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FHI Nigeria: Deputy Director, Management(Abuja)

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:59:00 +0000

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change. Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Managementbased in Abuja, Nigeria.

Position Responsibilities:

The Deputy Director, Management reports to the Country Director and is responsible for managing large, complex programs in Nigeria. S/he ensures:

achievement of results of which FHI is responsible under agreement with the donor;
program quality according to FHI standards;
project resources are utilized in accordance with applicable FHI and donor policies and procedures;
appropriate monitoring of subprojects to achieve financial, administrative, and programmatic goals.

The Deputy Director, Management oversees production of timely and accurate financial and programmatic reports to FHI, and donors as required. S/he also performs other duties assigned by the Country Director.

Position Requirements:

BS/BA in public health or related field, and 11-13 years relevant experience in international development programs with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 9 – 11 years relevant experience in international development programs, with 5-7 years supervisory experience; or PhD, MD or equivalent degree with 7 – 9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs and 5-7 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required.

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State Laboratory Systems Specialist at Management Science for Health

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:49:00 +0000

Management Sciences for Health Job Vacancies

The LMS Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (ProACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to huild the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/ AIDS and TB service delivery. The project seeks to

recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: State Laboratory Systems Specialist (1 Position)

The objective of the Laboratory Specialist position is to provide technical leadership and management of the project State laboratory program in a manner that strengthens state government ownership and leadership of continuous lab improvements and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.

Qualification:
The suitable candidate shall posses a post graduate degree in Medical Laboratory Science and at least 5 years technical working experience in an automated HIV/AIDS laboratory and demonstrable capacity to operate a CD4, hematology and chemistry automated equipment.
- She/he will bave program management experience panicularly with relevance to managing laboratory systems at a senior level.
- Experience managing, supervising and coaching laboratory staff is mandatory.
- PEP FAR experience is desirable. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as ONE MS Word document to imsnigeria@msh.org not later August 11, 2010. If you wish to be considered for a post, please specify the position in the subject line.

Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered

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Management Sciences for Health: State HIV Clinical Services Specialist

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:46:00 +0000

Management Sciences for Health Job Vacancies

recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: State HIV Clinical Services Specialist (1 Position)

The objective orthe Clinical Services Specialist position will be to provide leadership to the state progr-am in building a network of clinical HIV services (PITC, PMTCT, enrollment into palliative care/continuum of care, referral to community care services, ART, TB care, foUow¬up of clients on ART and/or TB treatment and PMTCT mother-baby pairs and link them with the community care services.

Qualifications:
- The suitable candidate will have a post-graduate degree in public health, medicine.or other related field with at least 3 years experience working on a PEPFAR-supported ART program.
- Experience building capacity of health workers to provide HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment is a must.
- The candidate will have demonstrable expertise in managing clients along the continuum of care, PMTCT and linkage with community-based programs.
- Program design and management experience is desirable.
- Practical experience working on pediatric care and treatment programs will be an advantage.
- Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered

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Management Sciences for Health: HIV/AIDS Clinical Advisor

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:37:00 +0000

Management Sciences for Health Job Vacancies

institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/ AIDS and TB service delivery. The project seeks to recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: HIV/AIDS Clinical Advisor (1 Position)

Description
The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to prewide technical leadership and management ofthe LMS ProACT AIDS palliative care including mlmagement of opportunistic infections and prophylaxis, ART, TB-HIV Co-infection and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state govemJnent and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.

Qualifications:
- The successful candidate shall posses a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs.
- Demonstrable experience in advanced ART and AIDS palliative care is a must.
- The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years experience in program management at a senior level.
- Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered

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International Health Organisation Recruiting

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:00:00 +0000

A Major International Organization Managing A Large Programme To Support The Reform And Strengthening Of The Health Care System In Nigeria Is Recruiting Qualified Professional Staff To Fill Positions Based In Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, And Jigawa.

The Programme Supports The Federal And State Ministries Of Health In Transforming The Health Financing, Management, And Delivery Of Sustainable Health Services, And Represents A Major Development Initiative That Seeks To Enhance The Long-Term Impact Of Investments In The Health Sector By Requiring Alignment Among Projects, Country Ownership Of Development Policies And Strategies, And Stronger Accountability Mechanisms.

Brief Description And Qualification Requirements For All Open Positions Appear Below.
Logistics Implementation Support Officer
(Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, And Jigawa, One Position In Each State):
• In The Assigned State, He/She Will Provide Management And Technical Support To The State Ministry Of Health (Smoh), The Central Medical Stores (Cmss) And Local Government Areas (Lgas) In The Implementation Of The State Health Sector Strategic Plan And Sustainable Pro-Poor Drug Supply System.
• He/She Monitors And Intervenes At All Levels Of The State Health Commodity Logistics System To Provide For The Continuous Availability Of High Quality And Affordable Health Commodities To Selected Health Facilities.

Qualification Requirements:
• A Masters Degree In Pharmacy, Public Health, Logistics Management, Or Other Relevant Field, Plus 6 Years Of Professional Experience In Health Programs With Logistics Components, Or The Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience.
• A Demonstrated Ability To Implement, Manage, Monitor, And Evaluate Community-Based Health Service And Support Programs Is Required.
• A Significant Amount Of Logistics Management Experience, And Experience In Programs For The Poor And Vulnerable Segments Of Society (Particularly Women And Children) Are Both Highly Desirable. Professional Experience In A Similar Field Of Work In The Assigned State Or Region Is An Advantage.
• Ability To Speak The Local Language Of The State Applying For Is A Must.
• Excellent Communication, Capacity Building, And Training Skills, And The Ability And Willingness To Travel, Both Within The Assigned State And To Other Parts Of The Country.

In Addition To The Position-Specific Requirements Of Each Individual Opening, The Following Apply To All Positions:
• Significant Prior Experience Working In Programmes Funded By International Donors, Strongly Preferable In The Health Sector.
• Excellent Communication, Interpersonal, Capacity-Building, Training, Organizational, And Management Skills.
• Ability To Work And Deliver Under Intense Pressure
• Dedicated Team Player With Demonstrated Interpersonal, Results-Oriented, And Decision Making Skills.
• Ability And Willingness To Travel Frequency To Programme Sites Throughout The Country.

Method Of Application:

To Be Considered For Any Of The Listed Positions, An Applicant Must Submit His/Her Cv And An Application Letter That Provides Details Of The Applicant’s Qualifications For The Desired Position, To: Nigeria.Health@Yahoo.Com

In The Subject Line Of The Email, Write The Specific Title And Location (Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, Or Jigawa) Of The Position You Wish To Apply For. Applications That Do Not Follow This Instruction Will Not Be Considered. If You Wish To Apply For More Than One Position, Please Submit Separate Applications For Each Position.

Expiry Date: 18 August 2009

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