GREAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONAL

Established in 1915, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantage. We combat the causes and consequences of malnutrition by establishing program based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in as countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United states.

BACKGROUND:

Since 1995, HKI has supported programs in the area of neglected tragical disease control, nutrition and eye health. Currently Helen Keller International (HKI) works in all states of the federation through its partnership with state governments and stakeholders at various levels.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

HKI is looking to hire suitable candidates to fill the following positions within its rapidly expanding program portfolio:

-          Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Program Manager – based in Abuja

-          Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist on the SPRING project – based in Abuja

-          Driver – based in Katsina

REQUIREMENTS:

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASE (NTD) PROGRAM MANAGER:

·         Minimum of Masters degree in science, medicine or health-related field

·         Master of public health or similar qualification

·         Minimum of 5 years experience managing HIV, malaria or other infectious disease programs.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST ON THE SPRING PROJECT:

·         Master’s degree in public health, statistics or related social science

·         Computer skills demonstrating competency in MS Office and at least one statisitical package such as SPSS or STATA

·         A minimum of four years’ work experience, two of which should include work in monitoring and evaluation related to international public health, M & E experience should relate to the use of measurement method required for monitoring, evaluation or research in international public health programs in at least one of the  following household surveys, health facility assessments, routine data sources, operations research, qualitative research or routine health information systems. Experience in primary data collection and /or analysis of quantitative or qualitative data is highly desirable.

·         Interest in health, nutrition, and /or other development issues

·         Experience supporting public health projects with a health and nutrition

·         Experience with projects funded by the United States Government (USG), particularly the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

DRIVER:

·         Qualification Secondary Education, valid Driver’s license

·         Experience 3-2 years’ work experience as a driver, safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

·         Language Requirements. Fluency in Hausa will be an added advantage

Full job descriptions and instructions on how to send in applications are available for download from www.myjobmag.com/jobs-at/helen-keller-international

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of an updated resume and cover letter to: Nigeria.recruitment@hki.org. on before 21^st November, 2014.

Source: Thursday Guardian 6^th November, 2014.