Senior Programme Officer (CSS) at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HTV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below in the organization for Global Fund grants:

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer (CSS)

Location: Abuja

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager to provide technical assistance and oversight functions to sub recipients in the implementation and overall management of the Global Fund New Funding Model on the CSS.
• Participate in the development of Project Implementation Plan, Training Manual, various Standard operational procedures (SoP)
• Support the State Programme Officers in effective project management & coordination and provided performance based oversight to CBOs on project implementation procedure, data management and effective financial management.
• Ensured linkages and joint performance of activities with other PR5, SRs and other relevant organizations
• Ensured the preparation and submission of detailed reports by SRs and SSRs on project activities on a quarterly and annual basis in compliance with Global Fund requirements.
• Develop the concept and participate in the implementation of Refresher training for CBOs
• Participate in project monitoring and supportive supervision to SRs and SSRs

Qualification

• A Degree in Medical Field, Social Sciences with at least 4 years post National Youth Service experience, which must include at least 2 years in CSS programming, health, education and sub granting.
• Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system. NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders.
• An MPH is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with local tradition and language is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover letter in only one attachment (Ms-word Document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] ,indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Applicants are advised to provide their functional email/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referee. Candidate must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

Note: Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).