Network Officer at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Application Code: Network Officer-TBTPP
Project: Society for Family Health TB Treatment and Prevention Project
Duration of Contract: Full time, fixed-term contract - Sixteen (16) months
Type of Contract: Temporary Service Hires

Job Profile

• The Network officer is the principal interphase between the project and Primary Health Practitioners (PHP) on the project and related matters.
• The role of the Network Officers is recognized as pivotal in ensuring the optimal performance of the project and in enhancing the benefits derived by the PHPs.
• The duties of the NO encompass much more than administrative processes. They cover leadership, strategic thinking, operational management, supervision, coordination and relationship building with participating private health providers.

Job Role

• He/she will manage project relations with PHP, ensuring that the PHP aligns with project expectations and guidelines.
• He/she will liaise between the project and PHP to communicate and coordinate their activities.
• He/she will provide technical or subject matter expertise as may be needed by the PHP.
• In providing face-to-face coordination between PHP and the project, he/she will support the project manager in leading advocacy dialogues with the PHPs within their network.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a minimum of a National Diploma or an Ordinary National Diploma (ND/OND or its equivalent)
• Must be literate - able to read and write
• Resident in the intervention LGAs / communities
• Prior experience working on community health extension / intervention
• Not less than 20 years and not more than 50 years
• Availability for at least 16 months
• Demonstrable passion for SFH’s mission; a hands-on manager with the ability to maintain confidentiality of information and materials; a high level of integrity and ethics beyond reproach

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.