disaster response needs.
8) Ensure Business Continuity Planning is integrated into pandemic preparedness planning.
9) Ensure community-based pandemic preparedness activities harmonise with those of target countries in other zones.

COORDINATION
1) Under the guidance of the Zonal AHI manager be the focal point for AHI activities in the West Cost region.
2) Cooperate and coordinate closely with inter-agency coordination structures in the region and where appropriate/advantageous support national societies in identification of operational partners.
3) Liaise with PNS, ICRC and other relevant field partners in the region and ensure integration of AHI activities into existing programming.
4) Coordinate organization of necessary H2P project meetings at West Cost level.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING
1) Supervise and monitor the financial management of AHI programmes in line with agreed plans/budgets.
2) Ensure that quality reports are prepared in a timely manner and in line with requirements specified in the H2P grant agreement, other donor/pledge-based contracts and/or standard Federation reporting guidelines.
3) Provide regular management/operational reporting to the zonal AHI manager and the zonal Health and care coordinator as required.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION
1) Monitor the implementation of country-level programmes and activities, including training, technical guidelines exercises and other relevant initiatives.
2) Ensure that rigorous monitoring and evaluation criteria are being applied to measure the progress against set objectives.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Support national societies in mobilizing appropriate global and local resources (global programme funds, donations, secondments) to ensure timely delivery against objectives of all AHI programming in the West Cost region.

Closing Date: Interested candidates should send their application and cv with a one-page summary statement that describes that describes how their experience and qualification relates to the outlined above to fedcross@ymail.com Only short listed candidate s will be contacted.
International Federation is an equal opportunity employer

Closing Date: 9th March 2009

Jobs at Non-Governmental Organization

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) wishes to recruit qualified candidates for the following schemes in all states of the federation. .

1. Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme
Code: RES
Must be a graduate
Must be below 30 years of age
Must be highly focused and resilient

2. Non-Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme
Code: NGES
Must possess minimum of SSCE/WASC educational Qualifications
Must be below 30 years of age
Must be highly focused and resilient

Interested candidates should forward their CV in Microsoft word format to: "enter4ent@gmail.com:
Successful candidates will be contacted for interview
The code and the state which you are applying for should be stated.
Closing Date: 9th March 2009

Jobs at Healthcare Hospital

A Healthcare Establishment on the Island seeks to fill the under-listed positions:

HOSPITAL FINANCE & ADMIN CONTROLLER
This position reporting directly to the CEO
Qualifications and skills:
• 10+ years of managerial experience, with effective leadership skills and ability to build high performing team
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, ACA or Post graduate degree a plus.

ADMIN/ACCOUNTS OFFICER
Reporting to the Accounts/Admin Manager, candidate must possess
• Minimum OND in related discipline
• Must be ATSWA certified with over 5+ experience in similar position
• Accounting software experience required as well as Microsoft excel, etc
• Good verbal and written communication skills

MARKETING/SALES EXECUTIVES
Qualification and skills
• B.Sc/HND Marketing or Social Sciences, good written and oral English, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum of 5 years MARKETING experience.

DRIVERS (3 POSITIONS)
• Must have valid driver’s license,
• At least 8years experience.
• Must be prepared to resume work on the island by 6am prompt.

Qualified candidates should e-mail resume in Microsoft Word Format to: "hospitalcategory@yahoo.com"
Note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 9th March 2009

Jobs at Pharmaceutical Company

A Pharmaceutical Company needs competent individuals to fill the following vacancies in its organizational structure

1. Regional Managers (Lagos, South West, North, & South East)
The candidate must be:
• A pharmacist or graduate of Biological Sciences
• Very articulate and excellent Team builder
• Must possess cognate experience in same or similar role (Minimum of years)
• Must be very conversant with the Region of interest
• Professional quality will be an added advantage

2. Medical/Sales Representative (Lagos, Ibadan, Akure, Ilorin, Benin, Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto, Jos, Maiduguri, Makurdi, Port Harcourt, Owerri & Calabar)
The candidate must be
• A Pharmacist or graduate of Biological Science
• Very articulate and excellent Team player
• No previous experience is required but has ability to learn fast however
• Minimum of 1 year experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added advantage
• Possess great interpersonal skill and flair for sales and marketing
• Must be very conversant with the Territory of interest
• Must not be more than 28 yrs of age and must posses valid driver’s license

