Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. Under the Global Fund HIV Phase 2 Grant, Society for Family Health is a Principal Recipient (PR) responsible for implementing four major service delivery areas of the grant agreement which include: Provision of Mobile HIV counseling and testing (HCT) services, Promoting behavior change through community specific interventions among “Most at Risk Populations” (MARPs) namely; Female Sex Workers (FSWs), Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) and Injecting Drug Users (IDUs), Promoting Behavior Change Communication among in school youth(FLHE), Promoting Behavior Change Communication among the general population using mass-media programmes. 

Global Fund HIV Focal Person, MARPs and FLHE-(Anambra) 

email: [email protected] 

Job Profile: 

This position reports to the Territorial Manager, Enugu. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for providing technical, logistic, administrative support and assist in coordinating the implementation of GF HIV Most At Risk Persons (MARPs) and Family Life and HIV Education (FLHE) activities in the state. The successful candidate will work with the Territorial Manager to implement GF-HIV programme strategies on MARPs and FLHE in all selected communities within the state. Furthermore, s/he will work with the state governments and other partners to ensure compliance to National Guidelines in the provision of quality MARPs and FLHE services. In addition, s/he will provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality reports of MARPs and FLHE intervention activities to Global Fund on monthly and quarterly basis respectively. The successful candidate will also be required to work with the TM to provide support in the development of budgets and work plans for all GF-HIV activities. 

Qualifications/Experience: 

The desired candidate: 

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Mass Communication/Biological Sciences/Public Health or its equivalent in a relevant field. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage. 

•  Must possess a minimum of three (3) years experience in implementing MARPs and FLHE intervention activities in communities. 

•  Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills. 

•  Must be able to work with minimal supervision. 

• Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation. 

•  Must possess a high level of integrity. 

•  Must have good communication and excellent interpersonal skills 

Compensation & Benefits: 

The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to motivate talented candidates.  

Method of Application: 

A one page application letter addressed to the Deputy Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vita indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent to the email address beside the job you are applying for by November 12, 2013. 

Employees are free to submit the CV’s of external candidates who meet the requirement, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We kindly request that only candidates with the minimum requirements should apply. While we respect your application to work in SFH, due to the large number of applications received, please note that we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. 

*SFH is an equal opportunity employer. 

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 

SFH DOES NOT USE THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS OR CHARGE FOR EMPLOYMENT