Job Openings at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Wednesday 3, January 2018

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.  We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.  We seek applications from qualified persons for the following positions in the organization for Global Fund 18-months extension period of the TB/HIV grant.

STATE TEAM LEAD (STL)

Duration: Eighteen (18) months

SUMMARY

The State Team Lead (STL) shall, under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, and with support from the ARFH Abuja office, conduct the following activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure effective technical lead of the community component of the GF TB/HIV programme implementation in each of the Project States.

Provide direction to other technical staff and will be responsible for interfacing with other partners.

Work with the team to bring out effective strategies that will engender achievement of grant objectives and targets.

Give leadership in effective implementation of Community Testing and ensure effective contribution to 90-90-90 UNAID test and treat model

Provide technical support through oversight visits, coaching, mentoring and integrated supportive supervision to other staff on the project.

Identifies key project risks, implementation challenges, capacity gaps and provide/recommend appropriate mitigation plan.

Work with other team members to put system in place to detect unethical practices in project implementation, service delivery and data management

Represent ARFH in the States at every strategic and coordination meetings and document minutes of such meetings

Support proper documentation of project records at all levels.

Facilitate coordination meeting and ensure the minutes of such meetings are properly documented.

Work with other team members to develop M&E Operational plan and support the correct implementation and use of routine data collection tools.

Provide regular feedback to field officers on key findings from supervision and data verification exercise

Ensure adherence to Project Implementation Plan, Standard Operational Procedures and other implementation guidelines

Lead all advocacy efforts for each state to create cordial relationship with partners and other key state partners

Carry out any other tasks assigned from the country office

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a minimum qualification of a University degree in sciences or social sciences.

A Master’s degree especially in public health will be an added advantages.

Minimum of 5 years professional experience in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria interventions and programs management; working experience with donor funded programs especially Global Fund CSS grant.

Excellent organization and time management skills, pro-activeness in managing risks, self-motivated and resilient in stress management, strong attention to details, excellent writing and communications skills in English language are required.

Successful candidates must have extensive knowledge of Nigeria public health sectors with strong analytical and problem solving/team work skills.

Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

STATE PROGRAM OFFICER (SPO)

DURATION: Eighteen (18) months

SUMMARY

The State Program Officer (SPO) shall, under the direct supervision of the State Team Lead, carry out the following activities:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the implementation of Programme activities in the project states.

Works with the State Team Lead to ensure that all necessary implementation documents are understood by the implementers

Ensures HIV Testing Services (HTS) are conducted in line with the required National Standards

Develops monthly work plan and ensure the work plan is carefully implemented

Provides direct oversight/supervision to Community Testers and ensure adherence to implementation guidelines in assigned LGAs of operation

Prepares monthly programmatic reports and share with the State Team Lead to review before submission to ARFH Abuja Office.

Assist in the identification of potential implementation problems and bottlenecks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies

Takes initiative in conducting researches to project impacts to the outside world

Ensures cordial relationship is created between community and facility players through continuous advocacy to facilitate achievements of grant objectives

Carry out any other tasks assigned from the country office

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a minimum qualification of University degree/HND in Sciences or Social Sciences with a minimum of 3 years post NYSC professional experience in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria project implementation.

Similar experience with donor funded programs especially Global Fund CSS grant will be an added advantage. Such an individual must be ready to work in a team and must have excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.

Excellent writing and communications skills in English language are also required.

Successful candidates must be very knowledgeable in community interventions especially community HIV testing and have strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point). Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

STATE M&E OFFICER

Duration: Eighteen (18) months

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The State M&E Officer shall, under the direct supervision of the State Team Lead, carry out the following activities:

Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for each state.

Works with the State Team Lead to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted appropriately in line with Project, Country and donor M&E needs.

Ensure Community Testers are familiar and compliant with all necessary M&E tools

Participate in State Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group meetings.

Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system.

Provide direct oversight/supervision to Testers and ensure adherence to implementation guidelines in the assigned LGAs of operation

Develop M & E plan for the state team for the conduct of routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification, and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs).

Ensure all data are validated monthly before reporting

Prepare monthly M&E reports and share with the STL before the final submission to ARFH Abuja Office

Work with the established system from the Principal Recipients to ensure all M & E tools are available and used by the Community Testers

Takes initiative in conducting researches to project impacts to the outside world

Analysis data for informed decision

Assist in following up on implementation of recommendations by developing monthly tracking template

Carry out any other tasks assigned from the country office

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a minimum qualification of University degree/HND in Statistics, Sciences or Social Sciences with minimum of 3 years post NYSC professional experience in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis or Malaria project implementation.

