Family Health International {FHI} is a public health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff works in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIVIAIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.
In Nigeria, FHI is currently engaged in providing public health services and undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and reproductive health in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, under funding from the United States aid programs as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations we are seeking qualified Nigerian candidates for the following positions:
SENIOR ADVISOR IMNCH (Pediatrics) (1 position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja
The Senior Advisor IMNCH (Pediatrics) will help provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to IMNCH strategies and approaches related to implementation of high quality care and support activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide project management and technical advice on maternal and child health, including, emergency neonatal and obstetric care, prevention of malaria, diarrheal disease, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and immunization activities
• With the Associate Director of Medical Services (ADMS), provide technical leadership and technical support related to pediatric HIVAIDS prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care and support strategies and approaches related to the implementation of programs integrating HIV into mainstream pediatric services With the ADMS; coordinate the design and implementation of components related pediatric HIV care, treatment and support infield-level projects and programs
• Provide technical assistance in pediatric HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support capacity building to field programs With the ADMS, develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation and evaluation of pediatric HIV care, treatment and support and pediatric services .
• Contribute to the development of lessons learnt from programs and projects related to pediatric HIV care, treatment and support and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs
• Represent FHIIGHAI N to donors and government officials on issues of PMTCT Remain informed on current programs in the field of pediatric HIV care, treatment and support and related development fields by reviewing current literature
• Sustain links at programmatic and field level activities with other IMNCH components (reproductive health, maternal health and PMTCT) and OVC program
Minimum Requirements
• MBBS/MD with 7-9 years experience in relevant areas of health
• Postgraduate degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS at the community level, including experience in pediatric HIV care, treatment and support programs
• Experience in project development as well as in planning and facilitating training
• Excellent communication skills -Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT OFFICER (1 position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja
The Health Services Management Officer, under the supervision of the Senior Health Services Management Advisor, will provide technical input to the planning, implementation and monitoring of FHI Nigeria's health systems initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Contribute to FHI's provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of Health at all levels to develop/review, implement and monitor health systems policies and strategies
• Provide, on behalf of FHI, inputs/technical assistance to government on health systems policies, strategies and proposal development processes
• Contribute to the development of FHI Nigeria's health systems strengthening strategy and work plans that clearly address the WHO health systems strengthening building blocks
• Demonstrate and document links between planned health systems work and improving, expanding and sustaining FHI's health programs Participate in the technical implementation of FHI's current health systems grants
• Work as part of the health economics unit and contribute to expanding its current scope by identifying potential areas of beneficial work and developing necessary strategies and work plans.
• Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at the LGA level
• Provide key technical inputs to improve FHI's decentralization and service integration projects
• Contribute to FHI proposal development processes as required and build the capacity of other departments in the design and implementation of evidence based health systems policies and practices related to their technical programs and units
Minimum Requirements
• BS/BA in public health, behavioral sciences or other, minimum of 5 years experience
• Or MBBS/MD with minimum of3 years experience
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in applied health policy and health systems analysis
• Experience working with NGOs and CBOs Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria activities and programming Experience in budget development and analysis is desirable
COMMUNITY HEALTH SPECIALIST (1 position)
Location: Bauchi Zone
The Community Health Specialist will help provide technical assistance in the design, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of community health as well as LGA based health management especially with respect to integrated HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, TB and malaria at the LGA and state levels.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate and provide technical assistance for health systems strengthening for the implementation of the LGA HAST model of HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and T8 care activities as well as the integration of malaria, maternal and child health and all aspects of community and LGA management of health services
• Work closely with primary health care coordinators, LGA TB supervisors, LACA coordinators, LGA malaria officers and other program officers in the LGA to monitor guidelines and recommendations related to the implementation of health systems strengthening strategies in the LGA
• Facilitate the transfer of appropriate skills to community health workers at the primary health centers, community volunteers, traditional birth attendants and people living with HIV and families for HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, malaria, MCH and the prevention, care and support for other diseases
• Work directly with the implementing partners (community-based organizations), LGA primary health care coordinators, LGA TB supervisors, LACA coordinators, LGA welfare/women development officers and primary health care personnel to facilitate the implementation of high quality HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, malaria and MCH services including OVC and NCD activities within the LGA
• Work closely with other staff of the Medical Services Department to ensure synergy relevant to implementation and documentation of the LGA HAST model and health systems strengthening components of the state programs
• Work closely with the State TB Control Program, SACA, state malaria program and other organizations that may be relevant to the LGA health management and health systems strategies
• Ensure close collaboration with other primary health care and disease control programs within the LGA
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, TB, malaria, MCH and health systems strengthening strategies
Minimum Requirements
• MBBS with at least 3 years post-NYSC experience in community health practice
• Postgraduate degree in public health
• Experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, STI and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level
• Sound understanding of the district health systems, LGA and TB technical areas Experience with ART programs Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
Medservicesjobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancy
Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org for Health Policy and Systems Management Department vacancies
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. bye-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please do NOT send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
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