Jobs at Association for Reproductive and Family Health

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Slot: 3 Openings

Specific Job / Responsibilities

• Process all approved payments in line with standard practices with appropriate supporting document.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Staffs to ensure that all advances are retired and reports are prepared and submitted on a timely basis.
• Assist in the logistics preparation for and during workshops.
• Filling of retired payment vouchers with supporting documents.
• Posting of daily transactions (Income & Expenditure) using accounting Package.
• Carry out banking transaction and recording of daily lodgements and withdrawers.
• Preparation of PVs and writing of cheques.
• Posting of PVs and preparation of financial reports.
• Responsible for budget tracking, bank statement reconciliationand preparation of staff payroll.
• In charge of making requisition for funds, reimbursement and involvement in the capacity building of the Staffs on financial management.
• Keep financial records and write up financial reports.
• Coordinate and support the finance unit management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with ARFH established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the project beneficiaries.
• Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Any other duty that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND / BSc. Degree in Accounting, Finance or other Social Sciences and the candidate must a qualified accountant with ACA OR ACCA certificate. A master’s degree is an added advantage
• Must also have at least three (3) years’ working experience in a similar position, preferably with Non-Governmental organizations
• The successful candidate will manage the QuickBooks Software of the project, therefore, a strong skill in QuickBooks is very important.
• Other requirements are Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint with good analytical, interpersonal, communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English Language.
• Applicant must possess excellent planning and prioritization skills, be able to work independently and pay very close attention to details. Good knowledge of internal control systems, financial audit processes, grant management systems and accounting procedures for Global Fund projects is essential.

Remuneration
Very attractive.

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Job Description

• Work with the PMTCT/CECAP Advisor to facilitate access of pregnant women and promote regular attendance at the antenatal clinic
• Work with the PMTCT/CECAP Advisor to facilitate the scale up implementation of PMTCT program across selected PHCs in LGAs of intervention
• Ensure that non-hospital delivery will be identified for prompt referral for HTS through the community leaders.
• Support the mapping of all TBAs, maternity homes and prayer houses where delivery takes place and hold meeting with them on the areas of collaboration.
• Support facility level implementation and clinical mentoring of healthcare workers on increasing demand for PMTCT and Cervical cancer screening uptake
• Supervise the activities of trained testers conducting HTS using various community structures to increase case findings of HIV positive pregnant women.
• Ensure all HIV positive pregnant women or mothers identified at the community level are supported through assisted referrals for treatment in designated health facilities
• Increase the awareness and uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening among WLHIV enrolled on the ACE cluster 4 Project through innovative approach at the Facility and community. Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and ensure appropriate support for the development and implementation of program activities in Cervical Cancer prevention.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work with the PMTCT/CECAP Advisor to ensure all HIV positive pregnant women undergo routine laboratory investigations and ensure that all positive pregnant women are linked to treatment
• Ensure aggressive linkage to prevention services for at risk clients including AGYW, women of reproductive age and PBFW. This will include integrated PrEP services within the ANC/PNC.
• Ensure that HEIs are provided with single or dual ARV prophylaxis to prevent transmission of HIV from mother to child.
• S/he will ensure that EID testing is used to identify infected children at birth using NAT based on the new 2020 HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment.
• Work out logistics to ensure ARV prophylaxis are provided to expose babies as per guidelines for low risk babies and high-risk babies.
• Ensure all exposed babies are supported to receive immunization according to NPIs.
• All Positive mothers and their infants are linked to OVC services within the state of implementation who will support active tracking through assisted referrals from birth to the final outcome of the baby
• Implement strategies to improve Cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV
• Work with health facilities to ensure the ART and PMTCT clinics are used as screening hub for WLHIV using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA).
• Strengthen Linkage of VIA positive for further diagnosis and appropriate treatment through effective referrals.
• Support training plans and facilitation of health care providers on cervical cancer prevention program and to build capacity of the health facility staffs to ensure the necessary equipment and supplies are available
• Supervise and mentor health care workers at sites implementing the program
• Build capacity of service providers in documentation, data collection and analysis
• Document successes, lessons learned, and challenges in implementation through routine monthly, quarterly, and/or annual reports to ARFH National Office, CCCRN, the donor, and other reporting requirements as requested.
• Maintain excellent relationships with all partners
• Support the PMTCT/CECAP Advisor to prepare budgets, and work plans, particularly those pertaining to cervical cancer prevention program.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess an MBBS and Master's Degree in Public Health as added advantage
• Must have 4 – 6 years of professional experience in an integrated HIV Care and treatment, PMTCT, Cervical Cancer clinical and Programming experience
• Demonstrated experience training clinical or community-based healthcare workers on CECAP and other HIV prevention areas
• Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical, leadership and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work and collaborate with individuals and teams in different cultural settings, and at all levels
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.

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Job Responsibilities

• He/she will collaborate with Program/Technical staff to offer administrative support to field staff. He/she will be tasked with maintaining open lines of communications with all HQ office and field staff, following established Human Resources practices and policies in accordance with the Organization’s regulations and procedures and coordinating with field office and HQ team to ensure field office HRM is in compliance with local labour laws, company policies and donor requirements.
• Implement applicable company policies and procedures to recruit field staff.
• Monitor and manage staff employment contracts and extensions in consultations with the project team in field and HQ.
• Maintain records of all performance development activities including participation in workshop, training, seminars, etc.
• Organize and participate in social events for the project staff and management.
• Keep inventory of all assets/equipment procured on the project
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for visiting staff including pick up arrangements

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND in Secretarial Studies, B.Sc. Social Sciences, Business Administration and/or in a relevant field of study. Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Must have 3 - 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in coordinating and managing office administrative matters.

Competency:

• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to read, writes, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language