Similar experience with donor funded programs especially Global Fund CSS grant will be an added advantage. Such an individual must be ready to work in a team and must have excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.

Excellent writing and communications skills in English language are also required.

Successful candidates must be very knowledgeable in community interventions especially community HIV testing and have strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Such a candidate must be knowledgeable in the conduct of project related researches for informed decision.

Computer literacy with demonstrated use of word processing, database and presentation software (Word, Excel, Power Point).

Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh-ng.org. Interested candidates must indicate the Position and State being applied for in the Subject line of the email (E.g- State Programme Lead- Akwa-Ibom). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Candidates must also provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

DUE DATE: 10 January, 2018

Job Openings at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Wednesday 3, January 2018

Consultants at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Wednesday 15, November 2017

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non – Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and  Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

CONSULTANT – TRAINING ON PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MONITORING & EVALUATION FOR PR &NTBLCP PSM STAFF

REFERENCE CODE: CPSM M&E /TB-PSM/ARFH-2017

LOCATION: Abuja


JOB DESCRIPTION

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) in collaboration with The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) With funding support from the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) is seeking for eligible candidates to fill the position for Consultants for training on Procurement and Supply Chain Management Monitoring and Evaluation.

The organization is embarking on a capacity building of the PR &NTBLCP TB Core PSM staff during the NFM TB commodity management in Nigeria.

The Objectives of the Training are:

Prepare plans and develop 12 core indicators for monitoring and evaluating PSM at national, zonal, state and Health Facilities level.

Prepare six of the 12 indicators as early-warning indicators of stock-outs and overstocking of medicines to treat tuberculosis and malaria.

Construct comprehensive evaluation criteria for use in tracking the performance of national PSM systems and for preventing frequent stock-outs and overstocking, for regular use and interpretation of early-warning indicators in PSM.

How these indicators will also alert managers to areas in which technical support is required to strengthen the national PSM system.

To ensure Monitoring and evaluation are used to assess a system’s strengths and weaknesses of PSM Activities

To ensure Monitoring cover all components of a PSM system, and monitoring and evaluation should trigger correction of all aspects that do not reach the target.

Monitoring can therefore ensure continuous quality assurance of a national PSM system.

Implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation programme requires trained personnel and financial and other resources, which should be well planned.

The rationale for the 12 indicators for the performance of PSM systems must be monitored and evaluated regularly in a timely manner in order for corrective actions to be taken and to control quality.

To ensure Core PSM indicators are needed that are relevant for all national drug programmes, donors and institutions.

To understand information about the factors associated with stock-outs and overstocking (e.g. lead time, insufficient quantities procured);

To understand that early-warning indicators are identified with a red star

To understand how core indicators focus on medicines for tuberculosis, malaria and to monitor other essential medicines and medical commodities.

Monitoring and evaluating risk in procurement & supply chain management:

How to develop Monitoring and evaluation tools and application at health facilities to track PSM activities of Tuberculosis commodities management and treatment in public and private facilities in Nigeria.

Coverage of the Training:

The coverage of the training was designed to be 10 working days and it is anticipated that the outcome of this training will be useful for TB commodity PSM M&E decision and programme intervention.

Location of Training:

Kini Country Guest Inn Akwanga Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Duration of Training: Ten working days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Consultant for Training on PSM M&E will be responsible for:

Develop 12 core indicators for monitoring and evaluating PSM at national, zonal, state and Health Facilities level.

Prepare six of the 12 indicators as early-warning indicators of stock-outs and overstocking of medicines to treat tuberculosis

Construct comprehensive evaluation criteria for use in tracking the performance of national PSM systems and for preventing frequent stock-outs and overstocking, for regular use and interpretation of early-warning indicators in PSM.

How these indicators will also alert managers to areas in which technical support is required to strengthen the national PSM system.

To ensure Monitoring and evaluation are used to assess a system’s strengths and weaknesses of PSM Activities

To ensure Monitoring cover all components of a PSM system, monitoring and evaluation should trigger correction of all aspects that do not reach the target.

How monitoring can therefore ensure continuous quality assurance of a national PSM system.

