The Associate Director for Health Systems Strengthening (HSS),will provide technical leadership in the planning. implementing and mQnitoring of health systems strengthening and laboratory activities on FHI 360 Nigeria's projects. S/he will contribute to FHI 360's provision of tecnnicat assistance to FHI 360 Nigeria partners and implementing agencies at all levels to develop/review, implement and monitor health systems and laboratory strategies and activities. 

Minimum RecrUitment Standards: 

•  MBBS or similar degree with 5 to 7 years post NYSC experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas. 

•  MPH or related degree with at least 7 to 9 years post NYSC experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas. 

•  Expertise in health systems analysis, health financing (including budgeting and health accounts), human resource 

for health (including workload analysis), and service delivery required. 

•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. 

The Technical OfficeL Clinical Services will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIVIAlos, Prevention of Mother 'to Child Transmission of HIV!AIDS. Reproductive HealthlFamily Planning (RHIFP), TB and integrated medical services at the zonal level. 

Minimum Recruitment Standards: 

•  MBBS with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings. 

•  Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required. 

•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is desirable. 

The Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will liaise with the Senior Technical officer and the laboratory team at Country Office to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services within the states for FHI 360 Nigeria programs including adherence to relevant professional standards and guidelines, and involvement with laboratory clinical governance issues and audit. 

Minimum Recruitment Standards: 

•  BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS. 

•  Or Master degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 3-5 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 3 years' experience in provision of laboratory support for HIVIAIDS. 

•  Proven ability and track record of implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control in a laboratory setting is a must. 

•  Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures. diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development orqamzation preferred. 

•  Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required. 

•  Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage. 

•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable 

The Assistant Technical Officer will provide technical. programmatic and Laboratory support to implement high quality state and L.GA level HIV/AIDS, PMTCT. RH/HIV. TB, HCT and other services at the state level. S/He will work with others in the state office and local implementing partners to ensure that state monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project's M&E needs. S/He will enter program data into the FHI 360 data management software for subsequent analysis; identifies and follows up missing data: undertakes basic validation checks, and stores and disseminates data and hardcopy files as appropriate. 

Minimum Recruitment Standards: 

•  MBBS or similar degree with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision ot PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings. 

•  BSc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience. 

•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs IS highly desirable. 

How to apply

Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. For detailed information, please visit our intemational employment webpage at www.fhi360.org.FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360'5 Career Center at www.fhi360 org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CVlresume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Disclaimer:

FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.