Senior Clinical Expert Jobs in Nigeria 2010

SuNMaP is DFID-funded five year programme to support the National Malaria Control Programme. The programme has been in operation for two years and is now looking to fill the following position across its operating locations: Senior Clinical Expert, Abuja

This position will assist the Public Health Specialist in providing technical support to malaria control efforts with focus on the clinical aspects of preventive and curative interventions.
» S/he will also provide technical advisory support to the State teams on.

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Jobs at Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) for Health Service Coordinator

Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPN) is a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation and one of the largest oil producers in Nigeria. With a long and established history of operations, the company's oil & natural gas production activities is a major
source of revenue for the Nigerian Government and economy.

An exceptional opportunity exists for a result-driven individual to join our dynamic and self-motivated
team. We are looking to recruit a with the highest standards of integrity and capacity for hard work.

HEALTH SERVICES COORDINATOR

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GlaxoSmithKline: Medical Representatives Vacancies

GlaxoSmithKline, a world leader in Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare products require very bright, confident, energetic and career-oriented individuals to fill the positions of MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES at various locations in the country.

Opportunities exist in the following locations:
• Lagos
• Ibadan
• Benin
• Kaduna
• East

To qualify to be assessed for this role, the candidate must:
• Not be more than 28 years old
• Hold a very good first degree in Pharmacy
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Hold a current driver’s license and be able to drive.

Condition of Service:
• Successful candidates are assured of a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Method of Application:
Strong contenders for these roles should send electronic applications and up-to-date resumes in Word format (document) highlighting achievements to: ng.career@gsk.com indicating the role as the subject.
The preferred location should also be highlighted. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


Closing Date: 15th September 2009.

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Health System Strengthening Advisor Needed at LMS-ACT

LMS-ACT:HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING ADVISOR

LMS-ACT is an MSH-implemented project in Nigeria that aims at supporting State Ministries of Health and State Action Committee on AIDS (SACA) to deliver comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services including providing antiretroviral therapy for the hundred of people in need in Nigeria. The project will scale up the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programming to achieve it goals for provision of ART, palliative care services for HIV/TB co-infected individuals, and prevention of HIV transmission from mother-to-child (PMTCT).

POSITION: HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING ADVISOR

LOCATION: ABUJA

The objective of the Health Systems Strengthening Advisor position is to provide leadership for building sufficient and sustained capacity at State and LGA levels in HIV/AIDS /TB multi sectoral strategic planning and financing including related health sector-specific systems strengthening and monitoring for results.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

1. Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project management and performance
2. Coach/mentor the state team leaders in provision of TA to state planning and financing process

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

v The advisor will facilitate strategy development and implementation to improve and sustain state and local government planning, financing and health and HIV/AIDS/TB resource management.

v Provide technical input in the development of an integrated LMS Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisor and State Teams.

v Support the State Team Leaders build capacity of state and LGA management teams to undertake strategic and annual planning, resourcing and monitoring HIV/AIDS and TB programs

v Assist state and local governments to build and support vibrant public/private leaderships for health and HIV/AIDS that promote participatory decision making in key processes of state programs

v Establish system and support state and local governments to map resources for HIV/AIDS and TB, budget resources according to priorities and evidence, monitor disbursements and budget performance.

v Work with the LMS CB project and consultants to develop grantee CSOs organizational systems capacity to plan, manage and monitor small grants (governance boards, planning, budgeting, human resources management, grant management, M&E proposal writing etc).

v Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis,

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Post-Graduate degree in public health, health planning, health economics or a health related field with extensive field experience managing programs in the developing world.
2. At least 5 years experience working at a senior level on health systems strengthening including particularly health planning and health financing, in decentralization health system in Nigerian or West African country experience is preferred.
3. Substantial experience and demonstrated success in designing, implementing and managing complex health project in developing in countries
4. Demonstrable capacity to network and negotiation with key stakeholders across different sectors in supporting of health or HIV/AIDs programmes
5. Experience Working with PEPFAR and USIAD-funded HIV/AIDS projects is highly desirable
6. Excellent facilitation skills’ supporting decentralized entities to translate policies into strategic plans for implementation is a most.
7. Excellent computer literacy in spreadsheets is a must.

NOTE:

There are no relocation allowances-available for these position.

Method of Application:

Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as one MS Word document to Imsnigeria@msh.org

If you wish to considered for a post, please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Application Deadline is 20th August, 2009.

