Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) recruitment, July 1st 2013

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria (PPFN) is a national non -governmental organization promoting Reproductive Health (RH) in Nigeria.  As a full member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), PPFN has expanded the scope of its programs beyond family planning to cover broad
reproductive health, emphasizing the needs of adolescents and young people and safe motherhood.


Positions: 3 Positions for Commodity & Logistics Officer
1. Commodity & Logistics Officer
Abia
Ref: CLO (Ab) 2013 [email protected]

2. Commodity & Logistics Officer
Anambra
Ref: CLO (An) 2013 [email protected]

3. Commodity & Logistics Officer
Edo
Ref: CLO (Ed) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide support in general administration and logistics to enhance efficient implementation of the Global Fund Round 9 Project in the region and in the overall SRH program implementation of the organization. 

Requirements:
Degree/HND in Business Administration,  Social Sciences or equivalent
Three years relevant work experience.
Excellent communication, conceptual and analytical skills including effective inter-personal relationships with a diverse range of colleagues and partners.
Advanced Computer Skills.
Highly organized, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize workload and ‘multi-tasking’.
Hands-on  knowledge of procurement/stores management especially those of key national and international implementing, support and donor organizations in reproductive health
Good knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development, program development and management.
Membership of relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.

POSITIONS: 3 Positions for Programme Officer
1. Programme Officer
 (HIV Clinical Services)
Abuja
Ref: PO(HIVCS) NHQ 2013 [email protected]

2.  Programme Officer
(HIV Clinical Services)
Abia
Ref: PO(HIVCS) (Ab) 2013 [email protected]

3. Programme Officer
 (HIV Clinical Services)
Anambra
Ref: PO(HIVCS) (An) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives in the assigned location and to drive the activities towards meeting the overall goal of the project.

Requirements:
Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MB).
Three years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
Knowledge and experience of Global Fund implemented projects.
Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
Good team playing qualities/experience
Familiarity with key national programes and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word, etc. (knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage).
Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing relationship with colleagues.
Possession of MPH will be an advantage.


POSITIONS: Positions for State Programme Officer
1. State Programme Officer
Abia
Ref: SPO (Ab) 2013 [email protected]

2. State Programme Officer
Anambra
Ref: SPO (An) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the implementation of and support to state programs to strengthen community support and increase in SRH services in line with the PPFN strategic plan at the states level to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights agenda and in meeting the goals of the Global Fund Project.

Requirements
Degree in Medicine, Health Sciences, Nursing or RN& RM or equivalent.
Three years relevant work experience including no less than two years in NGO (preferably in RH).
Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organization in SRH.
Advanced computer literacy skills (Microsoft Office Suite: MS Words, Excel, etc.)
Strong knowledge of NGO operations particularly those in reproductive health including family planning, maternal and child health, sexual health and women development,  program development and management.
Familiarity with varied socio-cultural issues as they relate to SRH in the country and sensitivity to cross-cultural issues and concerns.

POSITION: Manager, HIV Clinical Services
Manager, HIV Clinical Services
Benin
M(HIVCS) 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives and activities and to work closely with the GF team members in the realization of the project goal.

Requirements:
Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MD).
Five years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
Knowledge and experience of Global Fund/PEPFER supported projects.
Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
Good team playing qualities/experience
Familiarity with key national programs and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word,Statistical packages knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage.
Possession of MPH will be an advantage.

POSITION: Senior Manager (HIV Clinical Services)
Senior Manager (HIV Clinical Services)
Abuja
Ref: SM(HIVCS)  2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to manage the implementation of the Global Fund HIV initiatives and activities and to work closely with the GF team members in the realization of the project goal.

Requirements:
Degree in Medicine (MB.BS, MD).
Seven years relevant work experience HIV clinical management.
Knowledge and experience of Global Fund/PEPFAR supported projects.
Experience in supporting the development and implementation of donor-funded collaborative projects on HIV/AIDS and related interventions.
Experience in developing and managing government, other stakeholder and partner relationships.
Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills
Good team playing qualities/experience
Familiarity with key national programs and international implementing support and donor organizations in HIV and RH.
Computer proficiency skills in the use of Excel, MS Word, Statistical packages.(knowledge of DHIS will be an advantage.
Possession of MPH will be an advantage.

POSITION: Manager, Accounts & Finance
Manager, Accounts & Finance Abuja
Ref: MA&F 2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and coordination of the activities of PPFN and its regional offices with regards to all financial accounting and reporting.

Requirements:
B. Sc/HND in Accounting or related field.
At least seven (7) years work experience especially in an NGO with not less than 5 years in managerial position.
Proficiency in computer accounting packages and MS Word, Excel, etc.
Proven sound numeric ability, analytical mind and nose for details.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Positive towards issues of development in general and reproductive health in particular.
Ability to work under pressure.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Membership of ICAN or similar professional bodies and or possession of a Masters degree will be an added advantage.

POSITION: Manager, Planning, Research and Evaluation
Manager, Planning, Research and Evaluation
Abuja. Ref MPR&E   2013 [email protected]

Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the efforts of the Planning, Research and Evaluation unit with other departments as well as in the Regions with a view to strengthening the research and M&E component of the organization.

Requirements:
Masters level in Public Health or Applied Social Sciences.
Seven (7) years relevant work experience including no less than three years in NGO (preferably in RH/HIV).
Excellent contextual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
Team leadership and team playing qualities/experience.
Familiarity with key national and international implementing support and donor organizations in RH.
Advance knowledge of statistical  software packages.
Strong knowledge of NGO and donor operations particularly those in reproductive health
Research experience (design, data collection and analysis, and survey methods).
Familiarity with varied socio-cultural contexts of issues related to Sexual and Reproductive Health  issues in Nigeria.

POSITIONS: 3 POSITIONS FOR REGIONAL DIRECTOR
1. Regional Director
North East Region (Bauchi) Ref: RD/NE 2013 [email protected]

2. Regional Director
South West Region (Ibadan) Ref: RD/SW 2013 [email protected]

3. Regional Director
South South Region (Benin) Ref: RD/SS 2013 [email protected]
Responsibilities:
The Regional Director shall perform the role of the Chief Executive Officer at the regional level by coordinating the efforts of the regional departments in contributing towards the achievement of the mission of PPFN.
Requirements:
Master level degree in Health or Social Sciences or equivalent.
Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience preferably in  Reproductive Health (RH).
Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and oral communication skills.
Team leadership and team playing qualities.
Familiarity with key relevant national and international implementing support and donor organizations in SRH
Strong management experience.
Computer proficiency skills, particularly MS Words, Excel, PowerPoint, Page Maker, etc.

Method of Application
To Apply, download the application forms here
Applicants Form 1
Applicants Form 2

Forward the completed form to the email attached to each job.

Application Deadline: 5-7-2013