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 equality, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER LABORATORY SERVICES

DESCRIPTION
The Senior Technical Officer Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and assistance to the laboratory equipment maintenance services in the laboratory component of all FHI 360 Nigeria projects.


MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
BSc in biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering or similar degree with 7-9 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory equipment maintenance support for HIV/AIDS.
Or Master degree in biomedical engineering, electrical/electronic engineering or similar degree with 5-7 years post NYSC experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory equipment maintenance support for HIV/AIDS.
Experience in the management of laboratory equipment based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
Proven certification on laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting with a track record of supervisory role on equipment maintenance.

STATE PROGRAM MANAGER

DESCRIPTION
The State Program Manager will discharge his/her assignment under the guidance of the Director of Program. H/She is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by FHI360 and its partners in the assigned state. H/She is accountable for judicious use of all resources entrusted with FHI and its partners in the assigned state.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
Or MSc in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with 7-9 years relevant experience as above
Or BSc in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with 9-11 years relevant experience as above
Experience in designing and implementing of public health/international development programs funded by US government or other international donors.
Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for- profit organizations.
Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large, complex programs.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, health systems, decentralization of services and related issues.
Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER, PREVENTION CARE AND TREATMENT

Will provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of ART.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
- MBBS with 3 - 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical case with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.

TECHNICAL ADVISOR LABORATORY SERVICES

The Technical Advisor laboratory Services, will provide technical support to implementation of programme interventions that will support the provision of high quality molecular laboratory services as part SIDHAS’ effort to build state and national capacity for the provision of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, treatment and support services.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
BSc in Laboratory sciences, Molecular biology or closely related field with 7-9 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in molecular/ PCR laboratory is required.
Or Master degree in Molecular biology or its equivalent with 5-7 years post NYSC experience and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in molecular/ PCR laboratory is required.
Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
License to practice as a Laboratory scientist is required and/or evidence of training/ certification in molecular biology.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems is highly desirable

TECHNICAL OFFICER MONITORING AND EVALUATION

The Technical Officer Monitoring and Evaluation under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officer (M&E), is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices. The Technical Officer M&E will work with others in the country office and field offices to ensure that field monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate, of high quality, and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or  in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER - TB

DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Technical Officers will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in TB and integrated medical services.
Bsc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 1-3 years’ experience in TB and integrated medical services.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

TECHNICAL OFFICER PREVENTION CARE AND TREATMENT

DESCRIPTION
The Technical Officer Prevention Care and Treatment, will work with the Senior Technical Officer to provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
MBBS with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of TB care and treatment.
Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

ACCOUNTANT

The Accountant, under the direction of the Senior Finance & Admin Officer, will assume responsibility for accounting in the State Office and ensure compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the project.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
University degree in Accounting or Finance or its recognized equivalent.
CPA, ACA, or recognized equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

DESCRIPTION
The Finance & Administrative Assistant, under the direction of the SFAO, will be responsible for the provision of administrative and logistical services to the state office, as well as some accounting support.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:
University degree in Accounting or Finance or recognized equivalents.
CPA, ACA, or recognized equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs, with increasing responsibility.
Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

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DUE DATE: 21 June, 2013