Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria.
To strengthen its operations in the country, the organization is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Part One:
1. Monitoring and Evaluation Department
A. SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (Research and Public Health Evaluation)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS, MD and postgraduate degree in epidemiology or public health with 5-7 years experience.
• At least 2 years supervisory experience in development program with special focus on epidemiology activities and monitoring and evaluation.
• Adequate knowledge of techniques, principles, methods and date analysis related to epidemiology and treatment of HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other diseases of public health importance.
• Evidence of publication in scientific journals
• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs and familiarity with the public health sector.
B. SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (Global Health Initiative)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS, MD or similar degree with 5-7 years experience
• 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS program in developing countries
• Sound knowledge of statistics
• Experience working with local partners, including local NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
• Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred
C. SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Borno Zone
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation or a related field with a minimum of with 5-7 years experience
• 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS program in developing countries
• Experience working on 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. SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMING OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• University degree in science or engineering and minimum of 5 years experience in a business analyst and developer role and proficiency in windows-based software development
• B.Sc in computer science or equivalent with at least 5-7 years experience in information technology industry or at least 3 years of demonstrated work experience in developer role and network management
• Knowledge and ability in windows 2000/ 2003 server and windows 2000/ XP workstation management support
• Ability to assist and perform software installations and upgrades as requires and assure virus prevention updates are in place on all computers
• Ability to perform housekeeping functions such as server user management
• Possession of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or CISCO Certified
• Network Associate (CCNA) certifications
• Experience in USAID funded programs will be an advantage
E. GIS OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in a related discipline, with a minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience or masters degree with 3-5 years relevant experience including at least 2 years experience of GIS in a comparable environment
• 1-3 years experience in HIV /AIDS Programming
• Experience in the production of maps and graphics using GIS systems ArcGIS 9.x and Arc Explorer
• Working knowledge of relational databases
• Postgraduate degree in a related GIS discipline will be an advantage
F. MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
No. Required: 3
Location(s): Country Office, Kano and Taraba Zones
Minimum Requirements:
• MPH, MBBS or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation with 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 will be preferred
G. DATABASE OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Under the direction of the senior Database Officer, the Databases officer will be responsible for managing GHAIN service databases.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related field with minimum of 5 years working experience or a relevant masters 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
2. Medical Services Department
A. COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Sokoto Zone
The community healthy specialist will provide technical assistance in the implementation, and evaluation of HIV /AIDS, STI and TB Control activities at the LGA and state levels with primary focus on the LGA model.
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS with experience in community health practice with at least 3 years experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, STI and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health
• Sound understanding of the district health systems, LGA, TB technical areas, experience with ART programs and familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOS and CBOs
B. REFERRAL COORDINATOR
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Taraba Zone
The referral Coordinator will work with the zonal senior Medical services advisor to provide technical leadership, expertise and counseling skills with local stakeholders in developing and managing a referral network. This network coordinates HIV related services and referrals between health facilities and community organizations and groups within a defined geographical area to meet the needs of persons living with HIV across the continuum of care.
Minimum Requirements:
• BS /BA in social work, public health or registered nurse
• 3-5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or international health
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level government official’s community leaders, and donors
• Postgraduate degree in a related field will be an advantage
C. COMMUNITY MOBILE ASSISTANT
No. Required: 12
Location(s): Taraba (2), Lagos (2) Bauchi (2), Cross River (2) Anambra (2) and Kano (2) Zones
Under the direction of the community health specialist (CHS) and senior Medical services Advisor (SMSA), the community Mobile Assistant will provide community based services at the zonal office.
Minimum Requirements:
• Community health nurses with at least two years experience in community health
• Experience working in counseling and testing will be an added advantage
D. CLINICAL SERVICES OFFICER (Reproductive Health and MCH)
Under the direction of the senior Advisor, IMNCH (RH /family planning), the Clinical service officer (reproductive health & MCH) will provide programmatic research support for FHI’s reproductive health program.
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Minimum Requirements:
• MBBS with at least 3-5 years experience in relevant areas of health including reproductive health, MCH or VCT programs and HIV/AIDS
• Experience in project development, proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training, and excellent communication and computer skills
• Experience in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level government officials, community leaders, and donors
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGO and CBOs is highly desirable
• Familiarity and experience with integrating reproductive health and HIV programs will be an advantage
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume CV as a single MS word document to:
1. Medservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancies
2. MandEjobs@ghain.org for Monitoring and Evaluation vacancies
3. PMjobs@ghain.org for program management vacancy
4. Labservicesjobs@ghain.org for laboratory services department vacancy
5. Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health policy and Systems Management vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the subject of the mail will be contacted. Please do not send more than one application
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Closing Date: 3rd October, 2009.
