Ongoing recruitment at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi), January 2018

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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. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country we are seeking qualified candidates for the vacant positions below:   Job Title: Senior Contracts & Grants Officer Location: Abuja Contract Type: Full Term Job Description

• Senior Contracts & Grants Officer will work with the Director, Finance & Administration to provide lead administration for the management of awards and sub awards to include contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.
• Will monitor workflows and help develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over AHNi’s compliance with award terms and conditions and the organizational policies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• B.Sc in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience;
• Or M.Sc/MBA with 5-7 years relevant experience in an NGO setting.
• Relevant software skills to include spreadsheet and data base software and Management Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of donor (USAID, CDC, DFID, Global Fund) contract and grant agencies are required.
• Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures is required.

    Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - Lab. Services Location: Rivers, Imo Contract Type: Fixed Term Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer-Lab. Services will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the HIV care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at Global Fund project health facility sites.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• B.Sc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Or Master degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred.
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist Is required. Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage.

    Job Title: Accountant Location: Abuja Contract Type: Full Term Job Description

• Accountant Under the direction of the Senior Accountant, the Accountant shall assume responsibility for accounting and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the organization.

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. Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage

    Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Abuja Contract Type: Full Term Job Description

• Senior Accountant will report to the DFA and will be responsible for accounting and finance and overall operational administration for the RQ office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 -7 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3- 5 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in office management and administration.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage

    Job Title: Grant Manager Location: Abuja Contract Type: Fixed Term Job Description

• Grant Manager will work with the Project Director and Finance & Administration to provide lead administration for the management of awards and sub awards to include contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.
• Will monitor workflows and help develop and implement systems to provide sound management control over AHNi’s compliance with award terms and conditions and the organizational policies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• B.Sc in Business Administration, Accounting or related field and 7- 9 years relevant experience;
• Or MSc./MBA with 5- 7years relevant experience in an NGO setting,
• Relevant software skills to include spreadsheet and data base software and Management Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of donor (USAID, CDC, DFID, Global Fund) contract and grant agencies are required.
• Ability to interpret funding regulations and develop implementing procedures is required.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and Resume/CV's as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-F&[email protected] for  Senior Contracts & Grants Officer, Accountants and Grant Manager [email protected] for Senior Technical Officer - Lab. Services Note

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

  Application Deadline  31st January, 2018.

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