Latest Job Openings at Axios Foundation Nigeria (AFN)
Axios Foundation Nigeria (AFN) is a Not-for-Profit Organization dedicated to increasing access to quality Healthcare and building local capacity in the health sector in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Location: Abuja
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct local staff recruitment
- Conduct orientation for new employees
- Develop and implement a systematic/annual employee performance evaluation program
- Assist AF Nigeria managers in counselling under-performing staff
- Process terminations in accordance with AF exit policies
- Review, update and refine Axios HR policy manual and local annexes on a periodic basis
- Administer staff benefit programs such as Group Life & Medical Insurance and serve as resource person for staff benefit questions
- Support Finance on the monthly submission of staff time sheets and update required files to support payroll preparation
- Prepare transfer letters and visa letters as necessary
- Respond to employment verification requests
- Coordinate temporary employee staffing
- Manage employee database related to new hire, change of status & performance evaluation
- Develop employee training programs
- Identify HR issues and provide necessary support as required
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Must have a Degree in HR related filed such as Business Administration or any Social Sciences
- At least 3 years experience as a HR Generalist
- Work experience with NGO is an added advantage
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and work independently
- Excellent writing and presentation skills Fluency in oral and written English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
- Capacity to take initiative and to work in teams
- Self-driven with high sense of quality, efficiency, and meeting tight deadlines
- Commitment to working effectively and resolving problems with employees at all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to maintain confidential information.
Job Title: Laboratory Coordinator
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitate coordination with National Integrated specimen Referral Network (NISRN) state and IP level structures (State NISRN Focal Person, IP Lab Technical Directors, and Testing Lab Directors)
- Ensure smooth implementation and ensure that any issues related to specimen transport logistics are logged and addressed, in line with technical direction and oversight provided by GHSC-PSM.
- Responsible for documenting implementation challenges experienced by 3PLs, Health Facilities and/or State Health Officials
- Provide recommendations to address any implementation challenges observed
- Work with Implementing Partners (IPs) in each region to ensure the successful implementation and operationalization of the NISRN strategy based on the guidance provided
- Responsible for documenting records of rejected specimen with reasons for rejecting the samples
- Conduct spot check on the specimen pickup/drop off process from supported PCR and Referring facilities
- Attend and take minutes/attendance at stakeholder’s meetings
- Develop and maintain excel data base for NISRN in the State
- Participate in the activities of the State Logistics Management Coordination Unit (LMCU)
- Provide technical support and coordination to the Referring Health Facilities, PCR Laboratories and NISRN State and IP level structures.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Holder of Microbiology Degree with experience in health commodities logistics can also apply
- Master in Public Health would be an added advantage.
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience. Registered with MLSCN
- Knowledge of packaging, handling and transportation of temperature sensitive and biological products
- Knowledge of supply chain management and logistics
- Knowledge of Laboratory Commodity Logistics or Health Commodity Logistics
- Capacity to support health systems strengthening
- Intermediate/Advanced Computer Skills to include the use of MS Office packages and Inventory Management Software
- Ability to multi task, set priorities and work independently
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Fluency in written and oral English.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letters (explaining suitability for the job) and comprehensive CV as a single attachment (in MS word or PDF document) to:
[email protected] Please indicate the Position as the subject of your e-mail and header of your cover letter.
Application Deadline 11th April, 2019.
Note
- Applications without a cover letter stating suitability, will be rejected.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.