Association For Reproductive & Family Health Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Director, Programmes, Procurement and Supply Management Specialist, Project Manager, Youth Access

THE ORGANIZATION:

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Government Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health. HIV/Aids, TB and Mal; prevention, care and treatment, and social marketing etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for Career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. 

As a result of growth in organization, we seek applications from highly motivated, experienced and qualified candidates of variety of positions in Global Fund and DFID funded projects as follows:

POST TITLE:   Director, Programmes 

JOB LOCATION: Abuja
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop fundable proposals and provide technical assistance on proposal and project development,
• Lead the implementation of all HIV/AIOS. Tuberculosis, Malaria, Sexual and Reproductive Health related programmes/projects of the organization,
• Lead the production of programmatic and M&E reports and ensure timely submission of complete a effective documentations and reports to the Executives, donors and other stakeholders,
• Lead and maintain contact with government agencies, donors. partners and other stakeholders on behalf of the organization.www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate trainings and participate in the review and development of training materials,
• Provide technical assistance in project implementation and assign responsibilities to staff, taking into cognizance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation,
• Coordinate manpower and other organizational development activities,
• Perform advocacy responsibilities. and coordinate fund raising activities in the organization,
• Support the Executives in planning and implementing specific and general organizational development and promotional activities. e.g. Strategic Plan, disseminating organizational information, etc.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must possess a medical background. with additional qualifications such as MPH and/or PhD Social Sciences,
• Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of ten years experience with national or international or government agencies in the field of HIV/AlDS/TB/Malaria/SRH,
• The candidate should have strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and spoken English Language are proficiency in the use of Computer application,
• Evidence of strong leadership and institutional capacil strengthening skill in the previous employment will be an added advantage.www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com

POST TITLE:   Procurement and Supply Management Specialist 

JOB LOCATION: Abuja
 

TB-GF8 SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic direction and take a lead in Strengthening Procurement and Supply Management systems of ARFH (HIV, TB and Malaria) in order to meet.

ORGANIZATION AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARD:

• Prepare procurement related documentation (e.g. pre-qualification, bidding, specifications, bid evaluation reports. terms of reference, letters of invitation, request for proposals. and draft contract for all procurement works, goods and services related to projects,
• Take a lead in processing delivery document e.g. duty waiver,
• Prepare the project procurement and supply management plan in close consultation with Project Management Units,
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of procurement activities,
• Maintain inventory of health/non-health commodities received and distributed and prepare periodic progress reports on health/non-health commodity distribution to fat designated sites,
• Monitor efficient documentation of activities at warehouses at designated zones, states and sites,
• Build capacity of the PSM Unit and institutionalize internationally recognized best practices in PSM,
• Ensure that quality control is carried out on health commodities in accordance with national and international standard www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Carry out other responsibilities as advised by Director of Finance and Administration.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must possess a B.Sc. Pharm. or Health Science degree. Professional  certification postgraduate degrees in procurement and supply management is an added advantage,
• A minimum of 5 years; experience in the management of international procurement and supply’s chain management function,
• Candidates must be familiar with government and international donor agencies rules and regulations, a proficiency in inventory management software,
• Understanding of Nigerian drugs regulations a knowledge of national TB, HIV and Malaria programmes is an added advantage,
• Also required are stN analytical and problem solving skills with excellent computer proficiency; advanced knowledge Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and statistical software like Epi Info and SPSS.

POST TITLE:   Project Manager, Youth Access 

JOB LOCATION: Abuja

THE PERSON: Highly motivated and experienced individual to manage Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health focus, project in four States, namely; Niger, Benue, Jigawa and Kastina States.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and maintain project plan that communicates tasks deadlines. status and track project milestone and deliverables,
• Coordinate efforts of the consortium and create environment for the team members to function effectively,
• Facilitate efficient communication between organizations in the consortium,
• Implement systems that enhance project performance (quality, timeliness and cost),
• Ensure availability and allocation of all resources required to meet project requirements an expectations and ensure that grant funds are expended in effective and efficient manner,
• Collate and review reports from project team and ensure that reports correctly reflects the performance, on the field www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com,
• Participate effectively in the design and implementation of strategic plan and policies at National and State levels,
• Mentor, motivate and supervise project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work,www.bestnigeriajobs.blogspot.com
• Set performance objectives for project staff and carry out mid-term and end of the year appraisal,
• Prepare financial forecast in collaboration with the Finance Officer.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must possess a degree in medical or social sciences,
• A Master’s degree in Public Health 01 related field from a recognized institution will be an advantage,
• A minimum of 5 years experience working on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is required; and particularly youth programming in the Northern part of Nigeria,
• Interested candidate should have strong leadership and institutional capacity strengthening skills,
• Also required is strong analytical, conceptualization and interpersonal communication skills with excellent written and spoken English Language,
• High level of proficiency in the use of computer applications and statistical software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS are desirable.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The salaries attached to these positions are competitive. Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY 9.!I(*%# attachment MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org within one week of this publication.

Applications that fail to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified while only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.