Online Medical Gists (OMGs): Vacancies At Society For Family Health

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health.

Global Fund Malaria State Focal Person

SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:

Social Franchise Field Office Programme Coordinator (FOPC)

Locations: WHP FOPC – Kano, AHME FOPC - Calabar

Job Reference codes: Kano-WHPFOPCkano-ext

Calabar-WHPAMHEcal-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the SFH Territorial Manager with a dotted line to the Programme Manager WHP/AHME. S/He will lead all franchise activities and/or interventions at the regional level. With the support of the Territorial Managers and other franchise team members, the FOPC coordinates and ensures successful implementation of all WHP/AHME/CCS&PT activities within the designated region. These include maternal and child health, HIV & STIs, cervical cancer screening and treatment to communities and targets populations in the regions. S/He will maintain a complete database for the social franchise projects and health areas, coordinate capacity building of providers and ensure strict adherence to the quality assurance plan of the franchise.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Staff Nurse/Midwife, BSC Nursing, Public Health Nurse and registered/licensed with NMCN, MBBS and registered with Nigerian Medical and Dental Council.

• Experience in managing maternal and child health programmes will be an added advantage.

• Must have at least three (3) years post NYSC work experience on similar job

State Programme Officer (SPO) SHiPS for MARPS

Job Reference Code: SPOMARPS-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager in the region. This position will coordinate the implementation of HIV Prevention among female sex workers (brothel and non-brothel based) and their clients, will increase access to a comprehensive package of HIV sexual prevention activities at sufficient intensity and quality for FSW and their clients. The project also aims to improve continuum of community and facility based prevention, care and treatment for FSWs and their clients through HCT services, STI services and referrals.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A University degree or its equivalent in Social/Behavioural/Medical Sciences or related field of study; possession of Masters Degree in Public Health would be an added advantage

• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing HIV programmes, much of which should be in Behaviour Change Communication and management of Health related programmes

• Leadership/mentoring skills and good Interpersonal skills

• High level of integrity

• Relationship management/ Advocacy skills

• Report writing and data interpretation skills

• Presentation skills

Senior Research, Measurement and Results Officer

Job Reference Code: SoffResearh-ext

Job Profile:

This is a senior officer position reporting to the Manager, Research, Measurement and Results. This position will provide back-up support for all the M&E personnel in the project states while working with the Head of Research to meet all reporting obligations for the ESMPIN programme. S/He will assist in generating data for the project performance monitoring plan and will monitor project indicators as well as provide the project measurement specialist and project team with information. The successful candidate will also assist in the development of reports based on key project initiatives.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health and related programmes

• Must have demonstrable expertise in mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research

• Must possess the ability to analyse and interprete both qualitative and quantitative data to inform programming

• Proficiency in the use of SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info or CS Pro will be an added advantage

• Knowledge of DHIS database software will be an added advantage

• Experience in conducting monitoring visits, utilising check lists and other tools, including ability to develop M&E protocols tools as needed

• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

Senior Emergency Transport Scheme Programme Officer (Comic Relief)

Job Reference Code: SETSYOLA-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the SFH Territorial Manager in Yola. The Comic Relief ETS project has built capacity and deployed 520 volunteer drivers to render free and timely emergency transport for women in maternal emergencies in Adamawa state. This position will provide support to the programme and focus on promoting utilisation and sustainability of the scheme in Adamawa State. He/She will engage in advocacy and sensitisation activities among the community, transport and government stakeholders as well as collaborative efforts with health facilities and other MNCH partners in the State.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have a first degree in social and health sciences; a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years work experience from an NGO or Government sector. Experience in project management, community and government engagement is required.

• Relationship management, good communication and interpersonal communication and networking skills

• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills, and experience in managing a civil society organisation will be an added advantage

• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation, and knowledge of community mobilisation techniques will be essential to this position

• Must have basic knowledge of maternal and child health programmes and initiatives in the State

• Ability to speak and write fluently in Hausa and English is very relevant to this position

Research, Measurement and Results Assistant Manager

Job Profile:

This is an assistant manager position reporting to the Manager, Research, Measurement and Results. This position will provide back-up support for all the M&E personnel in the project states while working with the Head of Research to meet all reporting obligations for the ESMPIN programme. S/He will assist in the generation of data for the project’s performance monitoring plan and will monitor project indicators as well as provide the project measurement specialist and project team with information. Will also assist in the development of reports based on key project initiatives.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years post NYSC experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for health and related programmes

• Must have considerable expertise in mix methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research

• Must possess ability to analyse and interprete both qualitative and quantitative data to inform programming

• Must be proficient in the use of SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info or CS Pro

• Knowledge of DHIS data base software will be of added advantage

• Experience in conducting monitoring visits, utilising check list and other tools, including ability to develop M&E protocols tools as needed

• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

WHP MCH/RH Health Communication Coordinator (HCC)

Locations: FCT, Kaduna and Enugu States

Reference Codes: FCT- WHPHCCfct-ext

Kaduna- WHPHCCKad-ext

Enugu- WHPHCCEnugu-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager with a dotted reporting line to the Women’s Health Project (WHP) Programme Manager. The successful candidate(s) will lead the implementation of MCH/RH activities and/or interventions at the regional level. With the support of the Territorial Manager, the staff member will coordinate and ensure successful implementation of all MCH/RH activities within the designated region.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A first degree in health/biological sciences, social sciences, pharmacy or communication arts.

• Must have at least 3 years post NYSC work experience on similar job.

• Possess basic knowledge of MCH/RH services

• Candidates should be able to communicate proficiently in the dominant language of the region.

• S/He must be attuned to and be comfortable with the culture/traditions of the people.

• Excellent communication, presentation, report writing and mentoring skills

• Supervisory relationship management/advocacy skills

• High level of integrity

Demand Creation Representatives (DCR)

Job Reference Code: Delta-DCRDELTA-ext

Rivers-DCRRIVERS-ext Ogun-DCROgun-ext

Adamawa-e4115be7-9796-1ee4- ade8-e2bafac5b712

Job Profile:

This is an Officer position reporting to the Area Sales Manager. The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for promoting and increasing access to SFH ethical products, in addition to non-ethical products across the states of the territory. The person will be responsible for demand creation among providers and caregivers, identification and engagement of new service delivery points and effective engagement/management of trade channel members and professional bodies.

Qualifications/Experience:

• First Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharm).

• Minimum of 2 year post NYSC experience working in a reputable pharmaceutical establishment (preferably under marketing)

• In-depth product knowledge, good selling and medical detailing skills

• Passion for the job and readiness to go the extra mile

• Good analytical and critical thinking skills

• Accountability and ownership of tasks & results

• Excellent people management and motivation skills

• High level of integrity

Global Fund Malaria State Focal Person

Job Reference Code: Ogun-GFMALOgun-ext

Osun-GFMALOsun-ext Zamfara-GFMALZAM-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager with a dotted reporting line to GF Malaria Programme Manager. The successful candidate will lead on the implementation of Global Fund Malaria activities and/or interventions at the regional level. With the support of the Territorial Manager, the staff member will coordinate and ensure successful implementation of all GF Malaria activities within the designated region.

Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:

• A First Degree in Social/ Medical/ Behavioural Sciences with a minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience in social development work

• Experience in health commodities supply chain management

• Experience in community level intervention

• Ability to develop and write activity, monthly and quarterly reports

• Experience in donor funded project management will be an advantage

• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word and Power point required

Call Center Agent (Gates Project) x3

Job Reference code: Callcentreagent-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Assistant Director – Gates Project, Gombe. The MNH Call Center was established to increase the availability of MNH information to pregnant women; their families and their community-based care providers as well as strengthen referral systems for MNH in Gombe State and beyond. The Call Center agents respond to emergency calls using standard protocols, counsel the callers and facilitate emergency referrals.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A first degree in Nursing/any other related field or Registered Midwife

• Must possess minimum three (3) years work experience in maternal, newborn and child health care services from public or private health facilities. Experience working in an NGO is an added advantage.

• Ability to speak and write fluently in Hausa and English is very critical to this position

• Must be knowledgeable in maternal and child health interventions and innovations

• Must have cognate computer skills and experience, excellent planning and organisational skills

• Must have good communication and excellent interpersonal communication

• Must have good customer relationship management skills

ESMPIN Health Communication Coordinator (HCC)

Locations: Lagos, Ogun, Enugu, Cross River and Kaduna States

Job Reference codes: Lagos- ESMPINHCCLag-ext

Ogun: ESMPINHCCOgun-ext

Enugu: ESMPINHCCEnu-ext

Cross River: ESMPINhcc CrossRiver-ext

Kaduna: ESMPINHCCkad-ext

Job Profile:

This is a senior officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager with a dotted reporting line to ESMPIN BCC Advisor. S/He will lead in the implementation of reproductive health, family planning and maternal and child health strategies in the region. With the support of the Territorial Manager, the staff member will coordinate and ensure successful implementation of ESMPIN community activities and contribute to increasing demand for FP/RH/MCH services in the region

Qualifications/Experience:

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

• Masters degree in Public Health or any related discipline will be an added advantage.

• Must possess a minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience in a hospital environment or related area is required.

• S/He must possess basic understanding of the recent advances in Reproductive Health and Maternal Child Health (RH/MCH).

• Must have excellent communication and report writing skills.

• Must also be conversant with the culture and behaviours of the host community

• Must be computer literate with high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word packages

Emergency Transport Scheme (ETS) Coordinator (Gates Project)

Job Reference Code: ETSGOMBE-ext

Job Profile:

This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Assistant Director – Gates Project, Gombe. The Emergency Transport Scheme (ETS) is one of the innovations that the MNH project in Gombe is implementing to enhance interaction of pregnant women, new mothers and newborns with health facilities to increase uptake of life saving interventions using volunteer drivers to provide free and timely transport for women in maternal emergencies. The ETS coordinator will plan the implementation and monitoring of the scheme while working with relevant stakeholders to promote and sustain the innovation in the State and ensure alignment with other components of the project.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must be first-degree holder in social and health sciences; a postgraduate degree is an added advantage with a minimum of three (3) years work experience from an NGO or Government sector.

• Experience in project management, community and government engagement is required.

• Relationship management and networking skills