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The British Council is the world’s leading cultural relations organization and creates opportunities for people in the UK and worldwide to understand each other, to work together and learn from one another. We see this as crucial to building secure, more prosperous and sustainable futures for us all. We build trust and understanding between different countries and cultures and develop strong international links that are of benefit to people in Britain and the rest of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Human Resources Nigeria & West Africa Cluster
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Human Resources
Job Category: HR
Pay Band: Pay Band 8
Duration: Indefinite
Reports to: Regional HR Director [SSA]Role Purpose

• The Head of Human Resources will support the HR Director by providing operational HR expertise across the broad spectrum of HR activity.


• This role supports the HR Director to develop strategies, plans, budgets, projects and timelines to deliver the people and business plan.


• The role will be key to ensuring that the HR services provided in the West Africa Cluster are consistent with global HR policies and processes, reflect local policy frameworks, and are high quality and efficient.


• The role acts as a senior adviser/business partner to Cluster / regional leadership, HR and business leads. Interfaces with English & Exams, Education & Society and Arts Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and HR Centre of Expertise (CoE) colleagues to deliver corporate, regional and country results.


• The role will lead a team of in country/Cluster HR professionals to provide high quality, customer-focused functional support to all teams based in the cluster of countries.


• Key focus will be on interpretation and tactical application of policy to suit local business needs as well as resolution of complex problems.

Geopolitical/SBU/Function Overview

• The West Africa Cluster is comprised of Ghana (including Cameroon), Senegal, Sierra Leone and Nigeria. Increasingly British Council is approached to support UK missions and partners in other parts of both Anglophone and Francophone West Africa. With HMG’s increasing focus on the “Arc of Instability” which concentrates on the Sahel, British Council will need to review its approach and offer within the cluster.


• This role will have overall HR responsibility for West Africa Cluster (Ghana (including Cameroon), Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria) with varying degrees of complexity in the external HR regulatory environment, geopolitical stability, talent availability and cultural difference.


• Part of the complexity of the role will be to navigate these complexities to ensure the best balance between global, regional and country requirements. The post holder will line manage the HR business Partners for Nigeria (Main office and FCR projects) & Ghana

Main Opportunities/Challenges for this role

• With the global changes facing the HR function in general, including the stepped-up competition for talent, the impact of the economy, data driven HR practices, and the new developments in technology, combined with the region specific environment and complexities, the role is expected to make a major contribution to the successful management of HR as well as providing vital support to all operational team members. They will contribute to the development of the HR function and modelling the values and principles of a collaborative, integrated and mutually supportive team.


• The global HR team has undergone a significant restructure to position it more effectively to support the rapidly changing needs of the British Council. In conjunction with the SSA HR Director, this role is key to ensuring HR services in the West Africa Cluster effectively support the business plans and are consistent with global CoE strategies, guiding principles, policies and procedures, processes and practices, and where necessary, adapting them to reflect local market needs and conditions, e.g. legal, regulatory, social and culture frameworks. The global CoE’s include:
  
  • Resourcing
  
  
  • Reward
  
  
  • Employee Relations
  
  
  • Talent and Development
  
  
  • Leadership and Policy
  
  


• The post holder will report to the SSA HR Director and will work closely with the other members of the regional HR team, who provide senior HR expertise to the region. S/he will also need to engage with HR leaders in the global and regional Centres of Expertise and Strategic Business Units to ensure alignment of frameworks, policies, casework and core standards and ensure HR/business insights and knowledge is shared.


• The role holder will be working in a context with varying degrees of complexity in the external HR regulatory environment, geopolitical stability, talent availability and cultural difference. Part of the complexity of the role will be to navigate these complexities to ensure the best balance between global, regional and country requirements.

Main Accountabilities
Consultancy and high quality HR service:

• Deploys a range of HR specialist or bespoke approaches to support the provision of high quality services and advice


• Lead and co-ordinate the regional annual people cycle, for performance management, talent management, succession planning, learning and development etc., engaging and communicating with key stakeholders to deliver in line with British Council timelines, policies and processes.


• Manages health and wellbeing of Regional employees, in conjunction with the Regional Wellbeing, Employee Relations and International Mobility Team leads as required.


• Works with the International Mobility Team and Group Employment Tax Specialist to organise support for globally mobile staff in region, e.g. advice on ER, mobility packages, employee tax support, etc.


• In conjunction with Regional and Country Leadership Teams manage emergency planning and contingency and execute on withdrawal policy and procedures.

Leadership and business partnering – Internal customer focus:

• As a member of the Custer and regional HR Leadership Team, contribute to the development of the HR strategy, budgets and people plans for the region & cluster – sharing expertise and learning and ensuring an integrated approach to delivering high impact HR advice and quality service delivery across the region.


• Builds an in-depth understanding of the particular business and operational context, opportunities and challenges facing operations and management, to ensure the development of new practices based on informed business insight and joined-up thinking. Consults closely with internal customers and other stakeholders to understand current and future business needs, and plans work activities accordingly to ensure the services and advice they provide meets those demands


• Applies advanced HR generalist knowledge to solve a range of complex business issues. Devises non-standard or bespoke analytical approaches to understand complex problems and enable informed business-planning, decision-making and/or the development of new or improved practice


• Provides expert HR advice, support and challenge to internal customers and other stakeholders to support the development of high quality, effective and continuously improving business practices within their area of functional expertise, ensuring high quality service is delivered to maximise performance and minimise risks and costs

Service improvement:

• Identifies and makes recommendations to the Cluster lead and Regional HR Director for improvements to ways of working that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the corporate functional discipline, as well as the operational effectiveness of their internal customers


• Makes professional recommendations which have a measurable impact on local business performance in terms of efficiency, quality, reliability, and internal customer satisfaction


• Actively champions and monitors staff compliance with the agreed corporate policies and practices relevant to their area of functional expertise. Investigates reasons for non-compliance


• Provides specialist expertise advice or ideas into the development and implementation of corporate and regional change projects. Scope, plan, deliver and evaluate HR/OD and change projects / initiatives, working closely with global and regional CoE’s leads and regional / country HR, Resourcing and Reward leads as required.


