Society for Family Health (SFH) recruitment in Nigeria, May 18th 2016
Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs
in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health,
HIV&AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health.
SFH works in
partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the
British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the
Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other
international donors.
We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives
and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement,
a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
Society for Family Health (SFH) requires competent candidates for the vacant position below:
Job Title: State Programme Officer (SPO) - SHiPS for MARPS Project
Job Reference Code: SPOSHIPs_Lagos-ext
Location: Lagos
Job Profile
- This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the State Team Leader (STL) in the region.
- This position will coordinate the implementation of HIV
Prevention among female sex workers (FSWs) - brothel and non-brothel
based.
- S/He will increase access to a comprehensive package of HIV
sexual prevention activities at sufficient intensity and quality for
FSWs.
- The project also aims to improve continuum of community- and
facility-based prevention, care and treatment for FSWs through its HTC
and STI services, and referrals.
- The successful candidate will therefore increase internal and
external referral and linkage of FSWs to HIV and STI related services
and ensure enrollment and retention of into treatment, care and support
services.
- S/He will provide technical support to build capacity of state
networks, local partners (CBO/CSO) and SACAs towards the provision of
MARPs friendly services.
- S/He will also support the STL in advocacy activities and manage
the project’s pool of peer educators, community facilitators and other
community based workers.
Qualifications/Experience
- A University degree or its equivalent in Social/Behavioural/Medical Sciences or related field of study; possession of
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook among others.
- High level of integrity.
- Relationship management/ Advocacy skills.
- Report writing and data interpretation skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Masters Degree in Public Health would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing and documenting HIV programmes, with experiences in Behaviour Change
- Communication, advocacy and management of health related programmes.
- Leadership/mentoring skills and good interpersonal skills.
Job Title: State Programme Officer (SPO) - SHiPS for MARPS Project
Job Reference Code: SPOSHiPS_BENUE-ext
Location: Benue
Job Profile
- This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the State Team Leader (STL) in the region.
- This position will coordinate the implementation of HIV
Prevention among female sex workers (FSWs) - brothel and non-brothel
based.
- S/He will increase access to a comprehensive package of HIV
sexual prevention activities at sufficient intensity and quality for
FSWs.
- The project also aims to improve continuum of community- and
facility-based prevention, care and treatment for FSWs through its HTC
and STI services, and referrals.
- The successful candidate will therefore increase internal and
external referral and linkage of FSWs to HIV and STI related services
and ensure enrollment and retention of into treatment, care and support
services.
- S/He will provide technical support to build capacity of state
networks, local partners (CBO/CSO) and SACAs towards the provision of
MARPs friendly services.
- S/He will also support the STL in advocacy activities and manage
the project’s pool of peer educators, community facilitators and other
community based workers.
Qualifications/Experience
- A University degree or its equivalent in Social/Behavioural/Medical Sciences or related field of study; possession of
- Masters Degree in Public Health would be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing and documenting HIV programmes, with experiences in Behaviour Change
- Communication, advocacy and management of health related programmes.
- Leadership/mentoring skills and good interpersonal skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook among others.
- High level of integrity.
- Relationship management/ Advocacy skills.
- Report writing and data interpretation skills.
- Presentation skills.
Job Title: Demand Creation Representative (DCR)
Job Reference Code: DCRKADUNA-ext
Location: Kaduna
Job Profile
- This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Area Sales Manager.
- The successful candidate(s) will be responsible for promoting
and increasing access to SFH ethical products, in addition to
non-ethical products across the states of the territory.
- The person will be responsible for demand creation among
providers and caregivers, identification and engagement of new service
delivery points and effective engagement/management of trade channel
members and professional bodies.
Qualifications/Experience
- First Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharm).
- Minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience working in a reputable pharmaceutical establishment (preferably under marketing)
- In-depth product knowledge, good selling and medical detailing skills
- Passion for the job and readiness to go the extra mile
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Accountability and ownership of tasks & results
- Excellent people management and motivation skills
- High level of integrity
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Note:
- Applicants will be required to register on the SFH SAP
recruitment portal, providing their detailed information. Subsequently, a
registration confirmation will be received at the registered email
address.
- On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH
website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant
position of choice.
- Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the
instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
- Please note also that attempts to apply for more than one
position or for a position not qualified for will result in automatic
disqualification.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 26th May, 2016.