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FHI
fAMILY hEALTH iNTERNATIONAL
Since 1971, the non-profit Family Health International (FHI) has been at the
forefront of public health research, prevention, care and treatment in the
developing world. FHI delivers services and conducts research in HIV/AIDS, other
infectious diseases and reproductive health to improve the lives and well-being
of some of the world's most vulnerable people. FHI collaborates with national
governments, local communities and leading research institutions, and is a key
partner of public and private donors supporting improvements in global health.
FHI works with numerous international aid agencies, private sector foundations,
leading international organizations and multinational companies. In Nigeria, FHI
is currently engaged in both providing public health services and undertaking
research in HIV/AIDS and TB and reproductive health in partnership with the
Government of Nigeria, under funding from the United States and United Kingdom
aid programs as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and
corporations. To strengthen our operations we are seeking qualified candidates
for the following positions in our organisatlon.
Human Resources Manager
The position holder will manage the day-to-day operations of multiple locations
in functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits
administration, compensation, Human Resources Information System and training.
Purview may include integration of international Human Resources. S/he will be
required to contribute to the development and editing of policies and
procedures, contribute to the development and integration of FHI HR best
practices, develop and evaluate location specific procedures, processes, and
systems for program areas under assigned purview and apply professional HR
practices and regulations to existing and new programs.
Minimum requirement standard; University Degree in Human resources Management,
Business Administration, Social Science or any other relevant area of study with
7 but not more than 9 years relevant experience with at least 3 years of
Management experience. Post graduate qualification in Human Resources
Management, Industrial Relation or Business Administration will be an added
advantage. Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume
and sensitive work flow, knowledge of employment regulations, resourcefulness
through technology, research skills, and relation building among several
organization teams and units and professional organization are required.
M & E Officer (Database)
The monitoring and evaluating officer, under the supervision of senior M & E
officer, will support in overseeing the administration and management of FHI's
management information system for routine data. this involves overseeing
adherence to the reporting cycle, developing and implementing data security and
confidentiality policies, designing and developing database applications,
developing and assisting in the analysis of data, providing technical
documentation of data and quality assurance of data inputs and outputs,
assisting with the presentation of data findings for projects. and providing
technical support in the use of these data in research projects. Specifically
he/she will be required to maintain FHI's databases for routine data, data
quality and service quality assessments, performs backup and recovery for all
databases, ensure adherence to policies to maintain security and confidentiality
of FHI's identifiable health data and design and develop database applications
in response to FHI's information needs using MS excel, Access, VB and SOL
Minimum requirement standard; Masters degree in Computer Science or related
field (Bachelor degree with additional experience also considered); 3-5 years of
relevant data systems work, programming, and analytic experience. Experience
working in reproductive health or HIV/AIDs programs is an advantage. Proficient
knowledge of MS excel, Access, VB, and SOL Knowledge of District Health
Information System (DHIS) management, relational database design and analysis,
and programming skills is a plus.
Senior Advisor (MARPS)
The position holder under the direction of Associate Director (HCT and MARPS
Interventions) will coordinate and provide technical assistance for all
prevention activities with Most-at-Risk populations as part of FHI program in
Nigeria. He/she will be required to provide technical assistance in the design,
implementation, and evaluation of local and national-level prevention with MARPS
for FHI Nigeria and build the capacity of local implementing agencies to
implement prevention activities with MARPS and assist in the application of
program evaluation results to modify existing programs and design new programs.
The position holder will also be required to work with NGOs and relevant FHI
staff to facilitate the transfer of appropriate skills to people living with HIV/AIDS
and their families for prevention among HIV infected and non-infected
Minimum requirement standard; MBBS or Registered Nurse with at least five years
post national youth service experience at community level or private health
sector. Possession of Master Degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
Minimum of four years experience in counseling and testing, care and support and
working with MARPS at community level with evidence of increasing
official/professional responsibilities. Excellent written, oral and
interpersonal communication skills. ability to travel in Nigeria minimum 25% and
sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and
ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
Community Health Specialist (HAST)
The position holder under the supervision of Zonal Senior Medical Services
Advisor will provide technical assistance in the design, implementation, and
evaluation of HIV/AIDS, STI and TS control activities at the LGA and state levels
with primary focus on the LGA HAST Model. S/he will be required to coordinate
the implementation of the LGA HAST Model of HIV/AIDS, STI and TB care activities
at the LGA and state levels, strengthen community involvement and participation
in HIV/AIDS, STI and TB care through engagement of the LGA health authorities,
community traditional and religious leaders, and other community gatekeepers.
