Programme Manager Job at Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON)

The Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) is an independent, non-profit, -non-governmental organization established by a group of reform-minded Nigerians in response to the deplorable health system in Nigeria and the health status of Nigerians. HERFON is a national membership organization which cuts across all strata of society. The main purpose of the organization is to define reform agendas within the health sector in Nigeria, independently or in collaboration with government and other key stakeholders, using advocacy as its main approach. HERFON has its Headquarters in Abuja and has established Zonal offices with presence in all 36 states and the FCT.
The Abuja office now wishes to recruit self-motivated professionals to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Programme Manager

Responsibilities
The candidate for this position will report to Deputy Executive Secretary (Programme) and will be responsible for all Health System, Immunization, and HIV/AIDS Programmes and Projects of HERFON.

Requirements

• This position requires a graduate in Medical Sciences or Health related field.
• The candidate is required to have good understanding of Health Systems, Immunization Systems, HIV/AIDS systems and other public health priorities.
• A good understanding of Nigeria Health Sector Reform programme would be an advantage.
• A good IT skills and previous experience in donor programmes is necessary.
• He/She should have good analytical and interpersonal skills. This is a senior position in the organization hence the candidate Is required to have previous Programmes experience with demonstrable competency and skills in project execution.
• He/She should have at least 10 years post graduation experience, 5 of which should be at the senior position In the Health Sector. Experience in International programme would be an advantage.
• Our ideal person should a team player, have drive, energy and good personal appearance.

Application Deadline
25th January 2011

Method of Application
Applications should be submitted in the form of :

1. an application letter for the desired position, and
2. a comprehensive CV stating, among others, candidate’s full names, date of birth, state of origin, schools attended, qualifications obtained with dates, previous working experience with detailed job description, contact and location addresses, email address, names and addresses of two referees.

These should be sent to us by email to: recruitment@herfon.org The ‘subject’ line of the email must be the title of the position being applied for. Applications not sent in this format will not be processed.