Vacancies (25 Positions) 2011, Nasarawa State Hospitals Jobs Nigeria

Vacancies (25 Positions) 2011, Nasarawa State Hospitals Jobs Nigeria

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below at the Nasarawa State Hospitals Management Board Lafia.

The Board offers the Nasarawa Enhanced Salary-packages for all positions in addition to other very-attractive incentives.

Position: Family Physicians: (Medical)

QUALIFICATION:
Candidates should have FMCGP: FW ACGP

SALARY: NASEMESS 05/6 (N2, 392.872.00 p.a) and other attractive incentives.

Position: Medical Officers And Dental Surgeons: (Medical)

QUALIFICATION:
Candidates should possess MBBS or equivalent

SALARY: NASEMESS02”/4 – (N1.278, 828.00 p.a) and other attractive allowances,

Position: Dental Therapists: (Medical)
SALARY: NASEHESS 07/2 (N736, 284.00 p.a) and other, attractive allowances.

Position: Orthopedic Surgeons: (Medical)

QUALIFICATION:
Candidates must possess Consultants FMCS; FW ACS

SALARY: NASEMESS 05/6 (N2, 392,872.00 P.A) and other attractive incentives.

Position: Health Records Officers: (Medical Records)
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/2 (N476,292.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances

Position: Data Processing Officers: (Medical Records)
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/2 (N 476,292.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances

Position: Computer Technician: (Medical Records)
SALARY: NASEHESS 07/2 (N 736,284.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Medical Laboratory Technicians: (Medical Laboratory):
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/2 (N476, 292.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances.

Position: Medical Laboratory Assistants: (Medical Laboratory):
SALARY: NASEHESS 04/2 (N241,896.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances.

Position: Radiographers: (Radiology)
SALARY: NASEHESS 082 (N855,888.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: X- Ray Technicians: (Radiology)
SALARY: NASEHESS 08-2 (N476,292.00 p.a) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Pharmacists: (Pharmacy)
SALARY: NASEHESS 09/2 (N1, 006,680.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Pharmacist Technicians:
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/2 (N 476,292.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances.

Position: Medical Laboratory Scientists: (Medical Laboratory):

SALARY: NASEHESS 08/2 on initial basic salary of N 855,888,00 P.A and other attractive allowances.

Position: Technical Officer: (Technical Department) (Electrical & Electronic)
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/2 (N 476.292.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Technical Assistants: (Technical Department) (Electrical)
SALARY: NASEHESS OS/2 (N 295,512.00 p.a) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Plant Operators: (Technical Department)
SALARY: NASEHESS 03/2 (N 212,976.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Nurse Midwives: (Nursing)

DOUBLE QUALIFICATION RN/RM:
SALARY: NASEHESS 07/1 (N 711,840.00 p.a)

SINGLE QUALIFICATION RM:
SALARY: NASEHESS 06/1 (N459. 192.00 p.a) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Peri-Operative And Anesthetics Nurses: (Nursing)
SALARY: NASEHESS 08/2 (N855, 888.00 p.a.) and other attractive allowances.

Position: Health Attendants: (Nursing)

Qualification:
Candidates must possess Age 18-30 years

SALARY: NASEHESS 01/2 (N198, 288.00 p.a). and other attractive allowances.

Method Of Application
Interested applicants are required to purchase the application forms from the Board Headquarters located at Shendam Road Lafia. Completed application forms are to be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae to the office of The Chief Medical Director, Hospitals Management Board, Shendam Road, Lafia

On or before 21st April 2011.

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Job Vacancies (2 Positions) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nigeria March 2011

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive
Health and Population and Development is recruiting personnel for the following position in its Country Office in Abuja, Nigeria.

Post Title: Programme Associate
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA)
POST LEVEL: ICS 07
DUTY POST: Abuja
Type of Contract: Fixed Term (For an initial 12 months, renewable upon satisfactory performance)
Under the supervision of the Representative, the l Programme Associate will support the design, planning and management of UNFPA’s country programme by providing and managing data inputs, providing logistical support, monitoring project implementation and following up on recommendations.
The Programme Associate will apply established systems and procedures and assists in the creation of substantive knowledge by compiling, synthesizing and analyzing information relevant to population and development, reproductive health and gender issues. He/she is expected to be instrumental in facilitating programme/project implementation using and developing appropriate mechanisms and systems and ensuring compliance with established procedures.
The l Programme Associate is expected to maintain collaborative relationships with all programme and project staff as well as government counterparts.

