Ongoing Recruitment at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

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Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FH1360) to sustain FHI’s achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria The Reading and Numeracy Activity (RANA) is a three-year pilot project on Hausa language early primary grade reading and numeracy, implemented by FHI 360 in partnership with Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) and Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) as part of UNICEF’s Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) with funding support from U.K. Department for International Development (DFID). RANA is implemented in collaboration with the governments of Katsina and Zamfara state and aims to improve literacy arid numeracy for girls and boys in primary grades 1-3 by assisting approximately 200 formal schools and Integrated Qur’anic Schools (IQS) in the states. Due to the extension on this Project, we are seeking qualified candidate for the following vacant positions below:     Job Title: Program Officer Location: Niger Contract Type: Full term Project: RANA Job Description

• Program Officer Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, H/She will provide support in the coordination activities of the AHNI/Nigeria field offices.
• H/She will support program planning, design, review and the monitoring of the program implementation and field offices.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA in Education, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience with international development programs.
• Or MS/MA degree in Education, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 3-5 years relevant experience with international development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

    Job Title: Technical Officer - M&E Location: Kebbi Contract Type: Full term Project: RANA Job Description

• Technical Officer-M&E will collect, enter and clean state-level activity data, monitor flow of data collection and check for data accuracy.
• The incumbents will maintain regular communication with state-level partners to offer data-requirement support

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor degree or HND in the Numerical Sciences or Development Science with at least 3-year work experience in monitoring and evaluation of education programs.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Working knowledge of data processing computer packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of the Hausa Language.
• Well organized with ability to track multiple project activities and deadlines
• Experience in providing administrative support to work teams
• Ability and willingness to travel as required
• Ability to work successfully in a team-based environment
• Experience with database management and tablet technology for monitoring purposes

    Job Title: Technical Officer - Education Location: Kebbi Contract Type: Full term Project: RANA Job Description

• Technical Officer-Education Under the supervision of the RANA Literacy Coordinator, the Technical Officers will coordinate the Hausa Language reading materials content development for continuous professional development of early primary grade teachers with integrated numeracy and gender contents.
• They will be responsible for the state educational program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the reading interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners in the assigned States.
• The Technical Officers are responsible for technical leadership of early grade reading program and/or IQS activities in the assigned states, providing expertise in instruction, assessment, research, coaching, training and materials development.
• Working closely with the RANA Project Director, Literacy Coordinator and other technical staff, the Technical Officers will ensure effective planning, delivery and documentation of program interventions.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Advanced degree in Education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and school settings.
• Proven expertise in mother tongue (LI), early grade reading instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.
• Significant experience in developing and producing of supplementary reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve early grades reading.
• Has ability to coordinate reading interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
• Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills, experience in working with teachers to improve practice

    Job Title: Technical Officer - Education Location: Kano Contract Type: Full term Project: RANA Job Description

• Technical Officer-Education Under the supervision of the RANA Literacy Coordinator, the Technical Officers will coordinate the Hausa Language reading materials content development for continuous professional development of early primary grade teachers with integrated numeracy and gender contents.
• They will be responsible for the state educational program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the reading interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners in the assigned States.
• The Technical Officers are responsible for technical leadership of early grade reading program and/or IQS activities in the assigned states, providing expertise in instruction, assessment, research, coaching, training and materials development.
• Working closely with the RANA Project Director, Literacy Coordinator and other technical staff, the Technical Officers will ensure effective planning, delivery and documentation of program interventions.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Advanced degree in Education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and school settings.
• Proven expertise in mother tongue (LI), early grade reading instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.
• Significant experience in developing and producing of supplementary reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve early grades reading.
• Has ability to coordinate reading interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
• Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills, experience in working with teachers to improve practice

    Job Title: Technical Officer - Education Location: Niger Contract Type: Full term Project: RANA Job Description

