Vacancies At Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)


Posted on: Tue 08-10-2013

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio- economic develop,ment by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It 'Nasestablished as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI360) to sustain FHI's achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations in the country, vve are seeking quaHfied candidates for the follovving position: 
The Deputy Managing Director work closely with the AHNi Managing Director and other Senior Staff to provide strategic leadership for the long term sustainability of AHNi as an independent, Nigerian non-governmental organization. In particular, the DMD provides operational oversight on financial and human resources management, efficient procurement and logistical services. Contracts & grants, asset management, ICT, and general administration to ensure responsiveness to the rules and regulations of the financial supporters of AHNi's projects. S/he will also have specific responsibility as the project lead on the AHNi SIDHAS project. S/he is accountable for judicious use of all the resources entrusted to .AHNi and protection of the organization's financial assets while ensuring compliance with directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements. 
Minimum Recruitment Standards: 
MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7 years relevant experience with international development prograrms which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. 
Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years relevant supervisory experience. 
Or BS/BA in social Science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years of relevant supervisory experience. 
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required. 
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required. 
Assistant Technical Officer, Pharmacy will assist in the provision of technical support to build the capacity of local implementing agencies and state counterparts to carry out pharmacy services and other activities .and create effective linkages with facility based pharmacy services 
 
Minimum Recruitment Standards: 
Bachelor's degree in any of the Sciences, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Public Health, Nursing or related field with 1-3years post NVSC public health experience at the state or community revel or in the private health sector. 
Pharmacy experience and ability to understand full range of issues around Pharmacy. 
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable 
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is required 
Method of application: Please forward suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS word document from the date of publication to: AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria . org for Deputy Managing Director & AHNi-PCT [email protected] for Assistant Technical Officer-Pharmacy.
Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted. 
Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.