Manager, Sexually Transmitted Infections at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal neonatal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, 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 position:

Job Title: Manager, Sexually Transmitted Infections

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• This position reports to the Director, Global Fund HIV. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing technical, logistics, administrative support and oversight on the implementation of GF HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) intervention in two pilot States.
• S/He will work with the GF HIV project team to manage implementation of STI program strategies in all selected health facilities within the two pilot States.
• S/He will work with the HIV and AIDS Division of the Federal Ministry of Health, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, State Ministry of Health, State Agency for Control of AIDs, and other partners to ensure compliance with National Guidelines in the provision of quality STI services.
• In addition, s/he will provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality reports of STI intervention activities to Global Fund on monthly and semester basis respectively.
• The successful candidate will also be required to work with GF HIV project team to provide support in the development of budgets and work plans for all GF HIV activities.

Requirements

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Biological/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Must possess a post graduate degree in relevant field or Masters in Public Health.
• Must possess minimum seven (7) years experience in areas of HIV/STI programming and project implementation.
• Must possess the ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programme data.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills.

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

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014

Method Of Application
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy 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] beside the job you are applying for. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted