Exciting Job Vacancies at Society for Family Health(Abuja,Ogun State,lagos,Akwa-Ibom,Kano, Sokoto, Makurdi, Lagos and Akure, Bauchi

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health.  SFH works in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  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 for the positions:

Manager, Strategic Behavioural Communication (based in Abuja)  
(Ref :MSBC, Abuja)    email: mgrsbc@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
Reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Behavioural Communications (SBC) or designate. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs. Whilst reporting to the AD SBC, S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative briefs and campaigns to address identified gaps that communication must fill.


Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a first degree in mass communication, behavioural or social sciences, a Master degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
•   Must possess a minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in related functions, preferably in a reputable NGO, or media organisation
•   Must be a good custodian of communication related research briefs and documents
•   Must be a person who can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
•   Knowledgeable about IPCs, FGDs and how to translate research outcomes to campaign messages
•   Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to our SFH’s core programme areas
•   Must possess self-confidence, excellent inter-personal and networking skills
•   Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
•   Experience in print media or audio-visual production will be of an added advantage  
Assistant Manager II, Monitoring and Evaluation   (based in Ogun and Akwa Ibom State)
(Ref: AMME, preferred location )                 email to:  amme@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
Reports to the Expanding the National Response (ENR) State Programme Manager. Under the supervision of the ENR State Programme manager and with the support of ENR Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Advisor, the successful candidate will work to build the capacity of SACA/LACA key staff, state ENR staff and partners at the local, state and national level in programme monitoring and evaluation. The M&E officer will also support the improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for programme planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy at state level.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
•   Must possess a first degree in social sciences, medical/biological sciences or biostatistics/statistics. A Masters degree in any relevant field is of added advantage.
•   Must have completed the national youth service, prior working experience in monitoring and evaluation preferably in a reputable NGO or with the government will be an added advantage.
•   Must possess proven experience in STI/HIV related surveillance and/or research and proven experience in implementing the DHIS and NNRIMS systems for data collation and use
•   Must have appreciable knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS prevention and care
•   Must have prior experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff and partners
•   Must have some experience in writing research for publications and presenting research findings to policy makers, the media and the general public


Assistant Manager I/ Field Zonal Coordinator, Global Fund Malaria 
(based in Kano, Sokoto, Makurdi, Lagos and Akure, Bauchi)
 (Ref: AMGFZC,  preferred location)                  email: amgfzc@sfhnigeria.org 

Job Profile
Reports to the Territorial Manager. Primary duties include ensuring that good quality data is available at state level, and the monitoring of sub recipients and facilities to support the improved availability and use of process data for programme planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy at state level. S/he will work with SRs and programme staff in the collection and reporting of quantitative data at the state level, and the success of data quality assessment exercises. Other duties will include the management of the SRs: through the monitoring the progress of sub-recipients’ and contractor’s towards the achievement of programme deliverables, the quality of outputs, and assuring the fiscal integrity of all transactions and operations, behaviour change communication and mass mobilisation activities, and training. S/he will strengthen the RBM partnership in the zone and will be the liaison of SFH to the public sector arm of the GF. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall coordination of all Global Fund Malaria activities in the Zone (2-4 states).

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a first degree in any health, behavioural or social science. A post graduate degree in public health or related field is of added advantage.
•   Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience in NGO field work, with sound experience in health commodities marketing , distribution and channel management
•   Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff, and in data quality assessments
•   Must have good oral, presentation and written comprehension skills, strong capacity building skills and willingness to train, with well developed written and oral communication skills.
•   Experience in donor funded projects is necessary
•   Proven experience in programme monitoring and evaluation for data collection and use is crucial.  
Assistant Manager I, Global Fund Behaviour Change Communication (based in Abuja)
(Ref: AMGFB, Abuja)           email to: amgfb@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
Reports to the Associate Director, Strategic Behavioural Communications (SBC) or designate. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of interfacing with the programme and research divisions on all research and creative briefs relating to the Global Fund Malaria interventions within SFH. Whilst reporting to the AD SBC, S/He will work closely with programme managers to develop evidence based creative briefs to address identified gaps that communication must fill and will design with the help of agencies evidence based campaigns on malaria.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a first degree in mass communication, behavioural or social science with a Masters degree in a communication or public health will be an added advantage.
•   Must possess a minimum of three (3) post NYSC working experience in related functions, preferably in a reputable NGO
•   Must be a person who can translate research (desk top and others) to a workable creative brief
•   Knowledgeable about how to translate research outcomes into campaign messages
•   Knowledgeable about programme issues (public health) pertaining to malaria and maternal and child health issues
•   Must possess excellent inter-personal, presentation and networking skills
•   Must have high sense of responsibility and integrity and have a drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
•   Experience in information education and communication (IEC) material development or audio-visual production will be a crucial aspect of this job
•   Demonstrated success in development of innovative campaigns at community level will be of added advantage