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Eko Hospital Recruits for Resident Doctors
Our organization, a pioneer and leading Company in the Provision of Health Delivery services seeks qualified, experienced, self motivated and seasoned professionals to fill the positions below:

RESIDENT DOCTORS IN FAMILY MEDICINE



Job Requirements

Candidates must possess a Degree in Medicine and post NYSC full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria;
Must have at least one year post qualification cognate experience.
Must possess primaries in family Medicine.

Remuneration:
Remuneration attached to this position is very attractive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications with detailed resume on or before 4th August, 2009 to:

The Human Capital Manager
The Eko Hospital
31, Mobolaji Bank Way,
Ikeja, Lagos .

Email: healthrecruitment001@gmail.com
Or P.M.B 21568, Ikeja, Lagos.

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Jobs at Federal Ministry of Health for Director General/Chief Executive Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba Lagos

Jobs at Federal Ministry of Health for Director General/Chief Executive Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba Lagos

Federal Ministry of Health vacancy annoucement for the post of director general/ Chief Executive Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba Lagos.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified nigerian candidates from within and outside nigeria for the post director-general/ chief executive of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)

The institute is a parastatal of the federal ministry of health. Its mandate is to undertake basic, applied and operational research in the biomedical sciences with the aim of advancing the frontiers of knowledge in medicine, producing better understanding of the diseases prevalent in the country and improving their control.

Job Qualification and experience:

the position is open to clinical & bio-medical scientists of high national and international repute suitable candidates must:

- possess postgraduate academic qualification as well as postgraduate profesional qualification where appropriate
- provide evidence of distinguished and continuing contribution to medical knowledge through research and publications.
- have leadership experience in research and management at university or research institute level
duties:
the director-general is the chief executive of the institute. He is responsible for the execution of the mandate of the institute and for the smooth running of its day-to-day affairs. As a scientist, he is to provide research leadership and as managerhe is expected to provide and environment congenial for high level scientific pursuit.

Condidtions of service

the conditions of service are the same as those applicable to direct-general/chief executive in charge of federal governement parastatals.

Method of application

interested candidates should send 10 copies of their applications and up-to-date cv together with three copies of their scientific publications to:

Office of the Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Health
Headquarters
P.M.B 083
Abuja

To reach the minister not later tha six weeks from the date of this publication. The application should include the names and addresses of three refrees who should be requested by the candidates to send references on them under separate confidential cover to the address above.

Signed
The Permanent Secretary
for: Honorable Minister of Health

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Jobs at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Edo State

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the following positions in Irrua specialist teaching hospital, Irrua Edo state

a. Consultants
i. Surgery:
(a) general surgery (b) paediatric surgery (c) plastic surgery
ii. Paediatrics
iii. Anesthesiology
iv. Ent surgery
v. Family medicine
vi. Internal medicine
(a) gastroenterology (b) neurology (c) endocrinology
vii. Ophthalmology
vii. Radiology

qualifications
candidates should possess the fellowship of either the west african college or the national postgraduate medical college of nigeria or any other equivalent

conditions of service
the conditions of services are similar to those obtainable in teaching hospital of the federal public service.
Salary: contiss 13 (n1, 445,599.00-n1, 908,855.00) per annual.

B. Senior registrar
(a) internal medicine (b) paediatrics (c) family medicine (d) surgical specialties (e)anaesthesiology,
qualification and experience:
candidates must possess bachelor medicine and surgery (mbbs) and must have passed the part 1 examination of either the national postgraduate medical college of nigeria or the west african college.
In addition, candidates should be qualified for part 2 or have attempted part 2.
Salary: contiss: 129 (n1, 075,353.00-n1, 508,373.00) per annum.

Radiology department
1. Chief medical imaging scientist contiss 13
qualification and experience
candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in radiology (b.rad) diploma of society of radiographers (dsr) or certificate of membership of radiographers or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus current practicing license and nysc discharge or exemption certificate.
In addition, candidates must possess a minimum of fourteen (14) years post-qualification cognate experience.
Salary: (n1, 445,599.00- n1, 908, 855, 00)

2. Senior medical imaging scientist (contiss 09)
qualification and experience
candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in radiology (b.rad)
diploma of society of radiographers (dsr) or certificate of membership of radiographers or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution, plus current practicing license and nysc discharge or exemption certificate
in addition, candidates must possess a minimum of four (4) years post-qualification cognate experience.
Salary: (n777, 984.00-n1, 131,161.00)

3. Medical imaging scientist (contiss 08)
qualification and experience
same as above but with a minimum of two (2) years post nysc
salary: (n671, 747.00 - n998.031.00)

4. Pharmacy department
pharmacist (contiss 09)
candidates applying for the post of pharmacist must possess bachelor of pharmacy degree from a recognized institution, registrable with the pharmacy registration board of nigeria, plus one (1) year post registration/cognate experience and nysc discharge or exemption certificate.
Salary: (n777, 984.00- n1, 131,160.00)

5. Plaster technician (contiss 06)
qualification and experience
candidates must possess west african school certificate/senior secondary school certificate and must have successfully completed a-three year training in a recognized institution.

