We are a Leading International Non-governmental Organizational working in the area of HIV and AIDS care and treatment. We require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates for the following positions below:
1.) Drivers
Location: Central Office
Responsibilities:
Drives office vehicles for the transport for the transport of country office staff, other authorized personnel for performing official duties, transportation of program items with due regard to time schedules.
Assist passengers in entering or leaving the office vehicle: load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, or supplies good
Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
Responsible for day- to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the office vehicle is kept clean
Takes suitable precautions for the security of the office vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
Ensures that the office vehicle is property kept( in garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours
Ensures that ail rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to in the event of involvement in an accident?
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
WASC/ GCE “0”Level Certificate
Valid Driver’s License. At least four years’ work experience as a driver;
Safe driving record.
Experience in driving various makes of cars an asset
Ability to read and understand the essential meanings of a wide variety of written material including Program guidelines, manual and instructions:
To be able to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms
To communicate with official visitors to the country
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate in spoken English.
Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
Significant amounts of travels require for the position
2.) Strategic Behavior Change and Communications Advisor
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Central Clinic Unit Director, the Strategic Behavior Change and Communications Advisor will be responsible for managing the development, dissemination and evaluation of health education programs, facilitating clients meetings, and contributing to the development and implementation of the SBCC strategic plan.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience working with diverse audiences in developing and implementing national level programs and outreach initiatives, managing projects and supervising staff.
Provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of SBC/Community Mobilization activities
Provide oversight for the adaptation/development of IEC/media materials for the program
Work closely with the various sub-grantees to design and deliver communications interventions for behavior change to target groups
Provide technical support to build the capacity of local sub-grantees;
Work with CBOs and other staff to facilitate the transfer of skills to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families for prevention, support and care
Participate in the application of program evaluation results, Newsletters, maintain communication websites, and prepare reports.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Public Health or Social Sciences
Demonstrated ability to manage Communication activities in a large, complex health-related project.
Minimum of 5 years working experience at a senior level including IEC-related activities and community mobilization
Experience in health communication
3.) Regional PMTCT Advisor
Locations: Gombe
The incumbents would provide technical support for multidisciplinary HIV / AIDS care and treatment, working with health facility- based site teams to provide PMTCT services to pregnant and post partum HIV positive women and their babies.
Responsibilities:
Planning, implementing and monitoring PMTCT activities at sites in designated states
Overseeing the PMTCT clinics at sites in designated states by providing on-going mentoring and hands- on supervision
Providing care and treatment to patients as part of site multidisciplinary team
Building site personnel capacity through training
Developing/strengthening plans for enrolling more pregnant HIV+ women in the communities into PMTCT clinics
Supervising data collection for monitoring and evaluation use.
Qualifications and Experience:
Advanced degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Medicine, or Public health
Robust clinical experience in HIV / AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment
Experience in providing PMTCT services (3years + preferable)
Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV / AIDS and PMTCT
Experience in training
Excellent interpersonal skills
Fluency in written and spoken English.
4.) Finance & Admin Manager
Locations: Kaduna
Responsibilities
Handles and oversees Finance and Administrative issues and of staff and consultants?
Orients new staff and short-term consultants on office procedures
Ensures that all Financial transactions are property documented
Assists in overall financial matters including budgets at central and regional levels
Manages personnel issues, determination and administration of employee benefits and allowances, etc
Qualifications and Experience
An advanced degree or equivalent (Management, Administration, Finance and Accounting) and 5+ years relevant experience
Strong managerial and I supervisory experience
Proven strong HR experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of CDC,USAID and CU’s rules, regulations and procedures
5.) Sub Contract Supervisor
Locations: Gombe
Responsibilities
Identifies and conducts pre-award assessment of potential sub recipients, for the region in collaboration with DDF and Central Subcontract Accountants
Ability Advise and Train sub recipients on all applicable USG laws and regulations, Funding agencies rules and regulations, Terms and conditions of the subcontract
Ensure consistent application of Organizational financial and administrative policies/standards, as well as USG rules and regulations;
Develop systems and tools for sub recipients financial management: training staff in their use
Review all Sub recipients reports and advance requests: facilitate sub recipients payments, and monitor their advances from source.
Assist in execution of new subcontracts and subcontract close outs
Conduct financial monitoring including Site visits and review of financial reports and their supporting documents
Review audit reports filed by Sub recipients and corrective action taken by sub recipients in response to audit findings.
Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
Significant amounts of travels require for the position
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance related field and minimum of five years of relevant work experience; or Master’s degree with two years of relevant work experience.
General ledger experience required.
Experience with USG financial rules and regulations desirable
Knowledge of CDC, USAID and CU’s rules, regulations, and procedures concerning subcontracts.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills
6.) Sub Contract Finance Manager
Locations: Abuja
Assists, establishes and manages field office financial systems for subcontract activities
Implements accounting and financial policies to ensure financial integrity of Subcontract programs
Takes the lead in monitoring expenditure, preparing accurate and timely monthly subcontract reports and financial statements.
Supervises Subcontract finance Accountants.
Manages all subcontract local Vendors contracts, and other service agreements in collaboration with HR/Admin Manager.
Assists in the identification and conducting of pre-award assessment of potential Sub recipients, for the region in collaboration with the DDF
Advise and Train Sub recipients on all applicable USG laws and regulations, Funding agencies rules and regulations, Terms and conditions of the subcontract.
Ensure consistent application of Organizational financial and administrative policies/standards, as well as USG rules and regulations;
Develop systems and tools for Sub recipients financial management; training staff in their use.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance or related field and minimum of five years of relevant work experience in project finance in a senior capacity;
General ledger experience required;
Experience with USG financial rules and regulations desirable
Knowledge of CDC, USAID and CU’s rules, regulations, and procedures concerning subcontracts
Strong Managerial and Supervisory experienc
Strong Attention to details
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong computer spreadsheet and word processing skills.
7.) Site Coordinator (5 positions)
Locations: Akwa Ibom, Benue, Gombe, Ogoja, Kafanchan.
Roles and Responsibilities
Managing and providing technical guidance to the Regional Implementation Team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
Supervising a team of professionals providing technical assistance and support to facilities implementing HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs
Assisting with individual and site work planning, regional strategic planning, and reporting to donors
Fostering a productive working relationship between our organization and facilities that we partner with.
Maintaining an excellent working relationship with counterparts at State and Local levels, USG implementing partners, and local groups/organization.
Able to represent our organization effectively and productively in the region.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree in Public Health, Management, Medicine, or Nursing
Supervisory experience in health program management
At least 5 years of experience working in health care system in Nigeria
Experience working in collaboration with local Governmental partners, U.S. Government or bilateral donors preferred.
Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment is an added advantage
Strong management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
Must be capable of independently developing and implementing the duties described above.
Ability to speak local languages is an advantage.
General Requirements
Applicants should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet/Emails
Significant amounts of travels require for the position
Application Deadline
9th November, 2010
Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply by e-mail with CV and suitability statements as one Microsoft word attachment to the email below according to the position being applied for not later than 9th November 2010.
Position 1: drivers2011@yahoo.com
Position 2: sbccadvisor11@yahoo.com
Position 3: pmtctadvisor11@yahoo.com
Position 4: finandmanager11@yahoo.com
Position 5: subcontractadv11@yahoo.com
Position 6: subcontractadv11@yahoo.com
Position 7: site_coordinator@yahoo.com
The subject of the email should be the Position Title applied for and the applicant’s full name e.g. Driver- Abdul Okoro. Applications that do not meet the above specifications will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
