Senior Officer, Programme at Society for Family Health

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (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 Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency forInternational Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in the 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: Senior Officer, Programme - (One (1) year fixed term contract based in Abuja)

Location: Abuja

Job Profile:

• This is the equivalent of a senior officer reporting to the Project Manager.
• The successful candidate will coordinate and lead the project on territorial level for the timely implementation and achievement of the project's deliverables and workplans which include; identify and build capacity of suitable persons for community level work on female condom, support the development of female condom IEC and promotional materials; monitor activities of partners and follow up on key project deliverables.
• In addition, S/He will ensure product distribution and lead advocacy at state level to enhance female condom integration and visibility, maintain project database and document project activities.
• The successful candidate will also ensure female condom integration with other SFH projects and carry out any other duties as assigned. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate;

• Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Medical, Biological or Social Science or MBBS.
• Possession of a Masters degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience. Experience working in a similar programme will be of added advantage.
• Must possess excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and Power point.
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and responsibility.

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

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2014

Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR this email address: [email protected] 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 latest by the 23rd of January 2014 to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.