PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL RECRUITING

PRO-HEALTH INTERNATIONAL Improving the health of Africa's people VACANCIES Ref: PHI/AD/0212008 Pro-Health International, a faith- based, non-profit organization with its Headquarters in Jos, Plateau State, requires the services of the following: 1 PROGRAM OFFICER. HCT/PREVETION (1) (Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must: • Have a first degree in a health-related field; • Have a postgraduate degree in public health; • Have at least 5 years post NYSC experience in HIV prevention including peer education and grants management; • Be conversant with PEPFAR reporting and other requirements; • Have good written/oral communication skills which must include report writing and presentation of information, public speaking and relations. • Leading group discussions, conveying of information and instructions and effective time management; • Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS- Word, MS-Excel and other relevant computer packages, • Have strong organizational kills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; • Have good human resource management skills. • Be willing to work irregular hours. • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community will is an added advantage. 2. PROGRAM OFFICER-STIGMA REDUCTION (SR) (1) (Location: Calabar, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must: • Have a first degree in a health related field; • Have a postgraduate degree in public health; • Have at least 5 year post NYSC experience in HIV/AIDS Stigma Reduction and grants management; • Be conversant with PEPAR reporting and other requirements; • Have good written/oral communication skills which must include report writing and presentation of information, public speaking and relations, leading group discussions, conveying of information and instructions and effective lime management; • Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS-Word, MS-Excel and other relevant computer packages; • Have strong organizational, skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; • Be willing to work irregular hours; • Have the ability to oversee sub-grantees. • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community will be an added advantage. 3. PROGRAM OFFICER-PEER EDUCATION (PE) (1) (Location; Calabar, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must: • Have a in a health related field; • Have a postgraduate degree in public health; • Have at least 5-years post NYSC experience in HIV/AIDS peer education and grants management; • Be conversant with AID reporting and other requirements; • Have good written/oral communication skills which must include report writing and presentation of information, public speaking and relations, leading group discussions, conveying of Information and instructions and effective time management; • Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS-word. MS-Excel and other relevant computer packages; • Have strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; • Be willing to work Irregular hours. • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community will be an added advantage. 4. PROCUREMENT MANAGER (1) [Location: Jos, Nigeria] Competitive applicants must: • Have a Bachelor's Degree or HND in any of the Social Sciences with professional qualifications in relevant fields; • Have a post-graduate qualification in relevant field • Be a person of proven integrity, honesty and accountability; • Have 5-10 years post NYSC experience in procurement management; • Be a member of relevant professional bodies; • Be conversant with PEPFAR/USAID reporting and other requirements; • Have sound knowledge of the procurement processes, law of contracts negotiation skills, the ability to write bids specifications and contracts and to establish and maintain effective relationships; • Have sufficient experience in grant-supported projects; • Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS-Word and MS-Excel; • Have strong organizational skills, ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; • Be willing to work irregular hours • Working knowledge of accounting will be an added advantage. 5. GRANTS MANAGER (1) (Location: Jos, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must • Have a degree or HND in any of social sciences; • Have a post-graduate qualification in relevant field; • Have 5-10 years post-NYSC experience in grants or financial management; • Have sufficient experience in grant supported projects; • Be conversant with PEPFAR/USAID reporting and other requirements; • Have detailed understanding of grant making and management processes; • Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS-Word MS-Excel; • Have strong organizational skill and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; • Be willing to work irregular hours. 6. HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (1) (Location: Jos. Nigeria)• Competitive applicants must; • Have a BSc/HND in Human Resources Management, Business Management or other relevant fields; • Have a 5-8 years working experience in a reputable organization; • Be a member of relevant professional body (ies); • Have excellent written/oral communications including the ability to prepare reports, proposals, policies and procedures; • Have effective interpersonal, public relations, and public speaking and time management skills; • Be highly proficient in computer applications including word processing and spread sheets; • Be willing to work irregular hours. • A M.Sc. degree in the humanities will be of added advantage. 