Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) Latest Jobs: Recruitment for 5 Job Positions

THE ORGANIZATION:

Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-Governmental organization, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and other reproductive healthcare clinical services in underserved communities. MSN’s goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children by improving access to family

planning and related reproductive health services.

MSN is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world

POST TITLE:   Clinical Services Manager

JOB LOCATION: Abuja – Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Director of Operations

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Standards:

• At each clinic and outreach site, oversee all aspects of clinical management in accordance with Marie Stopes international (MSI) protocols and Nigerian law,
• Ensure that clinical and outreach teams are adequately staffed,
• Ensure that centre team members are adequately qualified and trained within their scope of competence,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Ensure that centres are adequately equipped,
• Ensure that proper and detailed records are maintained, Including the efficient management of all complications and complaints including response times.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the clink and outreach teams,
• Work with the MSN demand creation and marketing teams to ensure that MSN clinic and outreach teams are well placed to address unmet need for services,
• Ensure that MSN remains client-focused by engaging clients informally and formally,
• Maximize clinical income and ensure costs are kept within budgets,
• Assist with sitting, layout and renovation of new clinics,
• Assist with relationship building with the government and community leadership to facilitate outreach expansion into new areas.

TEAM BUILDING, RECRUITMENT & DEVELOPMENT:

• Oversee the work schedules of all team Members,
• Identify appropriate training needs within teams and, in consultation with the HR manager, arrange trainings,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Ensure the constructive use of the appraisal system for all staff.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS:

• Nurture collaborative professional networks with the government health departments private sector and other organizations,
• Represent MSN at forums, meetings and conferences.

REGULATORY:

• Ensure that all Marie Stopes Sites are compliant with Nigerian clinical regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a registered midwife or doctor,
• Have at least 10 years clinical experience, 5 of which will have been in a management role,
• Have experience in building and leading clinical teams,
• Be fully computer literate,
• Be pro-choice,
• Existing relationships and networks that will facilitate the organization in pursuit of its mission.

POST TITLE:   Head of Projects

JOB LOCATION: Abuja – Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Country Director

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management:

• Oversee all aspects of donor funded project implementation including,
• Ensure activities are implemented on time and within budget,
• Oversee project budget management,
• Write reports, position papers, updates and proposals,
• Communicate and coordinate with project partners,
• Line management of Project Managers.

RESEARCH, MONITORING & EVALUATION:

• Oversee MSN’s Research, Monitoring and Evaluation (RM and E) function.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS:

• Ensure relationships and networks with stakeholders and relevant private, public and not-for-profit organizations are created and maintained,
• Ensure MSN is well represented and respected among key groups.

FUNDRAISING:

• Identify Requests for Proposals (RFPs) relevant to MSN,
• Ensure at the project planning stage that all MSN teams are included and consulted,
• Write concept notes and proposals,
• Identify opportunities for partnerships or alliances that will lead to new funding.

LEADERSHIP:

• As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong commitment to MSN’s mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team members,
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization,
• From time to time represent the organization at meetings, workshops, press conferences, or other forums.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree or diploma in development or a related field,
• At least ten years experience in a project management role for a non-governmental development organizations, at least five of which must be in a senior management role,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• A strong self drive, excellent leadership skills, together with the ability to develop and build, relationships and above all get results,
• Highly proficient in the English language, particularly in written work,
• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate other to do the same,
• Excellent team building and leadership skills.

POST TITLE:   Social Franchising Manager

JOB LOCATIONS: Abuja or Kano, Nigeria (tbd)

REPORTING TO: Operations Director,

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 year extendable; 6 months probationary period

The Social Franchising Manager is a new post This person will lead the implementation of a Marie Stopes owned reproductive-health franchise. This franchise will draw upon the capacity of the private sector to reach communities throughout Nigeria, and the technical skills and marketing support of Marie Stopes to ensure a high quality, client-focused service,

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Launch and oversee a dramatic expansion of Marie Stopes Social Franchising

• Define selection criteria,
• Oversee a baseline analysis and mapping exercise of potential franchise members,
• Manage budgets and optimize efficiencies/cost-savings wherever possible,
• Upon recruitment of franchisees, implement the 3 interventions to activate the network:

I.   Plan and launch a training programme to ensure high quality services are available. Alongside this training, plan the quality assurance needs to determine franchisee adherence to training.www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com

II. Ensure franchisees are supplied with a package of products which will contraceptives, misoprostol for PPH and PAC, and other maternal and child health products.

