AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Vacancies

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN), a non-governmental donor-funded organization is seeking qualified and competent persons to assume the following roles:

1. Laboratory Specialist (LBS) -Abuja
Qualification and Experience
•A minimum of Masters Degree in any relevant Laboratory discipline, with professional certification of AIMLT/FIMLT is required.
•A minimum of five years post-qualification experience; a doctorate degree and previous experience working with an international development organization will be added advantage
Competencies
• Familiarity with the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical testing activities, especially in an HIV/AIDS environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skill

2. Prevention Specialist (PVS) -Abuja
Qualifications:
• A degree in Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences or related disciplines and a minimum of three years relevant work experience
Competencies
• Expertise in the Design, implementation and monitoring of HIV prevention activities, especially in an international organization
• Excellent written and oral communication skill.

3. CARE & SUPPORT SPECIALIST (CSS) Abuja
Qualifications:
• A degree in Medicine, Nursing, Social Sciences or related discipline and a minimum of three years related work experience and expertise in the design, implementation and monitoring of HIV Care & Support program (including OVC), especially in an international organization.
Competencies
• Expertise in the provision of care and support to People Living with HIV/AIDS
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

4. MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (MEO).
Qualification and Experience
• A degree in Medicine or the Social Sciences and a minimum of three years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs
Competencies
• Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Good knowledge of statistics and statistical methods

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER (QAO) Abuja
Qualification and Experience
• An MBSS or MPH with appreciable experience in health care management and/or HIV/AIDS prevention care and treatment programming, including at least one-year experience in healthcare quality improvement, patient safety and outcome reporting
Competencies
• Report writing skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of quality improvement principles
• Basic knowledge of statistics

6. SENIOR FINANCE OFFICERS (SFOs) Abuja & Lagos
Qualification and Experience
• A first degree or HND in Accounting or any related disciple, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) and a minimum of four years experience in the Finance function of a standard organization, preferably in an international NGO
Competencies
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Accounting software
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high level of integrity and responsibility
• Good oral and written communication Skill

7. SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (SAO) Abuja
Qualification and Experience
• A degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities and a minimum of tour years experience in a similar role
Competencies
• Ability to develop the role and improve office systems and ways of working.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks appropriately
• Provide necessary support during recruitment exercise including Organize selection interview sessions

8. HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (HRO) Abuja
Qualification and Experience
• A degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities and a minimum of fow Years relevant experience; membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and possession of relevant experience in a generalist HR role are essential
Competencies
• Appreciable knowledge of HR bets practices
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage confidential matters and information

9. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE (ADA) Ibadan
Qualifications and Experience
• A good HND in Secretariat Administration or first degree in the Social Sciences or Humanities, with a minimum of two years cognate experience. including practical knowledge of database management
Competencies
• Self-starter, with the ability to work under very minimal supervision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks appropriately

10. I.T ASSISTANT (ITA) Abuja
Qualification and Experience
• A first degree or HND in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or any other related field: relevant professional qualification (ACA. ACCA, etc)
• A minimum of four years experience in the Finance function of a standard organization, preferably in an international NGO

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to: vacancies@apin.org.ng
Stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above.
Curriculum vitae - saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's name must be attached to the application.
The Subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for.
Late applications will not be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Internet browsing, e-mailing, etc) is essential for all positions and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer.
Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply,

Closing Date: 9th December 2008

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