FHI 360 recruiting in 5 positions August, 2012

JOB VACANCY
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and technology-creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of ;
Position Title
Senior technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Full term 1 Bauchi
Technical Officer, Laboratory Services Full term 1 Bauchi

Senior Technical Officer, Logistics Full term 1 Abuja
Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Services (PMTCT) Full term 1 Abuja
Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation Full term 1 Niger

1. The Senior Technical Officer (M&E), under the supervision of the Zonal Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, is responsible for the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation for the zonal office. She/he will work with others in the zonal office and local implementing partners to ensure that zonal monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
• MBBS with 3 to 5 year relevant experience in project-level or stat/national-level M&E system implementation for Global Health initiatives.
• MPH or MSc. in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level M&E system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

2. The Technical Officer laboratory Services liaises with the Senior technical Officer to province technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for FHI 360 Nigeria programs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
• BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Or Master degree in Laboratory sciences or related field with 3-5 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development area preferred
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required
• Experience in Laboratory TB services is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.

3. The senior technical Officer (Logistics) will assist in the development of FHI 360s in-house capacity among the various departments. Implementing agencies and all tiers of government in all aspects of distribution and warehousing of health commodities. She/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LAMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
• MBBS with 3 to 5 years post NYSC experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage distribution, and LAMIS.
• Or MPH or MSc. in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years post NYSC experience with at least 3 years progressive experience as above
• Or BSc. In logistics, pharmacy or relevant field with 7 to 9 years relevant post NYSC experience as above
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

4. The Senior Technical Officer Clinical Services (PMTC) will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to integrated Maternal Newborn & Child Health (IMNCH) strategies and approaches related to implementation of high quality care and support activities. The basic responsibility is to provide project management and technical advice on maternal and child health, with primary focus on PMTCT and technical support on emergency neonatal and obstetric care, prevention of malaria, diarrheal disease, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and immunization activities.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
• MBBS with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

5. The Technical Officer Prevention and Mitigation will assist in the provision of technical support to the implementing agencies in prevention and mitigation activities at the state level. This includes supporting the implementation of prevention activities (sexual and biomedical) and strategic behavior change interventions, testing and counseling, home based care, orphans and vulnerable children and other community mobilization activities.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
• MBBS with 1 to 3 years public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector
• Or MPH or MSc. with 3 to 5 years public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector.
• Or BSc. in pharmacy, microbiology, health sciences, monitoring and evaluation, public health or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years public health experience at the state or community level or in the private health sector.
• Demonstrable experience in large and complex SBC/BCC mobilization activities in a donor (USAID, DFID, CIDA, etc) funded national health-focused project.
• HCT experience and ability to understand full range of issues around HCT.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. For detailed information, please visit our international employment webpage at www.fhi360.org. FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360’S Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter  to register online, and to submit CV/resume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee a test or interview.