Field Office Programme Coordinator - Yola Job at Society for Family Health Nigeria

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Job Title: Field Office Programme Coordinator (FOPC) – Fixed Term Contract

Location: Yola, 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 fixed term contract. Reporting to the Territorial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Family Planning (FP) and Reproductive Health (RP) activities in the State.  – S/He will give support to other FOPCs to ensure that all SFH Franchise service delivery activities and/or interventions are implemented in a timely manner at the state level.  – S/He will work with the, Franchise and other stakeholders to identify and select facilities for interventions conduct clinic support days/Supervisory Support Visits (SSVs) as a means of capacity building for providers and ensuring quality of care to women and their families.  – S/He will maintain a database of IUCD and Implant insertions and uptake of other contraceptive methods.  – S/He will ensure the availability of misoprostol and all other SFH products in Franchise facilities.

Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications required for the position:

• Must possess a Medical (MBBS/MBChB) or Nursing degree (B.Sc Nursing) with current registration with appropriate national regulatory bodies. A Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) or health promotion/management will be of added advantage.

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in international health and/or family planning programmes.

• Must possess sound experience in community mobilisation techniques.

• Must possess sound technical knowledge of reproductive health and modern contraceptive methods.

• Must be excellent at report writing and possess strong M&E skills.

• Must possess experience in donor funded projects and advocacy 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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