Director, Programmes, Procurement and Supply Management Specialist, Project Manager -Youth Access at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Location: Nigeria
Last date: 27th October 2011.

Vacancies: Director, Programmes, Procurement and Supply Management Specialist, Project Manager -Youth Access

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment, and social marketing, etc. We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. As a result of growth in our organization, we seek applications from highly motivated, experienced and qualified candidates for a variety of positions in Global Fund and DFID funded projects as follows:

Position: Director, Programmes
Location: (Abuja)
Specific/Job Responsibilities:

• Develop fundable proposals and provide technical assistance on proposal and project development
• Lead the implementation of all HIV /AIDS. Tuberculosis, Malaria, Sexual and Reproductive Health related programmes/projects of the organization.
• Lead the production of programmatic and M and E reports and ensure timely submission of complete and effective documentations and reports to the Executives, donors and other stakeholders.
• Lead and maintain contact with government agencies, donors, partners and other stakeholders on behalf of the organization.
• Plan, organize, conduct and evaluate trainings and participate in the review and development of training materials
• Provide technical assistance in project implementation and assign responsibilities to staff, taking into cognizance skills and ability of such staff to perform up to expectation
• Coordinate manpower and other organizational development activities
• Perform advocacy responsibilities, and coordinate fund raising activities in the organization
• Support the Executives in planning and implementing specific and general organizational development and promotional activities, e.g. Strategic Plan, disseminating organizational information, etc.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a medical background, with additional qualifications such as MPH and/or PhD in Social Sciences. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of ten years experience with national or international or government agencies in the field of HI V/AIDS/TB/Malaria/SRH.
• The candidate should have strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and spoken English Language and proficiency in the use of Computer application.
• Evidence of strong leadership and institutional capacity strengthening skill in the previous employment will be an added advantage.

Position: Procurement and Supply Management Specialist  TB-GF8
Location: ( Abuja)

Specific/Job Responsibilities;

• Provide strategic direction and take a lead in Strengthening Procurement and Supply Management systems of ARFH (HIV, TB and Malaria) in order to meet organization and international standard
• Prepare procurement related documentation (e.g. pre-qualification, bidding, specifications, bid evaluation reports, terms of reference, letters of invitation, request for proposals, and draft contracts) for all procurement works, goods and services related to projects.
• Take a lead in processing delivery document e.g. duty waiver
• Prepare the project procurement and supply management plan in close consultation with Project Management Unite
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of procurement activities
• Maintain inventory of health/non-health commodities received and distributed and prepare periodic progress reports on health/non-health commodity distribution to/at designated sites
• Monitor efficient documentation of activities at warehouse at designated zones, states and sites
• Build capacity of the PSM Unit and institutionalize internationally recognized best practices in PSM
• Ensure that quality control is carried out on health commodities in accordance with national and international standard
• Carry out other responsibilities as advised by Director of Finance and Administration.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a B.Sc. Pharm. or Health Science degree. Professional certification/relevant postgraduate degrees in procurement and supply management is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the management of international procurement and supplies chain management functions.
• Candidates must be familiar with government and international donor agencies rules and regulations, and proficiency in inventory management software Understanding of Nigerian drugs regulations and I knowledge of national TB. HIV and Malaria programmes is an added advantage.
• Also required are strong analytical and problem solving skills with excellent computer proficiency; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Word. PowerPoint and statistical software like Epi Info and SPSS.

Position: Project Manager, Youth Access
Location: (Abuja)
Highly motivated and experienced individual to manage Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health focused project in four States, namely; Niger, Benue, Jigawa and Kastina States.

Specific/Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain project plan that communicates tasks, deadlines, status and track project milestones and deliverables
• Coordinate efforts of the consortium and create environment for the team members to function effectively
• Facilitate effective communication between organizations in the consortium
• Implement systems that enhance project performance (quality, timeliness and cost)
• Ensure availability and allocation of all resources required to meet project requirements and expectations and ensure that grant funds are expended in effective and efficient manner
• Collate and review reports from project team and ensure that reports correctly reflects the performance on the field
• Participate effectively in the design and implementation of strategic plan and policies at National and State levels
• Mentor, motivate arid supervise project team members to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
• Set performance objectives for project staff and carry out mid-term and end of the year appraisal
• Prepare financial forecast in collaboration with the Finance Officer

Qualifications:

• Applicants must possess a degree in medical or social sciences.
• A Master’s degree in Public Health or related field from a recognized institution will be an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years experience working on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) is required: and particularly youth programming in the Northern part of Nigeria.
• Interested candidate should have strong leadership and institutional capacity strengthening skills.
• Also required is strong analytical, conceptualization and interpersonal communication skills with excellent written and spoken English Language.
• High level of proficiency in the use of computer applications and statistical software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SPSS are desirable.

Remuneration:
The salaries attached to these positions are competitive.

How to Apply:
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org on or before 27^th October 2011.

Applications that fail to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified while only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.