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:
IEC COORDINATOR (REF: IECC, GOMBE) email: ieccgf@sfhnigeria.org
JOB PROFILE
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead in the coordination and capacity building/training of providers to implement programmes, facilitate providers and community members’ sensitization, motivation and mobilization to embrace programmes for better outcomes. Coordinate data and information collations, documentation as well as providing feedback to various stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for effective project implementation at the community level in all the affected LGAs.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must possess a degree in any of the medical/ biological sciences
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC working experience
• Must be computer literate, with good interpersonal skills
• Must be familiar with the culture and language of the people of Gombe state
CALL CENTER OFFICERS (REF: CCO, GOMBE) email: ccogf@sfhnigeria.org
JOB PROFILE
Reports to the Call Center Coordinator. The successful candidate will administer in-coming calls and provide relevant feedbacks to providers or families in distress, provide appropriate referral linkages to higher level health facilities when required, contact and provide link to transport facilities during odd hours of the day. S/he will be required to Identify and raise concerns when call center facilities are not functioning effectively
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must be either a double qualified Nurse Midwife or have a Medical or Nursing degree
• Must have completed the national youth service
• Must have very good phone ethics and be able to work long hours
• Must be able to communicate clearly and fluently in the Hausa language
IT COORDINATOR (REF: ITSO, GOMBE) email: itc@sfhnigeria.org
JOB PROFILE:
Reports to the State Project Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the IT-Manager to identify and put into place the information technology (IT) requirements of Gombe field office. S/he is to play a big role in building SFH capacity in the area of IT. S/he will make it a point of duty to personally attend to the staff support calls on all IT related issues, ensure that all systems can communicate with the server and internet, and advice on training needs. The Support Officer will be involved in the installation and maintenance of IT infrastructure in Gombe field office. S/he will ensure the smooth functioning of the wireless access and telephone services within the office and the call centre. S/he will also assist in the administration of SFH network, maintenance of equipment and contacts with external contractors.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
THE DESIRED CANDIDATE:
• Must possess BSc/HND degree in any of the following: Computer Science/ Information Technology or Electrical Electronics Engineering
• Must be conversant with Microsoft office 2007 packages
• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience preferably in a similar capacity
• Must have excellent inter-personal skills, self motivation as well as good computer/writing skills
• Must have good knowledge of IT user support
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to motivate talented candidates. All positions unless otherwise mentioned are based in Gombe State.
MEDICAL DETAILER (REF: MD, GOMBE) email to: mdgf@sfhnigeria.org
JOB PROFILE:
Reports to the Associate Director-Sales and Distribution or designate. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating demand for SFH products and achieve sales target. S/he will support the programme divisions in improving the quality of service and quantity of sales through training of providers and will be responsible for achieving quality of coverage by ensuring that service delivery points are well branded.
Qualifications/Experience:
The desired candidate:
• Must have a first degree in Pharmacy
• Must be registered with PCN
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year post NYSC experience working in a hospital environment or related areas
• Must be a self motivated and target driven individual, with ability to work under pressure
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
