Family Health International (FHI) to strengthen its operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
1. Medical Services Department
A. SENIOR MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISOR (Malaria)• The Senior Medical Services Advisor (Malaria) will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to malaria strategies and approaches related to implementation of high quality care and support activities.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• MBBS with 5 years of progressive and responsible professional experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.• Postgraduate degree in public health or related field.• A minimum of 3 years experience in a malaria control program that includes malaria prevention, treatment, care and support.• Proven experience in project development, planning, and training facilitation• Excellent communication skills• Familiarity with the Nigeria National Malaria, Control Program activities, public sector health systems, NGOs, and CBOs is highly desirable
B. CLINICAL SERVICES OFFICER• With the Senior Medical Services Advisor, the Clinical Services Officer will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS at the zonal and state levels.No. required: 1 Location(s): FCT ZoneMinimum Requirements:• MBBS/MD with 1-3 years experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS and provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-constrained settings• A postgraduate degree in public health is desirable• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs, and CBOs will be an advantage.
C. COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST• The Community Health Specialist (HAST) will provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, STI and TB control activities at the LGA and state levels with primary focus on the LGA HAST model.No. required: 1Location(s): Edo ZoneMinimum Requirements:• MBBS with at least 3 years post-NYSC experience in community health practice • Postgraduate degree in public health• Experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, STI and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level• Sound understanding of the district health systems, LGA, and TB technical areas• Experience with ART programs• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health systems, NGOs, and CBOs
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Department
A. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION (HMIS)• The Associate Director of Monitoring and Evaluation (ADME) will provide leadership in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for Family Health International in Nigeria.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Health related degrees (MBBS, MD, B. Pharm.) and PhD or similar qualifications in monitoring and evaluation or related field.• At least 5-7 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at the national or international level• Sound knowledge of statistics and public health• Experience in working with local partners, including host governments, NGOs, and CBOs.• Knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset as well as familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs
B. SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (Research and PHE)• The Senior M&E Officer (Research & PHE) will help to enhance FHI’s research and public health evaluation activities in Nigeria, with emphasis on generating new knowledge based on existing activities under the GHAIN project and any new research projects that advance FHI’s mission.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Masters degree in public health or behavioral sciences with 3-5 years experience in development programs• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming and project monitoring• Good cross-cultural communication skills are desirable
C. SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (LAMIS)• The Senior M&E Officer (Research & PHE) will help to enhance FHI’s research and public health evaluation activities in Nigeria, with emphasis on generating new knowledge based on existing activities under the GHAIN project, and any research projects that advance FHI’s mission.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• MBBS/MD, MPH or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation or related field with 5 years experience in development programs (a BS with 7-9 years experience will be considered)• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries.• Proven working experience in 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. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and Zonal Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities at the zonal office.No required: 1Location(s): Cross River ZoneMinimum requirements:• MPH, MBBS or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation, medicine, pharmacy or related fields and 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 is preferred.
E. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (LAMIS)• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (LAMIS), under the supervision of the Senior M&E Officer, the Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and the Zonal Manager with technical oversight from the Director of M&E, will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities specific to LAMIS.No. required: 5Location(s): Borno, Sokoto, Bauchi and Anambra (2) ZonesMinimum Requirements:• MBBS/MD and PPH or related postgraduate qualification with 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS program in developing countries with at least 1-2 years working with facility level data.• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context.• Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred• Understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection and ability to work well with government facility staff.• Good analytical skills and experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) is an added advantage.• Ability to pay attention to detail and well developed written and oral communication skills
F. DATABASE OFFICER• Under the direction of the Senior Database Officer, the Database Officer will be responsible for the management of the GHAIN service databases, which includes administering the project database management systems (DBMS).No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or related field with at least 5 years or a relevant master’s 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
3. Communications Department
A. SENIOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER• The Senior Strategic Communications Officer will provide support in the implementation of the overall communications strategy of FHI Nigeria with the Nigerian government and other local and international decision makers, donors, media, partners and key stakeholders.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• BS/BA in communication or related field and 7 years relevant experience in international development programs or 3 years supervisory experience with MS/MA in communication or any related field• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as APCON, NIPR and NIM will be an advantage.
B. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT/ARCHIVING OFFICER• The Knowledge Management / Archiving Officer will work with the Communications Department and other departments to determine the documentation and archiving needs of FHI Nigeria.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or other discipline related to the primary responsibilities• At least 1-3 years experience in the operation of electronic-based archive, library, resource centre, photography and other historical materials• Proficiency in working with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database and internet/email• Experience in record management, cataloguing, archiving and electronic document management.
