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Vacancies at Family Health International

Family Health International (FHI) has been at the forefront of public health research and intervention programs in the developing countries. In collaboration with national governments, local communities and leading research institutions, FHI delivers services and conducts research in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and other infectious diseases to improve the lives and well-being of some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. In Nigeria, FHI is engaged in providing public health services and implementing programs in HIV/AIDS, TB, reproductive health, malaria, and health systems strengthening in partnership with the Government of Nigeria.
To strengthen its operations in the country, the organization is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

3. Laboratory Services Department
A. LABORATORY OFFICER (Blood Safety)
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
The laboratory Officer (blood Safety) will liaise with the senior laboratory Advisor to provide technical support to implement high quality blood safety services in the GHAIN project
Minimum Requirements:
• B.MLS, B.SC and AMLSCN or AMLSCN and FMLSCN plus 3-5 years post-NYSC experience.
• At least 3 years experience in the provision laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Sound understanding of HIV/ AIDS technical areas
• Expertise in hematology and BLOOD Safety issues will be an added advantage
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

Program Management Department
A. SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER
No. Required: 2
Location(s): Country Office and FCT Zone
The senior program officer under the support or the Zonal and coordination in program planning, design, review and the monitoring activities to the country and field offices.
Minimum Requirements:
• BS/BA in public health or related field plus 7-9 years relevant experience or MS/MA in public health or related field plus 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV /AIDS programming
• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs
• Knowledge of health program of health programs in developing id developing countries sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other FHI partner

Health Policy and Systems Management Department
A. SENIOR HEALTH FINANCING ADVISOR
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
Senior Health Financing Advisor will work under the supervision of the Associate Director Health services and financing to provide technical expertise to FHI in health financing and policy
Minimum Requirements:
• First degree in health of social science or other related fields with 5 years experience or masters level qualification in health financing or economics, health policy, public health or other related fields with 2-5 years experience
• At least 2 years working experience in Applied Health Financing, Health Economics or Public Sector Financing and Budgeting

B. WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
No. Required: 1
Location(s): Country Office
In collaboration with the Associate Director infrastructure Development and Maintenance, the waste management officer will assist in the development of FHI
in house capacity in organizing and managing hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection, disposal, and recycling facilities among the various departments implementing agencies (IAs) and all tiers of government in all aspects of medical/hospital waste management.
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemical engineering, public health engineering biochemistry or relevant discipline
• At least 5 years experience in working on waste management
• Masters degree in relevant discipline with 3 years experience will be considered
• Experience in hospital waste management will be an advantage as well as membership of relevant professional bodies

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume CV as a single MS word document to:
1. Medservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancies
2. MandEjobs@ghain.org for Monitoring and Evaluation vacancies
3. PMjobs@ghain.org for program management vacancy
4. Labservicesjobs@ghain.org for laboratory services department vacancy
5. Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health policy and Systems Management vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the subject of the mail will be contacted. Please do not send more than one application
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Part Two:
Communications Department:
A. CREATIVE MANAGER
The creative manager will oversee the production of all communication products including electronic, print, web-based, video, and audio documents using a combination of in- house and outsourced resources.
Minimum Requirements:
• University degree with at least 7 years cognitive experience in a large private or non-profit organization
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to use graphics, web design and word processing software and spreadsheet
• Proven track record in managing document production, preferably in a non-profit organization
• Experience in coordinating the work of freelance editors, proofreaders, and graphic and web designers
• Experience in managing the publication of journals, maps and books is desired

B. PHOTOGRAPHER
The photographer will use array multimedia tools to produce still photographs and videos of FHI event
Minimum Requirements:
• First degree or equivalent in photography or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years experience in commercial and corporate photography videography, preferably with an international or non-profit organization
• Excellent knowledge of photographic techniques, equipment, equipment and processes
• Willingness to travel extensively within Nigeria

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS word document to: Commsjobs@ghain.org
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by email) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlist candidates will be contracted, please do not send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Closing Date: 3rd October, 2009.