Job Vacancies at FHI 360 (Recent Graduate & Experienced) – 8 Positions

FHI 360 is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technical Officer
2.) Graduate Intern - Bayelsa
3.) Graduate Intern - Lagos
4.) Graduate Intern - Edo
5.) Graduate Human Resources Intern
6.) Chief of Party, SHARP
7.) Information Technology Associate
8.) Human Resources Associate

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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

Requisition: 2020202251
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Supervisor:  State Team Lead

Basic Function

• With the State Team Lead, the State Technical Officer will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP), TB and integrated medical services at the state level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and integrated medical services at the LGA and facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• With the State Team Lead, coordinate the implementation of components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services at the LGA and facility levels.
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management capacity building, PMTCT, RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services at the LGA and facility levels.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, RH/FP and integrated medical services activities.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB and integrated medical services at the LGA and facility levels.
• Supervise client experience associates, case managers, community volunteers, data entry clerks and other project resources at LGA and facility levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS/MD/BPharm/PhD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) including TB in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202223
Location: Yenagoa, Bayelsa
Job Type: Full Time
Department: State Office Team
Supervisor:  State Team Lead

Position Summary

• SHARP TO 2 is a comprehensive TB/HIV project aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of high impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet Nigeria’s state and LGA specific goals and objectives. The project supports focused, data-driven efforts to precisely target limited resources to bridge the remaining LGA-specific gaps to the 95-95-95 goals and achieve epidemic control. Specific strategies include adaptive, dynamic, catalytic, capable, and responsive leadership approaches to accelerate response towards attainment of the 95-95-95 targets
• This internship opportunity is open to interested individuals meeting the criteria below and will provide technical expertise at health facility and community levels to accelerate achievement of the goal of the SHARP TO 2 Activity in Bayelsa, Edo and Lagos states, Nigeria.

Specific Responsibilities

• The intern will work under the direction of the senior technical advisor to implement community and health facility level strategies to achieve set goals;
• S/he will collate daily data, review technical strategies and implementation approaches against laid out plans and use trends in performance data to provide technical support to project staff and frontline workers;
• Fill templates to track progress and participate in daily situation room meetings with project staff, and other interns to ensure progress towards set goals;
• Collaborate and engage with stakeholders including state ministries of health and IP staff and community stakeholders when required;
• Provide technical and adaptive management support to HIV program managers and frontline providers on data use, transparency, mutual accountability and implementation fidelity;
• Support the scale up of proven and evidence based technical strategies including differentiated service delivery models that will contribute to achieving the project’s purpose;
• Represent the SHARP TO 2 project to stakeholders;
• Conduct orientation for frontline workers or generate content;
• Draft reports; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Pharmacy, MBBS, Public health or related field with at least a year experience in any field.
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails.
• Experience with large complex organization is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with key stakeholders in HIV program management in locations of interest within Nigeria
• Sound knowledge of technical strategies to expand case finding and linkage, ensure retention and achieve viral suppression in different contexts
• Experience implementing surge on a comprehensive HIV project

Evaluation:

• An evaluation will be conducted on a bi-annual basis and at the end of the intern engagement
• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202222
Location:  Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Department: State Office Team
Supervisor:  State Team Lead

Position Summary

• SHARP TO 2 is a comprehensive TB/HIV project aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of high impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet Nigeria’s state and LGA specific goals and objectives. The project supports focused, data-driven efforts to precisely target limited resources to bridge the remaining LGA-specific gaps to the 95-95-95 goals and achieve epidemic control. Specific strategies include adaptive, dynamic, catalytic, capable, and responsive leadership approaches to accelerate response towards attainment of the 95-95-95 targets
• This internship opportunity is open to interested individuals meeting the criteria below and will provide technical expertise at health facility and community levels to accelerate achievement of the goal of the SHARP TO 2 Activity in Bayelsa, Edo and Lagos states, Nigeria.

