The Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF) based in Jalingo, Taraba State, is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered to practice in Nigeria. The NGO works in partnership with public, private and other non-government organizations to contribute in achieving equitable, sustainable and quality healthcare delivery in Nigeria. It was registered with Taraba State Government in 2001 and with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of Nigeria in August 2005.
Our vision is to ensure universal access to quality health care and social services among the general population especially women and children. WACHEF is a member of World Hepatis Alliance (WHA), International Alliance of Patients Organisation (IAPO), Tuberculosis Network of Nigeria, African Liver Patients Association (ALPA), Association of OVC NGOs in Nigeria (AONN) among others. The organization has implemented several projects under World Bank, Global Fund, BMGF etc.
We are currently seeking for candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Taraba
Job Type: Full Time
Job Descriptions
- Work closely with WACHEF Executive Director in the design and implementation of programs
- Coordinate the implementation of all WACHEF project activities in the target communities in the State, through training /mentoring of project staff and community adhoc staff.
- Work closely with donors and government agencies in the implementation of programs
- Provide leadership, management. coordination, and technical expertise for programs
- Produce monthly, quarterly & annual reports
- Undertake additional tasks and responsibilities which may arise from time to time and which are relevant to the post.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years' experience
- At least a Bachelor's Degree/HND in Sciences or other related fields
- Good writing, analytical, research and problem solving skills
- Strong communications (written, oral and presentation) skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Previous experience of working within a non-profit setting will be beneficial.
- Must be computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability and willingness to travel to communities in Taraba State and other project locations within Nigeria
Renumeration
Negotiable.
Application Closing Date
15th February, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae as one attachment to:
[email protected] with the position title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Applications not sent in the required format will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for assessment and interview.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.