Senior Manager, GF Malaria - Abuja Job at Society for Family Health Nigeria

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Job Title: Senior Manager, GF Malaria – Abuja

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employer: Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government 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 our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates.

Job Profile:

•   This is a Senior Manager position and will report to the Director – Global Fund (GF) Malaria.

•   The successful candidate must be versed in malaria programming in Nigeria with sound experience in health commodities marketing, distribution and channel management.

•   S/He must be able to develop and write proposals and reports.

•   The candidate should have experience in managing partnership with stakeholders and development partners.

•   The successful candidate will provide technical support to the National Malaria Programme in policy formulation, communication development, advocacy and routine collation of malaria data.

•   S/He will analyze field reports to determine weaknesses in programme delivery and suggest recommendations for improvement; will work with external partners such as the Global Fund, USAID, Population Services International (PSI), and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the implementation of malaria interventions in Nigeria; will collate project results from states and ensure project targets are met and take the lead in the production and submission of regular reports to the Global Fund and other Development Partners.

•   S/He must be very analytical and be able to ensure that programme outcomes link up with future plans.

•   S/He must meet deadlines and provide leadership to subordinates.

Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• First degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.

• Must possess a post graduate degree in relevant field or Masters in Public Health.

• Must possess minimum eight (8) years experience in areas of malaria programming and project implementation.

• S/He must possess ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programme data.

• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.

• Must possess a high level of integrity and with good interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits: The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Method of Application:

Apply online with one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy 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.

We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements need apply.

While we respect your application, due to the large number of applications received by SFH Nigeria, please note that we are only able to contact short-listed candidates.

*SFH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

SFH DOES NOT USE THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR CHARGE A FEE FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Deadline: 06.09.2013

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