Implementation of an effective monitoring and evaluation programme requires trained PSM personnel and financial and other resources, which should be well planned.

The rationale for the 12 indicators for the performance of PSM systems must be monitored and evaluated regularly in a timely manner in order for corrective actions to be taken and to control quality.

To ensure Core PSM indicators are needed that are relevant for all national drugs programmes, donors and institutions.

To understand information about the factors associated with stock-outs and overstocking (e.g. lead time, insufficient quantities procured);

To understand that early-warning indicators are identified with a red star

To understand how core indicators focus on medicines for tuberculosis, and to monitor other essential medicines and medical commodities.

Monitoring and evaluating risk in procurement & supply chain management of TB commodities

How to develop Monitoring and evaluation tools and application at health facilities to track PSM activities of Tuberculosis commodities management and treatment in public and private facilities in Nigeria.

The consultant will be expected to provide the support for this Training Desk Review through document development, training of 24 PSM participants and support. The outputs will include:

Adapt the training content/ Modules to suit Nigeria and international PSM best practice

Development of the customized training curriculum (including training agenda, training plan, Participants guides) in line with the outcome of the training content/ Modules

Train the 24 PSM participants using a range of options including lectures, case studies, demonstrations, and exercises which will provide participants with the opportunity to increase and apply their knowledge and skills.

Develop a detailed training sessions outlining topics covered including results of pre- and post-test evaluation and other observations/recommendations/follow up actions / improvement plans for tracking implementation

The assignment will be carried out in Nigeria. The training report shall be delivered within 10 days face-to-face training

She/he will ensure timely preparation and submission of the training report on PSM M&E to the PSM Spe…t of ARFH within 7 working days

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

The Consultants Training on PSM M&E must have the following skills and qualifications:

Advance Degree in Pharmacy (Master’s/Ph.D) or related Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management field in addition to basic graduate Degrees of relevance to Public Health.

Previous experience in the successful conduct of Training on Procurement and Supply Chain Management Monitoring and Evaluation in health in Nigeria and/or elsewhere in the developing countries.

Possess strong analytical skill and ability to use relevant software for logistics, procurement and supply chain management analysis such as QuanTB, PICKnPACK Tool etc.

Evidence of technical capacity building on Logistics, Procurement and Supply chain management team

Good knowledge and experience of the Nigerian health system and Tuberculosis control programme.

Must possess good leadership, communication and interpersonal relations and team spirit.

Must be fluent in English language and communicate effectively will be an advantage.

Other Requirements:

All candidates must have good understanding of the country context and demonstrate familiarity with the Global Fund supported Tuberculosis grant in Nigeria.

Candidates must demonstrate competency in supporting country’s capacity building on PSM M&E.

All applicants for the position must include evidence of previous consultancies in their submission.

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Application Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org Please reference the Job Title and Reference Code on the Covering/Application Letter as the subject of the mail.

Note

Applicants are advised to provide their functional e-mails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.

Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

Submission must be delivered to the above address not later than the deadline. No submission will be accepted after the closing date.

DUE DATE: 15 November, 2017

Consultants at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Wednesday 15, November 2017

State Programme Lead at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Job Title: State Programme Lead 

Responsibilities
The Officer will report to ARFH GF HIV Project Coordinator and will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure effective technical lead for all CSS programme implementation activities in Lagos


• Work with the team to bring out effective implementation strategies that will engender achievement of grant objectives


• Provide technical support through oversight visits, coaching, mentoring and integrated supportive to other staff and partners on the project.


• Coordinate project activities and ensure all activities are implemented according to the approved budget and workplan


• Provide leadership in the development of monthly/quarterly implementation work plans on the project.


• Identify key project risks, implementation and capacity gaps and provide/recommend appropriate mitigation plan.


• Provide guidance to other staff and CBOs in the documentation of success stories and best practices


• Establish and maintain relationship with the relevant coordination bodies and line ministries to promote advocacy priorities on the CSS project.


• Represent the organization in various high level technical meetings with governmental bodies, stakeholders and donors.


• Participate in development process of donor proposals – log frames, narratives and budgets

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a University degree in the social sciences with Master’s degree in Public Health or related field.


• Minimum of 5 years working experience on donor funded HIV/AIDs especially community HIV intervention, HIV Counselling & Testing for pregnant women and general population.


• Applicant should also possess grant management experience at a NGO level.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
5th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.