The Programme Associate will:
Evaluate project and programme activities, establishing and implementing mechanisms to systematically assess the achievement of results.
Participate in review meetings and evaluation missions and prepare regular inputs to status and progress reports. Analyze basic factors affecting the achievement of results, recommends corrective actions and follow up on recommendations.
Ensure the link between the Zonal offices and the Representative’s office.
Provide logistical and technical support to the programme implementation at Zonal
office level, by reviewing quarterly project workplans and proposing corrective actions, as necessary and summarize all reports from the Zonal offices for the
Representative and Programme Staff. Follow up and report on recommendations made to the Zonal offices.
Facilitate programme financial management by reviewing and participating in the processing of government requests for advances and direct payments.
Coordinate and prepare annual travel plan and field monitoring visits of the Representative, Deputy Representative and Unit Heads.
Contribute to the creation and sharing of knowledge by synthesizing and documenting findings and lessons learned, success stories and best practices, strategies and approaches of the Field Office.
Draft relevant materials for dissemination.
Support the advocacy and resource mobilization strategy of the Field Office by compiling and synthesizing relevant background materials for use in discussions and public events.
Establish and maintain network of donor and public information contacts and provide assistance in organizing public information events.
Prepare all substantive meetings between the Representative and donors
(Summarize projects, take notes and follow up on recommendations).
In collaboration with Representative’s Personal Assistant organize programme
meetings and make reports and follow up actions taken on recommendations to the Representative.
In consultation with the Deputy Representative, and Unit Heads follow up on FACE and ensure that FACE Forms are received timely from the Zonal offices.
In collaboration with the Deputy Representative and Unit Heads ensure that Country
Annual Reports (COAR) is done timely.
In collaboration with the Deputy Representative, ensure that Office Management
Plan (OMP) is followed up and Quarterly Report prepared and recommendations act upon.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Functional Competencies
Results-based programmes development and management
Innovation and marketing of new approaches
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/Building strategic alliances and partners
Advocacy/Advancing a policy oriented agenda

Resource Mobilization:
Corporate Competencies:
Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
Integrity/Commitment to mandate
Valuing diversity
Working in teams
Communicating information and ideas
Conflict and self management
Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
Analytical and strategic thinking:
Results orientation/Commitment to excellence:
Appropriate and transparent decision making:

Qualification And Experience:
The ideal candidate should
Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
Possess University degree in health, population, demography, and/or other related social science field.
Possess a minimum of 8 years of related work experience preferably in a national or international organization
Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary
Possess good writing and communication skills.
Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications

Method Of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only. Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded
to e-mail addresses – vacancypdu.ng@unfpa.org latest by 09 March, 2011 and clearly marked
“Programme Associate – ICS 07”

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest. Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted.

Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.

UNFPA – Because everyone counts
Kindly Note That Only Applications Sent By E-Mail Will Be Accepted.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the leading UN organization in Reproductive Health and Population and Development, is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja:

Personal Assistant To The Resident Representative
TYPE OF CONTRACT: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT (FTA)

POST LEVEL: ICS 06
DUTY POST: ABUJA
DURATION: One (1) Year (renewable but subject to satisfactory performance)

Duties And Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the UNFPA Resident Representative, the Personal Assistant ensures the effective functioning of the Representative office. S/he works closely with Programme,
Administrative and Finance staff, performing administrative duties, managing confidential files and coordinating briefing materials and arranging the agenda of the Representative.

The Personnel Assistant to the Resident Representative will:
• Arranges appointments and maintains the RR’s Agenda, receives high ranking visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion.
• Receives screens and route correspondence, attaches necessary background information and maintains a follow-up system with Units as requested.
• Assists in the dissemination of information, acting as contact point with other Agencies.
• Drafts routine correspondence some of a highly confidential nature, on a variety of subjects, ensuring that spelling, punctuation and format are correct for signature of the Resident Representative.
• Arranges meetings with high-ranking officials and organizes the logistics of official receptions given by the Head of Office.
• Maintains a database of addresses, phone and fax numbers of Government Officials, NGOs and the Diplomatic Corps.
• Prepares briefing materials for use at meetings and official missions or special trips.
• Receives screens and routes correspondences, attaches necessary background information and maintain follow-up.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, liaises with the Travel and Finance Units.
• Proof reads and clears correspondence for conformity with established procedures and accuracy of statements before being signed by the Representative.
• Prepare travel/Semi Travel plans for the Representative and the CO. and forward to ARO
• Close and send diplomatic pouch
• Prepare note verbales/letter announcing the Representative’s mission outside and return to the duty station to UN Agencies, Diplomatic offices and Embassies
• Organize weekly SMT meetings and other meetings for the Representative
• Participate in Meetings as directed by the Representative
• Prepare Rep’s daily itinerary and collate CO and zonal offices weekly planner
• Disseminate circulars and information flow to the POs and the zonal offices as and when necessary
• Prepare monthly calendar to RC’s office indicating availability of Rep. in duty station for RC ai.
• Raise requisitions for the CO as and when necessary
• Act liaison role between the units in the office and the zonal offices
• Perform any other task that may be assigned by the Rep from time to time.

