HIV Officer Jobs at Society for Family Health (SFH) Nigeria (vacancies in 8 States)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health 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 Government of Nigeria, 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 positions:

HIV Officer

Location: (In the states indicated)   Ref: email to:

Akwa Ibom- ammarp-AkwaIbom@sfhnigeria.org  
Anambra - ammarp-anambra@sfhnigeria.org        
Cross-River – ammarp-cr@sfhnigeria.org  
Borno - ammarp-borno@sfhnigeria.org           
Kaduna -  ammarp-kaduna@sfhnigeria.org           
Kano – ammarp-kano@sfhnigeria.org 
Ogun -  ammarp-ogun@sfhnigeria.org                     
Nasarawa- ammarp-nassarawa@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
This is a senior officer position reporting to the HIV programme Manager. The successful candidate will coordinate the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and risk reduction programmes through behaviour change communication (BCC) activities among key target groups (such as FSWs, IDUs and MSMs) in the respective states. S/He will also be required to provide support to the implementation of BCC and mass media activities targeted at the general population.
 
Qualifications/Experience
Minimum Academic / Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• First degree (B.Sc or its equivalent) in Biological or Health Sciences
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in HIV and AIDS prevention work among key target groups, and evidence of this must be in the CV submitted.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
 
Application Deadline
22nd February, 2011

Method of Application
A one page application letter using the position reference as subject should be addressed to the Assistant 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 respective State of interest:

Akwa Ibom:  ammarp-akwaIbom@sfhnigeria.org  
Anambra: ammarp-anambra@sfhnigeria.org        
Cross-River: ammarp-cr@sfhnigeria.org  
Borno: ammarp-borno@sfhnigeria.org           
Kaduna:  ammarp-kaduna@sfhnigeria.org           
Kano: ammarp-kano@sfhnigeria.org 
Ogun: ammarp-ogun@sfhnigeria.org                     
Nasarawa: ammarp-nassarawa@sfhnigeria.org

memhiv@sfhnigeria.org

Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please refer to our website: www.sfhnigeria.org for details of each of the positions' job profile.