• Distils complex concepts and analysis into cogent and persuasive business case presentations, which convincingly influence decision-makers about the need for significant changes to policy or practice

Line management and functional expertise:

• Determines work plans and coordinates input from in country HR professionals to meet specific objectives, line manages HR business partners in Nigeria and Ghana


• Providing professional coaching/mentoring to country HR leads, to manage non-routine HR issues or guidance to implement project and change plans.


• Contributes to the development and delivery of training and guidance of other professionals in the field.


• Develops peer/personal networks within and outside the British Council to enhance own knowledge and expertise. Shares expertise and best practice with country HR leads.


• Build HR, people management and coaching capabilities of regional managers and HR leads, via:


• Coaching / guiding and advising in the annual HR people cycle: Resourcing, Induction, ER, Reward, Performance, Talent & Succession management


• Providing or sourcing training and development for HR leads and line managers in country to increase capability.


• Inducting new HR managers and training new regional staff and country leadership in HR systems and processes.


• Proactively pursues an annual cycle of formally recognised Continuing Professional Development to maintain and deepen their professional expertise.

Key Relationships
Internal:

• Cluster lead and country management teams


• Staff in cluster


• Regional HR Director, Regional  and Country HR Leads and teams


• SBU Leadership teams – in the UK, region and in country


• Centres of Expertise, Global Operations and Global HR Director Network


• FCR Senior Business/Programme  Leads in Nigeria


• Change programmes leads

External:

• Professional and government bodies, country appointed legal counsel, HR consultancies


• External partners, suppliers, regulatory and professional bodies/associations.

Role Requirements
Threshold requirements:

• Passport requirements/ Right to work in country    Existing Rights to work in Nigeria  and easy access to travel  to  all countries in the cluster

Notes:

• Frequent travel expected. Security vetting and criminal checks may be applied before appointment.

Person Specification
Language requirements:

Minimum / Essential:

• English Language at Proficiency Level

Desirable:

• Local language at Intermediate Level

Qualifications
Minimum / Essential:

• First Degree in Human Resources or a relevant professional HR qualification.

Desirable:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent

Role Specific Knowledge & Experience
Minimum / Essential:

• Strong HR generalist; well versed in all areas of the HR life cycle.


• 5 to 7 years’ experience in Human Resource Management


• Able to demonstrate experience of leading the successful implementation of HR change projects across a broad geography. Effective change management communication skills


• Experience in building and managing effective teams across multiple geographies.


• Track record of building effective relationships with business leadership teams and managing a range of complex internal and external stakeholders in the delivery of high quality and effective professional HR services.


• Significant HR business partner experience in an international context working across multiple business streams


• Excellent commercial acumen and understanding of business strategy and practices


• Experience of working in a matrix management structure.

Desirable:

• Working in both public, not for profit and private sector organisations

British Council Core Skills
Managing People (level 3). Manages a team:

• Provides full line management to a team where all members are working in a similar area of expertise or business.  Scope includes planning, setting objectives, role modelling an inclusive culture, recruitment, development and performance management.

Managing projects (level 4). Leads larger projects:

• Coordinates a diverse team with awareness of equality and diversity impact as part of the project specifications and handles changes in specification or plan to meet unexpected circumstances


• Communicating and influencing (level 4). Uses influencing techniques


• Uses formal and informal negotiating and motivation techniques to influence others’ behaviour and persuade them to think and act differently, while respecting difference of view and culture.

Planning and organising (level 3). Develops annual plans:

• Develops and reviews the implementation of annual plans for a work group or function, taking account of business and customer requirements and reconciling competing demands.

Analysing data and problems (level 3). Analyses patterns:

• Able to seek out and examine a range of information to identify patterns, trends and options, to solve multifaceted problems. Uses data

Managing risk (level 3). Develops the culture:

• Track record of analysing potential risks, promoting risk awareness and holding others to account for their practices.

British Council Behaviours

• Creating shared purpose (more demanding): Inspiring others to want to take a specific role as part of a shared purpose


• Connecting with others (more demanding): Building trust and understanding with people who have very different views


• Shaping the future (most demanding): Changing the nature of what we do and the benefits we gain by thinking and planning with creativity


• Working Together (most demanding): working with others to achieve shared benefits/common goals.

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

Click here to download job details (MS Word)

Click here to download BC Behaviour (pdf)

Click here to download BC Core skills (pdf)

Note: That you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the Role Profile & Guidance. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss.

Application Deadline: 10th October 2017.

British High Commission Job Available - Apply Now!

World Health Organization (Medical Officer - Surveillance)

World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

Job Title: Medical Officer – Surveillance

Description

• The objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities reduce morbidity, disability and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) through improving access and utilization of immunization services;


• Accelerating efforts to achieve polio eradication, measles control, maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, yellow fever control;


• Promote innovations including introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines;


• Improve vaccine safety and security and systematize access to immunization services integrated with other child survival interventions.

Responsibilities 

• Under the guidance of WHO Representative and the direct supervision of EPI Team Leader, the Medical Officer Surveillance will provide technical support to the WHO Country Office on implementation and monitoring of surveillance for Polio and other vaccine preventable diseases.


• The officer represents WHO and is expected to provide high level technical support to the country in collaboration with stakeholders for disease surveillance.


• The incumbent will perform the following duties:


• Coordinate WHO support for surveillance activities to ensure achievement and maintenance of certification standards for the AFP surveillance system and performance indicators for other VPDs.


• Undertake regular performance reviews including weekly analysis of AFP surveillance data in order to identify and overcome technical and performance bottle necks, and build the epidemiological capacity of field staff through technical assistance.


