Field Technical Consultant at Society for Family Health - Niger

Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek to recruit qualified persons as Field Technical Consultants for the Nigerian Governors' Immunisation Challenge Fund Grant Management Project. We require competent candidates for the following fixed term position:

Job Title: Field Technical Consultant (Based in Niger State)

Location: Niger State

Job Profile:

• This is a one year (from inception date) fixed term consultancy position. Reporting to the Territorial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving primary health care in the state through an upgrading of the cold chain system and enhancing the capacity of primary health care workers in key health areas under the “Reaching Every Ward (REW)” and “Basic Life Saving Skills (LSS)” initiatives.
• S/He will support the State Technical Team in the development of the State project work plan, which will include, the provision of professional expertise in immunisation system strengthening and health care workers training.
• S/He will report on project progress to all stakeholders and ensure stated project milestones are met in a timely manner.
• S/He will also be responsible for driving the management of the project and will facilitate effective implementation of the project in close partnership with the state’s technical experts and implementing agencies.

Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:

• Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Biological/Health or Medical Sciences. Must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in the field(s) of Health Sciences/Public Health, Community Health Medicine, and/or Public Administration.
• Must have a minimum of seven (7) years demonstrated post-graduate experience in public health, health management and/or primary health care programme implementation. Some experience with cold chain systems will be of added advantage.
• Must have prerequisite experience in programme implementation especially in the field.
• Must be resident in Niger State throughout the duration of the project.

Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
9th August, 2013

Method of Application
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR this email address: [email protected] clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent no later than Friday the 9th of August, 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements need apply. While we respect your application, due to the large number of applications received by SFH Nigeria, please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.