Job Openings at the Society for Family Health

Job Profile: The Head, Internal Audit and Assurance will lead the Internal Audit and Assurance Team to deliver an independent, objective assurance and advisory service to meet the broad needs of the various projects and functions in SFH. In addition, the HIAA will provide high-level audit and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality audit and risk management programme that address organisational accountability and resilience in coordination with the Board and Executive management. The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives and experiences to Society for Family Health to influence and implement reform in an ever-changing operating environment

Position Required: Head, Internal Audit and Assurance 

Job Profile: The Head, Internal Audit and Assurance will lead the Internal Audit and Assurance Team to deliver an independent, objective assurance and advisory service to meet the broad needs of the various projects and functions in SFH. In addition, the HIAA will provide high-level audit and risk management expertise with an emphasis on quality audit and risk management programme that address organisational accountability and resilience in coordination with the Board and Executive management. The post holder is expected to bring innovative perspectives and experiences to Society for Family Health to influence and implement reform in an ever-changing operating environment

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Lead the identification, establishment and maintenance of a risk driven audit and assurance programme, and a strategic framework that addresses system and organisational-wide risks and business continuity planning.
• Lead the identification and reporting on key strategic and operational risks, including ways to achieve greater efficiencies across the organisation, supporting key organisational initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate the unit’s strategic oversight of reviews, investigations and audits undertaken, ensuring immediate and long-term recommendations are achievable and sustainable.
• With knowledge and experience of relevant statutory, ethical and donor compliance requirements, s/he will support the design, review and implementation of relevant policies and procedures for the organisation. This will include being aware of emerging trends, issues and best practice in the NGO and social enterprise sector.
• The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with other leadership teams, and senior management and other key stakeholders through the development and maintenance of effective workplace relationships.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to the board and management ensuring effective risk management, compliance focus and goal achievement of the organisation’s strategic plan.
• S/he will provide accurate and timely information on audit and assurance matters to the SFH Board and other external bodies as may be approved by the board/executive management and represent SFH in a range of forums relating to audit.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field of study.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration or Finance or a related field will be of added advantage.
• Must possess the ACCA or ACA certification as a Chartered Accountant.
• At least 10 years of progressive professional experience with at least 4 years in a similar role.
• Previous experience with compliance roles in the development sector and/or social enterprise sector will also be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies required

• Technical knowledge and understanding of external and internal Audit management
• Demonstrable experience of shaping and managing strategy and achieving result
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Some experience of NGO programme development, implementation, review and reporting as well as IT Systems audits will be an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to build productive relationships
• Exemplifies personal integrity and self-awareness
• Excellent communication (oral and written), influencing, and presentation skills
• Must have a continuous drive for learning and knowledge sharing.
• Demonstrable problem solving and analytical ability.
• Leadership and positive influence, and flexible thinking

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivize talented individuals.

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Ref No: sfh-67392
Locations: Misau - Bauchi, Sokoto, Birnin - Kebbi and Gusau - Zamfara
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Programs
Contract Duration: 11 months

Job Profile

• The incumbent shall, support data management and quality assurance in the implementing State; support efforts at improving information flow and existing systems, to guide informed decision making as it concerns the project. Undertake field trips to verify and collate data.
• He/She will routinely collate completed data tools, support data transfer to online platforms, and retrieve the same in the appropriate formats.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Validate HTS registers and Client intake forms weekly and provide immediate feedback PN supervisor
• Daily Entry of clients’ data on LAMIS from Care Card & inserts
• Support field workers to correctly fill primary source documents
• Generate data from the registers to support program reporting at various levels
• Develop information for guiding program from registers and the
• Ensure that all registers and databases are up to date

Qualifications Experience

• A minimum of a B.Sc or HND in any field
• A minimum of three (3) years of working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Must be computer literate, with strong spreadsheet (e.g., MS Excel) abilities
• Proficient at using electronic databases
• Previous experience with LAMIS is an advantage
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to details
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivize talented individuals.

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Ref No: sfh-77823
Locations: Mubi South, Mayo-Belwa, Hong, Numan and Yola - Adamawa, (Misau, Tafawa Balewa and Toro) - Bauchi State, Sokoto, Birnin - Kebbi and Gusau - Zamfara
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Contract Duration: 11 months

Job Profile

• This position will be responsible for the prompt entry of data in the appropriate platforms, and hence ensure real-time availability of data for onward transmission to meet donor data requirements.

Job Role
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Transfer of data from primary source documents into appropriate registers
• Transfer of primary documents into appropriate electronic databases
• Support field workers to correctly fill primary source documents
• Ensure that all registers and databases are up to date.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a B.Sc or HND in any field
• A minimum of one (1) year of working experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Must be computer literate, with strong spreadsheet (e.g., MS Excel) abilities
• Familiarity with electronic databases
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to details
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs promptly
• Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is based on industry standards, and designed to attract, motivate, and incentivize talented individuals.