Deputy Team Lead at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Team Lead

Ref Id: sfh-15026
Location: Gombe
Job Type: Permanent

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the project at the field level (Borno and Yobe State). Managing the RMNCH +N services and ensuring providers deliver quality services, referrals and care accordingly.
• This will include analysing field reports and performance of staff for capacity building. S/He will also develop/collate important evidence (including key lessons learnt) and support the Project Director in designing and implementing initiatives for the project.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Social or Health Sciences. A master’s degree in social science, public health, business administration or related field of study will be added advantage.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the area of HIV and AIDs/TB prevention and care.
• Demonstrate understanding of RMNCH+N project implementation and community-based programming.
• Project implementation experience for a culturally sensitive environment - North-East Nigeria.
• S/He should have experience working with State Government’s Health Agencies: SMoH, SPHCDA, etc.
• Technical expertise in a humanitarian/ recovery context and supporting emergency responses is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• High Level of Integrity
• Excellent Project Management and Emotional intelligence
• Behaviour change communication experience
• Excellent Report writing skills
• Coordination and Team Building skills
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2020.

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