Thursday, 7 November 2013

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes sods-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI36O) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria.

AHNi Nigeria currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen their operations in the country, they are seeking qualified candidates for the vacant positions:

S/N
Position
No. of Position
Location
1
Assistant Technical Officer-Pharmacy
1
Abuja
2
Deputy Managing Director
1
Abuja
3
Driver
4
Abuja, Delta, Osun & Ogun
4
Administrative Assistant
1
Abuja
5
Finance and Administrative Assistant
4
Abuja, Delta, Osun & Ogun
6
Technical Officer- Care & Treatment
3
Delta, Osun & Ogun
7
Technical Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation
3
Delta, Osun & Ogun
8
Accountant
1
Abuja
9
Program Officer
1
Abuja
10
Senior Finance & Admin Officer
1
Abuja
11
State Team Leader
3
Delta, Osun & Ogun
12
Senior Program Officer
1
Abuja
13
Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation
1
Abuja
14
Senior Technical Officer, Care & Treatment
1
Abuja

POSITIONS DETAILS

1. Assistant Technical Officer-Pharmacy
Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy will assist in the provision of technical support to build the capacity of local implementing agencies and state counterparts to carry out pharmacy services and other activities and create effective linkages with facility based pharmacy services

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • Bachelor's degree in any of the Sciences, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing or related field with 1 - 3years pest NYSC public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector.
  • Pharmacy experience and ability to understand full range of issues around Pharmacy.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
  • Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is required.
2. Deputy Managing Director
The Deputy Managing Director work closely with the AHNi Managing Director and other Senior Staff to provide strategic leadership for the long term sustainability of AHNi as an independent, Nigerian non-governmental organization. In particular, the DMD provides operational oversight on financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services, contracts & grants, asset management, ICT, and general administration to ensure responsiveness to the rules and regulations of the financial supporters of AHNi’s projects. S/he will also have specific responsibility as the project lead on the AHNi SIDHAS project. S/he is accountable for judicious use of all the resources entrusted to AHNi and protection of the organization’s financial assets while ensuring compliance with directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7 years relevant experience with international development prams which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience
  • Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
  • Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGCs and CBOs is required.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
3. Driver
The Driver will be responsible for the following logistical support services to the HQ & state office. To drive, the project vehicle for all official purposes. To accompany AHNi Staff in meetings within the respective assigned states and on field trips. To take care of the project vehicle and follow up with its maintenance schedules To deliver messages on behalf of the AHNi Office

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • Completion of Secondary school with at least 5 passes in WASC/SSCE including English Language.
  • At least 5 years driving experience, defensive driving skills and knowledge on Nigerian road network being an advantage
  • Possess a valid driving License
4. Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will under the supervision of the Administrative Officer will provide support to the departmental staff including the Human Resources Unit in the provision of administrative and logistical services to AHNi staff ,assist in making arrangement for travel logistics for staff, consultants and training participants including hotel reservations and where required.

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • University degree, recognized equivalent or HND.
  • Familiarity with administrative and secretarial skills is an advantage.
  • Excellent familiarity with international NGOs is an advantage. Experience With large complex organization preferred
  • Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures
  • Well-developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office products.
5. Finance and Administrative Assistant
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services to the state office.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
  • University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration
  • Experience with administrative and secretarial skills
  • Sound accounting skills
  • Experience with large complex organization, is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred
  • Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
  • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills
6. Technical Officer- Care & Treatment
The Technical Officer- Care & Treatment will under the direct supervision and technical guidance from the Senior Technical Officer-Care & Treatment will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health/family planning (RH/FP) arid integrated medical services at the state and local government levels.

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical came with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings,
  • Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
7. Technical Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Technical Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the State learn Leader and relevant technical leads. S/He will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the slate offices; work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities anti on US Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements; will conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • MBBS with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/ AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
  • Or MPH or MSc in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
  • Or BSc in Statistics. Pharmacy, Microbiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
  • Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation
  • Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIVIAIDS, including provision of ART.
  • Well-developed computer skills & familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
8. Accountant
The Accountant will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the Senior Finance and Administrative Officer. H/She will be responsible for accounting/ finance and administration for the state office and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirement of the project.

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • University degree in accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent
  • CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility,
  • Familiarity with CDC-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
  • Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
9. Program Officer
The Program Officer Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, provide support to and coordination of the work of the AHNi/Nigeria field offices. H/She will support program planning, design, review and the monitoring of the program implemented at the field level, assist in strengthening a system of reporting strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets, support the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
  • Bachelor's degree in public health, sciences or behavioral sciences, with 5-7 years working experience in development programs at the community level with at least 3-5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation working with public and NGO sectors required.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBO5 is highly desirable
10. Senior Finance & Admin Officer
The Senior Finance & Admin Officer will be responsible for accounting, finance and overall administration for SCHARP Protect Nigeria and will ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of the project with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
  • BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
  • Or MS/MA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in international development programs.
  • Possession of CPA, ACA, ICAN, or recognized equivalent is required.
  • Expert knowledge of USAID/CDC and other donor regulations is required
11. State Team Leader
State Team Leader will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. S/He is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by AHNi under the SCHARP Project and its partners in the assigned stale. S/He is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with AHNi and its partners in the assigned state: will participate in development of and monitor work plans and budgets etc.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
  • BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7-9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
  • Or MS/MA degree in public health. business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent With 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
12. Senior Program Officer
The Senior Program Officer as a member of the Program Management Team, supports the Director Programs in providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of alt SCHARP activities in the assigned S/W states, in addition to this, provide management support to the SCHARP Project and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting, develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all SCHARP IAs’ sub agreements

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
  • Or MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems arid NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
13. Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation
The Senior Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation will help to provide technical support to the implementation of high quality services with primary focus on areas related to monitoring and evaluation of program strategies and approaches related to program implementation. Coordinates the design and implementation of components related to monitoring and evaluation related activities. He/She provides technical support to all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and capacity building relating M&E best practices to field programs. Represent AHNi at meetings, workshops and seminars related to M&E issues. Among others, work effectively with the local partners in developing their project monitoring & evaluation plans, ensuring the quality of program/project.

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
  • Or MPH or MS/MA n relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national- level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
  • Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is desirable.
  • Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and familiarity with USAID/CDC programs preferred.
14. Senior Technical Officer, Care & Treatment
The Senior Technical Officer, Care & Treatment will provide technical 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 of HIV/AIDS. S/He will provide ongoing technical assistance in HIVIAIDS clinical management including management of opportunistic infections and PMTCT capacity building to all facilities benefiting from the program. S/He will work with the technical advisor, SPOC, facility staff and other relevant AHNi staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.

Minimum Recruitment Standards
  • MBBS/MPH with 3-5 years' experience in clinical care, with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of anti-retroviral therapy in resource constraint settings.
  • Post graduate degree in Public Health is desirable.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs will be an added advantage.
The application will close on 18th October, 2013.

HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates should send their resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:
AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
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