• Provide technical support to the different committees for the polio program (National Certification Committee, National Task Force for Laboratory Containment, National Polio Expert Committee).


• Provide technical support to national laboratories for VPDs and closely monitor laboratory and staff performance indicators.


• Regularly update surveillance guidelines, training modules and other materials and assist in development of monitoring and evaluation tools.


• Facilitate training and other capacity building activities for national and field staff and for the reporting network.


• Sustain the maintenance of the environmental surveillance system including regular evaluation of existing sites and plan for expansion as required.


• Undertake frequent travel to different states of the country to supervise surveillance activities and oversee the process of data collection and timely analysis for its use.


• Submit monthly reports on the activities undertaken to the team leader EPI.


• Perform any other duties assigned by the Team Leader and WR.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, complemented by specialization or post-graduate qualification in Public Health


• Desirable: Formal training in principles of epidemiology and/or health promotion


• Verification of Educational qualifications:


• “In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position.


• WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Skills

• Sound technical knowledge on epidemiology and surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases; prevention and control measures; preparedness and response.


• Ability to establish harmonious working relations with national counterparts and international colleagues.


• Proven ability to use standard office software packages;


• Proficiency in MS Office applications, data analysis and technical presentations.


• At least 7 years of relevant experience in the development and implementation of vaccine preventable disease surveillance systems at national/sub-national level with particular expertise in polio.


• UN experience in managing disease surveillance.

WHO Competencies

• Fostering integration and team work;


• Communicating in a credible and effective way;


• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;


• Ensures the effective use of resources;


• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences.


• Excellent knowledge of English.

Remuneration

• Annual salary: (Net of tax)


• USD 69,032 at single rate


• USD 74,130 with primary dependants    


• 29 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Closing Date
4th February, 2017.

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World Health Organization (Medical Officer - Surveillance)

Latest Job Vacancy at World Health Organization – WHO, Friday 6, January 2017

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ agency for health. The organization focuses on four main areas, led by health intervention efforts, such as control and prevention of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. Other WHO priorities include support for government health programs; development of health policies, products, and systems; and efforts related to determinants of health, such as food safety and nutrition. The WHO operates from six regional offices worldwide and national offices in about 150 countries. Budget and policy oversight for the organization is provided by the World Health Assembly, which includes representatives of more than 190 countries. The WHO was founded in 1948.

DATA ASSISTANT (POLIO LAB)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/17/SSA1

Title: Data Assistant (Polio Lab Maiduguri)

Grade: G4

Contract type: Special Service Agreement

Duration of contract: 12 Months

Application DUE DATE: 18 January 2017 (14 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Organization unit: AF_NGA Nigeria (AF_NGA) /

AF_NG3 Technical Units (AF_NG3)


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The objective of the post is to ensure the ever increasing workload of the polio laboratory is supported by additional human resource with data management capacity to maintain quality of laboratory data (a) ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the surveillance (b) provide a dedicated Data Assistant to Polio lab that relieves other technical lab personnel to focus on specimen processing . (c) ensure proper documentation of all case investigation forms and lab results.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the overall guidance of the Maiduguri Polio Laboratory Director and over all supervision of WHO Data Assistant, the staff will carry out the following specific task:

1. Establish, maintain and up-date Polio laboratory databases pertaining to AFP/contact and lab result

2. Perform data harmonization and cleaning on all AFP data received using the WHO Data Quality Check and harmonization Tool.

3. Ensures weekly submission of the polio lab data to the director to share with AFRO as per the agreed timeline

4. Provide regular feedback on any data harmonization issue to the concerned zone and state.

5. Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevant levels.

6. Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis feedback on key polio laboratory indicators

7. Create and secure back-up copies of data in the lab.

8. Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Diploma in Computer Science, Statistics, data management or related field with additional data laboratory training.

Verification of Educational qualifications:

“In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually”.

SKILLS:

Working knowledge of laboratory, preferably Polio laboratory.

Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.

Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 2 years’ experience in health related data management.

Experience in quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.

Experience in Ms. Access database tool management.

Languages:

English

TO APPLY

Additional Information:

WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO:

http://www.who.int Click on: . to learn more about WHO’s operations
http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

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Annual salary: (Net of tax)

at single rate

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Currently accepting applications

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 18 January, 2017

Latest Job Vacancy at World Health Organization – WHO, Friday 6, January 2017

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Recruitment – November 2016

Nigeria LNG Limited directly employs over 1,000 people. In addition, work is provided to thousands of others through various contracts and agreements.
Most staff live on Bonny Island and work there or at the head office located at KM 16 Port Harcourt-Aba Expressway, Port Harcourt and Abuja. Those who work on the Plant facilities live in Bonny Island at the Corporate R A (Residential Area) estate and Port Harcourt.

Nigeria LNG Limited, a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the following positions:

Job Title: Consultant Paediatrician
Job Ref: CMO/2016/1/E
Location: Bonny Island
Job Description: 

• The appointee will be required to provide internationally acceptable health service that will ensure safe paediatric clinical practice, preventive and general medical care.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

Job Title: Shift Nurse
Job Ref: REF: CMO/201 6/3/E
Location: Bonny Island
Job Description:

• The appointee will be required to conduct health prevention and screening activities of patients in the NLNG Residential Area clinic to ensure proper monitoring of health conditions and maintain maximum hospital hygiene.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

Job Title:  Charge Nurse
Job Ref: CMO/2016/2/E
Location: Bonny Island
Job Description:

• The appointee will be required to ensure supervision of all nursing activities in the hospital to maintain efficient, safe and sound nursing care.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

How to Apply
All interested and qualified applicants should:
Click Here to Register and Apply , for first time candidates.

For candidates who already have an Account, Login and Apply

For more information, visit http://www.nigerialng.com/Careers/Pages/Home.aspx

Note: Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s).