Manager, State Programme – (based in Lagos, Ogun and Akwa Ibom )
(Ref: MSP, preferred location)     email to:  msp@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
The Post is to provide strategic and oversight leadership for the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response to HIV and AIDS (ENR) Programme team at the state level. The successful candidate will provide strategic and direct technical and mentoring support to the Executive leadership of the State Action Committee on AIDS and wider state response on broad organisational development and HIV prevention. At an operational level, the post holder will lead on ENR programme management at state level – planning, budgeting, implementation, reporting, and learning.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a first degree in any management or social sciences. A Masters degree preferably in public health, management or related fields is a prerequisite for this post
•   Must possess a minimum of six (6) years post NYSC experience, 4 years of which should have been in public health programmes in government or a nongovernmental organisation
•   Must be familiar with DFID, USAID and the International donor community environment
•   Must understand the institutional architecture of the HIV and AIDS response in Nigeria
•   Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff
•   Must have impeccable oral and written communication skills
    
Assistant Manager, Medical Detailing      
 (Ref: AMMD, preferred location)    email to:  ammd@sfhnigeria.org
  
o  Yola - (Ref: Asst Mgr Medical Detailing , Yola)       o   Sokoto -  (Ref: Asst Mgr Medical Detailing , Sokoto)
o   Kano - (Ref: Asst Mgr Medical Detailing , Kano)    o  Gombe - (Ref: Asst Mgr Medical Detailing, Gombe)    
o   Maiduguri -  (Ref: Asst Mgr Medical Detailing, Maiduguri)                                  

Job Profile:
Reports to the Associate Director-Sales and Distribution or designate.  The successful candidates will be responsible for creating demand for SFH products and achieve sales target. S/he will support the programme divisions in improving the quality of service and quantity of sales through training of providers. They will also be responsible for achieving quality of coverage by ensuring that service delivery points are well branded.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must have a first degree in Pharmacy
•   Must be registered with PCN
•   Must possess  a minimum  of one (1) year post  NYSC experience working in a hospital environment or related areas
•   Must be a self motivated and target driven individual, with ability to work under pressure

Assistant Manager II, External Engagement (based in Abuja)
(Ref: AMEE, Abuja)    email: amexteng@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
S/he will report to the Manager External Engagement and will assist the Mgr. External Engagement, in the execution of the Policy and Advocacy plan for Society for Family Health. This will include liaising with the media, advocacy activities with the government, civil society, partner NGOs, traditional and religious leaders, and the private sector at the national level. S/he will be responsible for the organisation of product launch for SFH and other assigned duties.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a degree/HND in Mass Communication /Journalism with some experience in working with NGO
•   Must have completed national youth service
•   Must be computer literate, with good interpersonal skills  
Assistant Security Officer (2) (based in Abuja)
(Ref: ASO, Abuja)         email to: asecurity@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
The successful candidates will report to the Chief Security Officer and will be responsible for supervising the contract security guards.  The key objective of this job is to ensure that all SFH property at the various locations and all SFH staffers are well safeguarded.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidates: 
•   Must possess a School Certificate plus any certification from the military or paramilitary sector
•   Must possess a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar job at supervisory level in a reputable security organization or any of the armed forces or para-military.
•   Must be able to write excellent reports

 SFH vacancies (cont’d)

Assistant Manager I, Global Fund Research /Database Administrator   (based in Abuja)
(Ref: MGFRD, Abuja)     email to: mgfrd@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile
Reports to the Associate Director, Research and Evaluation. This person will have the primary responsibility of monitoring data and the database to support the improved availability and use of process monitoring and evaluation data for programme planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy at state level. The GF research assistant manager/database administrator will also assist in building the capacity of SRs and GF state level staff in programme monitoring and evaluation. S/he will work with SRs and programme staff in the administration, data analysis and reporting of quantitative research and evaluation with a focus on project impact, and will coordinate the retrieval and review of process indicator data from the states. S/he will also provide input into the review of monthly, quarterly and annual report, process data, and other information from projects for decision making.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate: 
•   Must possess a first degree in biostatistics or statistics, management information systems or demography. A Masters degree in demography, public health, epidemiology or bio/statistics is of added advantage.
•   Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience.
•   Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff, and in data quality assessments
•   Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills, strong capacity building skills and willingness to train.
•   Experience with database management and data entry, cleaning and verification. Ability to work with MS Word, ACCESS, Excel, Power Point, DHIS 1.4 and 2.0 and SPSS is essential.
•   Experience in GF monitoring and evaluation systems and performance frameworks in implementing national M&E systems for data collation and use will be of added advantage.

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