Field FP Health Communication Officer Jobs at Society for Family Health 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:

Field FP Health Communication Officer

Location: Lagos, Calabar

Job Profile
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Regional Manager. S/He will lead the FP/RH communication and mobilisation activities and participate in every other intervention at the regional level. With the support of the Regional Manager and the Field Operations Programme Coordinator (FOPC), the staff member will coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all FP demand creation community based activities within the designated region.
 
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• Must possess a first degree in Health/Biological sciences, Social sciences, Pharmacy or Communication
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years post-NYSC experience preferably in a similar capacity
• Must be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region/state
• Must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people within the state
• Must possess good computer/ report writing 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 the state of interest:

Lagos: [email protected]
Calabar: [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.