Latest Job Vacancies at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNI) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNI is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNI currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: System Enhancement Accountant Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: SIDHAS

Responsibilities

• System Enhancement Accountant will report to the Associate Director-Finance & Administration, will be responsible for continuous improvement of financial systems and compliance levels at the State offices in the country
• Working with the Compliance Unit to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; prioritizes areas to be addressed
• Working with staff to develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BSc. in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5- 7 years relevant experience, or
• MSc. in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
• CPA, ACA or recognized equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer-Prevention, Care & Treatment Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: Global Fund

Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer - Prevention, Care & Treatment Provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART), provide technical leadership and technical support related to clinical management and home-based care HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches related to implementation of programs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MBBS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Possession ofan MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage,
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Associate Director - Cluster Surge Operations Location: Oron & Uyo - Akwa Ibom Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: SIDHAS

Job Description

• Associate Director-Cluster Surge Operations is part of the senior management team for AHNi, in a decentralized country management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of AHNi overall.
• H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by AHNI and its partners in the assigned state.
• H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with AHNI and its partners in the assigned state.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MBBS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HI V/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor - Laboratory Services Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: SIDHAS

Responsibilities

• Senior Technical Advisor-Lab. Services will provide technical leadership and oversight of all aspects of the AHNi laboratory services in Nigeria.
• This includes infrastructure upgrading of mainly public sector laboratories in the program, supply chain management and all laboratory best practice aspects, capacity building of lab scientists at service and management level, laboratory maintenance, quality assurance and improvement, and an advisory role to the Government of Nigeria in the organization and system strengthening aspects of cost-efficient laboratory services with defined quality standards on tertiary, secondary and primary service level.
• Advise on new technology development and its application in the Nigerian context.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MD/PhD in laboratory services or similar degree with 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience.
• Or MS/MA in laboratory services or similar degree with 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience.
• Or BS/BA in laboratory services or similar degree with 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience
• At least 3 in establishing and managing laboratory services in developing countries including CD4, HIV viral load and HIV early infant diagnosis, TB culture and TB drug sensitivity testing.
• Certification of license to practice as medical laboratory scientist required
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their suitability statement (application) and CV as a single MS Word document to: [email protected] using the "Job Title and Location" as the subject of the email.

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer - Database Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: SIDHAS

Job Description

• Assistant Technical Officer - Database will support Technical Officer - Database within the unit, some of which include but not limited to provision of strong support to all Database operations which include database administration, data management, implementation science, quality assurance and improvement, data use and knowledge management, will also support M&E process documentation, M&E designs, supportive supervision, data and literature reviews, support and follow up with other M&E contact persons in the SIDHAS project.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS / BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 3 - 5 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 1 -2 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&[email protected] with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Technical Officer - Database Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Project: SIDHAS

Responsibilities

• Technical Officer - Database will be responsible for the day to day operations of data processing.
• S/he is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of AHNI databases.

The database approach incorporates the following principles:

• Data remains consistent across the database;
• Data is clearly defined;
• Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs;
• There is provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency). The application design includes web, desktop and mobile GIS applications.
• Other responsibilities include the design and creation of special products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 — 7 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 3 — 5 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Strong background in geospatial and heath information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their suitability statement (application) and CV as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&[email protected] using the "Job Title and Location" as the subject of the email.

Note

• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Disclaimer: AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or Interview