Specific Responsibilities

• The intern will work under the direction of the senior technical advisor to implement community and health facility level strategies to achieve set goals;
• S/he will collate daily data, review technical strategies and implementation approaches against laid out plans and use trends in performance data to provide technical support to project staff and frontline workers;
• Fill templates to track progress and participate in daily situation room meetings with project staff, and other interns to ensure progress towards set goals;
• Collaborate and engage with stakeholders including state ministries of health and IP staff and community stakeholders when required;
• Provide technical and adaptive management support to HIV program managers and frontline providers on data use, transparency, mutual accountability and implementation fidelity;
• Support the scale up of proven and evidence based technical strategies including differentiated service delivery models that will contribute to achieving the project’s purpose;
• Represent the SHARP TO 2 project to stakeholders;
• Conduct orientation for frontline workers or generate content;
• Draft reports; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Pharmacy, MBBS, Public health or related field with at least a year experience in any field.
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails.
• Experience with large complex organization is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with key stakeholders in HIV program management in locations of interest within Nigeria
• Sound knowledge of technical strategies to expand case finding and linkage, ensure retention and achieve viral suppression in different contexts
• Experience implementing surge on a comprehensive HIV project

Evaluation:

• An evaluation will be conducted on a bi-annual basis and at the end of the intern engagement
• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202221
Location:  Edo
Job Type: Full Time
Department: State Office Team
Supervisor:  State Team Lead

Position Summary

• SHARP TO 2 is a comprehensive TB/HIV project aimed at improving the quality and effectiveness of high impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet Nigeria’s state and LGA specific goals and objectives. The project supports focused, data-driven efforts to precisely target limited resources to bridge the remaining LGA-specific gaps to the 95-95-95 goals and achieve epidemic control. Specific strategies include adaptive, dynamic, catalytic, capable, and responsive leadership approaches to accelerate response towards attainment of the 95-95-95 targets
• This internship opportunity is open to interested individuals meeting the criteria below and will provide technical expertise at health facility and community levels to accelerate achievement of the goal of the SHARP TO 2 Activity in Bayelsa, Edo and Lagos states, Nigeria.

Specific Responsibilities

• The intern will work under the direction of the senior technical advisor to implement community and health facility level strategies to achieve set goals;
• S/he will collate daily data, review technical strategies and implementation approaches against laid out plans and use trends in performance data to provide technical support to project staff and frontline workers;
• Fill templates to track progress and participate in daily situation room meetings with project staff, and other interns to ensure progress towards set goals;
• Collaborate and engage with stakeholders including state ministries of health and IP staff and community stakeholders when required;
• Provide technical and adaptive management support to HIV program managers and frontline providers on data use, transparency, mutual accountability and implementation fidelity;
• Support the scale up of proven and evidence based technical strategies including differentiated service delivery models that will contribute to achieving the project’s purpose;
• Represent the SHARP TO 2 project to stakeholders;
• Conduct orientation for frontline workers or generate content;
• Draft reports; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Pharmacy, MBBS, Public health or related field with at least a year experience in any field.
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails.
• Experience with large complex organization is preferred.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with key stakeholders in HIV program management in locations of interest within Nigeria
• Sound knowledge of technical strategies to expand case finding and linkage, ensure retention and achieve viral suppression in different contexts
• Experience implementing surge on a comprehensive HIV project

Evaluation:

• An evaluation will be conducted on a bi-annual basis and at the end of the intern engagement
• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202192
Location: Abuja
Reports to: Senior Human Resources Officer
Job Type: Full Time

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Senior Human Resources Officer, provide operational support to implement an effective functional Human Resources (HR) processes for the SIDHAS project in team functional areas, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, HRIS, and training.

Essential Job Functions:
Duties And Responsibilities:

• File all documents appropriately into personnel files and subject files daily
• Assist in the scheduling of interviews.
• Print and package new hire orientation manuals.
• Print and package employee policy manuals.
• Maintain the position open files.
• Do reference letters to referees and collate reports for candidate’s personnel files.
• Pass I D card forms completed by new hires to Vendors for identification cards and to I T for email addresses.
• Assist in preparing staff introductory letters
• Invite selected candidates for interviews and ensure proper documentation during interviews.
• Follow up with processing of accommodation, per diem and transportation advances with finance.
• Assist in filing and tracking of purchase requisitions, travel documents.
• Set-up and coordinate meetings; prepare meeting minutes.
• Prepare budget for interviews and new hire orientation
• Perform other duties as they are identified and assigned by the supervisor.

