CHEERS is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment. CHEERS is currently scaling up HIV Prevention and Treatment services focusing on Key Populations particularly Female Sex Workers in Imo and Anambra States and is in need of competent/qualified persons to fill up the vacant positions listed below.
Position: Program Officers (2 positions)
Location: Anambra, Imo
Summary of position:
To provide the KP(FSW) program of CHEERS with technical services relating to projects/grants and program administration and implementation as well as a variety of support in the area of prevention, Treatment, Care and Support.
Main Responsibilities: • Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned KP(FSW) program areas within the MPPI framework, including current issues and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into CHEERS interests.
• Develops and maintains adequate resource files for assigned program areas.
• Keep current with developments in the KP(FSW) programming throughout Nigeria and attend relevant meetings and keep abreast with issues, concerns and needs that should inform the effective implementation of the CHEERS program strategy.
• Develop, implement and manage initiatives of the Organization on KP(FSW) and work to provide operational and financial monitoring.
• Review incoming requests for partnership and prepare recommendations for presentation to Management.
• Collaborate with the State Program Manager and other Officers to prepare the Organization’s work plan.
• Represent the State Program Manager at relevant meetings and other activities as assigned by the SPM.
• Monitor and implement timely and appropriate facility strengthening activities.
• Provide technical support to CHEERS Prevention, HTS, Treatment, Care and Support activities in the state
Qualifications and Skills:
• BSc. Other additional qualification will be an added advantage
• Experience in KP(FSW) services and coordination in any of the states listed above.
• Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV Programming especially in a prevention setting.
• Experience in Global Fund project management and administration.
• Strong analytical capacity and experience in project planning and monitoring.
• Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
Application Closing Date:
31st August 2018
How to apply:
Please submit a one page application and CV as a single document (word or PDF only) containing contact details of 3 referees to [email protected] please indicate clearly that you are applying for any of the above mentioned position by mentioning the position and state in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter.
Candidates are discouraged from applying for more than one position The closing date for all application is 5pm Friday 31st August 2018.
NOTE: There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost in the first week of September 2018.
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