Health Initiatives for Safety in Africa (HIFASS) Job Opening for Admin Assistants in Calabar and Abakaliki


HIFASS, a Non-Government Organization (NGO) registered in October 2007, supports Public Health, safety intervention and HIV/AIDS related Services. Through its partnership with Nigeria Ministry of Defence (NMOD) and United States Department of Defense Walter Reed Program-Nigeria (USDOD WRP-N), HIFASS utilizes the extensive military health infrastructure across the country and skilled health professionals to establish free and comprehensive HIV care and prevention services for the benefit of all Nigerians. For the past 6 years working with NMOD, HIFASS has been providing and managing over 140 health care workers to strengthen services across the 21 program sites. This invaluable partnership has the objective of strengthening HIV/AIDS prevention, counseling and testing/diagnosis, treatment, training and quality health care service delivery. Job Title: Admin Assistant Locations: Calabar and Abakaliki Minimum Requirements

  • A Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies or university degree. Other additional educational qualification will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of standard formats for letters, memos and reports.
  • Ability to use basic word processing, spreadsheet and database application.
  • At least (5) years working experience in similar position.
  • Knowledge of the operation of office equipment and personal computers.
Job Descriptions
  • S/he will assist the Finance and Administrative Director to provide general administrative support.
  • Maintain all necessary reports, documents, log sheets, indexes, and/or statistics.
  • Review incoming mails and take appropriate action as assigned by the FAD.
  • S/he will handle arrangements and logistics support for meetings, retreats, and workshops.
  • Will Check and maintain inventory, licensing, registration and other operating or administrative records.
Method of Application Interested candidates should send a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS word document) to: [email protected] or [email protected]. Please indicate the title of the post applied for as the subject of the email. Note: Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview and HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates. Application Deadline 30th September, 2014