• Candidates must also provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.


• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.

State Programme Lead at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Evaluation Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Job Title: State Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 

Responsibilities
The officer will report to the State Programme Lead and will be charged with the following responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities in the LGAs of implementation


• Work with the State Programme Lead to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted appropriately by CBOs to meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.


• Participate in State Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group


• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans.


• Provide continuous technical assistance on data management to CBOs and the SR.


• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system.


• Supervise the key activities of CBOs for compliance to the M&E plan


• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs).


• Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams, and conduct operational research activities.


• Analyze data to make informed decision and publication in peer review journal

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences/medical field with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience in community HIV intervention.


• Experience in HIV Programming, community testing, HIV non-health sector data management, community education on HIV and CBO management.


• Also, preferred are knowledge of public sector data management, M and E system strengthening for NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders and state partners.


• Excellent computer skills in Ms Office suite and use of DHIS is compulsory.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
5th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to: programs@arfh-ng.org Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.


• Candidates must also provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.


• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply

Evaluation Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Vacancy at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Association for Reproductive and Family Health(ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position under the Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Grant- New Funding Model:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer- NTBLCP (TB Grant)
Location: Abuja

Reporting to: The National Coordinator- NTBLCP and ARFH M & E Coordinator.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of the Global Fund TB project


• Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs.


• Provide technical support to state M & E officers in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines.


• Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various fora on program achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities


• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes


• Provide continuous technical lead to project team on data management and regularly analyze state data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.


• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists.


• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system, project’s training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis.


• Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making


• Conduct operational research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams as applicable.


• Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports, journal publications, proposal writing and assessment reports, human success stories and quarterly fact sheets.


• Provide technical support to the project and NTBLCP and other Government of Nigeria entities in the conduct of surveys for TB programs, including development of survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis and report writing under the guidance of the M&E coordinator.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Medicine, Pharmacy, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography and Public Health with advanced skills in quantitative methods, statistical analysis, evaluation research design etc. A master’s degree in public health will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or related fields and programs in developing countries: and working experience with Global Fund, USAID or any other donor funded programs is desirable.


• Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

 

 

Method of Application
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected]  Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

 

Application Deadline
1st November,2016

 

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.


• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Vacancy at the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer- NTBLCP (TB Grant)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of the Global Fund TB project


• Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs.


• Provide technical support to state M & E officers in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines.


• Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various fora on program achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities


• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes


• Provide continuous technical lead to project team on data management and regularly analyze state data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.


• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists.


• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system, project’s training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis.


• Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making


• Conduct operational research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams as applicable.


• Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports, journal publications, proposal writing and assessment reports, human success stories and quarterly fact sheets.


• Provide technical support to the project and NTBLCP and other Government of Nigeria entities in the conduct of surveys for TB programs, including development of survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis and report writing under the guidance of the M&E coordinator.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a University degree in any of the following related field: Medicine, Pharmacy, Statistics, Epidemiology, Demography and Public Health with advanced skills in quantitative methods, statistical analysis, evaluation research design etc.


• A master’s degree in public health will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria or related fields and programs in developing countries: and working experience with Global Fund, USAID or any other donor funded programs is desirable.


• Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Location: Abuja

Closing Date
1st November, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to: programs@arfh-ng.org  Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. 


• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.


• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Association for Reproductive and Family Health Vacancy

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria, etc.
We offer professionals, opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)  seeks applications from qualified persons for the position below in the organization for Global Fund grants:

Job Title: Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
Location: Abuja

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and take lead in strengthening Procurement and Supply Management systems of the oF Funded Tuberculosis Grant in order to meet organizational and international best practices and standard.


• Prepare Procurement related documentation (e.g. per-qualification, bidding, specifications, bid evaluation reports, terms of reference, letters of invitation, request for proposals, and draft contracts,


• Responsible for commodity shipments from overseas, clearing and ensuring the freighting to ARFH Central Warehouse in Federal Medical Store, Oshodi and the six (6) Zonal Stores in NWZ, NEZ, N, SEZ, SWZ, SSZ and FCT.


• Responsible far the forecasting, quantification, and maintenance of short, medium, and long term TB commodities (Anti-TB Drugs/Laboratory reagents and related commodities, HIV tests kits, Laboratory Equipment and supplies) and procurement plans to support the Project.


