Personal Assistant to Managing Directors at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & 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 for International Development (USAID), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Personal Assistant to Managing Director

Job Reference Code: PAtoMDAbj-ext
Location: Abuja

Job Profile

• This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Managing Director (MD).
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the primary objective to provide effective day to day administrative support and back up to the MD, managing all forms of incoming and outgoing communication on behalf of the MD.
• S/He will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, confidential and professional support service to the MD in all aspects concerned with the efficient and successful operation of the office of the MD.
• S/He will act as the first point of contact with people from both inside and outside SFH and must be able to act with discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• S/He will be responsible for organising and planning the logistics for the MD’s travels, meetings and conferences (both local and international).

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first degree in English Language/Social Sciences/Humanities/Secretarial Studies
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) year post NYSC experience, preferably working in same capacity in a structured organisation.
• Must have excellent management and organisational skills with ability to prioritize and work to deadline.
• Must possess excellent multi-tasking and excellent time management skills with perfect attention to details.
• Must possess excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application (Microsoft Office, outlook, Word & Excel)
• Must possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality at all times.
• Good personal appearance, decorum and disposition.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Applicants will be required to register on the SAP recruitment portal, providing their detailed information. Subsequently, a registration confirmation will be received at the registered email address.
• On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position of choice.
• Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
• Please note that attempts to apply for a position not qualified for will result in automatic disqualification by the system.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.