Vacancy for a Technical Officer at Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security
Employment Nigeria
07-Dec-2017
EBONYI ,
Technical
NGO
Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS) - Our mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment.
POSITION : Technical Officer, ART
Responsibilities
- Provide the TB/HIV program of CHEERS with technical services relating to projects/grants and program administration and implementation as well as a variety of support in the area of information collection.
- Develop, implement and manage initiatives of the Organization on TB/HIV and work to provide operational and financial monitoring.
- Review incoming requests for partnership and prepare recommendations for presentation to Management.
- Collaborate with the State Team Lead and other Officers to prepare the Organization’s work plan.
- Represent the State Team Lead at relevant meetings and other activities as assigned by the STL.
- Monitor and implement timely and appropriate facility strengthening activities.
- Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned TB/HIV program areas, including current issues and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into CHEERS interests. Develops and maintains adequate resource files for assigned program areas.
- Keep current with developments in the TB/HIV programming throughout Nigeria and attend relevant meetings and keep abreast with issues, concerns and needs that should inform the effective implementation of the CHEERS program strategy.
- Provide technical support to CHEERS Treatment, Care and Support activities in the state
Qualifications and Skills
- A University degree and further qualification in the Social or Health Sciences or a related field
- At least 3 years of work experience in TB/HIV in Nigeria.
- Strong analytical capacity and experience in project planning and monitoring.
- Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
- Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience in TB/HIV services and coordination in any of the states listed above.
- Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV Programming especially in a treatment setting.
- Experience in Global Fund project management and administration.
- Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
Offer
- Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
- Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
- Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.
- Candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to:recruitment@cheersnigeria.org
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