C. PHOTOGRAPHER• The Photographer will use an array of multimedia tools and platforms to produce still photographs and to shoot/produce video contents for FHI events.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in photography or a related discipline• 1-3 years experience in photography/videography in a reputable organization• Ability to use modern video equipment to document activities, edit recordings and put them in suitable format for viewing, storage and retrieval• Proficiency in Photoshop and photo archiving software• Willingness to travel extensively within Nigerian.
4. Program Management Department
A. SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER• The Senior Program Officer, under the supervision of the Associate Director, Program Support/Zonal Manager will provide support and coordination in program planning, design, review and the monitoring of project activities to the country and field offices.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum 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• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming and of project monitoring• Knowledge of health programs in developing countries, sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection• Ability to work well with other staff and to develop and maintain good working rapport with staff and other FHI partners
B. PROGRAM OFFICER• The Program Officer will work under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer to provide support to the planning, design, review, and the monitoring of project activities to the country and field offices.No. required: 4Location(s): Country Office (2), Lagos and FCT ZoneMinimum Requirements:• BS/BA in public health or related field plus 5-7 years relevant experience, or MS/MA in public health or related field plus 3-5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programming • Experience working with NGOs and CBOs• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming and project monitoring• Knowledge of health programs in developing countries, sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection• Ability to work well in a multicultural environments and to develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other FHI partners
C. SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER (HSS)• The Senior Program Officer (HSS) will work under the supervision of the Associate Director Program Management to provide technical leadership in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of FHI Nigeria’s health systems initiative.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences or other related fields plus 5-7 years experience or master’s degree in health policy, health financing or economics, public health or other related fields plus 3-5 years experience• A minimum of 3 years working experience in applied health policy and health systems analysis• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria activities and programming and proven practical experience in budget development and analysis are desirable
D. PROGRAM OFFICER (HSS)• The Program Officer (HSS) will work under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer HSS to provide technical inputs in the planning, implementation and monitoring of FHI Nigeria’s health systems initiatives.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office Abuja.Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in health or social sciences or related fields plus 5 years experience, or master’s degree in health policy, health financing or economics, public health or other related fields plus 2-5 years experience• A minimum of 2 years working experience in applied health policy and health systems analysis• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria activities and programming and proven practical experience in budget development and analysis are desirable.
3. Health Policy And Systems Management Department
A. SENIOR HEALTH COMMODITIES OFFICER (Warehousing)• In collaboration with the Associate Director, Health Commodities Logistics, the Senior Health Commodities Officer will assist in the development of FHI in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAS) and all tiers of government in all aspects of warehousing of health commodities.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline and 7-9 years experience working on international projects or master’s degree in a relevant discipline and 5-7 years experience• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in health commodities logistics• Membership of relevant professional body will be an advantage.
B. SENIOR HEALTH COMMODITIES OFFICER (LMIS)• Under the supervision of the Association Director, Health Commodities Logistics, the Senior Health Commodities Officer LMIS will assist in the development of FHI in-house capacity among the various departments and implementing agencies (IAs) in strengthening the supply chain information management systems for health commodities.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office AbujaMinimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, logistics or related field plus 7-9 years of experience working on international projects or master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 5-7 years experience• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in health commodities logistics• Membership of relevant professional body will be an advantage.
C. SENIOR HEALTH COMMODITIES OFFICER (Distribution)• In collaboration with the Associate Director Health Commodities Logistics, the Senior Health Commodities Officer will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastages.No. required: 1Location: Country Office Abuja.Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 7-9 years experience working on international projects or master’s degree in a relevant discipline plus 5-7 years experience.• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in health commodities logistics• Membership of relevant professional body will be an advantage.
5. Shared Services Department
A. CONTRACTS AND GRANT OFFICER• The contracts and Grants Officer will take charge of management of contracts, grants, task orders and cooperative agreements.No. required: 1Location(s): Country Office Abuja.Minimum Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree or HND in business administration or related field with 3-5 years or master’s degree with 1-3 years experience of progressively responsible contracts and grants management experience in the areas outlined above• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID contracts and grants regulations• Experience working within NGOs and CBOs
Method of Application:Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word to:1. Medservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancies2. MandEjobs@ghain.org for Monitoring & Evaluation vacancies3. Commsjobs@ghain.org for Communication Department vacancies4. PMjobs@ghain.org for Program Management vacancies5. healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health Policy & Systems Management vacancies6. Sharedservicesjobs@ghain.org for Shared Services Department vacancyOnly applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please do not send more than one application. Failure to follow instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
DISCLAIMER: • Family Health International (FHI) does not test/interview candidates for a fee and all our tests/interviews are conducted in the country office in Abuja or at our zonal offices.
Closing Date: 28th July 2009