Application Deadline: 15th November, 2016

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Recruitment – November 2016

Project Adviser at Lonadek Nigeria

Lonadek is a firm of Consultants with a passion and desire to implement and develop Local Content in a manner that adds value to all stakeholders. Our goal is to ensure that locals and indigenous companies develop themselves and utilize tested systems, processes and procedures to deliver quality goods and services in the Gulf of Guinea and the world.

Job Title: Project Adviser

Description

• To carry out independent operations analysis which includes: Challenging company gas production planning assumptions and analysis, assessing the strength of operational intelligence and providing alternative options, focusing on CNG, micro LNG, LPG and other gas utilization products and projects.


• Respond to issues raised by the project team and stakeholders, via analysis, advice, recommendations or direct action as appropriate.


• To ensure that all matters relating to organizational change are managed in a fair, consistent and professional manner.  To support the implementation of the change management process as directed by the Project Manager.


• Analyze and advise the board and project teams of business cases, capital injection (or other funding) requests.


• Offering support, professional and competent advice and identifying problems and recommendations to minimize risks in CNG and LPG distribution.


• To work cohesively with project team members and take positive action and accountability for assigned areas of responsibility and attend and participate in weekly project team/scrum meetings.


• Accountability for safety in gas compression, engineering, maintenance, integrity, verification, planning, metering and operational commercial agreements.


• Undertake or participate in the preparation of gas sector analyses and provide advice on best practices and lessons learned from leading organizations.


• Provide advice on company commercial transactions, corporate form and capital structure.


• Provide second opinion source of advice to the board where other departments have a lead role


• Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of gas sector operational issues, key players and technical trends within the sector and tackle specific needs.


• Feedback from Operations and Project teams on effective support which improves availability and reduces costs.


• Delivery of Capital projects on time and within budget.


• Introduction of new technology and ideas to support existing operations and company wide development.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Project Adviser at Lonadek Nigeria

Vacancies at Nigeria LNG Limited [3 positions]

Nigeria LNG Limited, a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the following positions:

Job Title: Consultant Paediatrician
Location: Bonny Island

The Job:

• The appointee will be required to provide internationally acceptable health service that will ensure safe paediatric clinical practice, preventive and general medical care.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

 

 

 

Job Title: Charge Nurse
Location: Bonny Island

The Job:

• The appointee will be required to ensure supervision of all nursing activities in the hospital to maintain efficient, safe and sound nursing care.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

 

 

 

Job Title: Shift Nurse
Location: Bonny Island

The Job:

• The appointee will be required to conduct health prevention and screening activities of patients in the NLNG Residential Area clinic to ensure proper monitoring of health conditions and maintain maximum hospital hygiene.


• This appointment will be for a 5-year period.


• Upon expiration of the 5-year period, the possibility of a new contract will depend on business need.

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline
15th November,2016

 

Method of Application
All interested applicants should:
Log on to www.nigerialng.com
Click on “Careers”,
Click on “Register with Us” to register
Click on Login to Job Portal
Click on the position to access its details and apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Only completed applications via the NLNG job portal are valid.

Note: Any false information provided during or after the application process will lead to the outright disqualification of such candidate(s).

Vacancies at Nigeria LNG Limited [3 positions]

World Health Organization (National Data Manager)

World Health Organization – Our goal is to build a better, healthier future for people all over the world. Working through offices in more than 150 countries, WHO staff work side by side with governments and other partners to ensure the highest attainable level of health for all people. Together we strive to combat diseases – infectious diseases like influenza and HIV and noncommunicable ones like cancer and heart disease.
We help mothers and children survive and thrive so they can look forward to a healthy old age. We ensure the safety of the air people breathe, the food they eat, the water they drink – and the medicines and vaccines they need.

Job Title: National Data Manager 

Description

• Under the overall guidance of the EPI Cluster Lead, technical oversight of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator direct supervision from State Coordinator, the incumbent will be working closely with the government counterparts and partners at State and zonal levels in support of the following specific EPI activities:

1. Establish, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI


2. Perform data validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to the zone and national level (surveillance, IPDs, RI, Special Intervention, HTR, accessibility, IDP Camps and other data sets).


3. Provide regular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to CCs and LGAFs for action. 


4. Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevant levels. 


5. Provide all round GIS support including accessibility, Vaccination Tracking System (VTS)


6. Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis feedback from data to enhance decision making at state and LGA level


7. Represent WHO in the Borno State EOC Data Team and support the state EOC with data presentation, analysis and interpretation. 


8. Create and secure back-up copies of data in the state.


9. Provide technical data management support to the state government.


10. Conduct data management training to build the capacity of officers.


11. Perform other activities as required by the supervisor

Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Statistics, Information Systems and Communication Technology, or other relevant fields from recognized institution 


• Training in public health data management

Verification of Educational qualifications:

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 


• WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;


• Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design technical communication materials;


• Fully conversant in word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, epidemiological (Epiifo) and mapping software.


•  Fostering integration and teamwork;


• Ensuring the effective use of resources;


• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;


• Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership

Experience

• At least five years relevant experience including field experience in data management/GIS. 


• Experience in public health especially in immunization activities


• Excellent knowledge of English 


• Knowledge of the other UN languages 

Note

• WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.

Location: Maiduguri

Closing Date

15 November 2016

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World Health Organization (National Data Manager)

Latest Job Opening at The World Health Organization (WHO), Tuesday 1, November 2016

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ agency for health. The organization focuses on four main areas, led by health intervention efforts, such as control and prevention of HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. Other WHO priorities include support for government health programs; development of health policies, products, and systems; and efforts related to determinants of health, such as food safety and nutrition. The WHO operates from six regional offices worldwide and national offices in about 150 countries. Budget and policy oversight for the organization is provided by the World Health Assembly, which includes representatives of more than 190 countries. The WHO was founded in 1948.

