Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria.
To strengthen its operations in the country, the organization is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Part One:
1. Monitoring and Evaluation Department
A. SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (Research and Public Health Evaluation)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Research and Public Health Evaluation) will enhance FHI’s research and public health evaluation activities in Nigeria, with an emphasis on generating new knowledge based on existing activities under the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Nigeria (GHAIN) project, and any new research projects that advance FHI’s mission.
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS, MD and postgraduate degree in epidemiology or public health with 5-7 years experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience in development program with special focus on epidemiology activities and monitoring and evaluation.
• Adequate knowledge of techniques, principles, methods and date analysis related to epidemiology and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other diseases of public health importance.
• Evidence of publication in scientific journals
• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs and familiarity with the public health sector.
B. SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (Global Health Initiative)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (GHI), under the supervision of the Associate Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, will assist in the design, implementation, and supervision of monitoring and evaluation activities at the national level and in different zonal offices.
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS, MD or similar degree with 5-7 years experience
• 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS program in developing countries
• Sound knowledge of statistics
• Experience working with local partners, including local NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
• Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred
C. SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Borno Zone
The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the Zonal Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, will be responsible for the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation for the zonal office.
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation or a related field with a minimum of with 5-7 years experience
• 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS program in developing countries
• Experience working on the development and implementation of a patient level health management information system.
• Sound knowledge of statistics and epidemiology
• Experience working with local partners, including local NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
• Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred
D. SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Under the supervision of the Associate Director M&E (LAMIS) the senior information Technology Programming Officer will design and implement new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and maintain /support implemented systems to ensure high end-user satisfaction.
Minimum Requirements:
• University degree in science or engineering and minimum of 5 years experience in a business analyst and developer role and proficiency in windows-based software development
• B.Sc in computer science or equivalent with at least 5-7 years experience in information technology industry or at least 3 years of demonstrated work experience in developer role and network management
• Knowledge and ability in windows 2000/ 2003 server and windows 2000/ XP workstation management support
• Ability to assist and perform software installations and upgrades as requires and assure virus prevention updates are in place on all computers
• Ability to perform housekeeping functions such as server user management
• Possession of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or CISCO Certified
• Network Associate (CCNA) certifications
• Experience in USAID funded programs will be an advantage
E. GIS OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Under the supervision of the senior Database officer, the database GIS Officer will be responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of the FHI/GHAIN database and geographical information system
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience or masters degree with 3-5 years relevant experience including at least 2 years experience of GIS in a comparable environment
• 1-3 years experience in HIV /AIDS Programming
• Experience in the production of maps and graphics using GIS systems ArcGIS 9.x and Arc Explorer
• Working knowledge of relational databases
• Postgraduate degree in a related GIS discipline will be an advantage
F. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
No. Required: 3
Location(s): Country Office, Kano and Taraba Zones
The monitoring and Evaluation officer, under the supervision of the Zonal senior Monitoring and Evaluation officer, and the Zonal Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of monitoring and Evaluation, will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the zonal office.
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation with 1-3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries
• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
• Familiarity with USAID Programs will be preferred
G. DATABASE OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Under the direction of the senior Database Officer, the Databases officer will be responsible for managing GHAIN service databases.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field with minimum of 5 years working experience or a relevant masters degree with 3 years working experience in relevant data systems work, programming and analysis.
• Ability to design and develop database applications in response to GHAIN’s information needs, using DHIS, Access, .Net Framework (VB and/or C#) and SQL
2. Medical Services Department
A. COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Sokoto Zone
The community healthy specialist will provide technical assistance in the implementation, and evaluation of HIV /AIDS, STI and TB Control activities at the LGA and state levels with primary focus on the LGA model.
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS with experience in community health practice with at least 3 years experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, STI and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health
• Sound understanding of the district health systems, LGA, TB technical areas, experience with ART programs and familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOS and CBOs
B. REFERRAL COORDINATOR
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Taraba Zone
The referral Coordinator will work with the zonal senior Medical services advisor to provide technical leadership, expertise and counseling skills with local stakeholders in developing and managing a referral network. This network coordinates HIV related services and referrals between health facilities and community organizations and groups within a defined geographical area to meet the needs of persons living with HIV across the continuum of care.
