ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH (ARFH) NIGERIA : NGO JOBS IN NIGERIA

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment, and social marketing, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. As a result of growth in our organization, we seek applications from highly motivated, experienced and qualified candidates for a variety of positions in Global Fund and DFID funded projects as follows:

Position: Director, Programmes

Location: (Abuja)

Specific/Job Responsibilities:
Develop fundable proposals and provide technical assistance on proposal and project development
Lead the implementation of all HIV /AIDS. Tuberculosis, Malaria, Sexual and Reproductive Health related programmes/projects of the organization.
Lead the production of programmatic and M and E reports and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations and reports to the Executives, donors and other stakeholders.
Lead and maintain contact with government agencies, donors, partners and other stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate trainings and participate in the review and development of training materials
Provide technical assistance in project implementation and assign responsibilities to staff, taking into cognizance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation
Coordinate manpower and other organizational development activities
Perform advocacy responsibilities, and coordinate fund raising activities in the organization
Support the Executives in planning and implementing specific and general organizational development and promotional activities, e.g. Strategic Plan, disseminating organizational information, etc.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a medical background, with additional qualifications such as MPH and/or PhD in Social Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of ten years experience with national or international or government agencies in the field of HI V/AIDS/TB/Malaria/SRH.
The candidate should have strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and spoken English Language and proficiency in the use of Computer application.
Evidence of strong leadership and institutional capacity strengthening skill in the previous employment will be an added advantage.

Position: Procurement and Supply Management Specialist TB-GF8
Location: ( Abuja)
Specific/Job Responsibilities;
Provide strategic direction and take a lead in Strengthening Procurement and Supply Management systems of ARFH (HIV, TB and Malaria) in order to meet organization and international standard
Prepare procurement related documentation (e.g. pre-qualification, bidding, specifications, bid evaluation reports, terms of reference, letters of invitation, request for proposals, and draft contracts) for all procurement works, goods and services related to projects.
Take a lead in processing delivery document e.g. duty waiver
Prepare the project procurement and supply management plan in close consultation with Project Management Unite
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of procurement activities
Maintain inventory of health/non-health commodities received and distributed and prepare periodic progress reports on health/non-health commodity distribution to/at designated sites
Monitor efficient documentation of activities at warehouse at designated zones, states and sites
Build capacity of the PSM Unit and institutionalize internationally recognized best practices in PSM
Ensure that quality control is carried out on health commodities in accordance with national and international standard
Carry out other responsibilities as advised by Director of Finance and Administration.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a B.Sc. Pharm. or Health Science degree. Professional certification/relevant postgraduate degrees in procurement and supply management is an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 years experience in the management of international procurement and supplies chain management functions.
Candidates must be familiar with government and international donor agencies rules and regulations, and proficiency in inventory management software Understanding of Nigerian drugs regulations and I knowledge of national TB. HIV and Malaria programmes is an added advantage.
Also required are strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent computer proficiency; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Word. PowerPoint and statistical software like Epi Info and SPSS.

Position: Project Manager, Youth Access

Location: (Abuja)
Highly motivated and experienced individual to manage Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health focused project in four States, namely; Niger, Benue, Jigawa and Kastina States.

Specific/Job Responsibilities:
Create and maintain project plan that communicates tasks, deadlines, status and track project milestones and deliverables
Coordinate efforts of the consortium and create environment for the team members to function effectively
Facilitate effective communication between organizations in the consortium
Implement systems that enhance project performance (quality, timeliness and cost)
Ensure availability and allocation of all resources required to meet project requirements and expectations and ensure that grant funds are expended in effective and efficient manner
Collate and review reports from project team and ensure that reports correctly reflects the performance on the field
Participate effectively in the design and implementation of strategic plan and policies at National and State levels
Mentor, motivate arid supervise project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
Set performance objectives for project staff and carry out mid-term and end of the year appraisal
Prepare financial forecast in collaboration with the Finance Officer
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a degree in medical or social sciences.
A Master’s degree in Public Health or related field from a recognized institution will be an advantage
A minimum of 5 years experience working on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is required: and particularly youth programming in the Northern part of Nigeria.
Interested candidate should have strong leadership and institutional capacity strengthening skills.
Also required is strong analytical, conceptualization and interpersonal communication skills with excellent written and spoken English Language.
High level of proficiency in the use of computer applications and statistical software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS are desirable.
Remuneration:
The salaries attached to these positions are competitive.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to:

programs2011@arfh-ng.org

CLOSING DATE:  27th October 2011.

Applications that fail to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified while only shortlisted applicants will be contacted