Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security Job Vacancies

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Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS) is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment. CHEERS is currently scaling up TB/HIV program coordination and implementation within the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria and is in need of competent/qualified persons to fill up the vacant position below:   Job Title: Technical Officer - M&E Location: Anambra Desired start date: January 2018 Summary of Position

• S/he has the responsibility of supporting CHEERS M&E programs and projects as well as all activities in the state.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide routine supportive supervision to focal facilities.
• Development of capacity strengthening plan for the state ministry of health in coordination with the State Team Lead.
• Provide performance data, ensuring data integrity, verifying data, preparing and submitting in a timely manner all required performance reports from facilities to the head office.
• Supervise monitoring and evaluation processes and ensure quality and timely periodic production of M&E information products in line with requirements from the state.
• Facilitate capacity building for monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV programmes in the state.
• Actively participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings relating to M&E at the state level.
• Enhance M&E capacity among facility staff, to ensure data accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery.
• Collect, verify, collate and analyse data on performance indicators from facilities and LGAs.
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on M&E to the State Team Lead
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates should be holders of a University degree and further qualification in the Social or Health Sciences or a related field with at least 3 years of work experience in TB/HIV in Nigeria.
• Experience in monitoring of TB/HIV services in any of the states listed above.
• Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV M&E framework especially in a treatment setting.
• Experience in Global Fund project monitoring and evaluation.
• Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
• Experience in the design and implementation of DHIS 2.0, and other M&E related software
• Ability to work in and around team building environment and work under pressure.

We Offer

• Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.

    Job Title: Internal Audit Manager  Location: Abuja Desired Start Date: January 2018 Position Summary

• S/he will provide strategic direction and effective oversight on the internal audit function as a trusted advisor to management with objective analyses, observations and recommendations developed in conjunction with the Internal Audit Department's review of the accounting, financial, compliance, contractual and other operational activities.
• The Internal Auditor Manager will also oversee the implementation of CHEERS annual risk based internal audit plan and provide periodic independent and uncompromised assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and compliance frameworks.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the internal audit annual work plan for approval by the Board
• Implement the approved annual work plan in a flexible manner to ensure that CHEERS internal work dynamically addresses organizations risks
• Facilitate biannual organizational control self-assessments as a key step in risk assessment
• Supervises and performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence.
• Ensure documentation of processes and procedures are in accordance with professional standards and donor requirements.
• Conducts interviews, reviews document, develops and administer surveys, reviews and prepares working papers and composes formal audit reports.
• Regularly review the key components of risk within the CHEERS and ensures that these areas are reviewed and tested as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with management so that Internal Audit is seen as a trusted advisor to the organization.
• Ensures key findings and risks are communicated in a timely and effective manner.
• Demonstrate and apply strong project management skills, teamwork, and responsibility with internal audit team members, external auditors and CHEERS funders.
• Provides quality and value-added audit services while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Understands and adheres to national and international professional auditing standards, where appropriate.

Qualifications and Skills

• Post Graduate Degree in Accounting, Business or related field. Chartered Accountant and / or CIA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position managing and performing internal audits and/or related functions within the health response in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of USG and Global Fund reporting requirements.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management.
• Strong technical internal audit skills, with hands on internal audit experience directing financial and operational audits, and evaluating internal controls.
• Experience leading audit teams with a strong focus on execution and team development.
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations.
• Superior analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Passion for continual improvement.
• Sound judgment and the highest integrity.

What We Offer

• Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.

    Job Title: MERL Manager Location: Abuja Desired Start Date: January 2018 Summary of Position

• S/he has the overall responsibility for effective planning and successful implementation of CHEERS M&E programs and projects as well as all activities related to developing, implementing, and overseeing the Program’s entire performance management and reporting system, including preparing and updating the M&E Plan for CHEERS.

Main Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the development of state project work plans and budget for the M&E component of any CHEERS state project.
• Provide performance data, ensuring data integrity, verifying data, preparing and submitting in a timely manner all required performance reports to donors.
• Supervise monitoring and evaluation processes and ensure quality and timely periodic production of M&E information products in line with requirements.
• Review M&E information products, distil and communicate their implications for programme implementation, including modification in geographical priorities, target groups, interventions and implementing partners with a view to shaping programme direction.
• Coordinate and supervise development of information management systems for monitoring and evaluation.
• Facilitate capacity building for monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV programmes.
• Actively participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings relating to M&E.
• Effectively communicate on all technical project implementation plans and expectations to team members and state officers in a timely and clear fashion.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate Program Officers and Assistants within the M&E unit.
• Enhance M&E capacity among member organisations, to ensure accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery.
• Provide M&E technical assistance, strategic guidance, training and practical support to member organisations as well as to team members.
• Assist with documenting and continuously improve CHEERS central M&E system.
• Collect, verify, collate and analyse data on performance indicators from CHEERS state offices and partners.
• Consistently and transparently disseminate and report M&E data to stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of States work in the field by undertaking periodic visits to program sites within the states.
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on M&E to the Programs Coordinator, Executive Director.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree or equivalent, in health, social sciences, or management.
• At least eight years’ experience in the monitoring and evaluation of large-scale programmes e.g. Global Fund.
• At least five years’ experience in managing a team of at least five persons.
• Experience in the design and building of at least one monitoring and evaluation system, from inception (or design stages).
• Three years’ experience in designing and implementing scientific research (research project leader on at least one major research project).
• Systems building and systems thinking skills as well as high-level advocacy and communications skills.
• Well-developed conceptual thinking skills.
• Evidence of result-driven and results-based management.
• Extensive experience in working with international cooperating partners and donors, the public and private sectors and non-governmental organisations
• Have a good grasp of the determinants, challenges and impact of TB/HIV in Nigeria and the growing demand for effective response planning, monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience in the design and implementation of TB/HIV programmes
• Experience in the design and implementation of DHIS 2.0, and other M&E related software
• Ability to work in and around team building environment and work under pressure.
• Previous experience in managing a Global Fund project, working on M&E will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.

  How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit a one-page Application and CV as a single document (word or PDF only) containing contact details of 3 referees to: [email protected] Please indicate clearly the position and state in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter. Note

• Candidates are discouraged from applying for more than one position
• There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost within one week after the closing date.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
• All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.

    Application Deadline  15th December, 2017.

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