Human Resource Assistant 

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) seeks the services of a Human Resource Assistant for the Nigerian Field Epidemiology and Training Program (NFEL TP) National Stop Transmission of Poliomyelitis (NSTOP) program.

Open to: All Interested Candidates 

Position: Human Resource Assistant 

Duty station: Abuja 

Opening Date: 16May2014 

Closing Date: 30May2014 

Work Hours: Full time 

The responsibilities of the Human Resource Assistant include: 

1. Assist in the administration and operational requirements of all selection and recruitment formalities in the professional and general services categories including drafting vacancy notices; advise and assist technical staff in the preparation of submissions for Selection for approval; ensure all arrangements for interviewing and testing of prospective staff are made 

appropriately; oversee the recruitment process and selections process. 

2. Assist in the follow-up to performance appraisals and take appropriate action in problematiccases; 

3. Assist in timely renewals of short term contracts and follow-up contracts' expiry date (2 months before the expiry date),  ensure timely submission of 

performance evaluation reports for staff and forward it (0 AFENET 

alongside with the request of extension; 

4. Follow up of issuance of administrative documents i.e. 10 Cards; maintain personnel files of staff and recruitment file for candidates. 

5. Prepare correspondences/documents for local recruitment of staff, draft letters to invite candidates for interview: 

6. Provide assistance in staff skills and capacity development. 

7. Assist in employee counseling and conflict management at workplace 

8. Assist in employee separation and exit management 

9. Perform any otherrelated duties/responsibilities as required. 

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER EXPERTISE REQUIRED 

• Education: advanced degree in Epidemiology (or in training ), public health, health policy, Allied health,:Veterinary SCience, Biostatistics or other related field

• Pre-requisite: post-graduate training through a field epidemiology training program or the Epidemic/Intelligence Service (EIS), or a post-doctoral training in administration and management 

• The incumbent must have Nigeria field experience in vaccine preventable disease activities. Recent graduates of NFELTP program will be preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS 

A. Language proficiency: English and Speaking Hausa will be an added advantage . 

B. Job knowledge: strong technical knowledge in public health, epidemiology, routine immunization. SIAs, disease outbreak investigation. data collection and management and data analysis. 

C. Skills and Abilities: Skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Access; demonstrated strong analytical skills: ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing: ability to engage in successful interaction; extensive contact with members of national and local partner organizations (WHO. UNICEF, Ministries of Health) 

How to apply

Submit your CV, .application letter and relevant documentation to 

The Administrator 

African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) 

No. 50 Haile Seiassie Street, Asokoro, Abuja 

Email: [email protected] 

Note: Only short-listed applicantswill be contacted