IV. Impact of Results
- Support the achievement of key results to assure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the office of the Representative in the following areas:
- Programme Management
- Operational Management and
- Management of the office of the Representative

V. Competencies
- Functional competencies
- Business Acumen
- Implementing management systems
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Client orientation
- Organizational awareness
- Job knowledge/technical expertise

- Corporate Competencies
- Integrity/Commitment to mandate
- Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning
- Valuing diversity
- Working in teams
- Conflict and self management
- Empowerment/Developing people/Performance management
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Results orientation/Commitment to excellence
- Appropriate and transparent decision making

Qualification And Experience
The ideal candidate should
• Be a Nigerian national (Male or Female).
• Possess University degree or Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Administration or in other related field preferred.
- Possess a minimum of 6 – 8 years or more of related work experience preferably in public or private sector organization
- Have an excellent organizational and time management skills
- Have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with colleagues and other bilateral partners
- Have the ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when necessary
- Be excellence minded and have the ability to work in team
- Possess good writing and communication skills.
- Have good working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Method Of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae (CV), attached as one file in MS WORD format only.
Applications should be addressed to The UNFPA Resident Representative, Abuja and forwarded to e-mail addresses – vacancygdr.ng@unfpa.org latest by 09 March 2011 and clearly marked “Personal Assistant to the Rep – ICS 06”.

Please note that UNFPA will respond only to those applicants in whom it has a further interest.

Kindly also note that ONLY applications sent by e-mail will be accepted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

*UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.

UNFPA – Because everyone counts
Kindly Note That Only Application Sent To The Designated E-Mail.

Will Be Accepted

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UNDP (UN Volunteers) Jobs: Recruitment for Community & Gender Development Facilitator Vacancy- Pampaida, Kaduna, Nigeria, January 2011

Job Vacancy at UNDP (UN Volunteers): Recruitment for Community & Gender Development Facilitator Vacancy- Pampaida, Kaduna, Nigeria, January 2011

Community & Gender Development Facilitator
Location : Pampaida, Kaduna, Nigeria
Application Deadline : 07-Jan-11

Additional Category Millennium Development Goals
Type Of Contract : Unv
Post Level : Unv
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (Date When The Selected Candidate Is Expected To Start) 01-Feb-2011
Duration Of Initial Contract : 12 Months

UNDP (UN Volunteers) Community & Gender Development Facilitator

Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Community Health, Social Works, Agric and Rural Development, Sociology or related field.
• Demonstrate ability to work and mobilize communities to implement development project
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Have good interpersonal and Organization skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa Languages are essential.
• At least 1 year experience as community/Gender development agent in an African village situation in reputable organizations and NGOs particularly in Northern Nigeria

Applications should be submitted online and include the UNDP Personal History Form (P11) posted athttp://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Only short-listed applicants who upload their CV using the P11 form will be contacted.

Click Link to Apply
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20756

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Graduates & Experienced Jobs at NPHCDA (National Primary Health Care Development Agency) Massive Recruitment Nigeria 2010

NPHCDA Nigeria-(National Primary Health Care Development Agency) Massive Recruitment (Graduates & Experienced) 2010

Federal Public Service Jobs -Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacancy positions in the National Primary Health CareDevelopment Agency.

1.) Chief Administrative Officer HATISS 12

Qualifications

Candidate must possess at least Masters Degree in any of the discipline of social science and Humanities, plus at least six (6) Post-qualification cognate experiences, vast experience in either Manpower Budgeting or staff Inspection, Pension administration, Management Consulting or Grading
Candidates with a good degree in any of the discipline of Social Science and Humanities with a minimum of twelve (12) years post-qualification cognate experience and a wealth of experience in Administration can also be considered.

2.) Administrative Officer II (HATISS 07)

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a degree in any of the discipline of Social Sciences or Humanities and Completed (NYSC) or Exemption Certificate.
Possession of a professional Qualification of NIM, CIPM or Nigerian Institute of Strategic Management (NISM), will be an added advantage.

3.) Executive Officer (General Duties) HATISS 06

Qualification

Candidates must possess Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business studies/Administration from a recognized institution,
Candidate should possess at least two (2) years Post- qualification cognate experience.

4.) Accountant I (HATISS 08)

Qualifications

Candidates must possess at least first degree or its equivalent in Accounting from a recognized University or Polytechnic, a professional qualification of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN)
Must have at least three (3) years Post qualification Cognate experience.

