Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) Vacancies: Executive Secretary

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The Health Reform Foundation of Nigeria (HERFON) is an independent, non-profit, non- governmental organization established by a group of reform-minded Nigerians in response to the deplorable health system in Nigeria and the health status of Nigerians. The Abuja office now wishes to recruit self-motivated professionals to fill the following positions:
   
Position: Executive Secretary

HERFON seeks a competent, dynamic and charismatic Executive Secretary who must have administrative, strategic and technical management skills so that he or she can initiate, promote, facilitate, support and monitor sustainable health sector reform initiatives in line with National health priorities. He or she must have the necessary communication and negotiation skills for the mobilization of resources (local and foreign); and their equitable application in attaining HERFON objectives. The job holder must also be capable of playing advocacy and leadership roles in all sectors of HERFON activities. HERFON being a membership organization, he or she must be accessible to the Foundations membership. Reporting to the HERFON Board, the Executive Secretary is accountable for the overall leadership, executive management, strategic partnerships, and institutional success of HERFON, and for ensuring its efficient and effective operation.
   
The successful candidate should be 40 to 55 years old and must have an in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian Health System/Sector. He or she must possess an advance university degree in Health Sciences. An additional postgraduate degree or diploma in public health, development studies business administration or management will be an advantage. The candidate must also have a minimum 10 - 15 years managerial experience with the emphasis on strategy and leadership as well as 7 -10 years minimum experience in the health sector. He or she must have work experience with Development Partners and the Donor Community for at least 3 - 5 years.
   
Work as a Change Agent and/or at managerial level in NGOs will be an added advantage.
   
Salary attractive.
   
Method of Application:
All applications must be submitted electronically via email marked with reference "HERFON/ES/2010". Applicants must provide a one-page application letter stating their reasons for applying and how they envision leading HERFON should they be given the opportunity.

Applicants must also attach a comprehensive and up to date curriculum vitae (not longer than five pages, typed single-spacing), providing personal details, education and training, work experience, professional affiliations, and key publications. They should also indicate timing of their availability to assume duties should they be offered the position, as well as salary expectation.

Application should be sent to: recrultment@herfon.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 25th January, 2011.

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This vacancy closes soon. Apply in time to meet up the deadline.