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Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) Vacancy for a Programme Manager in Abuja
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the
leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs
for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment
of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc.
We offer professionals,
opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and
competitive remuneration. We seek applications from qualified persons
for the vacant position on ARFH Global Fund Malaria Programme under the
New Funding Model:
Job Title: Programme Manager GF Malaria Programme
Location: Abuja
Reporting to: The Director of Programs
Specific Job/Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of Global Fund and other Malaria programmes of the organization.
- Provide technical support to the National Malaria Programme in
policy formulation, communication development, advocacy and routine
collation of malaria data
- Lead and maintain contact with National Malaria Elimination
Programme (NMEP), donors, influencing partners and other stakeholders on
behalf of the 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 support other activities
such as development of fundable proposals including provision of
technical assistance on proposal and project development.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of Progress Update and Disbursement Request (PUDR) reports.
- 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 progress reports
and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations
and reports to the Executives, donors and other stakeholders.
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.
- 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.
- Minimum of 10 years 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord
document) explaining suitability for the job to:
[email protected] Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email .
Note:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile
phone numbers on the application letter as well as for three
professional referees.
- For every agency and Malaria projects worked for, please
indicate the name of your supervisor, his/her functional email address
and functional telephone numbers.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline 5th November, 2015.