Remuneration
The remuneration package for the successful candidates will be attractive and high competitive. Also, on offer is ample opportunity for career growth and personal development

How to Apply
Interested candidate should send their CV to "job@careerswitch.org"
Candidates should indicate preferred location
Closing Date: 9th March 2009

Job at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Internal and external Advertisement
Vacancy Announcement For The Post of The
Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1. THE JOB
The Vice-Chancellor is the chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University, ex-officio Chairman of the Senate and Member of the Governing Council of University. Among his other functions, the Vice-Chancellor Shall;
I) Be competent at all times to advise the council on any matter affecting the policy, finance, and administration of the University.
ii) Be generally responsible to the council for maintaining the efficiency and good order of the university and for ensuring the proper enforcement of statues, ordinances and Regulations
iii) Be responsible for discipline in the university
Iv) Regulate the admission of students in accordance with the guidelines and procedures approved by the Senate.

2 QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CANDIDATES
Interested candidate candidates for then position of Vice- Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, are expected to be:
I) Distinguished scholars who are Professors with demonstrated ability to provide exemplary academic leadership and proven management capacity.
ii) The candidates should not have attained the age of 60 years at the time of assumption of duty.
iii) Scholars of the highest moral standards and unassailable character and proven integrity with irrevocable commitment to best practices in corporate governance, with particular emphasis on accountability, transparency and probity, and must be scholars who can ensure optimum utilization of scarce resources for maximum public good
iv) Scholars with irrevocable commitment to the cardinal values of merit, consistency and fairness as operating principles and who can apply these across the board without succumbing to socio-political pressure, in particular, and must not cave in under societal pressures out of the desire to remain in office.
v) Scholars with irrevocable commitment to the cardinal values of merit, consistency and fairness as operating principles and who can apply these across the board without succumbing to socio-political pressure, in particular, and must not cave in under societal pressures out of the desire to remain in office
vi) Scholars who are information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient; committed to the mainstreaming of ICT into university- wide programmes and activities.
vii) Scholars who will be able to attract research grants and complementary funds from local and international agencies, and further uplift the academic stature of the university.
viii) The Scholars should be able to relate effectively and productively with the government, non-government agencies, the Alumni and other national and international facilitation.
ix) The scholar should be persons who are not likely to foster personal, racial, ethnic political, religious or other sectional interest and who are also capable of inspiring the members of University community toward the attainment of its goals
x) The scholar should have a good understanding of the vision and mission of the University.
xi) The scholars should be individual who, judging from their tract records, are likely to command the respect as well as loyalty of members of staff, students and University community.
xii) Be persons who enjoy excellent, physical and mental, health

3 Conditions of Service
The salaries and conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice Chancellor in Nigerian Federal Universities as determined by Government and the Governing Council of the University from time to time.

4. Tenure

The Vice Chancellor shall hold office for a one-term period of five (5) years

5. Method of Application
Interested candidates are invited to note and comply with the following conditions:
(a) Each application letter (30 copies) should be accompanied by 30 copies of the candidate’s detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), signed and dated by the candidate.
The CV must contain, among others, the candidate’s name in full, age, marital status, nationality, educational attainments with dates, number of PhD candidates supervised and graduated, research output, academic and non academic recognition, professional achievements, scholarly publications in renowned domestic and international journals with dates, and books.

(b) Each application should be accompanied by a certificate of birth or statutory declaration of age, and certificate of medical fitness based on documented comprehensive, medical examination from a government hospital
(c) A statement of the candidate’s Vision for the Ahmadu Bello University in the 21st century of not more than 1500 words (30 copies).
(d) In the case of nominated or ‘’searched candidate’’ the CV, must be accompanied by a letter of consent duly signed and dated by the candidate.
(e) Each candidate must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the candidate to forward their referee’s reports directly to the REGISTRAR under confidential cover. Such referees should be in a position to attest to the candidate’s claim to high academic standard, managerial capacity and moral uprightness.
A referee’s report that highlights the candidate weakness will command higher credibility.
(f) All short listed candidates will be required to make themselves available, for interaction with the joint Council/Senate Selection Board.

All applications are to be forwarded by Courier under confidential cover in an envelope marked at the upper left hand corner
“Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria”
to reach the Registrar and Secretary to Council.

