Senior Programme Officer (SPO) - Pharmaceutical Services at Society for Family Health (SFH) - Lagos

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 candidate for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Senior Programme Officer (SPO) - Pharmaceutical Services: SHiPS for MARPS Project

Job Reference Code: SPO-PS_LAGOS_ext
Location: Lagos
Duration: Six months fixed term

Job Profile

• This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the State Team Leader (STL) in the region.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of quality antiretroviral therapy (ART) services, through ensuring an efficient supply of medicines and delivering client-oriented services to promote appropriate use.
• S/he will manage the Pharmacy Unit to ensure excellent delivery of pharmaceutical care and uninterrupted supply of anti-retroviral drugs and other relevant medications.
• S/he will also ensure that the project maintains Good Pharmacy Practice and Standards in clinical service delivery.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a university degree in degree (Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services/Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field would be added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess a proven record of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and implementing health projects conducted with disease control programmes in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.
• High level of integrity.
• Must possess good relationship management/ advocacy skills.
• Must possess good report writing and data interpretation skills.
• Presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
14th September 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Applicants will be required to register on the SFH 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, the applicant will return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position.
• Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.