Jobs at Family Health International(Deadline 2010-06-08 )

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Family Health International is a public health and development organization working to improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff working 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 HIV/AIDS. 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.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document within 10 days from the date of this publication to:
[email protected] for Monitoring and Evaluation Department vacancies
[email protected] for Medical Services Department vacancy
[email protected] for Health Policy and Systems Management vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (ie by e-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.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Research and Public Health Evaluation)


The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Research & PHE), under the supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Research & PHE, will be responsible for generating new knowledge based on existing activities under the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Nigeria (GHAIN) Project, and any new research projects that advance FHl's mission.

Key Responsibilities
•Provide technical assistance to ensure implementation of high quality research, surveillance and public health evaluation activities in Nigeria
•Conduct advanced data analysis to further research, surveillance and public health evaluation goals and objectives
•Conduct research and public health programs and link activities/ opportunities in Nigeria to ongoing research and public health evaluation activities in FHI
•Foster and maintain working relationship with researchers or interested stakeholders within the USAID Mission, other donors, national- and state-level Ministry of Health, local NGOs, international cooperative agencies and other in-country partners
•Participate in the quality of research and public health evaluation projects conducted in Nigeria
•Assist the Associate Director Research and PHE in managing research and PHE field work, including adherence to protocols, correct documentation, and working with consultants
•Promote and utilize best practices and other standards developed by international normative bodies
•Work with the Associate Director to liaise with FHI headquarters for relevant research capacity building, implementation and collaboration opportunities
•Actively seek and broker collaboration opportunities by communicating regularly with in-country partners to develop new research ideas, utilize research results, and scale-up promising programs
•Provide technical assistance to stakeholders in the design of projects, protocols, manuals and data collection forms

Minimum Requirements ,
•MBBS, including at least 3 years of demonstrated experience with NGOs and public health/research
•Or master's degree in social science/public health plus 2 years work/field experience
•Good cross-cultural communication skills
•Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above


Location: Abuja
Experience: 3 year(s)
Course of Study: Medicine
Required Grade: Not Specified

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer


The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, and Zonal Manager, and with technical oversight from the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, will be responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the zonal office.

Key Responsibilities
•Work with other staff in the zonal office and local implementing partners to ensure that zonal monitoring and evaluation activities
are appropriate and meet donor and project M&E needs,
•Work with the zonal-level M&E staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on US Government and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements
•Provide support to sites in the zone, including interacting with site managers, M&E focal points, M&E officers of SACAISASCP, other implementing agencies and local research groups on needs, and ensuring that these parties understand and ,can support these requirements
•Work with local partners to. support correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting
•Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using official tools
•Assist in the preparation of monthly reports and provide supportive supervision
•Assist in the development and maintenance of computerized data capture of the program and provide technical assistance and training to staff responsible for data entry at the sites
•Provide technical assistance to M&E officers of SACNSASCP in integrating FHI data into the national HMIS
•Document lessons learnt and best practices in monitoring and evaluation, according to USAID and PEP FAR guidelines
•Represent FHI and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences related to monitoring and evaluation
• Remain informed of current issues regarding monitoring and evaluation of programs in the HIV/AIDS/STI fields by reviewing current literature and being alert to any implication of such research for project and program activities

Minimum Requirements
•MD, MPH,or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation with 3 years work experience
•Experience in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries
•Experience working with local partners including NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
•Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred



Location: Bauchi and Sokoto
Experience: 3 year(s)
Course of Study: Medicine
Required Grade: Not Specified

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Clinical Services Officer (LAMIS)


The Clinical Services Officer (LAMIS), under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Medical Services Advisor and the Zonal Manager will be responsible for the implementation of clinical and monitoring and evaluation activities including the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS) and the provision of technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care/support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB, RH, 01 management, PMTCT, HAST and facility logistics management at the LAMIS/public health evaluation facilities in the zone.
especially with respect to integrated HIV/AIDS, S/RH, TB and malaria at the LAMIS/Public health evaluation facilities in the zone.

Key Responsibilities:
•Work with other staff in the zonal office and LAMIS facility staff to ensure that activities at the sites are appropriate and meet government, donor and project needs
•Interact with the M&E officers of SACA/SASCP, other implementing agencies and local research groups on needs and ensure that these parties can understand and support the system
•Work with the LAMIS/PHE facility staff to ensure that daily data entry activities at the sites are being done in time in order to provide up-to-date and valid data for timely program reporting on all program areas
•Supervise contact tracking of treatment defaulters, manage patients on ART as well as facility inventory and analyze patient outcomes and program service quality
•Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in HIV/AIDS clinical management, PMTCT, monitoring and evaluation, implementation of LAMIS activities, and other program areas Perform other related duties that may be assigned

Minimum Requirements
•MBBS/MD and MPH or related postgraduate qualification (With 5 years experience)
•At least 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries with additional 2 years work experience with facility level data
•Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs, and knowledge of the local context
•Good understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
•. Ability to work with government facility staff
•Good analytical and software skills and ability to pay attention to detail
•Well developed written and oral communication skills
•Experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) will be an advantage
•Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred


Location: Taraba
Experience: 5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

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Community Health Specialist


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, S/RH, TB and malaria at the LGA and State levels.

Key Responsibilities
•Coordinate and provide technical assistance for health system strengthening for the implementation of the LGA HAST model of HIV/AIDS, S/RH and TB care activities as well as the integration of malaria, MCH and all aspects of community and LGA management of health services
•Work closely with PHC 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 system strengthening strategies in the LGA
•Facilitate the transfer of appropriate skills' to community health workers at the PHC, community volunteers, TBAs 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 PHC coordinators, LGA TB supervisors, LACA coordinators, LGA welfare/women development officers and PHC 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 GHAIN Medical Services Department to ensure synergy relevant to implementation and documentation of the LGA HAST model and health system strengthening components of state programs
•Work closely with the state TB control program, SACA, state malaria program and other organizations as may be relevant to the LGA health management and health system strategies
•Ensure close collaboration with other PHC and disease control programs within the LGA.

Minimum Requirements
•MBBS with at least 3 years post-NYSC experience in community health practice with experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS, STI and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level
•Postgraduate degree in public health
•Sound understanding of the district health systems and LGA TB technical areas and experience with ART programs
•Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs




Location: Edo
Experience: 3 year(s)
Course of Study: Medicine
Required Grade: Not Specified