• Technical Officer-Education Under the supervision of the RANA Literacy Coordinator, the Technical Officers will coordinate the Hausa Language reading materials content development for continuous professional development of early primary grade teachers with integrated numeracy and gender contents.
• They will be responsible for the state educational program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the reading interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners in the assigned States.
• The Technical Officers are responsible for technical leadership of early grade reading program and/or IQS activities in the assigned states, providing expertise in instruction, assessment, research, coaching, training and materials development.
• Working closely with the RANA Project Director, Literacy Coordinator and other technical staff, the Technical Officers will ensure effective planning, delivery and documentation of program interventions.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Advanced degree in Education with a concentration in early grade reading, literacy, language acquisition and non-formal education or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in education reform with a focus on primary education sector work in language acquisition and/or child literacy or reading especially in Hausa Language certification as reading/literacy specialist preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work with government, partners and/or local government structures and school settings.
• Proven expertise in mother tongue (LI), early grade reading instruction and/or assessment and reading material development, preferably in Hausa Language.
• Significant experience in developing and producing of supplementary reading materials, workbooks, trainers’ and teachers’ guides and instructional materials to improve early grades reading.
• Has ability to coordinate reading interventions, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities
• Strong leadership qualities and facilitation skills, experience in working with teachers to improve practice

    Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor-Lab. Services Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Senior Technical Advisor-Lab. Services in collaboration with the Project Director and STO Lab. Services provides leadership in implementing high quality laboratory services for AHNi including building laboratory capacity at health facility sites to combat HIV, TB, malaria and other infectious diseases.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Master's degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biological Science or related degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience.
• Or doctorate degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biological Science or related degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in laboratory setting of which 3 must be on a HIV laboratory management donor funded program.
• Certification / license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting and working in a donor funded program is required.
• Proven experience in project development planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

    Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - M&E Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer - M&E Under the supervision of the Senior Program Advisor and relevant technical leads, and with technical oversight from the Senior Technical Advisor-M&E, is responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices
• The Technical Advisor (M&E) will work with others in the state office and local implementing partners to ensure that state monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and projects M&E needs

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 /ears relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in Statistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

    Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - PCT Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer - PCT Provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS/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 of an 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.

    Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - PCT Location: Kaduna Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer - PCT Provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS/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 of an 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.

    Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - PCT Location: Akwa-Ibom Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer - PCT Provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Antiretroviral therapy (ART).

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS/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 of an 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.

    Job Title: Compliance Officer Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Compliance Officer Under the direction of Senior Compliance Officer, the position holder will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which AHNi’s financial resources are managed.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• 1-3 years’ experience in internal control functions.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government grants or other client funded programs, contracting and auditing standards as they apply to effective management of multi-year funds is required.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is an advantage

    Job Title: Technical Officer - Logistics Location: Adamawa Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Technical Officer-Logistics will assist the Senior Technical Officer Logistics in all aspects of logistics and supply chain management of health commodities.
• S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management system of health commodities using evidence based data from the Logistics management information system, to reduce stock-ours, lower costs and eliminate wastage.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Pharm with 5 to 7 years post national youth service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection’, forecasting /quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMTS.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

    Job Title: Driver Location: Rivers Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• The Driver Under the supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer and supported by state FA&A, the driver shall provide a variety of transportation support to the Global Fund Project.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Secondary School Leaving Certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with a minimum of 1-year experience.
• Must have a trade test certificate and a valid driving license. Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience as a driver mechanic will be an added advantage. Experience with large complex organization preferred.

    Job Title: Technical Officer - Logistic Location: Benue Contract Type: Fixed term Project: Global Fund Job Description

• Technical Officer-Logistics will assist the Senior Technical Officer Logistics in all aspects of logistics and supply chain management of health commodities.
• S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management system of health commodities using evidence based data from the Logistics management information system, to reduce stock-ours, lower costs and eliminate wastage.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Pharm with 5 to 7 years post national youth service experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection’, forecasting /quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMTS.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume (CV) and cover letter as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&[email protected]   Application Deadline  21st March, 2018.   Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• 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
• AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.

   

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