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 position:
Job Title: Assistant Manager/Business Advisor (AHME)
Location: Kaduna
Job Profile:
This position will report to the Senior Manager of the African Health Markets for Equity (AHME). The successful candidate will plan, execute and finalize projects of the Medical Credit Fund (MCF) according to strict deadlines and within budget. S/He will drive the detailed activities and oversee quality control of MCF plans. S/He will assess potential clinics for the MCF and responsible for developing expert opinion and provide technical support to the members in the quality improvement process of the MCF programme by assisting in developing business plans as well as monitoring the implementation. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the loan application, approval and disbursement processes, prepare and facilitate training on business development for participating facilities and contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports of the project. S/He will liaise with the MCF Country Coordinator on business plans on a regular basis.
Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
- Must possess a first degree in Business Administration, Management or Social Sciences; a Masters Degree or MBA in any related discipline will be of added advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience in the health sector or working with an NGO in health related fields, or a microfinance institution.
- Must display strong commitment for health development in Nigeria.
- Must have good financial, analytical and planning skills
- Understanding of Microsoft Packages especially Word and Spreadsheets is essential to this position.
- Experience in planning and facilitation of training and coaching sessions for different service providers,
- especially in financial literacy and business administration.
- Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills, and willingness to train.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Application Closing Date
20th May, 2014
Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy 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:
[email protected] beside the job you are applying for.
Additional information:
Please provide the following information stated below (in this order) in the body of your email:
- University Qualification:
- Year of graduation:
- Year of completion of NYSC:
- Current employment with date:
- Current job designation:
- Current responsibility:
We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements need apply. While we respect your application, due to the large number of applications received by SFH Nigeria, please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates.