AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria Job for a Technical Assistant to the CEO
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental
donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care
and support of diseases of public health importance in
Nigeria,
including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others, Since 2001,
we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and
mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative
& sustainable approaches.
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the vacant position:
Job Title: Technical Assistant to the CEO
Location: Abuja
Job Description
- The job holder will have responsibility for providing a wide
range of proactive technical, and administrative support to the CEO’s
Office, including activity planning, documentation, communication and
reporting.
Job Tasks
- Manage the administration of the CEO’s office in order to provide an enabling environment for efficient programming
- Proactively seek up-to-date knowledge of new developments in programming and brief the CEO adequately
- Review documents and make summary notes to the CEO
- Assist with the preparation of documents for presentation at stakeholder meetings
- Review and summarize miscellaneous reports and documents, as well as prepare background documents and outgoing mail as necessary
- Assist the CEO in prioritizing and tracking timelines and
deliverables, as well as in following through on issues in a timely
manner
- Undertake specific projects initiated by the CEO in order to support the programs
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondences as referred by the CEO
- Contribute to the development and implementation of projects to respond to emerging issues
- Contribute to program design, implementation and review
- Maintain a network of contacts relevant to the organization on
behalf of the CEO and facilitate interaction and communication on
relevant matters
- Perform any other official task as may be assigned by the CEO
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and a MPH degree.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in public
health programs; and experience in managing confidential matters and
working closely with top management is essential
Technical and Behavioural Competencies:
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
- Self-managed, with excellent organizational ability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail
- Familiarity with the public health activities, especially in an HIV/AIDS environment
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools
(Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
- Ability to interact with all cadres of staff
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to:
[email protected]
stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable,
and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each
position.
Note
- The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must
appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft
Word and as applicant’s full name.
- The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied
for. All applications must be received on or before the above closing
date.
- Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline 4th October, 2016.