Partners for Development (PFD) Jobs: Vacancies for State Program Manager, ART Nurses

Partners for Development (PFD) Jobs: Vacancies for State Program Manager, ART Nurses

Partners for Development (PFD), an international non-profit organization, is implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program funded by the Centers for disease control Delta and Akwa Ibom States, and is seeking qualified professionals to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE: State Program Manager (1)

1. PFD is seeking one (1) State Program for its comprehensive HIV/AIDS program to be based in Uyo, Akwa -  Ibom State. 

2. He/she will report to Chief of Party.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The State program manger will execute, monitor supervise PFD project in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State,

2. He/she will ensure that project meets the expectation and objectives of PFD and partners (including community groups),

3. He/she will constructively engage state-level stakeholders, particularly government in the work of PFD.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Public Health degree preferred. Minimum of five years experience in similar environment of which a minimum of two years must be in management position.

2. Previous work experience with international organization in health, Community  development, or HIV/AIDS is highly desirable. Computer literate. Applicants from Akwa-Ibom state are especially encouraged to apply. Extenive travel is required.

POST TITLE: ART Nurses

• PFD is seeking two (2) ART Nurses; one to be based in Warri, Delta State and another in Uyo, Akwa – Ibom State, working in a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program. They will report to the state program manages in each location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ART Nurses will provide support to PFD partners implementing anti-retroviral (ART) programs in order to increase the number of HIV positive people enrolled in chronic HIV care, and the number of people eligible for antiretroviral therapy on high quality treatment.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Licensed nurse/midwife with supervisory experience. Public health degree or experience desirable,

2. Previous knowledge in HIV programming. PEPFAR, or other development work experience will be an added advantage,

3. Must be computer literate,

4. Applicants from Delta and Akwa Ibom States are especially encouraged to apply,
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5. Extensive travel is required.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

E-mail succinct cover letter highlighting relvant experience and date of availability with CV of no longer than three pages in one Microsoft Word document. 

Please also indicate which psotition you are applying for and ART Nurses, which locations (Delta or Akwa-Ibom). Please  include your e-mail address and mobile phone number and send to: pfdngrecruitment@gmail.com on or before Monday, 3^rd January, 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.