Work Vacancies-Nigeria

Senior Officer, Behaviour Change Communication Technical Adviser, Enugu,Society for Family Health (SFH)
Email: enugu-soenrbccta@sfhnigeria.org

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Purpose

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response to HIV and AIDS (ENR) Programme HIV prevention strategy at state level, working as part of the wider ENR state team and providing support to the State Agency for the Control of AIDS. S/He will provide technical assistance to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (SACA and State Ministry of Health (SMOH) on theories, strategies and approaches for HIV prevention, including use of data for priority setting, approaches to designing and implementing combination prevention including PMTCT and targeted support to SACA to coordinate state HIV prevention response. At an operational level, the successful candidate will provide hands-on-support to the front line service providers including CSOs, community drama teams and Interpersonal communication (IPC) conductors to implement evidence informed HIV prevention activities as outlined in the ENR strategy at community level. Under the supervision of the State Programme Manager, the successful candidate will build the capacity of key government staff, CSOs, community volunteers (IPC conductors) and ENR staff at the local and state level in HIV prevention behaviour change activities.

Qualification

Must have a first degree in the social or biological sciences.
Must have at least three (3) years post NYSC proven experience in HIV prevention and other health communication areas.
Must have proven experience in using evidence in designing and implementing community level interpersonal communication activities as well as some experience in designing messages, IEC material and mass media campaigns.
Must have some experience in the emerging issues in HIV prevention including combination prevention, PMTCT and working with both the general population as well as Most at Risk populations.
Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff in research and of transferring skills and or working with government and CSOs.
Must have excellent report writing skills and good inter-personal, communication and presentation skills.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application

A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the
minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Senior Officer, HIV programmes (In-School Youth/Mass Media),Abia,Kano,Yola & Gombe,Society for Family Health (SFH)
Email: Abia: abiahivprog@sfhnigeria.org
Kano: kanohivprog@sfhnigeria.org
Yola: yolahivprog@sfhnigeria.org
Gombe: gombehivprog@sfhnigeria.org

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Purpose

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the coordination and implementation of In-School Youth service delivery area through Family Life HIV Education (FLHE) approach as well as monitoring of mass media activities targeted at the general population. S/He will work with the GF-HIV Programme Manager to develop operational and work plans for HIV prevention interventions among in-school youths and mass media
monitoring in the region. The candidate will coordinate the implementation of Peer Education training and intervention among in-school youths in the region through CSOs/CBOs and will also be required to work very closely with the state’s ministry of education (and other relevant stakeholders) in coordinating the implementation of FLHE in selected schools. S/He will provide support to the research and evaluation teams to manage data collection of in-school youth activities from all implementing schools in the region.

Qualification

Must possess a first degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Communication , Biological Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field is required. A Masters degree will be of added advantage.
Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in a relevant field.
Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
Must possess a high level of integrity.
Must have good communication and excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application

A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the
minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates are required to apply for only one State. Multiple applications will be disqualified.

Deputy Chief of Party,Abuja,Society for Family Health (SFH)
Email: dcopMarps@sfhnigeria.org

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria,
implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in
partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other nternational donors. We seek to recruit highly qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Purpose

This is a Senior Management position reporting to the Project Chief of Party. S/He will manage the day-today operations of the project, ensure achievement of project deliverables, and manage project reporting. The DCOP will serve as the project gender champion, and will also be responsible for project documentation on best practices and lessons learned. The successful candidate will co-supervise State Programme prevention
teams, and working within other related SFH HQ collegiate system, deliver high level technical, institutional and mentoring support to the regional USAID SHiPs for MARPS response to the HIV epidemic. In addition, the post holder will provide support to the COP in the management of operational budgets, and co-manage relationship with external partners from NACA, MDAs, networks and others. S/He will ensure programme
integration within the organisation and across implementing partners and wider stakeholders. S/He will support the management of resources towards ensuring value for money and enhancing accountability. S/He will also provide technical support to ensure standard quality and value for skills transfer, training and mentorship within the Project.

Qualification

Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Biological/Health or Medical Sciences, and have an MPH
or other related post graduate degree. A certificate in Gender related studies is of added advantage.
Must have at least ten (10) years progressive experience in the public health or social development
sector (of which at least 5 must have been in a senior management role) preferable in the areas of
skills and knowledge transfer both at individual and organisational levels. Management experience
in a USAID funded project will be of added advantage.
Must have proven experience working in similar organisation with in-depth understanding of
project management tools such as logical frameworks, performance management systems and
organisational development indicators.
Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting and using technical assistance and other
capacity building tools to catalyse problem solving within an institutional setting.
Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skills are very
important to this position.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application

A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of April 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the
minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.