NATIONAL DATA MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/16/TASR147

Grade: NO-B

Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Duration of contract: 12 Months

Currently accepting applications

Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria

Organization unit: AF/IVE Immunization, Vaccines and Emergencies (AF/IVE) /
AF/PEI Polio Eradication (AF/PEI)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities to provide high quality immunization services that will contribute to (a) the reduction of mortality, morbidity and disability from vaccine preventable diseases through the optimum use of available and new vaccines and (b) the strengthening of national health systems as well as efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the overall guidance of the EPI Cluster Lead, technical oversight of the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator direct supervision from State Coordinator, the incumbent will be working closely with the government counterparts and partners at State and zonal levels in support of the following specific EPI activities:

Establish, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in EPI/PEI

Perform data validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to the zone and national level (surveillance, IPDs, RI, Special Intervention, HTR, accessibility, IDP Camps and other data sets).

Provide regular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to CCs and LGAFs for action.

Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevant levels.

Provide all round GIS support including accessibility, Vaccination Tracking System (VTS)

Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly analysis feedback from data to enhance decision making at state and LGA level

Represent WHO in the Borno State EOC Data Team and support the state EOC with data presentation, analysis and interpretation.

Create and secure back-up copies of data in the state.

Provide technical data management support to the state government.

Conduct data management training to build the capacity of officers.

Perform other activities as required by the supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: University Degree in Statistics, Information Systems and Communication Technology, or other relevant fields from recognized institution

Desirable: Training in public health data management

VERIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

“In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually”.

SKILLS:

Ÿ Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;

Ÿ Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design technical communication materials;

Ÿ Fully conversant in word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, epidemiological (Epiifo) and mapping software

Competencies:

Producing results;

Fostering integration and teamwork;

Ensuring the effective use of resources;

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;

Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership


EXPERIENCE:

Essential: At least five years relevant experience including field experience in data management/GIS.

Desirable: Experience in public health especially in immunization activities

Languages:

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.

Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO:
http://www.who.int Click on: . to learn more about WHO’s operations
http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

at single rate


TO APPLY

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Currently accepting applications

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

DUE DATE: 15 November, 2016

Latest Job Opening at The World Health Organization (WHO), Tuesday 1, November 2016

World Health Organization (Administrative Clerk)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ agency for health. WHO has 147 country offices and six regional offices. The headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Job Title: Administrative Clerk

Objective of the Programme 

• The objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities to provide high quality immunization services that will contribute to (a) the reduction of mortality, morbidity and disability from vaccine preventable diseases through the optimum use of available and new vaccines and (b) the strengthening of national health systems as well as efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

Description

• Under the overall supervision of the WHO Country Operations Officer, and direct supervision of the State Coordinator, the incumbent will provide general administrative and finance support to the office.The specific functions of the incumbent are:


• Assist the Admin Assistant in the maintenance of financial records and monitoring systems to record and reconcile expenditures, balances statement and confirming adequacy of support documents as well as in rendering of monthly Imprest reports.


• Assist in preparing payment schedules/bank instructions including upload into electronic payment platforms


• Assists with maintenance of petty cash account and replenishment of same


• Assist with disbursement of SIAs funds including payment site monitoring and report


• Assist in transport planning including monitoring of usage of hired vehicles, fueling of vehicle fleets and generator maintenance


• Collects and deliver mails, pouches and other communication from and to courier companies, government agencies and other institution; maintains a mail movement register.


• Performs any other relevant duties that may be assigned from time by the SC or AA

Qualifications 
Education:

• Completion of Secondary education, preferably supplemented by a Diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Desirable:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent

Verification of Educational qualifications:

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 


• WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 


• The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. 


• Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

Skills

• Computer literacy especially proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel

Competencies:

• Producing results;


• Communicating in a credible and effective way; 


• Ensuring the effective use of resources;

Experience
Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience commensurate with the duties of the posts and its grade in an international, public or private organization of repute

Desirable:

• Experience in working with bilateral or multilateral International Organizations in the country is an Advantage

Languages:

• Excellent knowledge of English

Additional Information:

• WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.


• Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO :http://www.who.int Click on: . to learn more about WHO’s operations http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date 

Annual salary 
(Net of tax) at single rate

Location: Sokoto

Closing Date
2nd November, 2016

APPLY HERE

Note

• Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.


• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.


• Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. 


• Please visit WHO’s e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. 


• The system provides instructions for online application procedures.


• All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.


• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.


• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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World Health Organization (Administrative Clerk)

Graduate Accountant needed at Krystal Digital Solutions Limited

Krystal Digital Solutions Limited is a fast growing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, which specializes in the development, research, deployment and creation of customized and service oriented software applications. As a corporate Nigeria organization, we seek to deliver to our primary market (Nigeria) and the international market the best I.T services that can help build businesses and deliver optimum and timely solutions per time.
We have developed the technical and managerial expertise to provide comprehensive and tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of our customers home and abroad . We are a collection of highly experienced technology consultants, application developers, technical leads, user experience professionals, and project managers. Our unequalled market strategy is in the delivery of our service using globally acceptable application development standards and project management methodologies and processes.

Job Title: Accountant

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc


• 0-2 years working experience

Closing Date
19th October, 2016

Location: Lagos

Method of Application
Send CV to: info@krystaldigitalng.com

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Graduate Accountant needed at Krystal Digital Solutions Limited

Medical Job Vacancies at the Medical Research Council (MRC), Friday 30, September 2016

Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit, The Gambia – We are the leading research centre in sub-Saharan Africa, carrying out internationally competitive research into tropical medicine for over 50 years. Our current research agenda focuses on three themes: Disease Control & Elimination; Nutrition; Vaccines & Immunity. Looking towards the future. we are aiming to push forward into new and challenging areas. refiecflng changes in national and global health priorities.