Closing Date: 2nd April 2009

Job at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi Offer of the Registrar and Secretary to Council
Vacancy Announcement for the Post of Vice-Chancellor Internal and External Advertisement

The Governing Council of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi hereby announce that the position for Vice-Chancellor of the University will soon be vacant. In keeping with the position of the Universities (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 1993 as amended, the Council has directed that applications be invited from suitably qualified distinguished Professor with cognate experience in university teaching and administration.

Desirable Attribute of the Vice-Chancellor/Job Description
• The Vice-Chancellor who is Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the University should be a person of the highest integrity, be innovative, creative and above board in matters of morality.
• The applicants should have a good grasp of information and communication Technology skills and appreciate its significance in the knowledge industry.
• The Vice-Chancellor is responsible to the Council for the implementation of all policies on finance, administration and good governance.
• He/She is also responsible to senate for the admission for students, administration of academic programmes and student discipline in consonance with existing rule and regulations.
• As the ex-office Chairman of the University Senate, he should be able to give sound academic direction and be capable of supervising the overall growth and development of the University Being a University of science and Technology, the Vice-Chancellor of the University should preferably be proficient in one of the core disciplines offered in the University .
• A person aspiring to the office of the Vice-Chancellor should be able to save his/her full term of five years before reaching his retirement age of 65 years. Applicants to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor must be of a good health and mental health.

Salary and Conditions Of Services
The salary and conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Vice-Chancellors in Nigerian Federal Universities, and as determined by the Government from time to time.
Method of Application
Interested candidates are expected to submit 30 copies of applications together with equivalent number of their curriculum vitae highlighted, among other things, the following:
a. Full Name
b. Date and Place of Birth
c. Marital Status, number and ages of children
d. Academic qualifications
e. Working experience, giving details of position held, special awards/appointment etc
f. Membership of scholarly organisations /or professional bodies
g. List of book and academics publications
h. Extra curricular activities and interests
i. Names and addresses of three referees who should be able to attest to the applicant’s academic professional and managerial achievements and ablatives.
The referees should also be able to attest to the applicants moral character and uprightness, maturity and ability to relate effectively with the University community and general public as well as his/her other leadership qualities.
All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelop sealed and marked
“post Of Vice-Chancellor, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi to reach

The Registrar,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
PMB 0248, Bauchi.
Closing Date: 2nd April 2009.

Jobs at Tagged Technologies Ltd

Tagged Technologies Ltd requires for immediate employment the following:

ICT
Electrical/Electronic engineer,
Qualifications
B.Eng/HND electrical electronic engineering

Sales
Marketing Officers
Qualifications
BSC/HND in any field

Note: applicant must be resident in Abuja
Send C.v to sales@taggedsecurity.com
Closing Date: 9th march 2009

Jobs at Telecommunication Company Ibadan

A Telecommunication company in Ibadan requires the services of Sales Officers to market and sell her product tagged "HELPLINE FAMILY & FRIENDS" in Kano, Akure, Ilorin, Kaduna, Lagos and Ibadan respectively.
Basic Requirements
Candidates must possess minimum of HND/B. Sc in any field and must have zeal in marketing, Indigene of a chosen location will be an added advantage.

REMUNERATION:
Salary and commission on the number of items sold daily

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Apply in person with C. V and credentials to:
The Human Resources Manager
KANO: Helpline Telecoms (Nig) Ltd
C/o Fuleit Butik,
189, Maiduguri Road,
Adjacent Gidan Maggi,
Beside Dubis Fabrics Hotoro,
Kano.

AKURE: Helpline Telecoms (Nig) Ltd.
68, Oba Adesida Road,
Opposite Post Office,
Akure,
Ondo State.

ILORIN: Helpline Telecoms (Nig) Ltd.
Opp. Maternity Hospital,
Amilegbe Road,
Ilorin, Kwara State.

KADUNA: Helpline telecoms (Nig) Ltd.
C/o Binas Communication,
Taiko Plaza
Suite B1 & Shop C2,
Lagos Street,
Kaduna.

LAGOS: Helpline Telecoms (Nig) Ltd
C/o Cubic Technology,
No 19, Mojidi Street,
Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja,
Lagos.