Minimum Requirements:
• BS /BA in social work, public health or registered nurse
• 3-5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or international health
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level government official’s community leaders, and donors
• Postgraduate degree in a related field will be an advantage
C. COMMUNITY MOBILE ASSISTANT
No. Required: 12
Location(s): Taraba (2), Lagos (2) Bauchi (2), Cross River (2) Anambra (2) and Kano (2) Zones
Under the direction of the community health specialist (CHS) and senior Medical services Advisor (SMSA), the community Mobile Assistant will provide community based services at the zonal office.
Minimum Requirements:
• Community health nurses with at least two years experience in community health
• Experience working in counseling and testing will be an added advantage
D. CLINICAL SERVICES OFFICER (Reproductive Health and MCH)
Under the direction of the senior Advisor, IMNCH (RH /family planning), the Clinical service officer (reproductive health & MCH) will provide programmatic research support for FHI’s reproductive health program.
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS with at least 3-5 years experience in relevant areas of health including reproductive health, MCH or VCT programs and HIV/AIDS
• Experience in project development, proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training, and excellent communication and computer skills
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level government officials, community leaders, and donors
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGO and CBOs is highly desirable
• Familiarity and experience with integrating reproductive health and HIV programs will be an advantage
3. Laboratory Services Department
A. LABORATORY OFFICER (Blood Safety)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
The laboratory Officer (blood Safety) will liaise with the senior laboratory Advisor to provide technical support to implement high quality blood safety services in the GHAIN project
Minimum Requirements:
• B.MLS, B.SC and AMLSCN or AMLSCN and FMLSCN plus 3-5 years post-NYSC experience.
• At least 3 years experience in the provision laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Sound understanding of HIV/ AIDS technical areas
• Expertise in hematology and BLOOD Safety issues will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
Program Management Department
A. SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
No. Required: 2
Location(s): Country Office and FCT Zone
The senior program officer under the support or the Zonal and coordination in program planning, design, review and the monitoring activities to the country and field offices.
Minimum Requirements:
• BS/BA in public health or related field plus 7-9 years relevant experience or MS/MA in public health or related field plus 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV /AIDS programming
• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs
• Knowledge of health program of health programs in developing id developing countries sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other FHI partner
Health Policy and Systems Management Department
A. SENIOR HEALTH FINANCING ADVISOR
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Senior Health Financing Advisor will work under the supervision of the Associate Director Health services and financing to provide technical expertise to FHI in health financing and policy
Minimum Requirements:
• First degree in health of social science or other related fields with 5 years experience or masters level qualification in health financing or economics, health policy, public health or other related fields with 2-5 years experience
• At least 2 years working experience in Applied Health Financing, Health Economics or Public Sector Financing and Budgeting
B. WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
In collaboration with the Associate Director infrastructure Development and Maintenance, the waste management officer will assist in the development of FHI
in house capacity in organizing and managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, disposal, and recycling facilities among the various departments implementing agencies (IAs) and all tiers of government in all aspects of medical/hospital waste management.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemical engineering, public health engineering biochemistry or relevant discipline
• At least 5 years experience in working on waste management
• Masters degree in relevant discipline with 3 years experience will be considered
• Experience in hospital waste management will be an advantage as well as membership of relevant professional bodies
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume CV as a single MS word document to:
1. Medservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancies
2. MandEjobs@ghain.org for Monitoring and Evaluation vacancies
3. PMjobs@ghain.org for program management vacancy
4. Labservicesjobs@ghain.org for laboratory services department vacancy
5. Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health policy and Systems Management vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the subject of the mail will be contacted. Please do not send more than one application
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Part Two:
Communications Department:
A. CREATIVE MANAGER
The creative manager will oversee the production of all communication products including electronic, print, web-based, video, and audio documents using a combination of in- house and outsourced resources.
Minimum Requirements:
• University degree with at least 7 years cognitive experience in a large private or non-profit organization
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to use graphics, web design and word processing software and spreadsheet
• Proven track record in managing document production, preferably in a non-profit organization
• Experience in coordinating the work of freelance editors, proofreaders, and graphic and web designers
• Experience in managing the publication of journals, maps and books is desired
B. PHOTOGRAPHER
The photographer will use array multimedia tools to produce still photographs and videos of FHI event
Minimum Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in photography or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial and corporate photography videography, preferably with an international or non-profit organization
• Excellent knowledge of photographic techniques, equipment, equipment and processes
• Willingness to travel extensively within Nigeria
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS word document to: Commsjobs@ghain.org
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlist candidates will be contracted, please do not send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Closing Date: 3rd October, 2009.
