🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Family Health International (FHI 360) – 5 Positions

Family Health International (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.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Technical Intern
2.) Program Assistant
3.) Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse / Midwife
4.) Program Officer, Liquid Oxygen
5.) Assistant Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Title: Technical Intern

Job Requisition ID: 2023201477
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Associate Director - LOX
Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the LOX technical team in the design, development, and implementation of a sustainability plan for the LOX infrastructure project.
• Support the LOX technical team in the mapping, advocacy and engagement with stakeholders and gatekeepers including relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Health facility management teams and LOX suppliers on strategies/approach for smooth operationalization of the sustainability plan.
• Support the LOX SI team in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities geared towards implementation of the sustainability plan.
• Support in monitoring revenue generation and expenditure for LOX infrastructure in all health facilities (including maintenance and purchase of Liquid oxygen) and report same.
• Support the organization and dispatch all shipments from CO to other field locations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc./BA Degree with at least 1 year experience in the areas outlined.
• 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.
• He/she must possess an NYSC discharge
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
• Well-developed computer skills (MS Excel etc) and attention to details.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Program Assistant

Job Requisition ID: 2023201474
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Associate Director, Liquid Oxygen
Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) infrastructure Project.

Basic Function

• The Program Assistant will provide programmatic and operational support to the team for the implementation of Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) infrastructure program activities.
• S/he forms part of the team that coordinates overall implementation of the LOX project.
• S/he will also be specifically responsible for maintaining electronic files for easy access and retrieval and support knowledge management and program communities of practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide program and administrative support to the team in the implementation of the LOX infrastructure project.
• Support with preparation of various program documents such as workplans, budgets, reports, and proposals on program implementation arrangements.
• Prepare presentation materials / slides in Power-point for presentations for meetings/workshops.
• Maintain and organize up-to-date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval, ensuring safe keeping of confidential materials.
• Support development and regular update of the project’s over-arching brief, including areas of focus, success stories, implementation learning and research.
• Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Country office focusing on contributions of the project to knowledge networks, including communities of practice for medical oxygen.
• Support the team in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities focused on achievement of the goals of the project.
• Review, collate and submit routine (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly) progress reports from sub teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc./BA Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Medical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 1-3 years relevant experience with international development programs including COVID-19 program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health is an added advantage
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for-profit organizations
• Knowledge of COVID -19, medical oxygen, health systems, and related issues
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• 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

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse / Midwife

Job Requisition ID: 2023201413
Location: Banki, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Technical Officer, Health and Nutrition Services

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 responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years.
• n anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Nurse/Midwife to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function

• Providing nursing and midwifery care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.
• Using your midwifery skill assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery.
• He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
• Ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.)
• Co-work with Community Health Extension workers and other RN/RM volunteers working within your unit, including capacity building
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
• Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
• Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
• Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
• Ensure high quality Nursing and Midwifery health services at all project sites.
• Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensures adequate infection prevention and control measures are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Nursing or Midwifery with at least 1- 3 years post NYSC relevant experience.
• Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife with a valid practicing license is Mandatory
• Additional public health certificate or other closely related field certificates from a government - recognized institution is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay and rotate to any LGA within Borno state is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to distribution sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local (Hausa, Kanuri, Fula, or any other) languages spoken in NE and fluent English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a clinical and maternity setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regard to the implementation of the daily work.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Program Officer, Liquid Oxygen

Job Requisition ID: 2023201476
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Associate Director, Liquid Oxygen
Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) infrastructure Project.

Basic Function

• The Program Officer - Liquid oxygen, under the supervision of the Associate Director, Liquid Oxygen will provide programmatic and operational support to the team for the implementation of Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) Liquid Medical Oxygen (LOX) infrastructure program activities.
• S/he forms part of the team that coordinates overall implementation of the LOX project.
• S/he will also be specifically responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities at all levels of organizational implementation related to medical oxygen.
• The position will analyze data sets to improve program implementation and strategy optimization through data-driven feedback.
• The position will provide advice and guidance on communications and change plans for the LOX project; draft materials, social media posts and newsletters for publication; and liaise with relevant stakeholders to provide effective communications for project works.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the M&E activities in supported health facilities for the LOX infrastructure project.
• Manage LOX project databases (DHIS2, Infolink, etc.) to store, manage and analyze project data.
• Work with relevant implementing partners, health service providers and GoN counterparts to provide support and guidance on project M&E activities, especially medical oxygen data collection, management, and analysis for use in decision-making and course correction.
• Document lessons learned and best practices including coordinating project communications including news, updates and milestones to stakeholder groups, working closely with the Associate Director, Liquid oxygen and the Knowledge management lead to ensure timely, accurate and high-quality communications around project delivery.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, conduct data quality verifications and data triangulation using official tools.
• Provide support on strengthening health information systems through strategic information processes and innovations that support all technical counterparts at both country and state offices, the Government of Nigeria, and the donor.
• Develop data collection tools to capture and track the contribution of health facilities within the project towards meeting project targets and to better showcase achievements.
• Conduct data quality processes, deep-dive analytical models, and develop data visualization models and forecasting to inform program strategies.
• Propose strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Project, Partners and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance in building internal systems, standardizing reports, and developing strategies to strengthen and support the organization for improved project implementation.
• Develop or write technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc/BA Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics with 5-7 years’ relevant experience particularly in M&E and good programming skills.
• MSc/MA in Computer Science or Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Management or M&E with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Ph.D./MBBS/MD with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in public or clinical health.
• Relevant experience in state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in Nigeria including familiarity with the national health information management system (HMIS) and national protocols, guidelines and standards for medical oxygen and M&E-Knowledge and experience in national-level M&E system implementation.
• Considerable knowledge of data management policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable in software development technologies.
• Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical and public health settings, including government and non-government settings
• Knowledge of COVID -19, medical oxygen, health systems, and related issues
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and database management systems (SQL Server, Access etc.); Knowledge of SQL for database development.
• 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

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Requisition ID: 2023201472
Location: Banki, Borno
Job type: Full time
Supervisor: Field Coordinator

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 responded to the humanitarian crisis in the NE for five years. In anticipation of a new project, and in support of ongoing ones, FHI360 seeks an experienced Assistant Technical Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation to support our response to the humanitarian crisis in NE Nigeria.

Basic Function

• The Assistant Technical Officer-M&E will assist in monitoring and evaluating program activities at the assigned field site. Primary responsibilities include collecting information on project activities in each sector for proper documentation and reporting of activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Officer-M&E in correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete and timely reporting.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to field sites, including collecting data on program activities.
• Bring to the knowledge of the Technical Officer questions that need to be solved such as inconsistencies or missing data by the originators of the source data.
• Maintain good quality data, including periodically implementing data quality assessments (DQAs) using approved tools.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reports and provide supportive supervision.
• Support implementation of the project’s accountability strategy, including Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms.
• Provide oversight, supervision and capacity development for M&E Data clerks.
• Remain abreast on current M&E developments as well as emerging issues in the area of intervention.
• Conduct him/herself professionally respecting organization policies and procedures, code of conduct and ethics, and project reporting and communication channels.
• Maintain proper documentation of M&E records ensuring safe storage for easy retrieval.
• Work with technical support teams to collect appropriate baseline and endline data.
• Maintain M&E assets as needed.
• Responsible for data entry of program data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Statistics, Public health, Development studies, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant degree with at least 1-3 years’ post NYSC relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation or data management.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Northern Nigeria M&E context and locations
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues related to the communities.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff 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 & Hausa languages. Understanding of Kanuri language is an added advantage.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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