Work to facilities the transfer of appropriate skills to community health
workers at PHC, community volunteers, TBAs and people living with HIV, and
families for HIV/AIDS, STI and TB prevention, care and support. Work directly
with the implementing partners (community based organizations), LGA, PHC
coordinator, LGA TB supervisor, LACA
Minimum standard requirement; MBBS with at least 5 years post national youth
service experience in community health practice, with minimum of 3 years
experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, RH and tuberculosis at the primary
health facility or Community level. Sound understanding of TB technical areas,
experience with ART programs and familiarity with Nigerian public sector health
system, NGOs and CBOs also required. Knowledge of health and community
development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria in
particular, knowledge of the National AIDS & STI control and National TS control
programs especially at the state and LGA levels.
Community Health TB Officer Under the supervision of Zonal Senior Medical
Services Advisor, the position holder will be required to provide technical
assistance in the design, implementation, and evaluation of TS control
activities at the LGA and state levels with primary focus on community TB care
in the community. Specifically, will be required to coordinate and provide
technical assistance for community-based TS care activities at the LGA and state
levels, strengthen community involvement and participation in community TB care
through engagement of LGA health authorities, community traditional and
religious leaders, and other gatekeepers, work to facilitate the transfer of
appropriate skills to community health workers at the PHC, community volunteers,
TBAs and people living with HIV and families for TB prevention, care and support
and work directly with the implementing partners (community based
organizations), LGA PHC coordinator, LGA TB supervisor and PHC personnel to
facilitate the implementation of high quality community TB care activities
within LGA S/he will also be required to ensure synergy relevant to
implementation and documentation of the community TB care component of the state
program and ensure collaboration with other PHC and disease control programs
(HIV/AIDS,NPI etc) within the LGA.
Minimum standard requirement; Registered nurse (RN) community Health Officer (CHO)
with 5-7 years experience in community health practice with a minimum of 3 years
experience in DOTS, care and support for Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS at the
primary health facility or community level. Sound understanding of TB technical
areas, experience with ARV programs and familiarity with Nigeria public sector
health system, NGOs and CBOs also required, Knowledge of TB control program
especially at the state and LGA levels, Clinical management training and
experience in DOTS and ability to understand full range of issues around the
management and control of TB, including TB/HIV, experience in advocacy,
communication and social mobilization and ability to travel minimum of 25% are
also required.
Clinical Services Officer RH/PMTCT
Under the direction of the Medical Services Advisor, the position holder wilt
provide programmatic and research support for FHl's reproductive health program,
S/he will participate in the design, implementation, and monitoring of
reproductive health program and research activities in close collaboration with
the country office. Specifically, will be required to provides day to day
technical and programmatic support related to reproductive health and clinical
management of HIV/AIDS at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches
related to the implementation of the program, contributes to the development of
lessons learned from programs and projects related to Reproductive health and
HIV/AIDS and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the
design of new programs, The position holder will also assist in the development
of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
Minimum standard requirement; MBSS, university degree in public health, post
graduate qualification will be an added advantage. 5-7 years experience with
minimum of four years in reproductive health and HIV programs. Experience in
developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level
government, military officials, community leaders and donors is required.
Knowledge of health programs in developing countries and ability to travel in
Nigeria minimum of 20%. Working knowledge, experience and sensitivity to the
environments culture is highly desired.
Program Officer
The position holder will work under the supervision of the Senior Program
Officer, to provide support to the planning, design, review and the monitoring
of activities under the program in Nigeria. Specifically, s/he will assist the
SPO in the providing assistance in program planning, design, review and
monitoring of program progress, Will! also be required to assist in the
strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated
objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks, according to US AID and
PEP FAR guidelines. Will also support the capacity building of implementing
partners and will also be required to remain informed on current programs and
research in the STl/HIV field; hone skills by working closely with prevention
specialists.
Minimum standard requirement; Bachelor’s degree in public health or behavioral
science, with minimum of 5-8 years experience in international health or
development, with 3-5 years experience in HIV/AIDS programming and experience
working with NGOs arid CBOs required. Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming
and of project monitoring is essential. Excellent written and oral communication
skills, especially in terms of reporting. knowledge of health programs in
developing countries and ability to travel 25% minimum are required.
Method of application:
Please forward suitability statement (application) and
resume (CV) as a single MS Word document within 10 days from the date of
publication to;
PMjobs@ghain.org for Programme Management Department Vacancy
dservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Vacancies
sharedservicesjobs@ghain.org
for the vacancies in Shared services Department.
MandEjobs@ghain.org for the vacancy in M & E Department.
Only applications sent electronically (by e-mail)
With the job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be
considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted
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