CONSULTANT CLINICIAN

LOCATION: GAMBIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Services Department at Fajara runs a 42-bed ward devoted to the care of acute paediatric and adult medical cases and a busy out patient department seeing over 50, 000 patients a year.

The ward and OPO are staffed by well qualified nursing and auxiliary staff and there is a high staff to patient ratio The serace is supported by a GCLP and ISO 15189 accredited clinical laboratory offering a 24/7 service and an excellent radiology department with digital x ray contrast studies ultrasound an& echocardiography.

An on-site endoscopy suite enables us to complete upper Gl endoscopy and bronchoscopies.

Malaria, tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, HIV and non-communicable diseases such as asthma, nutritional disorders, renal diseases, cardiovascular disease and hepatocellular carcinoma are all very common. There are no facilities for managing either surgical or obslethc cases.

The post holder wit support the Head of Clinical Services who is responsible for the Units Clinical Services at the main station at Fajara and the upcountry Field Stations and has overall responsibility for the health care of all MRCG personnel approximately 1000) and their immediate families

S/he will also work closely with the Head of Clinical Services in overseeing the out patient and in-patient facilities, the development and training of clinically qualified and clinical support staff as well as in the training of students from the University of The Gambia Medical School.

The department has implemented an electronic medical records system for all patient encounters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

FWACP/MRCP or equivalent and relevant higher spe…t training,

Minimum of three years experience working at a Senior Registrar/Consultant level in paediatric or adult medicine in high-quality teaching institutions.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Proven experience of managing staff.

Excellent record keeping skills.

Excellent communication skills.

The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

The ability to deal sensitively with the patients.

Computer literate, e.g. Word, Excel. Email.

Interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics.

Good understanding of medical audits.

Willingness to work on the on-call rota on a regular basis.

Willingness to work flexi-time.

Being an advanced life support provider would be an advantage.

REMUNERATION/CONDITIONS

The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 36 Points of MRC Unit The Gambia’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 106, 325 Dalasi. This converts to a net pay of $2, 362 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.

Please note that the salary will be paid In Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.

For displaced staff the package will include rent free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects,

The appointment is far 3 years extendable by-mutual agreement and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Higher Scientific Officer (Vaccine Impact on Diarrhoea in Africa Study)

We are conducting a rota virus vaccine impact and effectiveness study in children less than 5 years old residing in the areas of Basse, Upper River Region and Fuladu West, Central River Region Health Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS).

Location: Gambia

The appointments up to 28th February 2018 in the first instance.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a Higher Scientific Officer for the Rotavirus study. The post-holder will undertake technical and supervisory roles to support the study.

S/he will, in addition, to conducting laboratory assays and procedures, undertake tabulation of laboratory results and compilation of reports, contribute to drafting of SOPs and work instructions and also train and supervise Trainee Scientific Officers, Senior Laboratory Technicians and laboratory technicians to meet the project goals and objectives.

The post-holder will be based at MRCG Basse.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

M.Sc degree in Biomedical Sciences or relevant Biological Sciences.

Substantial experience in a research microbiology laboratory.

Computer literacy in Excel, MS words, power points etc.

Knowledge and Experience of the standards/guidelines/regulations applicable to the clinical laboratories working practices towards GCLP/ISO 15189 accreditation.

Knowledge of current literature, techniques, diagnostic tools and equipment applicable to the clinical laboratories.

An ability to take initiatives.

DESIRABLE

Ability to work in a highly disciplined manner in a laboratory.

Ability to maintain high standards of work.

Ability to work co-operatively in team.

Excellent communication skills.

Participate in the shipment of biological samples following training by an agent/trainer certified by the International Air Transportation Association (IATA).

Being able to provide training and lectures to scientific and support staff

A basic technical knowledge of the pieces of equipment within the clinical laboratories, and be able to troubleshoot with the biomedical engineering department

Contribute to the writing of scientific articles if required.

REMUNERATION

The salary will be paid in Grade 3, 27 Points of MRC Unit The Gambias payscale at a net monthly salary of 47, 670 Dalasi. This converts to a net pay of $1, 059 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.

Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.

For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.

TO APPLY

Applicants should contact the “Human Resources Office” for an Application Form and a copy of the job description be emailing: hr@mrc.gm Completed Application Forms together with photocopies of qualifications should be returned to:

Human Resources Office,

Vacancy for: Consultant Clinician,

MRCG Fajara,

P.O. Box 273,

Banjul,

The Gambia.

Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & 00220 4494072-9

Email: hr@mrc.gm

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 28 October, 2016

Medical Job Vacancies at the Medical Research Council (MRC), Friday 30, September 2016

Careers at Action Aid, Tuesday 27, September 2016

ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions in a new Nutrition project (subject to funding) to be based in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno States.

FINANCE COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing financial activities and reporting for the zone. He/she will also be responsible for supporting Local NGOs on proper financial records and documentation.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

Relevant professional qualification is also desirable.

GRANT COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing the grant as well as supporting grants management activities of sub-grantees.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

Relevant professional qualification is also desirable.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

The person will be responsible for managing supply chain logistics of RUTF and routine drugs up to the field level for the program. He/she will also be responsible for coordinating with relevant partners to ensure effective supply chain management. The candidate will also support office logistics.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or related discipline and

Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

MEAL COORDINATOR

The Person will be responsible for all monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities under the grant for the respective zone.

Qualification and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or related discipline and Seven years (7) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position.

NUTRITION COORDINATOR

This position will be responsible for the effective delivery of CMAM( in-patient and out-patient) in the project states, support training of volunteers on SAM screening, ensure quality of Anthropometric data collected and provide overall training, education and compliance of IYCF and hygiene practices.

Qualification and Experience: HND/B.Sc. degree in Human nutrition/Dietetic, Postgraduate Degree in Public health Nutrition/Dietetics is required with five years (5) work experience; three of those years must be in a similar position. Ability to speak in Hausa language will be considered as an added advantage.

