Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFHl is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Govemmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS. Tuberculosis (TBl.and Malaria. etc. We offer professionals. opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified persons for the following positions on different projects in our organization. 

1. Position: Project Coordinator, Malaria Programmes -reporting to the Director of Programs 

location: (Abuja) 

Specific Job/Responsibilities 

• Lead the implementation of Global Fund and other Malaria programmes oflhe organization. . 

• Provide technical support to the National Malaria Programme in policy formulation, communication development. advocacy and routine collation of malaria data 

• Provide technical assistance in project implementation and assign responsibilities to staff, taking into cognizance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation. 

• Analyze field reports to determine weaknesses in programme delivery and suggest recommendations for improvements. 

• Lead the production of programmatic and M and E reports and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations and reports to the Executives. donors and other stakeholders. 

• Lead and maintain contact with National Malaria Eradication Programme. donors, other influencing partners and other stakeholders on behalf ofthe organization. 

• Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate trainings and partiCipate in the review and development of training materials. 

• Coordinate manpower and other organizational development activities. 

• Perform advocacy responsibilities. and coordinate fund raising activities in the organization. 

• Support other activities; such as development of fundable proposals and provide technical assistance on proposal and project development. 

 

The successful candidate must be versed in malaria programming in Nigeria with sound experience in health commodities marketing, distribution and channel management. The candidate should have experience in managing partnership with stakeholders and development partners-Global Fund. USAID, DFID, and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the implementation of malaria interventions in Nigeria. 

Qualifications: 

Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Medicine and Public Health, with Master's degree in Public Health or related field. Minimum of 12years working experience on donor funded Malaria Eradication projects in Nigeria with good knowledge of epidemiology and significant understanding of operations research techniques. Ability to relate effectively with development partners, Civil Society Organizations and MoH at national and state levels. Strong skills in leadership, organizational, analytical, institutional capacity strengthening. Interpersonal and excellent written and oral communication skills with proficiency in computer packages such as MS Word, Excel. Powerpoint. Epi-info and SPSS are necessary. Experience and good understanding of Global Fund principles and procedures is desirable. 

2. Monitoring and Evaluation OffIcer: Reporting to Project Manager (Youth Access Project) - Abuja 

Specific /Job Responsibilities 

• Involve in the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities and ensure that strategies are implemented according to plan 

• Work with other project staff and implementing partners to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are carried out appropriately to meet the donor and project's M&E needs 

• Support the development and desiqn of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans and guidelines and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation. and policy advocacy 

• Provide continuous technical assistants on data management to project team. 

• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system 

• Contribute effectively at national and SUb-national levels to Health Management Information 

System strengthening 

• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and 

validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists. 

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly project reports, proposal writing and assessment 

exercises. 

• Participate in project assessments. evaluations and design teams, and conduct operational 

research activities. 

• Make presentations to stakeholders at both technical and non-technical sessions on program 

achievements and deliverables 

• Represent and make appropriate presentation at professional meetings, conferences and . 

Workshops related to Monitoring and Evaluation including M&E Technical Working Group 

(TWG) and other relevant technical committees. 

Qualifications: 

Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Medicine. Pharmacy, Statistics, Demography and Public Health. A master's degree in public health will be an added advantage. Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in HIViAIDS, Tuberculosis. Malaria or related fields; programs in developing countries: and working experience with Global Fund, USAID or any other donor funded programs is desirable. Applicant's experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. 

Method of Application:

Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job; to [email protected] on/or before Novermber 12th, 2013. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicateswill be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three professional referees. Eligible female applicanrs are encouraged to apply ARFH is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)