5.) Accountant II (HATISS 07)

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a degree or its equivalent in Accounting from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
The possession of a professional qualification of the Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN) will be an added advantage.

6.) Senior Medical Officer I (HATISS 12)

Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree in Medicine from a recognized University and must have been registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
(He/She must have at least seven (7) years Post-registration Cognate experience. Possession of a Masters in Public Health (MPH) will been added advantage.

7.) Medical Officer (HATISS 10)

Qualification

Candidate must be a Medical Doctor who has obtained the registration of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria and Completed National youth Service Corps (NYSC) or a certificate of Exemption.
Possession of Masters in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage.

8.) Scientific Officer II (HAT/SS 07)

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a good Bachelors degree or its equivalent in Medical and related disciplines.
A Sound Knowledge of epidemiological procedure will be an added advantage.

9.) Engineer/Technical Officer II (HATISS 07)

Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree or its equivalent in Engineering from a recognized University or Polytechnic,
Plus at least three years post-qualification cognate experience.
Working experience will be an added advantage.

10.) Chief Community Health Officer II (HATISS 12)

Qualification

Candidate must possess a degree in Community Health from a recognized University with at least 15 years post graduate cognate experience.
Possession of a Masters in Community Health will be an added advantage.

11.) Community Development Officer II (HATISS 07)

Qualification

Candidate must possess a good Bachelors of Science (B.Sc) in Nursing of Health Education obtained from a recognized University.

12.) Community Health Officer II (HATISS 07)

Qualification

Candidate must possess a good degree in Community Health (C.H) from a recognized University.
Possession of a Masters in (C.H) will be an added advantage.

13.) Principal Information Officer (HATISS 09)

Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree or its equivalent in journalism, Social Scienceor English Language from a recognized University or Polytechnic,
Should have at least Eight (8) years post qualification cognate experience.
Possession of masters degree will be an added advantage.

14.) Planning Officer II (HATISS 07)

Qualification

Candidates must posssess a degree in Economics preferably with statistics, Econometrics or Development Planning from a recognized University.
A degree plus Post graduate Diploma in Economics Planning or Economic Development from a recognized University.

15.) Programme Analyst II (HATISS 07)

Qualification

Candidates must possess a degree in computer Science or statistics with a post graduate Diploma in Computer Science from a recognized University.

16.) Confidential Secretary I

Qualification

Candidates must possess any of the following:

Civil Service Training School certificate in Shorthand and Typewriting at 120 an 60words per minutes respectively
Higher National Diploma ( HND ) in secretarial studies including 120 and 60 words per minute in shorthand and Typewriting from a recognized Secretarial/Technical Institution, Plus at least three years post – qualification cognate experience.

Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted on/or before 20th December, 2010.

Mode of Submission of Application:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Credentials and an Application Letter must be submitted to the:

National Primary Health Care Development Agency Annex Office located at Plot 1266, Ahmadu Bello Way, Area 11, (along Sahad Superstore way) Garki-Abuja (Former NPI Office),

OR through the postal address:

National Primary Health Care Development Agency
Plot 681/682 Port-Harcourt Crescent, Gimbiya Street, Area 11,
PM.B 367 Garki Abuja. FCT Nigeria
(Note no applications will be collected at the Head Office)

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UNDP Community Development Facilitator -1 Year Renewable Contract (Ikaram, Nigeria)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR FOR UNDP, IKARAM, NIGERIA

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UNV volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UNV volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UNV volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

LOCATION: IKARAM, NIGERIA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 18-NOV-10

TYPE OF CONTRACT: UNV

POST LEVEL: UNV

LANGUAGES REQUIRED: ENGLISH

STARTING DATE: (DATE WHEN THE SELECTED CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO START) 29-DEC-2010

DURATION OF INITIAL CONTRACT: 1 YEAR RENEWABLE

EXPECTED DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: 1 YEAR RENEWABLE

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Community Health, Social Works, Agric and Rural Development, Sociology or related field

Demonstrate ability to work and mobilize communities to implement development project

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Have good interpersonal and Organization skills

Fluency in English and Yoruba Languages are essential

Must be a team player

EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year experience as community development agent in an African village situation in reputable organizations and NGOs particularly in Western Nigeria

Must possess and apply depth and breath of knowledge and expertise to meet job demands

Possess the ability and technical knowledge to use information technology effectively as a tool and a resource

Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct research and manage projects in remote rural location with minimum supervision

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent writing and oral skills in English is a fundamental requirement. Fluency in the local language highly desirable.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

CLICK LINK TO APPLY

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20009

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