VACANCIES IN ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigeria Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria Prevention, and Social Marketing etc. we offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified candidates in our USAID funded grant; aimed at strengthening integrated delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS).

Position: State Programm Officer-Prevention and Mitigation (2 positions): Location: Anambra and Abia States.

Specific Job/ Responsibilities:

·         Provide technical assistant in project implementation and assign responsibilities to CBO staff in the States taking into cogniznance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation

·         Involve in advocacy activities work in partnership with the  state and LGA, SAGA, LACA, Health management board, CBO and other influential partners

·         Participate in meeting with the state ministry of health, Consortium partners, and other stakeholders

·         Lead the preparation of state programmatic and M and E reports and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations and reports to the deputy Director, programs.

·         Review reports from project team and ensure that they correctly reflect project performance on the field

·         Lead and maintain contact with government agencies, donors, partners and other stakeholders on behalf of the  organization in the states

·         Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate training and participate in the review and development of training  materials

·         Ensure that project transactions are kept within the limits of the budget, and grants funds are expended in efficient and effective manner.

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with Medical degrees, M.D, B.SC in Health management, social sciences, public or related field. Higher degree such as MPH with  5 -7 years post national youth service corps experience at the community level will be an added advantage. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, CBOs and strong background in HIV Care and support, care and support programming for vulnerable children, HIV/Reproductive health and TB/HIV integration are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidates from the project selected state and with demonstrated relevant previous experience.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:                                                                    

Applicants should send their comprehensive CV and cover letter in ONLY one attachment
(MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh-ng.org on /or  before August 26^th 2014. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees. Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).