• Responsible for the assessment, design, implementation, strengthening, and maintenance of project site logistics system for TB commodities


• Participate in the National Logistics Management Coordinating Units (LMCU5) and TWG meetings


• Take lead in Contract Management, Supplier Management, develop and update Procurement Tools Management for all procurement works, goods and services related to projects.


• Take a lead in processing delivery documents e.g. duty wavier and NAFDAC Exemption etc.


• Prepare the project procurement and supply management plan in close consultation with Project Management Units and the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme


• Monitor efficient documentation of’ activities at warehouses at designated zones, states and Sites and prepare periodic progress reports on health/non-health commodity distribution to/at designated sites.


• Ensure that quality control is carried out on health commodities in accordance with national and international standard.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is B.Pharm; Masters degree in Social Sciences and Management sciences will be an added advantage.


• Good knowledge of Nigeria and Global Fund Procurement & Supply Chain Guidelines far all disease Programmes and other related PSM activities including procurement management softwares e.g pick and pack etc is also essential.


• He/she must also be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint presentation, inventory management software, analytical and problem solving skills.


• The preferred candidate should be excellent at written and oral communication.


• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in the procurement and supply chain management functions in donor funded projects, international NGO or United nations is highly essential with professional certification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and understanding of Nigerian drugs regulations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job; to: [email protected] Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referee referees.


• Candiddates must provide functional emails addresses and telephone numbers of the referees


• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.


• ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).


• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline  5th July, 2016.

Association for Reproductive and Family Health Vacancy

Civil Society For The Eradication of Tuberculosis Recruitment (5 Positions)

Civil Society for the Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TBNETWORK) is one of the Sub-recipients (SRs) to ARFH for the Round 9 Phase 2 HIV Grant for Community System Strengthening (CSS). TBNETWORK seeks the services of experienced and committed individuals in the disease components of HIV/AIDS and TB to work in select states as State Program Officers (SPO), Coordinating activities of project implementers, under the New Funding Model (NFM) of the Global Fund Grant.

 

Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Abuja
Available Positions: 2

Job Descriptions
Review of financial documents to ensure accuracy of the information there in and compliance with the organization’s financial policies and procedures.
Preparation of vouchers and entering the transactions in to the accounting package and/or excel ledgers.
Review advance requests to ensure that no additional advance is given while there is an unaccounted for advance against a staff.
Undertaking a thorough review of request submitted by staff and sub sub recipients to ensure accuracy, reasonableness and completeness of the accountabilities.
Ensure monthly generation of advance report for review before passing them to staff and sub recipients with outstanding advances.
Keep track of all advances to ensure accuracy of the advance balances and assist to reconcile them.
Review the petty cash transactions to ensure accuracy, reasonableness, completeness of documentation and that value for money was obtained before the approve for replenishment
Ensure proper maintenance of the cash books for all the bank accounts.
Ensure proper coding of all the expenditures is done in line with the organization’s approved codes.
Coordination on financial matters with third parties like vendors, banks, URA, NSSF, etc.
Proper filing of all the accounting and supporting documents with proper references for ease of document tracing and ensure they are kept in accordance with the Organization’s and donor requirements.
Any other assignments that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Requirements

Qualification:
First degree in Accounting plus professional Accounting qualification
Experience:
At least two years’ experience in Accounting with an NGO ( Experience in a Global Fund funded project will be added advantage)

Knowledge Requirements:
Language proficiency: Level IV English (Fluency in Both written and oral) is required
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities
Proven knowledge of modern office procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially the use of MS Excel

 

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Abuja
Available Positions: 2

Responsibilities
Manage the implementation of the financial systems, legal and donor related compliance management.
Coordination and execution of financial systems, including administration of budgets, collection of financial information
Collaborate with others to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerabilities and Risks.
Develop/implement corrective actions plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in future.
Coordinate specific field visits to states offices with other partners. Ensure that supporting documents attached to states financial reports are verifiable, valid and presentable and acceptable.
Write periodical reports of work done.
Develop monthly report on individual state performance.
Review states financial reports in line with their budget.
Check all request and ensure that they are accurate and are within budget line before payment are effected
Ensure that retirements for advances are adequate and timely
Ensure refunds are effected when necessary and timely.

Qualifications
University degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent (ACA, ICAN or its recognized equivalent
At least 3 years post NYSC international NGO experience in a similar position
Ability to work independently and be proactive. Strong communication skills is essential.
Good attention to details with ability to follow, applies, interpret and explain instructions and /or guidelines.