6. Nursing services department
a. Nursing officer ii (nursing anesthetists) (contiss 07)
qualification and experience
candidates must possess a recognized b.sc in nursing plus the registration of nursing & midwifery council of nigeria (nmcn).
In addition, candidates must possess diploma in anaesthesiology.
Salary: (n579, 391- n857, 305.00)

b. Senior nursing tutor (peri-operative) (contiss 09)
qualification and experience
candidates must possess a recognized b.sc in nursing plus the registration of nursing & midwifery council of nigeria (nmcn).
In addition, candidates must possess a minimum of six (6) years post qualification cognate experience.
Salary: (n777, 984.00 -n1, 131,160.00)

c. Principal, school of post basic (peri-operative nursing) (contiss 13)
candidates must possess a recognized b.sc in nursing plus the registration of nursing and midwifery council of nigeria (nmcn).
In addition, candidates must possess a minimum of fifteen (15) years post qualification cognate experience.
Possession of master’s degree in relevant area will be an added advantage.
Salary: (n1, 445, 599, 00- n1, 908,855.00)

Conditions of service
conditions of service are as obtainable in the federal civil service of nigeria.

Method of application
all applications should reach

The chief medical director,
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital,
P.M.B.08,
Irrua
edo state


Ten (10) copies of curriculum vitae credentials should be attached to the application letter.
Applicants should request their three referees to forward their reference in confidence to the chief medical director.

Closing date: 24th may 2009

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Family health international Current Vacancies

Family health international (FHI) company vacancies.

   Position     No.Req  location    Dept
1)zonal monitoring 
and evaluation 
officer            1    taraba zone  m&e dept
2)senior program
officer            1    cross river 
                        zone         program dept

Zonal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Job responsibilities:
work with other members of staff to ensure that zonal monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet donor and project m&e needs.
Provide m&e support to sites in the zone, including interacting with program managers, m&e focal persons, m&e officers of saca/sascp, local research groups and implementing agencies on their m&e needs and ensuring that they understand and can support program requirements.
Support the implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, including adherence to correct and timely reporting guidelines.
Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessment (sqas) using official tools.
Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and provide supportive supervision.
Assure quality of program/project activities by ensuring adherence to sops and supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms.

Minimum Job requirements:
BS/BA, MPH, MD or similar degree on monitoring and evaluation, medicine, pharmacy or related field with 3-5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries.
Experience in working with locals partners, including ngos and cbos and knowledge of the local context.
Excellent computer skills with specifically in spreadsheet and other database.
Knowledge and experience in implementing project level or state/national level monitoring and evaluation system.
Familiarity with usaid programs is preferred.
Working knowledge and/or training in the use of lafiya management information system (lamis) will be an advantage.

Senior program officer
Job responsibilities:
coordinate FHI/nigeria activities within usaid and pepfar guidelines and regulations.
Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluating framework.
Assist in associate director for program management and zonal manager in developing program strategies, subproject documents, work plans, and budgets.
Provide programmatic assistance to local fhi partners in hiv/aids/sti activities.
Oversee technical capacity building activities at the state and local government levels and for local implementing agencies.

Minimum requirements.
Bs/ba in public health pr related field with 7-9 years relevant experience or ms/ma in public health or related field with 5-7 years relevant experience in hiv/aids programming.
Experience working with ngos and cbos.
Strong knowledge of health programs in developing countries.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding hiv infection.
Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and all fhi partners.

Method of application:
interested candidate should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (cv) as a single ms word document to mandejobs@ghain.org for m&e department vacancy
pmjobs@ghain.org for program department vacancy.

Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contact.

Closing date: 19th february 2009

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Job Vacancies at Goodseed Specialist Clinics

Careers at Goodseed Specialist Clinics
HOSPITAL JOB VACANCIES

Job 1. NURSES
(i) S.N.M
(ii) SENIOR NURSES
WITH 4 YEARS POST QUALIFICATION

Job 2. CASHIER/ACCOUNT CLERK
OND ACCOUNTING/ATS

Job 3. COOK

SEND APPLICATION TO:

GOODSEED SPECIALIST CLINICS
1/3 ASA AFRARIOGUN STR.,
AJAO ESTATE
P.O.BOX 343, ISOLO.

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