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Familiy Health International (FHI 360) Job Vacancies in Abuja,November 16 2011

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FHI 360 is a global development organization with a rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society, environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff in the U.S. and around the world.
Job Title: Infrastructure Development Advisor
Location:              Nigeria
Req ID:                 2259
National Only:   check
Job Description
 This position provides technical direction to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations of FHI 360 supported facilities with particular emphasis on facility and equipment upgrades and maintenance, equipment calibration, utility maintenance, utility operation, maintenance plans. Provides capacity building to government at all tiers and to health facility management in all aspects related to facility infrastructure development and maintenance including equipments. Supports development of sustainable strategies including use of renewable energy and their implementation.

 Vacancy Duties and Responsibilities:
·         Develops relevant standard operating procedures for the operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
·         Provides technical leadership and technical support related to equipment maintenance at facility level
·         Provides leadership, coordinates the activities and supervises facility maintenance engineers with particular emphasis on preventive maintenance
·         Plans, directs and evaluates maintenance, constructions, renovations, repairs of equipment and systems for FHI 360 supported facilities
·         Develops quality and efficiency improvements for new and existing products / services / processes
·         Develops and implements the safety management plans and programs for FHI 360 supported facilities
·         Analyzes workload including traffic and utilization trends to foresee and plan
·         Coordinates the design, planning and implementation of manpower development for state facilities maintenance engineers operating within the framework of SIDHAS

 Minimum Academic Qualification and Experience
   * BSc or HND in Mechanical/Civil engineering with minimum of 9 years working experience in facilities operation management; minimum of 7 years experience with an MSc degree in related field will be considered
    * Minimum of 5 years direct supervisory experience is required
    * Must have experience in using computerized maintenance management systems
    * Experience in hospital facility operations is an advantage.
    * Thorough knowledge of preventive maintenance, calibration, equipment operations and troubleshooting methodology
 Click here to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=2259 


Job Title: Program Officer - Graphics
Location:              Nigeria (Abuja)
Req ID:                 2258
National Only:   check
Job Description
Under the direction of the Senior Program Office, the Program Officer will be in-charge of design and lay out of various print and electronic materials for the project. 
 Job Vacancy Duties and Responsibilities
1.      Create design and look of FHI 360 publications.
2.       Design materials to support other work as needed. These might include report covers, order forms, announcements and invitations to special events.
3.      Perform other duties as assigned.
4.      Lay out Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo versions of FHI 360 publications.
5.      Work collaboratively with the in-house originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication.
6.    Serve as primary liaison with external graphic designers on larger projects, soliciting bids, negotiating contracts and shepherding these publications through the outside design process.
7.      Design and format CD-ROMs that will package FHI 360 material for wide distribution.
 
 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.      Initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision.
2.      With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow.
3.      Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
4.      Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Quark, Quark Express, Page Maker, and Microsoft Publisher desirable.
5.      Has written and verbal communication skills.
6.      Relevant language skills are preferred.
7.      Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research.
8.      Experience working with external print vendors is preferred.
9.      Interact with diplomacy and tact and follow-up on requests in timely and efficient manner.
10.  Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.
11. Ability to travel within Nigeria at least 25 %.

 Vacancy Qualifications and requirements
1. BS/BA in commercial/fine arts or graphic design-related field and 3-5 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings; or MS/MA/MBA, and 1-3 years design experience in design work in print and electronic settings.

 Click here to apply: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=2258

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