Senior Officer,GF HIV(HCT Focal Person),Kaduna,Society for Family Health (SFH)
sogfhetkad@sfhigeria.org
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and 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 qualified persons as a result of growth in our organization. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
Purpose
Reporting to the Manager-Global Fund (GF) HIV, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing administrative technical and logistic support and assist in coordinating the implementation of GF-HIV counseling and testing activities in the territory.
S/He will ensure compliance to National Guidelines and International (WHO) standards in the provision of counseling and testing services. S/He will also participate in the implementation of Health System Strengthening (HSS) activities including manpower development and training of health personnel for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment care and support programme.
The candidate will work with the Manager HCT to provide support in working with the Research and Evaluation Division to manage data collection of HCT activities from all Service Delivery Points across Health Facilities in the territory.
S/He will provide support to ensure the availability of National HCT tools for data collection and retrieval at the various Health Facilities.
S/He will work with Partners to procure and distribute health commodities and assure quality of product and testing process.
In addition, S/he will provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality report on my counseling and testing services) to Global Fund on monthly and quarterly bases respectively.
Finally, s/he will work with the Manager HCT to provide support in the development of budgets and work-plans for all GF-HIV activities.
Qualification
First degree in Sciences/Medical/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant Held is required. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
Must possess a minimum of five (5) years experience in implementing HIV testing and counseling in a health facility.
Must possess excellent planning and organizational skills.
Must be able to work: with minimal supervision.
Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
MUST possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.
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 within two weeks of this publication to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
*SFH is an equal opportunity employer.
Deadline 1st March, 2012
