VACANCIES: SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER-PAEDIATRIC AND MATERNAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND PRIORITY SUB POPULATION CARE, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.
We seek applications from qualified persons for the following positions in an on-going USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award in Lagos State. The candidates will be based in Lagos under overall supervision of the Chief of Party. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
POSITION: SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER-PAEDIATRIC AND MATERNAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES AND PRIORITY SUB POPULATION CARE -1POSITION
The SPO will work directly with the State Program Manager and report to the Director of Programs. S/he will assist in ensuring that all project activities are in line with the Child Safeguarding Policy of ARFH and best practices, established by USAID PEPFAR, and GoN. S/he will assist in strengthening technical capacity of CBOs, and Health Facility Officials to increase service uptake by OVC and the priority sub population. 100% of his/her time per annum is chargeable to the project.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATION:
A Degree in Medical Field, Social Sciences or related disciplines with at least 5 years cognate experience, which must include at least 2 years in Programming for OVC, to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS. Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders. An MPH is an added advantage.
POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (AO)-1 POSITION
The AO reports to the Director, Finance and Operations and will be responsible for the day- to-day secretarial and administrative functions e.g. insurance, vehicle fleet management etc. He/she will be responsible for HR and Personnel matters as well as the supervision of the drivers and inventory management. 100% of his/her time per annum is chargeable to the project.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Bachelors degree or HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or Social Sciences with Master degree in related fields and at least 3 years cognate experience. She/he should also possess excellent oral and written skills in English language, proficiency in current office software applications (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), and experience in multi-cultural setting will be added advantage.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh.ng.org on/or before Wednesday 13 January, 2021. Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mall addresses and telephone numbers.
Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).