Deputy Manager, Programmes (ESMPIN) - Abuja, Nigeria Job at Society for Family Health

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Job Title: Deputy Manager, Programmes (ESMPIN)

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.

Job Profile:

•   This is a Deputy Manager position.

•   Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), the successful candidate will be required to manage and support the achievement of key programme deliverables.

•   The successful candidate will act as the project's private sector point person propelling project active engagement with professional associations and manufacturers.

•   In addition s/he will support the DCOP to provide technical oversight to project behaviour change communication, community based distribution and media strategies.

•   The successful candidate will manage project budget implementation to achieve not more than 15% variation quarterly.

Qualifications/Experience:

The desired candidate:

•   Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Behavioural or Medical Sciences. A Masters degree in public health or a related field will be important to this position.

•   Must possess a minimum six (6) years post NYSC experience, at least 4 of which must be in community engagement/mobilisation of family planning and child survival intervention programmes.

•   Proven ability to work under pressure, adapt quickly to shifting priorities, and to deliver under tight timelines.

•   Must have outstanding training and report writing skills

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

Method of Application:

A one page application letter 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 should be sent latest by the 23rd of January 2014 to the email address beside the job you are applying for.

Send application to dmpesmpin@sfhnigeria.org

Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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