 

Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Abuja
Available Positions: 2

Job Description
The Program Officer will principally be responsible for, and focus on, providing technical and professional assistance and support to the Program Manager and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) implementing grant projects in the local governments and states, provide effective program management and administration, as well as monitoring and reporting on the activities of these organizations to the Principal Recipient on behalf of the network.

Responsibilities

• The Program Officer would be responsible for providing sound and updated information relating to current and emerging issues in TB and HIV/AIDs


• Developing innovative strategies to strengthen the effectiveness and quality of service provision in areas of assigned responsibility


• Proactively and efficiently managing the implementation of project(s) activities of the network


• Participating in development, management and review of program activities in states of responsibility


• Monitoring and evaluating progress of initiatives in areas of responsibility. This will involve undertaking periodic visits to project sites.


• Achieving and maintaining an effective and efficient level of communication with other Partner Organizations


• Performing any other duties as required by the network consistent with the achievement of program objectives as they work in an ever-changing and dynamic environment.


• Documentation and report writing for submission to the stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a Health-related discipline, or the Social Sciences with 2 – 3 years post-qualification experience in an organization working on TB, HIV/AIDS or Malaria. Applicants with working experience in more than one of these disease areas are encouraged to apply.


• Good communication and community mobilization skills


• Ready to and capable of working both independently and as part of a team


• Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise of sound judgment and flexibility to achieve agreed outcomes


• Well developed writing and analytical skills and an ability to express ideas dearly and concisely


• Effective presentation and interpersonal communication skills and ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relations


• Ability to contribute to the effectiveness of a team, including supporting others and managing priorities


• Ability to communicate fluently in English.

 

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Abuja
Available Positions: 3

Primary Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Determine weekly priority tasks.


• Ensure the state team is aware of and up to date on all M&E tasks and reports.


• Conduct site visits during the project implementation phase for each grant in assigned areas.


• In concert with Implementation plans, develop Monitoring and Evaluation plans for field-level projects.


• Produce a “routine monitoring report” (RMR) according to an approved template for each site visit prior to the indicator verification visit.


• Accurately interpret Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) form and grant database file shared by National office to determine indicators according which the Officer will be evaluating projects.


• Draft “final evaluation reports” (FER) based on prescribed format after visiting a grant site for verification of indicators.


• Identify lessons learned, constraints, and project impacts based on determined theme and/or sector for inclusion in FERs.


• Serve as primary point of contact for Grants Office when developing impact assessments, success stories and weekly reporting.


• Serve as primary point of contact for Grants Office when additional information is needed to close grants.


• Undertake comprehensive analysis of projects based on history of site visits; present findings to Management in a concise and professional manner.


• Participate in professional training and development activities, as necessary.


• Represent the program positively and professionally in both internal and external environments.


• Perform other tasks, as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or it recognized equivalent in International Development, Social Science, Economics, operation research, public health and related field is desired.


• Two years’ relevant experience in field monitoring, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, management information systems and/or information management design is required.


• Proficiency at using Microsoft office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. is required.


• Strong analytical skills are required.


• Prior experience with Global Funds funded projects is highly desirable.


• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required.


• Experience of working in complex environment is a plus.


• Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

 

Job Title: Admin Officer
Location: Abuja
Available Positions: 2

Job Description
The responsibilities of the Administrative Officer include:
Provide logistics support for program training and field activities
Support in compiling periodic program reports and updates.
Support the program office in a variety of Administrative, financial and operational duties
Performs a variety of routine to moderately skilled clerical support functions, including word processing, data entry, and other related duties as assigned;
Works with programs department to prepare and reconcile travel and operational expenses for program staff,
Ensure payments are made timely and vouchers for reimbursement are accurate;
Support in maintaining accurate reports from all field activities;
May receive and process information of a confidential nature; ensures such information is maintained in strict confidentiality;
Keep appointment book accurately filled in with name, phone number and exact procedures;
Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
First University Degree/ HND in social science
At least two years experience in office Administration.
Knowledge Requirements:
Language proficiency: Level IV English (Fluency in Both written and oral) is required
Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different nationalities
Proven knowledge of modern office procedures
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially the use of MS Excel

Application Closing Date: 27th June, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application letter and detailed resume to: [email protected]

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