IT Specialist at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as indigenous organizational, registered in 2009 with its headquarter in Abuja, and presence in the four geopolitical regions of Nigeria.  It aims to provide technical assistance to the government and people of Nigeria in the implementation of public health and development programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT Specialist

Location: Anambra
Grade Level: Consultancy
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension (based on performance)
Supervisor: IT Manager

Background

• The Nigeria TBHIV Reach Integration & Impact Project (N-THRIP) is designed to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state.
• The IT Specialist will provide support and maintenance to the project’s computer and network infrastructure to ensure stable operations.
• S/he will implement new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity and will maintain/support implemented systems to ensure high end-user satisfaction.
• S/He will maintain, monitor and troubleshoot server systems and networks, automated backup and restore operations and mission-critical applications such as email, file/print services and other line of business applications to allow IT respond proactively to emerging problems and perform ongoing IT “housekeeping” functions.
• Perform installations of operating systems, layered products, and third-party products for multi-user computer systems that host corporate applications, databases and websites.
• Maintain Local Area Networks, Wireless networks, Firewalls and other essential network services as appropriate.
• Assist and perform software installations and upgrades as required.    

Recruitments

• A Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science, Health Information Management, or recognized equivalent, with 2 - 3 years post-NYSC experience
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network administration, software management and cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues.
• Experience with Inventory Management.

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2026.

Commencement Date
2nd March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “IT Unit” via: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org.ng using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g., “Jame Bitrus, IT Specialist – Anambra”).

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
• AHNI is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• AHNi has Zero Tolerance to Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.
• Report any case of such within or without this recruitment process.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.