NGO recruitment for a Public Health specialist in Nigeria, February 2012

NGO recruitment for a Public Health specialist in Nigeria, February 2012
A US based NGO, heartland Alliance seeks application from passionate Nigerian leaders about populations highly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.

There is a unique opportunity to implement cutting edge initiatives in collaboration with key national and international partners. The position is based in Abuja and will be a Nigerian National

JOB TITLE: CHIEF OF PARTY/COUNTRY DIRECTOR:
lead efforts to strengthen the capacity of Nigerian organizations to implement comprehensive HIV prevention, care and support programming
Job Requirements:
Masters degree in public Health or a related field with minimum of 5 years progressive field based management experience including programmatic and finance/administration experience
Experience in HIC prevention programming, including solid knowledge of HIV prevention programming/approaches for MARP
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and board of directors
Experience managing large scale USAID and CDC funded HIV/AIDs programs with in depth knowledge of PEPFAR programming is essential
Experience working alongside and developing the capacity of grassroots NGOs/CBOs
Strong commitment to advancing human rights with M&E skills and experience
Sensitivity to and intimate knowledge of health, human rights and gender issues and willingness and ability to support the autonomy of grassroots MARPs organization


How to apply
Submit a page (300 words) cover letter, CV not exceeding 3 pages with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: [email protected]

Applications submitted via website are strongly preferred: www.heartlandalliance.org/whoweare/careers

Vacancy closes on 17:00pm Nigeria time 14th February 2012