Career Vacancy at Society for Family Health (SFH) for a Senior Officer- SHiPS for MARPS in Nigeria 2014

Career Vacancy at Society for Family Health (SFH) for a Senior Officer- SHiPS for MARPS in Nigeria 2014

 Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (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 Governments 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 the organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require a competent candidate to fill the below position:

Job Title: Senior Officer, SHiPS for MARPS (FSW and Clients)

Location: Calabar, Cross River State

Job Profile

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager.The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing technical, logistic,administrative support, and will assist in coordinating the implementation of HIV prevention interventions among FSWs and clients activities in the territory.In addition, s/he will provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality reports on FSWs and Clients counselling and testing services on monthly and quarterly bases respectively.The successful candidate will also be required to work with the SHiPS for MARPS State Team Leader (STL) to provide support in the development of budgets and work plans for all SHiPS for MARPS activities.The successful candidate will work with the SHiPS for MARPS State Team Leader (STL) to implement SHiPS for MARPS programme strategies on FSWs and clients.S/He will be responsible for the management of health commodities supplied to SFH offices through the project.

Qualifications/Experience
The desired candidate:

Must possess a first degree in any of the Social Sciences/ Biological Sciences or Humanities.A Masters degree will be of added advantageMust possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably in implementing BCC MARPs related activities in specific communities.Must be able to work with minimal supervision.Must possess a high level of integrity.Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skills are very important to this position.Must possess the ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programme data.Some knowledge of national and state M&systems will be of added advantage.Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills and cognate skills in computer appreciation.

Remuneration
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application
Interested candidate should forward a one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to “the 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 to: sofswmarpscal@sfhnigeria.org

Note: Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 8th December, 2014