Mininmum Recruitment Standards:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Public Administration or related field with at least a years experience in any field. Must be Computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have a good interpersonal relationship and able to use internet and emails.
• Experience with large complex organization is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive Human Resources issues or projects and use judgment to execute duties and responsibilities. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections. Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance. Computer literate and proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheets. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member. Ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25%.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202217
Location: Lagos
Supervisor: Director, Project Portfolio AWAMERO

Basic Function

• The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project. S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.
• The COP should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal qualities and should have extensive experience in public/international health.
• S/he should have experience managing similar projects with significant management responsibility with proven ability to work with partners including host country government officials as well as other donors and stakeholders.
• The COP should have solid track record in managing the implementation of large scale programs with similar complexity. S/he should have solid technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases (malaria and TB), maternal and child health, Health Systems Strengthening, Quality Improvement/ Quality Assurance etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute overall project strategy and work plan and achievement of project results
• Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements.
• Oversee all technical assistance and administrative support activities under the program.
• Ensure that all program deliverables are met in high quality and timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with all donor-related, organization’s, and program-specific policies.
• Supervise and mentor all senior management staff.
• Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with the organization’s and USG regulations.
• Oversee the sub-contract and sub-grant cycle from pre-award to close- out including solicitation processes, pre-award, award, monitoring and close-out of sub-awards based on donor regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure that they are in line with the organization’s policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.
• Oversees project budget development and undertake regular analysis of project expenditure, sub-awards and lead the preparation of budget amendments/modification for negotiation with donor.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and motivate project team which includes staff from the organization and international and national partners.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with federal government and regional entities to support project implementation.
• Maintain effective linkages between technical components, grants and finance and administrative functions within the project.
• Coordinate with other donor implementing partners on common objectives and activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience in managing complex public health programs or programs of similar scope and size.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience
• Experience with USG rules and regulations
• Experience operating in insecure environments
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
• Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.
• Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS and with research on public health issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building an effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Requisition: 2020202214
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Supervisor: IT Officer

Project Description

• Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance
• These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity
• FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.
• FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health and Protection interventions

Basic Functions

• The IT Associate will provide support and maintenance to the Borno State Office computer equipment and network infrastructure to ensure stable operations
• S/he will assist the IT Officer in implementing new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity and will maintain/support implemented systems to ensure high end-user satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting Server Systems and Networks, automated backup and restore operations and mission critical applications such as email, file/print services and other line of business applications to allow IT respond proactively to emerging problems and perform ongoing IT “housekeeping” functions.
• Perform installations of operating systems, layered products, and third party products for multi-user computer systems that host corporate applications, databases and websites.
• Assist and perform software installations and upgrades as required.
• Assist in providing IT training on a periodic basis to project staff as assigned by manager.
• Perform daily and periodic backups of all data on the servers.
• Ensure communication devices (mobile phones, walkie talkies, CODAN radios, satellite phones) are working properly.
• Ensure timely updates to Server and Client Systems. Study and apply Security patches and other updates or service packs as required by supervisor.
• Provide on-going training to end-users and update of user manuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.S / B.A Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 3 - 5 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Or M.S / M.A Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years post national youth service relevant experience.
• Candidate must possess Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience with a multi-site network (at least 3 sites) with a minimum of 200 users is highly desirable.
• VSAT experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of personnel on hardware and software needs.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server administration and Networking including Active Directory, Network Services - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS) etc.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and performance monitor applications.
• Advanced knowledge of Software Engineering, Software Development, Analysis, Project Management and Database development. Strong Competency in developing and debugging applications in languages/platforms including but not limited to C#, ASP.Net, PHP, Microsoft SQL, MySQL etc.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of web based, client/server and mobile applications.
• Perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online