Reproductive Health / Family Planning Field Operations Programme Coordinator Vacancy - SFH Nigeria

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health 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 Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:

Reproductive Health/Family Planning Field Operations Programme Coordinator

Location: Benin

Job Profile
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Regional Manager. S/He will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Family Planning (FP) and Reproductive Health (RH) activities within a specific zone. The successful candidate will ensure that partner health facilities are complying with the agreed standards in provision of IUCD and implants, and collating feedback in an appropriate manner. S/he will work with all the civil society organisations to effectively mobilise community groups to access FP/RH services. The Field Operations Programme Coordinator will provide quality capacity building to FP/RH providers at the service delivery points within specific zones.
 
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• Must possess a Medical (MBBS/MBChB) or Nursing degree (B.Sc. Nursing) with current registration with appropriate national regulatory bodies.
• A Masters Degree in Public Health (MPH) or health promotion/management will be of added advantage
• He/She must have a minimum of three (3) years post-NYSC experience in international health and/or family planning programmes
• Must possess sound technical knowledge of reproductive health and development issues
• Must have knowledge of logistics management information systems
• Must possess good computer/ report writing and training skills.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
 
Application Deadline
22nd February, 2011

Method of Application
A one page application letter using the position reference as subject should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, 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 to: [email protected]

Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please refer to our website: www.sfhnigeria.org for details of each of the positions' job profile.