7. ACCOUNTANT (1) (Location: Calabar, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must; • Have a University degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration; • Have a professional qualification e.g., ICAN, CPA. ACA, etc; • Have a minimum of 5 years post-NYSC working experience in accounting related to community level programs; • Be familiar with Nigerian NGOs. Donor funded programs and reporting requirements; • Experience with PEPFAR/USAID funded would be an added advantage; • Have the ability to work well and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors. Sub guarantees and recipients of assistance; • Have a well developed computer skill in accounting packages/spread-sheets e.g., MS-Excel, Peachtree, Tally and Sage, etc; • Have experience in preparation of budgets for NGOs and budget monitoring for multiple funded programs; • Be able to develop relevant accounting and financial reporting systems for management decisions and donor(s) requirements; • Be willing to work irregular hours, • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community will be an added advantage. 8. MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (1) (Location Calabar, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must; • Have a degree in any health related discipline; • Have a minimum of 3-5 years post NYSC experience in M & E in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programs; • Have an experience working with partners edge of the local context essentials; • Have familiarity with USAID funded programs; • Have understanding of political issues in the Niger-Delta/ethical issues surrounding HIV infection and DATA quality management; • Have the ability to work well and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, sub-guarantees and recipients of assistance; • Have well developed written and oral communication skills; • Possess excellent expertise with data analysis software packages; • Be willing to work irregular hour; • A post-graduate degree in public health/epidemiology will be an added advantage. 9. ICT OFFICER/NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR (1) (Location: Jos, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must • Have a BSc/HND in Computer Sciences; • Have 3-5 years post-NYSC experience in LAN management, hardware maintenance and peripherals equipment; • Be Knowledgeable in a range of computer networking systems and languages • Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel; • Be knowledgeable of federal copyright laws as they pertain to the use of computer software • Be knowledgeable in computer and /or network security systems, applications, procedures, and techniques; • Be able to provide technical training to end users; • Have good written/oral communication skills • Be willing to work irregular hours. • A higher qualification in IT related field would be an advantage, 10. FRONT DESK OFFICER/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2) (Location: Calabar, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must: • Have a BSc/HND in Business Administration, Secretarial Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant fields; • Have a 3-5 years post-NYSC working experience; • Have a good secretarial background and excellent writing/oral communications skills; • Have good interpersonal skills; • Have knowledge of bookkeeping and financial records; • Have working knowledge of ICT; • Must have advanced skills in Word processing, Graphics, and Spread sheets, e.g. MS Word. CorelDraw, MS-Excel, etc; • Have a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute; • Be willing to work irregular hours; • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community wills be an added advantage 11. LOGISTICS OFFICER (1) [Location; Calabar, Nigeria] Competitive applicants must; • Have a first degree /HND in any of the humanities or social sciences; • Have a minimum of 3-5 years working experience in a technical field; • Be computer literate; • Possess expertise or good technical knowledge of equipment and appliances; • Have good human resource management skills; • Be willing to work irregular hours, • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community will be an added advantage. 12. YOUTH PEER EDUCATION TRAINERS (PET)(6) [Location: Calabar/Port-Harcourt, Nigeria] Competitive applicants must; • Have a first degree/HND in relevant fields; • Have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with their peers; • Be comfortable with HIV/AIDS issues in a sensitive and non-judgmental way: • Have good interpersonal skills including listening skills; • Be computer literate; • Be self confident and show potential for leadership • Be willing to work irregular hours, • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community is a strong requirement 13. ADVOCACY OFFICERS [Location: Calabar, Nigeria] Competitive applicants must; • Have a first degree or HND in the social sciences: • Have experience working in public relations; • Be willing to work irregular hours; • Relevant training in advocacy for HIV/AIDS at the community level will be an added advantage. • A socio-cultural background similar to intervention community is a strong requirement. 14. DRIVER (5) (Location: Calabar, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must; • Have WASC O'level/GCE • Have 7 years working experience; • Have good written/oral communication skills; • Have good knowledge of roads in the Nigeria-Delta region and other relevant locations. 15. SECURITY GUARDS (6) [Location: Calabar/Port-Harcourt, Nigeria] Competitive applicants must; • Have WASC, O'level/GCE • Have 7 years working experience; • Must show aptitude for security work, crime detection and prevention; • Must be agile and medically fit and a person of good character; • A retired member of any of the law enforcement agencies would be preferred; 16 OFFICE ASSISTANT/CLEANERS (2) (Location: Calabar/Port-Harcourt, Nigeria) Competitive applicants must; Holders of WASC/GCE, O'level/OND and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Interested candidates should send a 1-page application letter electronically along with their resume/CVs of not more than 3 pages to:apply@prohealthernational.org  Indigenes of the Niger Delta will be given preference for positions in the Calabar and Port Harcourt locations, only short listed candidates will be contacted for Interview. For further information, please visit their website: www.prohealthinternational.org Entries close on the 22nd July 2008.