The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFIDfunded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.
The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:
Job Title: National Logistics and Admin Officer
Location: Kano
Job Responsibilities
- This position will be responsible for admin and logistics duties such as enforcing policies and procedures in the office, planning, organizing venues for workshops or seminars including overseeing suppliers and service providers as well as the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and all office assets.
- S/he will organize prompt hotel bookings and reservations for visiting Consultants and Partners; as well as maintain a register of service providers, such as; car hire services, hotels, embassies, etc.
- The ideal candidate will ensure all office equipment is functional, well maintained and always in good condition and also provide support in planning the daily and weekly itinerary for programme drivers including overseeing driver’s logbooks.
Qualification
- Candidates must have a graduate degree in Business Administration, Social or Management Sciences with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- S/he must have a good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office tools particularly MS Word and Excel.
- The ideal candidate must have good negotiation, organization, delegation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- A basic knowledge in accounting is essential for this position. Past experience in a similar environment is desirable.
Terms of Employment
- These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Application Closing Date
20 November, 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to
W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.