Job Opportunities at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Manager
Locations: North West, North Central, South East and South South
Job Type: Full Time

Job Profile

• The Procurement and Logistics Manager works closely with the project leadership team to facilitate program deliverables by overseeing procurement and logistics services to ensure required supplies of commodities, facilities and service needs for project activities are mobilised efficiently and in a timely manner
• The position ensures effective execution of the sourcing strategy and value chain optimisation.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Manage the commodities planning, procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and distribution, customs clearance, ensuring effectively functioning processes to avoid costly delays and lost opportunities,
• Ensure effective lines of communication to ensure the timely delivery of commodities using the most appropriate procurement procedures,
• Be responsible for introducing process improvements in the supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardising quality and service delivery,
• Ensure full compliance with donor procurement rules and regulations and appropriate procurement policies and procedures,
• Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for commodities are in line with local market prices,
• Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection, and evaluation, quality, and performance measurement mechanisms,
• Prepare service delivery contracts, leases, and purchase orders for all acquisition needs.
• Manage vendor contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure completeness of deliverables outlined in the contract.

Qualifications / Experience

• A Master's Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences with training in procurement, logistics and supply chain management
• Professional certification and membership of a reputable procurement and supplies body is highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in procurement planning and management in NGO/private sector/international organisations, preferably in a health-related project, and including service procurements.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market and demonstrated experience of efficiently and efficaciously completing procurement of health-sector goods and commodities in Nigeria,
• In-depth experience with contracting, negotiations and networking and good knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
• Strong background in data analytics and ability to work on ICT tools for reporting, inventory management, logistics and supply chain management,
• Excellent problem-solving capacity, with a demonstrated ability for considerable analysis and sound judgment to find solutions in a complex environment with shifting and competing priorities.

Skills and Competencies:

• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical and organisational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities with attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• H/She will have excellent communication (both oral and written), good interpersonal skills and advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, powerpoint, and electronic mail).

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Marketing Officer
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full Time

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for supporting the development of marketing strategies that align with our brand growth and development strategies
• He/she will act as the key liaison between sales, product development and marketing teams
• The position will manage our digital campaigns, design programs that ensure products sell including in-store marketing
• Support to manage and oversee our marketing campaign throughout the entire lifespan of a product and updating databases.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure development of long-term marketing strategy and implementation plan for all SFH FMCG product portfolio.
• Provides leadership and oversight for designing, planning, and implementing marketing strategies.
• Evaluate marketing activities for management decisions
• Implement in-store, trade and consumer promotion campaigns.
• Provide marketing result trend analysis
• Implement digital media campaign.

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of a First Degree in Humanities, Social Sciences or Health related course with a focus in marketing. MBA will be an added advantage
• A minimum of three to five (3 - 5) years experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large marketing campaigns involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in Nigeria.
• Demonstrated ability of previous experience leading a marketing campaign.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and use evidence and data to drive decision making.
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Strong understanding of data analysis tools and strong analytical skills
• Experience with a consumer brand in a trade marketing role
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), presentation skills.
• Must possess knowledge of a wide range of marketing techniques and concepts
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must possess the ability to think creatively
• Must possess customer/trade or activation marketing skills
• Must possess organizational and cross-cultural skills
• Must be proactive and able to work hands-on
• Must possess a demonstrated ability to manage partners and monitor team performance.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 31st August, 2020.