Society for Family Health Vacancy in Abuja for a Deputy Manager, STI/ HCT (SHiPS for MARPS)

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.

We require competent candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Manager, STI/ HCT (SHiPS for MARPS)

Location: Abuja
Job Reference Code: DepMgrMARPSAbu-int

Job Profile

• This is a Deputy Manager position reporting to the Senior Manager, Prevention Advisor for FSW/Clients and MARPs.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overall coordination of the project’s HCT and STI management components including mobile HCT, in-house STI service provision, and referral linkages with State level health care facilities working with State Team Leaders.
• S/He will be responsible for quantification, distribution and reporting of STI syndromic drugs, HCT consumables and Rapid Test Kits.

• First degree in Social/Medical/Biological/Behavioural Sciences from a recognised institution.
• Masters degree in Public Health or any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Must have a high sense of responsibility, integrity and drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and function effectively as a team member and as the supervisor of a large team.
• Must possess minimum of six (6) years post NYSC experience in managing HIV programmes, much of which should be in Behaviour Change Communication and management of health related programmes.
• Must possess experience in quantification and drug distribution scheme.
• Must understand the culture and traditions of people in the territory.

• Applicants will be required to register on the 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.
• During the application, ensure that you "Release" your application otherwise your application will not be complete.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.