Deputy Manager, Programmes (ESMPIN) at Society for Family Health

Society for Family Health (SFH) 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 forInternational Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the organisation.

We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Deputy Manager, Programmes (ESMPIN)

Location: Abuja

Job Profile:

• This is a Deputy Manager position. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), the successful candidate will be required to manage and support the achievement of key programme deliverables.
• The successful candidate will act as the project's private sector point person propelling project active engagement with professional associations and manufacturers.
• In addition s/he will support the DCOP to provide technical oversight to project behaviour change communication, community based distribution and media strategies.
• The successful candidate will manage project budget implementation to achieve not more than 15% variation quarterly.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:

• Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Behavioural or Medical Sciences. A Masters degree in public health or a related field will be important to this position.
• Must possess a minimum six (6) years post NYSC experience, at least 4 of which must be in community engagement/mobilisation of family planning and child survival intervention programmes.
• Proven ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and to deliver under tight timelines.
• Must have outstanding training and report writing skills

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

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2014

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR this email address: dmpesmpin@sfhnigeria.org 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 latest by the 23rd of January 2014 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.