Jobs at an International Organisation

An International Organization managing a large programme to support the reform and strengthening of the Health Care System in Nigeria is recruiting QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL STAFF to fill positions based in Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa.

Current Openings:
1. VOICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY COORDINATOR (Abuja)
Qualification requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Development Administration, Management, Public Health, or a relevant Social Science field, plus 8 years of professional experience in the management of large programme in the health sector, with at least 5 years experience with voice and accountability approaches, such as the promotion of citizen participation or budget tracking.
• Excellent organizational skills, strong financial management skills and good written English are also required.

2. SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION, AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (Abuja)
Qualification requirements:
• A Bachelors Degree in Criminal Law, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or other relevant Social Science field, plus 6 years of professional experience in security management or other related work.
• Previous military or security experience is required, and law enforcement experience is desirable.
• Computer literacy, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required. Must be self-starter who is comfortable working under little supervision, but is also a great team player.
• Must be willing and able to travel frequently to programme sites throughout the country.

3. SYSTEM STRENGTHENING LOGISTICS OFFICER (Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa, one position in each state)
Qualification requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Logistics Management or other related field, plus 8 years of professional experience in health programs, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience must include a significant amount of logistics management experience, as well as experience in health policy, planning and coordination.
• Professional experience in similar field of work in the assigned State or region is an advantage.
• Ability to speak the local language of the State applying for is a must.
• Excellent communication, capacity building, and training skills and the ability and willingness to travel, both within the assigned State and to other parts of country.

4. LOGISTICS IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT OFFICER (Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa, one position in each state)
Qualification requirements:
• A Masters Degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Logistics Management or other related field, plus 6 years of professional experience in health programs with logistics components, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A demonstrated ability to implement, manage, monitor, and evaluate community-based health service and support programs is required.
• A significant amount of logistics management experience, and experience in programs for the poor and vulnerable segments of the society (particularly women and children) are both highly desirable.
• Professional experience in a similar field of work in the assigned State or region is an advantage.
• Ability to speak the local language of the State applying for is a must.
• Excellent communication, capacity building, and training skills and the ability and willingness to travel, both within the assigned State and to other parts of country.

In addition to the position specific requirements of each individual opening, the following apply to all positions:
• Significant prior experience working in programme funded by international donors, strongly preferable in the health sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, capacity-building, training, organizational, and management skills
• Ability to work and deliver under intense pressure.
• Dedicated team player with demonstrated interpersonal, results-oriented, and decision making skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to programme sites throughout the country.

Method of Application
To be considered for any of the listed positions, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s qualifications for the desired position to: Nigeria.Health@yahoo.com
In the subject line of the email, write the specific title and location (Abuja, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, or Jigawa) of the position you wish to apply for. Applications that do not follow this instruction will not be considered. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for the position.


Closing Date: 30th June 2009