IBADAN: Helpline Telecoms (Nig) Ltd.
4, Olubadan Avenue
FUMAC House Oluyole Estate,
Ring Road,
lbadan

Closing Date: 5th March 2009

Jobs at Town Serve Microfinance Bank

Town Serve Microfinance Bank requires suitably qualified candidates for the under listed positions:

1. Managing Director
The person will report to the board
Qualification and Experience
• Good University degree in Social Sciences
• Minimum of 10 years cognate post qualification experience of which must have been at senior management level in either commercial or Microfinance Bank
• Possession of professional qualification such as ACA, ACIB would be an added advantage

2. Head Credit Marketing
Qualification and Experience
• Candidates must have excellent managerial and interpersonal skills, pay attention to details and must be highly
• Innovative with a flair for business development
• He will coordinate the marketing activities of the bank
• Candidates must possess a minimum qualification of B.Sc/HND in the relevant area with 5 years experience in related financial institution,

3. Head Internal Audit/Risk Management
Qualification and Experience
• A degree in Accounting or the social sciences with post qualification experience in the inspectorate division of a Bank or an experience in an Audit firm would be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• The above candidates must all be computer literate.

Remuneration
Very attractive
Applications should be sent along with comprehensive curriculum Vitae to:

The Chairman
Town Serve Microfinance Bank Ltd
26, Gbasemo Street, AGA,
Ikorodu - Lagos State
Closing Date: 9th March 2009

Job at May & Baker Nigeria Plc

May & Baker Nigeria Plc seeks self motivated and exceptional individuals with requisite qualifications, skills and attitude to occupy the following position in its rapidly expanding business.

Production Pharmacist (Lagos)
Reporting to the production manager, the preferred candidate will be expected to work within the production posses teams to achieve output and efficiency targets He or She must demonstrate a high level of competence in pharmaceutical production and possess strong people leadership skills.

Qualification/Experience
B.Pharm degree
Membership of relevant professional body
3 years relevant pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
Must not be more than 32 years of age

Remuneration
Remunerations for this position are attractive and negotiable.

Method Application
Interested candidate should forward their hand written applications with copies of C.V. and credentials to:
The employee services & development Manager
May & Baker Nigeria Plc
Industrial Estate
PMB 21049, Ikeja -Lagos
Closing Date: 11th March 2009.

Job at FMCG industry

An International Company in the FMCG industry is seeking for immediate employment, an expatriate to head its Operations.
The position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations, Africa.

Director of Operations
Require qualifications
• Chartered Accountant or five (5) plus years of senior financial management experience
• Excellent decision making abilities
• Creative, proactive individual with an eye for detail
• Talented commercially and international perspective
• Strong interpersonal communicational skills
• Commitment to service and visionary leadership
• Results-oriented and strong financial skills
• Good information technology (IT) and cash management /treasury acumen
• Track record in managing people and deadlines
• Flexibility to travel as needed

All applications must include detailed C.V , copies of academic/professional certificates, names of three work related reference, stating current/ expected salary and a day-time telephone Contact. This should be addressed to:
Director of Human Resources
Email-hr@gnld.co.za
Fax-+27 11 409 387
Closing Date: 12th March 2009.

Jobs at Industrial and Consumer Switchgear Company

An Industrial and Consumer Switchgear company requires a competent individual to fill a vacant position in the company
The Job
The job would initially involve the development of New Products from conception through to the customers/market for the growth and sustainability of the company.
The products will include those for the Industrial market and the consumer market.
The Person
The person must have an entrepreneurial spirit with an extra-ordinary level of commitment to the company project.
He/she must be ready to work very hard to create value out of very little with very small immediate rewards hut hoping for very big future rewards.
The preferred age range is 35 to 45 years,
Qualification/Experience
A minimum of first degree or equivalent in Engineering and allied fields with an experience in the Electrical Switchgear Industry.
Good working knowledge of the Electrical Power market is a necessary pre-requisite.
A good understanding of PHCN equipment will be a plus,
Remuneration circa N1, 515,875.76
Plus other benefits which include being part of the scheme to make management and staff significant shareholders as they build the bigger company.

Application
Interested and eligible candidates should respond through the e-mail address below:
Switchgear_09@yahoo.com

Only short listed candidates shall be invited for interview
Closing Date: 16th March 2009

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