Job Openings at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Description

• The Health Care Waste Management Manager will lead efforts to ensure safe and environmentally responsible management of healthcare waste generated by our programs and facilities.
• He/She will be involved in developing and implementing comprehensive waste management policies, procedures, and training programs to minimize risks to public health and the environment.
• The HCWM Manager will oversee the collection, segregation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste in compliance with national regulations and best practices.
• He/She will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster partnerships and innovations that support sustainable waste management practices and mitigate potential hazards.

Qualifications/Experience

• University degree in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other related field of study
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental/Medical Sciences, any other field of study
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience with at least five 5 years of progressive experiences in HCWM
• At least 5 years’ experience in developing training manuals or other training documents for programs/projects funded by multilateral agencies specifically on hazardous/HCWM, working experience in Nigeria or developing country under similar condition
• Previous experience in the preparation of HCWM technical instruments recognized by the World Bank, strong country knowledge and of World Bank safeguard policies, experience in hazardous/HCWM activities
• Good technical and organizational background in performing hazardous/HCWMfor programs/projects, and the ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.

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• The Procurement and Logistics Manager will lead in the sourcing, acquisition, and distribution of goods and services critical to program deliverables.
• He/She will ensure keen focus on cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and timely delivery in all aspects of procurement and logistics operations, including vendor management, contract negotiations, inventory management, and distribution logistics in accordance to standards.

     Qualifications/Experience:

• First degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Statistics, other related field of study
• Advanced degree in engineering, sciences, social sciences with training in procurement, logistics and supply chain management.
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience in procurement planning and management in private sector/international organization.
• Experience efficiently and efficaciously completing procurement of health-sector goods and commodities
• Knowledge and ability to work on ICT tools for inventory management, logistics and supply chain management
• Knowledge of completing procurement in Nigeria and or Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) countries
• Strong credibility and integrity in procurement and logistics operation

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• The Programme Lead: Community Based Activities will support the management and implementation of the programme at national, state and community levels.
• He/She will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising programme activities in the communities in the intervention state to ensure they are successfully implemented to meet programme goals and objectives.

Qualifiications/Experience:

• First degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health sciences or related field or related field of study
•  Advanced degree in Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Parisitology  Epidemiology or related field of study
• A minimum of 7 years of experience professional experience 
• Demonstrated experience of planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. 
• Comprehensive experience with community-based approaches for malaria prevention and control include and behaviour change communication in accordance with the most current national protocols
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work
• Knowledge of Nigerian language

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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• Programme Lead Clinical Care will support the management and implementation of the programme at national, state and community levels.
• The Programme Lead Clinical Care will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising all programme activities in the communities in the intervention states to ensure they are successfully implemented to meet programme goals and objectives.

Qualification/Experience

• First degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health sciences or related field or related field of study
•  Advanced degree in Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Parisitology  Epidemiology or related field of study
• A minimum of 7 years of experience professional experience 
• Demonstrated experience of planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. Experience from African countries will be an asset
• Strong knowledge and experience of delivering or providing technical assistance for the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated and complicated/severe malaria and prevention including Intermittent Preventive Treatment to pregnant women (IPTp) in accordance with the most current national protocols and treatment regimens
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work
• Knowledge of Nigerian language

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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Job Profile:

• The  Project Director/State Team Lead will support the management and implementation of the programme at national, state and community level.
• He/She will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising all programme activities in the communities in the intervention state to ensure they are successfully implemented to meet programme goals and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide programme implementation support and day-to-day management, supervision, professional guidance, support and development to field-level staff.  
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on data systems and dashboards to support the implementation and management of the programme and contribute to the analysis, synthesis, and reporting of project outcomes and results. 
• Assist in growing the organisation’s capacity to provide quality, responsive services through contributing to funding applications /tenders, reports, evaluation, staff training and development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures, systems and services.  
• Work collaboratively with SFH finance team to prepare and track the progress of activities and budget utilization and ensure that project operations are in alignment with organizational policy and procedures.  
• Provide timely updates and progress reports (including targets vs. achievements).  

Qualifications/Experience: 

• University Degree in  Medicine, Epidemology, Public Health or related field of study.
• Advanced Degree in Epidemology, Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Parasitology or related field of study.
• A minimum of 10 years experience managing development projects, preferably in African countries with a strong focus on field implementation.
• Experience managing projects with a combination of facility and community based interventions.
• Experience managing projects with a focus on behavior change 
• Demonstrated track-record with project management, monitoring and evaluation
• Registration with a relevant professional body will give an added advantage
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum.
• Other computer skills will be of added advantage
• Possess relevant industry experience in the non-governmental organization health programming sector.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) in English.

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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Job Profile:  

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will lead the design, implementation, and management of monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the effectiveness and impact of program deliverables.
• He/She will be involved in developing comprehensive frameworks, tools, and methodologies to track key performance indicators, analyze data, and generate actionable insights for programmatic improvements.
• With a focus on evidence-based decision-making, the M&E Manager will collaborate closely with program teams, stakeholders, and partners.

Qualifications/Experience:

• University degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Anthropology, Development Planning,Social Work,  Epidemiology Statistics, Public Health, and other related field of study.
• Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Anthropology, Development Planning,Social Work,  Epidemiology Statistics, Public Health, and other related field of study.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation in public health or any large social sector program
• In-depth knowledge of Monitoring & Evaluation techniques and methodologies including knowledge of conducting operations research, household surveys and qualitative assessments; data analysis, interpretation and reporting
• .Proficient with analytical tools and software such as Stata, SPSS, MS Excel,
•  Fluency in Nigerian language will be an advantage 

Compensation & Benefits:

• The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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• The Pharmacist will be responsible for will be responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care services in the programme location.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work in rural communities.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a university degree in Pharmacy
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience post NYSC
• Demonstrated experience in Procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics and supply management;            
• Familiar with donor funded procurement, warehousing and supply planning; 
• Knowledge of other Nigerian languages is an added asset

Compensation & Benefits:

• The compensation package for this positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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Job Profile: 

• The Grievance Redress Mechanism Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an effective system for addressing grievances and complaints related to the programme. This will involve establishing clear procedures and channels for stakeholders and beneficiaries to report concerns, ensuring timely and sensitive handling of grievances, and facilitating resolution processes in accordance with policies and standards. 

Qualifications/Experience 

• University Degree in Social Sciences or relevant field of study
• Advanced degree in Social Sciences 
• At least seven years’ experience in national and or international environmental and social safeguarding assessments.
• Expertise in conflict resolution, including setting up grievance mechanisms and negotiate solutions, expertise in participatory approaches to conflict resolution, specialized in social risks and issues related to conflicts over land use, natural resources management and services provision/utilisation, understanding of traditional or customary means of conflict resolution and/or grievance redress at the service provision/utilization and at thecommunity levels in Nigeria
• Comprehensive understanding of project development objective and implementation, understanding of World Bank Operational policies and Grievance Redress guideline, experience in litigating conflicts arising from natural resources conflicts, understanding of legislative processes and legal systems of Nigeria
• Good experience in high-level legal analysis through different legal analytical frameworks, solid experience in policy and socio-economic analysis, experience in social and environment assessment and in the application of safeguards policies, and understanding of the Nigeria’s institutional system and actors.

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Job- Profile: 

• The Finance and Admin Manager will be responsible for the overall financial management, including budgeting and monitoring of expenditures; financial reporting and auditing; forecasting expenditures; and maintaining and supervising accounts, banking and financial operations, and all administrative work for the programme.

Qualifications/Experience

• A University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or other field of study
• An advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or other field of study
• Registered member of professional body such as ACCA, CPA or ICAN
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience with  at least 7 years experience in a bi-lateral or multi-lateral agency financed project in Nigeria
• Knowledge and expertise in the field of project preparation, commercial negotiations, financial management, internal controls/systems development, accounting, auditing and reporting
• Comprehensive experience in administration including procurement
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory environment.
• Highly analytical with demonstrable ability for strategic thinking, expertise in complex problem solving and critical thinking.
• Demonstrable proficiency with using ERPs, financial management systems and accounting software, excel and spreadsheets.
• Strong risk management and mitigation skills

Compensation & Benefits:

• The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.