III.     Launch an innovative marketing campaign to promote the brand

“BlueStar” and services available.

TEAM WORK & TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Demonstrate excellent team work through collaboration with other departments,
• Design a work plan with other staff members,
• Problem-solve and provide regular internal communications to ensure that all stakeholders in the Social Franchising project are well informed,
• Performance manage the Social Franchising Team integration of Social Franchising into wider Marie Stopes objectives,
• Support advocacy initiatives at the highest level that promote private sector delivery of maternal and child health services,
• Campaign for public-private partnership opportunities for Marie Stopes and BlueStar,
• Pursue opportunities to have Marie Stopes/BlueStar training accredited by the government,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Document and disseminate learning.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional management and organizational ability,
• A self-starter, able to run the Social Franchising project sometimes with limited supervision,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• At least 10 years experience, 5 of which will be in a project management role working with an NGO or business,
• Highly numerate with an ability to anticipate problem costs and opportunities for the organization greater efficiencies,
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills,
• Highly creative. You will have a passion for finding new ways to effectively deliver Marie Stopes and BlueStar services,
• Holder of a Degree, or equivalent experience,
• Computer literate,
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

POST TITLE:   Sales and Marketing Manager

JOB LOCATION: Abuja - Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Country Director

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Distribution:

• Design and implement a sales and marketing strategy and plan for MSN,
• Sell pharmaceutical products through public, private and non-profit pharmacists and medical facilities,
• Wherever necessary contract national, regional, and local distributors and stockists to assist with distribution,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Investigate markets for other products related to MSN’s core business that MSN could sell through its existing distribution,
• Ensure that pricing, margins and discounts are set to maximize sales volume and / or income depending on the objectives of the project.

PRODUCT, & SERVICE MARKETING:

• Design and implement a product marketing plan to maximize sales, and build confidence and trust in the brands,
• Design and implement a clinical service marketing plan to increase clients at MSN’s clinics and franchisees and build trust and confidence in the MSN and Bluestar brands.

LEADERSHIP:

• As a member of the senior management team, demonstrate a strong commitment to MSN’s mission and goals and encourage a similar commitment from all team members
• Actively contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the organization

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree or Diploma,
• Demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial track record blending implementation experience, business acumen, and strong team leadership skills, together with the ability to develop and build relationships and above all get results,
• Significant experience in sales and marketing in the healthcare sector, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector,
• Understanding of the law and other requirements surrounding provision of pharmaceutical and healthcare products,
• Strong team building and leadership skills, Excellent interpersonal / communication skills – both oral and written,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of MSI,
• Must be pro-choice,
• Must be prepared to travel.

POST TITLE:   Finance Officer

JOB LOCATION: Abuja – Nigeria

REPORTING TO: Finance Manager

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 2 years

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 6 months

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily transaction inputting into Marie Stopes International’s SUN system,
• Management of the petty cash/float regime,
• Contribute to month management and periodic statutory reports,
• Salary payments and remittance of all statutory deductions to appropriate authorities,
• Payments to Mobilizes and other casual/contract staff,
• Distrutors/sale agent account management and reconciliation,
• Timely payments to all providers of products and services to MSN,
• Management MAOOC creditors and reconciliation MAOOC income to stock/services sold,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Financial arrangements for all project activities (including the Outreach ream within and outside FCT,
• Manage all transaction documents in accordance to MSN procedures (Transaction filling System),www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Undertake a range of administration duties to ensure the smooth running of MSN.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should have B.SC/HND Accounting,
• At least 4 years post qualification experience in an NGO, public or private organization,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Ability to use SUN Accounting system,
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Ability to multitask.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE: 

Interested candidates are to send a written application and CV (as a single attachment) to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng

The position applied for must be quoted as the subject of the email. Applications that do follow these standards will not be accepted.

Application closing date for application is on 7^th November 2011. For more information, please visit our website www.mariestopes.org