SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HEALTH CURRENT VACANCIES, WEDNESDAY, 14 APRIL 2010

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS prevention and Maternal and Child Health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We recently received a two (2) year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to implement a Maternal and Neonatal Health Learning Project in Gombe State. The project, which is one of first of its kind, aims to demonstrate effective, scalable approaches to improving critical maternal and neonatal health practices in the home and position successful approaches for scale up in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. Recognizing that this is a learning grant and the strategic role research and evaluation will play, the following 2 year fixed term contract vacancies have been created:


FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS COORDINATOR (REF: FAC, GOMBE) email: facgf@sfhnigeria.org

JOB PROFILE
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the proper application of SFH and donor policies in the handling of Finances of the Gates project in Gombe, ensure the efficient management of finances and also ensure adequate records are kept safely and in easily retrievable manner. S/he will be responsible for sending financial reports to HQ; will assist in the drawing up of project budget, its monitoring and the recording of variances. S/he will reconcile all staff accounts and produce ageing report and also analyse retirements to ensure correct approvals and support documents comply with SFH policies.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in Accounts or any related field plus ACA
• Must possess minimum three (3) years post NYSC working experience
• Must possess a broad knowledge of quick books accounting software package
• Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and responsibility


FRONT DESK OFFICER (REF: FDO, GOMBE) EMAIL to: fdo@sfhnigeria.org

JOB PROFILE:
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the general cleaning and upkeep of the office. S/he will attend to all visitors, take messages and handle all mail running requirements for the office.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must have a Minimum OND in any relevant field
• Must be Computer literate
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and very good phone ethics
• Must be able to communicate well and have good understanding of the Hausa language


QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR (REF: QAC, GOMBE) email: qacgf@sfhnigeria.org

JOB PROFILE
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for ensuring that the Gombe-Maternal and Newborn Health(MNH) project implementation is executed within a minimum standard as prescribed by the government of the land (federal and state) on health and related issues. S/he is to lead the project in assessing and ensuring the quality of services, messages and products delivered to end users meet standards. Where there are gaps, the Quality Assurance personnel will make appropriate recommendations that will assist in addressing noted challenges.


QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must be either a double qualified Nurse Midwife or have a Medical or Nursing degree
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience, preferably in the MNH area
• Must be able to communicate clearly and fluently in the Hausa language
• Understanding any of the indigenous language in Gombe State will be an added advantage


CALL CENTER MIS OFFICER (REF: CCMO, GOMBE) email: ccmogf@sfhnigeria.org

JOB PROFILE:
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring of all calls received by the call center. S/he will analyse the calls in terms of the number of calls and the issues raised by the calls. Successful candidate will be expected to provide regular feedback to the programme manager based in Gombe.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must possess a first degree (BSc/HND) in any discipline
• Must have substantial experience in the use of MS Excel in the analysis of data, and in management information systems design and use
• Must have completed the national youth service
• Must have excellent inter-personal skills, self motivation as well as good computer/writing skills
Project, ICT experience in a call center will be of added advantage


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
A one page application letter using the position “Ref” as subject, should be addressed to the Associate Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well as current remuneration and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent within two weeks of this publication to the email address beside the job you are applying for. Do note that any candidate with multiple submissions will be disqualified. Candidates without the minimum requirement need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


*SFH is an equal opportunity employer.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY