🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Society for Family Health (SFH) – 7 Positions

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Director of Programmes
2.) Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinator (x2)
3.) Finance and Admin Manager
4.) Internal Audit Officer
5.) Technical Malaria Director
6.) Data Scientist

Job Title: Director of Programmes

Job ID: sfh-31983
Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time
Category: Programs

Job Profile

• The SFH-KP-CARE-2) is a country-led program working with Key KPs, communities and relevant state structures to optimize access to HIV prevention, treatment, and care services for KPs in 8 states of Northern Nigeria (Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba and Zamfara).
• The Director of Programs (DOP) will have responsibility for the technical content of service delivery encompassing KP prevention services (social/behavior change communication, pre-exposure prophylaxis, condom/lubricant programming, STI management, and other evolving prevention technology/techniques), case finding (partner notification services, risk profile-based testing, and other testing modalities applicable to Key Population case finding), treatment (including differentiated community ART care delivery model using the OSS and DSD model and strategy, TLD regimen protocol, FP integration, and TB services integration), viral load services within a community setting (including considerations for use of self-administered viral load sampling kits, optimization of viral load cascade and other efforts necessary for achieving measurable community viral suppression).

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead the technical content of service delivery encompassing KP preventions services, case findings, treatment and viral load services.
• Technical Coordination of all Outputs/RAs and Programme Advisors
• Track and document outcomes of programme implementation and communicate trends to the Programme management for decision making.
• Integrate Quality into all program activities and services provided by the project.
• Conduct weekly meeting with all Advisors to get updates on progress in the field, challenges arising, emerging opportunities and discuss solutions, support to states on ways to ensure compliance with program strategies and Quality of Care at the state level.
• Lead the development and implementation of the annual work plan in collaboration with the DSI and DFO.
• Lead the development of quarterly and annual reports for the technical unit of the project.
• Provide technical support to the states’ Programme Advisors through the State Team Leads.Provide technical updates, feedback on the progress of the program by states, key challenges or deviations from set targets, and support as needed during Strategic Management meetings.
• Support the research team in the development of survey/research protocols and tools.
• Lead in the optimisation of key programme strategies and document shifts as well as trade-offs.
• Lead in the development of knowledge products and organise national/global knowledge dissemination

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB, or MBBCh) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of master’s degree in public health would be an added advantage.

Other Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years medical experience in providing integrated HIV care for clients.
• Three years’ experience in the direct provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services in an integrated community healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of global and national HIV treatment standards and licensure requirements.
• Leadership/mentoring skills and good interpersonal skills. ·
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook among others.
• High level of integrity.
• Must possess good relationship management/ advocacy skills.
• Must possess good report writing, data interpretation and presentation skills

Skills and competencies:
Technical:

• Knowledge of HIV epidemiology and global trends with emphasis on Nigeria situational context.
• Knowledge of comprehensive HIV service delivery systems, including TB & STI management and referrals.
• Ability to prepare technical reports using Microsoft power point and deliver presentation to high caliber audiences confidently; proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word packages.

Behavioural:

• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Open to continuous learning, self-development, and knowledge sharing.
• Strategic influence and drive for results.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
8th April, 2024

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

Job Title: Local Government Area (LGA) Coordinator

Job ID: sfh-38959
Locations: Ogun, Kano, and Adamawa
Job type: Full time
Category: Programs

Job Profile

• The LGA Coordinator is to effectively conduct successful ITN and SMC campaigns in the GC7 grant for 2024 in Ogun, Adamawa and Kano states.
• SFH will be requiring competent and experienced Short Term Hire consultant to function as LGA coordinators and support the SFH GFM team deliver on qualitative program implementation of the ITN in Ogun state and SMC in Adamawa and Kano states.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Ensure all training attendance sheets are properly filled.
• Ensure all accounts numbers of campaign personnel in the LGA are collected and verified.
• Ensure that personnel without account numbers are documented with their phone numbers and their details forwarded to finance.
• Documentation of personnel should be according to their respective tasks (that is town announcers, DP personnel and HHM differentiated)
• Ensure payment details for each concluded activities in the LGA are shared with finance (i.e. trainings and activities should not be lumped together)
• Coordinate procurement and collect payment details of all vendors in LGA and follow up with LGA team to ensure supporting documents are appropriate.
• Conclude the store assessment at the LGA level and ensure that stores are ready before distribution to the LGAs
• Supervise the delivery of the LLINs to the LGA
• Supervise the distribution of LLINs to the DPs
• Support LGA advocacy and Programme implementation
• Supervise the training at the LGA and ward levels
• Visit at least five households per day in a selected settlement to monitor the household mobilization process
• Fill out the daily household mobilization data (during household mobilization) as well as LLIN distribution data (during distribution) for a selected ward as pilot for the use of the CSpro device for data collection.
• Train one ward supervisor to fill out the daily household mobilization data (during household mobilization) as well as LLIN distribution data (during distribution) as pilot for the use of the CSpro device for data collection.
• Ensure the safety of the tablet device given to the ward supervisor for the pilot data collection.
• Provide daily feedback from the LGA supported during the daily review meetings.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
• Past experience as an LGA Coordinator or Technology Training Assistants.
• Past campaign experience using technology in any of pervious campaign.

Skills and Competencies required:
Technical skills:

• Computer literate good understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Good use of ICT4D for campaign

Behavioral:

• Good leadership and advocacy skill
• Good team spirit
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in complex operating environment

What We Offer

• SFH offers professional opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Application Closing Date
12th April, 2024

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

Job Title: Finance and Admin Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• The Finance and Admin Manager (FAM) is responsible for all aspects of financial management and administration of the Supply Chain Initiative.
• The FAM is responsible for overall financial management, including budgeting and monitoring of expenditures; financial reporting and auditing; forecasting expenditures; and maintaining and supervising accounts, banking and financial operations, and all administrative work.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Oversee the financial management functions and provide strategic leadership for accounting and financial reporting functions including financial processing on the ERP, monthly bank reconciliations and reporting to leadership team.
• Business strategy development, planning and forecasting to ensure achievement of organisational targets.
• Design, develop and update financial, procurement and administrative policies to ensure the unit complies with laid down policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Establishes and implements internal controls, and administrative systems, policies, and procedures to ensure day-to-day operational activities are efficient and effective and are in-line with approved strategic initiatives and budgetary allocations.
• Ensure that all operational services are audited for their efficiency and effectiveness on a regular basis and establish suitable risk identification and mitigation management measures.
• Customer service optimisation including prompt payment for 3PLs, vendors and employees.
• Efficient Administrative services and supervision of admin officers.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Accounting, or another relevant field is required.
• A Master's Degree or membership in a professional body such as ACCA, CPA or ICAN will be an added advantage.
• Six to ten years of relevant work experience managing, in increasing roles of responsibility broad financial and admin management roles with at least three years in the supply chain/logistics industry.
• Sound knowledge of financial management, administrative skills including procurement
• Sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory environment.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• High level financial management skills including accounting, financial modelling, financial reporting, cash flow management etc.
• Highly analytical with demonstrable ability for strategic thinking, expertise in complex problem solving and critical thinking.
• Demonstrable proficiency with using ERPs, financial management systems and accounting software, excel and spreadsheets.
• Strong risk management and mitigation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Job Identification: sfh-37602
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Finance

Job Profile

• This Internal Audit officer will be responsible for carrying out the audit review of SFH HQ Departments and SFH Projects.
• The Internal Audit Officer must possess in-depth knowledge and capabilities to be able to execute audit assignments whilst using a systematic approach to examine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of organisation’s risk management processes, internal control systems and recommend corrective actions, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs where possible.
• The role requires the holder to be readily available for travels to field offices within Nigeria.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Review of financial, operational, and program activities of sub-recipients and sub-contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms, donor rules, and regulations.
• Audit SFH field offices to ensure compliance with policies and complete documentation relating to the GF Malaria Grant.
• To serve as an observer during mid-year and annual stock count and fixed asset count for SFH Warehouse and GF Malaria project count.
• Assess internal control systems in place and make recommendations.
• Involve in the field and other activities (Investigation, Risk Management, Audit support, program support etc.) as considered priority and important on a timely and need basis.
• Other assignments from the line manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a B.Sc or HND in Accounting or related discipline. Member of ACA, ACCA or any other related professional body will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in internal audit, compliance, or related functions in the NGO sector.

Other Qualifications and Experience:

• Good knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements in Nigeria and especially within the NGO sector (such as WHT, PAYE, VAT, Annual returns, pension, NHF, Filing of Annual returns etc).
• Project Review/Audit processes/Investigations.
• Risk Management.
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. (Knowledge of advanced excel tools and formulas such as Vlookup and Pivot table as added advantage).
• Administrative and organizational skills (such as initiatives applied for work prioritization, follow-up and escalations).

Skills and Competencies required:
Technical:

• Strong investigation skills
• Strong review skills
• Process-improvement skills
• Time-management Skills
• Written and oral communication skills
• Attention to details
• Microsoft Office and ERP skills

Behavioural:

• Ethical
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Open-minded
• Team Spirit
• Ability to work under Pressure.
• Willing and open to learn

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2024.

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

Note

• Click on the link above and you will be transferred to a new page to apply. Follow the instructions and a confirmation mail will be sent to you upon completion of your application.
• Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.
• All applications will be treated in confidence. Candidates without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SFH is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Title: Technical Malaria Director

Job ID.: sfh-80738
Location: Jigawa
Employment type: Full time

Description 

• The Technical Malaria Director is a leadership role responsible for providing technical direction, oversight, and strategic guidance for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of malaria control and prevention programs.
• Reporting to the Deputy Managing Director , the Technical Malaria Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective design and execution of comprehensive malaria interventions.
• The key accountabilities for this role are technical leadership, program management and capacity building.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of innovative and effective malaria control interventions.
• Shape and implement evidence-based strategies to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Provide technical expertise in malaria prevention, case management, vector control, and surveillance.
• Ensure adherence to global and national malaria policies and guidelines and stay abreast of the latest advancements in malaria research and technology.
• Integrate innovative approaches to enhance program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of program activities.
• Develop training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of program staff.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems for malaria programs; identify challenges and propose solutions for improvement.
• Utilize data for evidence-based decision-making and program improvement.

Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and implementing malaria control programs.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical role within the public health sphere.
• Previous experience working in international or multi-country settings.
• Familiarity with Global Fund or other international funding mechanisms for malaria programs.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of malaria control strategies, interventions, and best practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team towards achieving common goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Results oriented with commitment to achieving tangible and measurable results in malaria control programs.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values

Application Closing Date
4th April, 2024 at 11:59pm (WAT).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Data Scientist

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• The Data Scientist will work closely with data engineers, health Programme teams, and other team members to integrate analytical solutions into programmes.
• S/he will also collaborate with programme leads and technical experts to understand processes and identify opportunities for data-driven optimisation.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following Primary Duties, Responsibilities, and accountabilities functions:
Data Analysis and Exploration:

• Clean, preprocess, and analyse large datasets using statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project objectives and requirements.

Data Visualization and Communication:

• Communicate findings and insights to stakeholders through clear and concise presentations, reports, and data visualizations.
• Collaborate with programme leaders to understand their requirements and translate them into actionable data-driven solutions.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on data strategy, best practices, and emerging trends.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with data engineers, health programme teams, and other team members to integrate analytical solutions into programmes.
• Collaborate with programme leads and technical experts to understand processes and identify opportunities for data-driven optimization.
• Act as a mentor to team members, providing guidance and support on data science methodologies and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) working as a data scientist or similar role in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Competency Required:
Technical:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, as well as libraries like Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, and scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regression, classification, and clustering.
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as R Studio, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or Tableau.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Other Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages such as Python or R is essential. Knowledge of other languages like SQL, Java, Scala, or Julia can be beneficial depending on the context.
• Statistical Analysis: Strong understanding of statistical concepts and methods such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, probability distributions, and Bayesian inference.
• Machine Learning: Familiarity with a wide range of machine learning algorithms including supervised learning (e.g., linear regression, decision trees, random forests, SVMs), unsupervised learning (e.g., clustering, dimensionality reduction), and deep learning (e.g., neural networks, CNNs, RNNs).
• Data Manipulation: Ability to clean, preprocess, and manipulate large datasets using libraries like Pandas or dplyr.
• Data Visualization: Proficiency in creating clear and informative data visualizations using libraries such as R Studio etc.
• Big Data Technologies: Understanding of big data frameworks and technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and distributed computing concepts, IoT, etc
• Database Management: Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) for data storage and retrieval.

Behavioral:

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex data challenges and find innovative solutions.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders through reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, collaborating with data engineers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Curiosity and Learning Agility: A curious mindset and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new tools, techniques, and technologies in the rapidly evolving field of data science.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and attention to detail are crucial for ensuring data quality, accuracy, and reproducibility in analyses and models.
• Ethical Considerations: Understanding of ethical considerations and potential biases in data collection, analysis, and decision-making processes.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online