PROJECT MANAGER

The person will be responsible for overall programmanagement in the zone with both operational and programmatic responsibilities.The Program Manager bears final responsibility for meeting program deliverables byboth National NGOs and Local NGOs. S/he is also responsible for advocacy andcoordination activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Degree in Social Sciences or Humanities, Project management Certification,

Postgraduate Degree in Public health Nutrition/Dietetics and

eight years ( work experience; four (4) of those years must be in a similar position.

SECURITY OFFICER

The Person will be responsible for working withrelevant security institutions in the state to provide daily security update andinformation to the program to ensure safety of staff and program property. S/he willalso be responsible for organizing basic security training and safety protocols thatpromotes safety of staff and program property.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

STATE PROGRAM OFFICERS – 3 POSITIONS

The person(s) will beresponsible for facilitating program deliverables and implementing programs whileworking closely with the NNGOs and LNGOs.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

STOREKEEPERS – 3 POSITIONS

The persons will be responsible forkeeping track of store items and office supplies. They will ensure proper scheduling,recordkeeping, and inventory control, receive items and ensure that items arerestocked in good time.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A Bachelor’s Degree relevant and three years (3) of work experience in a similar position.

DRIVERS – 4 POSITIONS

Locations: Adamawa (2), Yobe & Borno

The post holders will be responsible fortransporting food items and other project materials within the zonal offices.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: Secondary school Certificate with a minimum of 4 credits O level examinations. 3 years working experience preferably with an NGO is essential.

TO APPLY

All interested candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Subject line of emails should clearly state position applied for and the State of preference otherwise application will not be considered e.g. Nutrition Coordinator – Adamawa.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs). Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 7 October, 2016

Careers at Action Aid, Tuesday 27, September 2016

Medical Jobs at The World Health Organization, Friday 23, September 2016

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations’ agency for health.

WHO has 147 country offices and six regional offices. The headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Objectives Of The Programme

The objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities to provide high quality immunization services that will contribute to (a) the reduction of mortality, morbidity and disability from vaccine preventable diseases through the optimum use of available and new vaccines and (b) the strengthening of national health systems as well as efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision from the EPI Team Leader, the incumbent will be working closely with the government counterparts at different levels in the Ministry of Health in support of the following specific EPI activities:

Support in planning, implementation and monitoring of immunization activities to increase coverage

Provide technical support in identification of barriers to immunization through regular in-depth analysis of reasons for non-compliance and identify enablers to improve uptake of immunization services

Develop and integrate communication plans into High Risk Operational Plans to promote polio eradication initiative, routine immunization and non-polio supplemental immunization activities to generate stronger community demand.

Build partnerships with community networks for immunization through local influencers such as local traditional and religious leaders

Support efforts to strengthen partnership and advocacy as well as mobilize resources aimed at improving performance of immunization activities

Provide technical support in planning and developing information and communications products related to immunization activities

Promote WHO’s work by enhancing its visibility through development and implementation of creative communications strategies

Assist with donor relations and resource mobilization efforts by packaging and disseminating key messages through appropriate media to showcase value for donors’ contributions

Support the implementation of polio end-game strategies and Polio Legacy transition planning process

Perform other activities as required by the supervisor

EDUCATION

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: University Degree in Communications, International Relations or other relevant fields from recognized institution

Desirable: Post graduate degree in relevant fields and training in public health

Verification Of Educational Qualifications

“In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually”.

Skills

Ÿ Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;

Ÿ Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design technical communication materials;

Ÿ Fully conversant in word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation.

COMPETENCIES

Producing results;

Fostering integration and teamwork;

Ensuring the effective use of resources;

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;

Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership

Experience

Essential: At least five years relevant experience including field experience in communication and community engagement and advocacy.

Desirable: Experience in public health especially in immunization activities

Languages

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.

NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Objectives Of The Programme

The objective of the EPI programme is to support national authorities to provide high quality immunization services that will contribute to (a) the reduction of mortality, morbidity and disability from vaccine preventable diseases through the optimum use of available and new vaccines and (b) the strengthening of national health systems as well as efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Country Representative and direct supervision from the EPI Team Leader, the incumbent will be working closely with the government counterparts at different levels in the Ministry of Health in support of the following specific EPI activities:

Provide technical expertise in planning and monitoring of integrated disease surveillance and response activities.

Provide technical expertise in effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of supplemental immunization activities (e.g. polio, measles, etc.) to improve quality.

Provide technical expertise in planning, implementation and monitoring of routine immunization activities to increase coverage.

Provide guidance and training on planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, using SIAs, routine immunization and surveillance data to drive programme decisions

Establish a reporting network to strengthen AFP surveillance

Monitoring the completeness and timeliness of surveillance reports

Participate with other partners in identifying and advocating to influential community leaders to ensure programme ownership and community participation

Support in timely compilation and submission of periodic and incidental program progress reports.

Support efforts to strengthen partnership and advocacy as well as mobilize resources aimed at improving performance of immunization activities

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Essential: University Degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBChB, MD) from recognized institution

Desirable: Post graduate degree in Public Health preferably in epidemiology or other related public health fields

Verification Of Educational Qualifications

“In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually”.

Skills

Ÿ Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international levels;

Ÿ Ability to provide leadership, monitor progress and design studies;

Ÿ Fully conversant in word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, epidemiological (Epiifo) and mapping software.

COMPETENCIES

Producing results;

Fostering integration and teamwork;

Ensuring the effective use of resources;

Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;

Promoting WHO’s position in health leadership

Experience

Essential: At least seven years public health experience including two years field experience in planning, training and implementation of EPI activities

Desirable: Technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, disease control and immunization

Languages

Essential: Excellent knowledge of English

Desirable: Knowledge of the other UN languages


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance scheme, and 30 days annual leave.

TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION OFFICER
NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE OFFICER

Please Visit The Following Websites For Detailed Information On Working With WHO

http://www.who.int Click on: . to learn more about WHO’s operations
http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

at single rate

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

Please Visit WHO’s E-Recruitment Website At

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Currently accepting applications

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

DUE DATE: 13 October, 2016

Medical Jobs at The World Health Organization, Friday 23, September 2016

Nurse at Marriott

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

 Job Title: Nurse

Job Description

• Answer patients’ questions and determine how to assist them. 


• Record patient symptoms, medical information, and changes in condition.


• Make referrals if necessary. Measure and record patients’ vital signs.


•  Recommend and implement patient care plans and interventions based on assessment of patient conditions. 


• Administer medications or start intravenous fluids, and note times and amounts. 


• Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures/blood pressures, cleaning/dressing wounds, massaging muscles, or delivering hot/cold applications. 


• Administer emergency treatment for injuries/illnesses; arrange medical care if necessary. Inform employer/employees of health problems to minimize or eliminate potential illness risks. Record, store, and maintain guests’ assessment and counseling information. 


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of professional area, seek additional information when presented with unfamiliar situations; participate in ongoing professional development.


• Follow all company policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; use proper equipment; wear appropriate personal protective clothing.


• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Anticipate and address guests’ service needs. 


• Discuss work topics discreetly and quietly; speak with others using clear and professional language. Ensure employee compliance with company standards/policies and external regulations. 


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. 

Location

Lagos

Closing Date: Not Specified

APPLY HERE

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Nurse at Marriott

Recruitment at Banner Energy Limited (Graduate & Experienced) [3 Positions]

Banner Energy Limited is an E&P business development company, whose service scope also covers gas infrastructure development, equipment design, procurement & installation and gas products marketing.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: HSE Officer
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Shall be responsible to watch and take necessary precaution before, during and after any hot work (welding).


• Shall make available necessary fire preventive accessories in any welding workplace.


• Shall be a Safety guard during any welding operation.


• Shall make report of any anomaly observed to the HSE Officer.


• Manages day to day activities within his specific discipline.


• Verifies that all procedures, specifications and standards are followed.


• Follows performance of works on site (respect of specification and best practices).


• Assists the planning team by giving any technical support for preparation of the jobs in his discipline.


• Ensures that the operations planned work scope is managed effectively in accordance with agreed targets to avoid disruption.


• Ensures that day to day requirements are met with regards Scope, Tool and means and onsite risk assessments.


• Identifies present and potential problems, reports and discuss and proposes solutions/alternatives.


• Ensures awareness with KPI requirements.


• Plays a predominant role in the transfer of skills to personnel undergoing training by mentoring on site.


• Shall ensure that the work place is safe, fit for all hot work activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of HND in a relevant discipline.


• Must be computer literate


• Basic Fire fighting Awareness training


• Experience in Offshore construction, Installation, Pre-commissioning and Commissioning in an Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Industry preferably on an FPSO.


• Experience in oil and gas or related industry to have knowledge of the specific environment linked to HSE aspects


• Shall be conversant with basic ethics aimed at controlling quality of works


• Shall be in involved in ensuring safety of self and others on site


• Ability to work in a large multinational team


• Ability to work independently while maintaining good relations with colleagues and others


• Physical ability to work on offshore installations in the climatic conditions of the site.

 

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Reporting to the key stakeholders, the Chief Executive Officer will have overall control and direct the day to day management of the LNG plant and manage all aspects of the operations.

Key accountabilities include:

• Developing, proposing and implementing annual budget plans, monitoring investments/CAPEX and managing all aspects of the company


• Leading the physical development of the construction of this LNG plant and representing the best interests of the company in line with budget, legal requirements, strategy and objectives


• Managing large workforce with the assistance of Operations , Technical, Maintenance, Environmental Purchasing and Quality directors


• Leading the development of the operations, controlling all third parties


• Providing leadership and managerial direction for all plant operations activities


• Representing the Company externally with clients, suppliers, government, statutory/regulatory bodies


• Taking lead accountability for the safe operation of the activities; protect employee and employer interests with satisfactory HSEC performance

The Successful Applicant

• With a University degree in Engineering, Project Management or Chemistry, you have extensive experience at a senior management level where you have excellent familiarity with all general management functions and have developed outstanding leadership skills.


• This includes the ability to impact and influence key stakeholders, a robust approach to change management, a strong focus on cost management and operational efficiencies, developing others and fostering a high performance culture.


• A previous experience in Nigeria is preferred. LNG exposure is a plus.

 

Job Title: Executive Trainee
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Following orders of the seniors and producing good work.


• Learning on the job and accumulating as much experience and practical knowledge as possible.


• Help the managers and heads of the divisions in various functions.


• Keep up with the latest developments in the field of work.


• Developing decision making, analyzing and troubleshooting skills while on the job.


• Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Executive Director New Business to achieve revenue goals.


• Assist in company’s branding and media communication activities such as press releases, advertisements, marketing collateral’s, and web site.


• Research the market for identifying new business opportunities.


• Explain prospective clients about the advantages of the products or services offered and follow up with them in order to close the business deals.


• Respond to the client queries regarding the products in a timely fashion.


• Develop business proposals for new and existing customers.


• Develop creative strategies to retain the clients including interviewing them to take their feedback and incorporate it into the growth plan.


• Make a record and document all that that trainee has learnt for future reference.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have self-motivated work ethic and love working with people.


• Industry experience is not required, though a background working face-to-face with others is preferred.


• Previous experience in any firm is a plus.


• Successful graduates from this program have gone on to lead on our executive team. This is a proven program for career success.


• A Degree in any discipline


• minimum of second class lower division


• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiating skills


• Experience in marketing will be an added advantage


• Smart and calculative

Application Deadline: Not specified

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: [email protected]

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