FHI Vacancy: Recruitments for Executive Director

FHI Vacancy: Recruitments for Executive Director
 
FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale, yet country-focused, .with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector, and communities. By applying science to programs, 

FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity-improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates to fill the position below:

 
POST TITLE: Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative 

(AHNi) (Abuja, Nigeria – Req ID: 1425)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director, Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) provides leadership and management oversight for all of AHNi’s activities and large, complex, and diverse portfolio of public health programs in Nigeria. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
1. Managing the relationship of AHNi at the leadership level with FHI,

2. Representing AHNi to external donors and sponsor,
 
3. Leading AHNi business and resource development efforts in country,
 
4. Serving as project director or chief of party (COP) on designated AHNi project/s,

5. Providing operational oversight for all operations,
 
6. Developing and ensuring effective and productive collaboration between AHNi and national, state, and local government, as well as community and other stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:
 
The candidates required to possess the followings:

1. BS/BA and 9 – n years relevant experience with international development programs, and includes 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience,
 
2. MS/MA in public health or related field and 7 – 9 years relevant experience with international development programs, and includes 3 – 5 years of supervisory experience,
or PhD/MD or equivalent degree and 5 – 7 years relevant experience with international development programs, and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience,
 
3. Overseas field experience required,
 
4. English language skills required.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register on-line through FHI’s Career Center at: www.fhi.org/careercenter. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements.

Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D. on or before 24th December, 2010