Posted on: Thu 15-12-2016

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER - Logistics

The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate tie end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer-Logistics under the supervision of the Project Director to provide technical leadership in the planning, implementing and monitoring of health systems strengthening and laboratory activities on the project.
• S/he will contribute to provide technical assistance to AHNi partners and implementing agencies at all levels to develop/review, implement and monitor health systems and laboratory strategies and activities.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years post national youth service experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with at least 5 to 7 years post national youth service experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Or BS/BA in logistics, pharmacy or relevant field with 7 to 9 years relevant experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.

 

TECHNICAL OFFICER, MONITORING AND EVALUATIN (RMNCH)

Job ID: 18039 

Job Description

• The Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS) project is a five-year PEPFAR program to provide high quality HIV/AIDS services, and to build the capacity of the public and private sectors in Nigeria in order to provide these services in a sustainable manner. The SIDHAS project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Technical Officer (M&E) Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH), under the supervision of a Senior Technical Officer (M&E) and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, is responsible for the implementation of RMNCH M&E activities in supported states.
• S/He will be responsible for working with state and Local Government Area (LGA) level health authorities, health facilities and other partners in the state to strengthen RH/FP programmes and ensure that state M&E RH/FP activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.
• The position also involves analyzing data and providing written and oral reports related to the analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors the progress of RH/FP activities; develops charts and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports
• Work closely with other FHI 360 state officers in collation of RH/FP and RMNCH related reports
• Provide technical support to health facilities in ensuring that data are accurately captured, analyzed on monthly basis, used for decision making and reported to the LGA according to set guidelines
• Facilitate training of data officers in the state and LGAs on the use of the RMNCH data collection tools, data quality assurance and the DHIS
• Conduct quarterly DQA in selected health facilities in collaboration with the LGA focal persons and LGA MNCH officer
• Support LGA and LGA MNCH officer in ensuring that data from health facilities are accurately collated and reported according to set guidelines
• Provides leadership and technical oversight for the implementation of RMNCH -related activities
• Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of RMNCH and data collection activities;
• Document best practices and share lessons learned from implementation RMNCH activities
• Prepare clearly written technical and analytical reports
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Any other duty assigned

Qualifications

• MBBS/BPharm/BSc Nursing with 1 to 3 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of RMNCH services provision in resource constrained settings.
• A postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or Demography will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in Monitoring and Evaluation of RMNCH Programmes
• Possess good quantitative/qualitative analysis skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Planning, coordination and organizational skills
• Travel to state(s) may be requiredExpected results /deliverables
• Weekly report
• Period of performance/length of contract/level of Effort (LoE): 1 years
• 20% of time is expected for travelling the states

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

 

SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR - Laboratory Services - 2 positions

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate tie end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Senior Technical Advisor-Laboratory Services in collaboration with the PD and STO Lab. Services provides leadership in implementing high quality laboratory services for AHNI including building laboratory capacity at health facility sites to combat HIV, TB, malaria and other infectious diseases.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• Masters degree in Laboratory Sciences, Biological Science or related degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience.
• Or doctorate degree in laboratory Sciences, Biological Science or related degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in laboratory setting of which 3 must be on a HIV laboratory management donor funded program.
• Certification / license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting and working in a donor funded program is required.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs is as advantage.

Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.

 

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER - Laboratory Services - 2 position

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate tie end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Description

• Senior Technical Officer-Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the HIV care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at Global Fund project health facility sites.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• BSc in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HI V/AIDS.
• Or Master degree in Laboratory Sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HI V/AIDS.
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred.

Only applications sent electronically (i.e by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.

 

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DOCTOR

Job ID: 18041 
Location: Maiduguri

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You can also submmit hard copies of your CV at
Ministry of Health, 
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex, 
Maiduguri, 
Borno State.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Doctor will triage, examine, diagnose and treat patients in need of primary health care at the FHI 360-funded medical clinic. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe appropriate treatment to patients and suggest follow up as required.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Provides accurate diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in a primary health care setting
• Assesses patients and refers them for specialized health care (as required)
• Participates in the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Provides health education to patients
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized (if any)
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. training, mentoring)
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years work experience as a medical officer
• Must be fluent in English and Hausa
• Must be a licensed Medical Doctor
• Previous experience working with a humanitarian organization is desirable.

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

Note

• A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
• For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

NURSE/ MIDWIFE

Job ID: 18043 
Location: Maiduguri

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Applicants can also submmit Cvs to

Ministry of Health, 
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex, 
Maiduguri, 
Borno State.
Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Midwife/Skilled Birth Attendant will assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Provides direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal, antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
• Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
• Provides training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
• Provides reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence related injuries.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
• Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
• Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
• Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
• Ensure high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-3years experience in nursing
• Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Must be fluent in English and Hausa
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

Note

• A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
• For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

LABORATOR TECHNICIAN

Job ID: 18045 
Location: Maiduguri

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Applicants can also cubmmit CVs to

Ministry of Health, 
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex, 
Maiduguri, 
Borno State.
Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Laboratory Technician will prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests, oversee automated analysis tests and report tests results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Process specimens, conduct testing and report test results with constant attention to detail and excellence in quality.
• Operates laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Keep organized records of specimens, tests, instrument logs, and technical analyses according to written instructions.
• Recognizes problems and errors and seek corrective actions.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics
• Conduct and document appropriate quality control and assurance procedures. Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Performs non-routine analysis when given direction.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience working as a clinical laboratory technician in a Nigerian medical clinic.
• Must be a licensed laboratory technician.
• Fluent in English and Hausa.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Note

• A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
• For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job ID: 18048
Location: Maiduguri

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Applicants can also submmit Cvs to

Ministry of Health, 
Musa Usman Secretariat Complex, 
Maiduguri, 
Borno State.
Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Basic Function: The Pharmacist/Dispenser will prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, and dispensing medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Carrying out inspection duties as provided for under the Poisons and Pharmacist’s Act, the Dangerous Drug Act and the Food and Drug Decree and other operational legislations
• Dispensing prescribed medications to in-and-outpatients whilst providing accurate medication advice.
• Maintaining stores and keeping relevant store records.
• Preparing extemporaneous medicaments such as mixtures, lotions, ointments, syrups, etc.
• Provides technical information and advice to other health professionals.
• Ensuring proper storage and issuance of all drugs over the duration of the project.
• Participating in routine quality control audits of all drugs in stock.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working as a pharmacist preferably in the NGO sector
• Licensed pharmacist
• Experience working with a humanitarian organization
• Fluent in English and Hausa

Note

• A collection box has been provided outside the office of the Director of Public Health (Dr. Lawi).
• For this position, BSMoH employees are encouraged to apply. Rural Posting Allowances will be given to employees who are already employed by the BSMoH. The position above will be co-recruited and co-supervised by the Borno State Ministry of Health.
• FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• FHI 360 will not provide support for relocation and travel stipends for candidates traveling from other locations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Use the email(s) below to apply.

• Senior Technical Officer-Logistics - [email protected]

• Technical Advisor-Logistics - [email protected]
• Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation (RMNCH)
• Senior Technical Advisor-Laboratory Services
• Senior Technical Officer-Laboratory Services - [email protected]

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