Job Openings at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provide transportation support to staff or project activities;
• Handle vehicle fuelling and maintenance, and ensure adherence to organization’s transport and security policies;
• Provide logistical support as requested by the project office (line manager).
• Ensure responsible driving;
• Make sure vehicle documents are correct and up-to-date;
• Keep record of vehicle movements in the vehicle log book;
• Maintain vehicle in clean and good condition ensuring that there is adequate fuel at all times;
• Avoid fines for improper parking and driving;
• Ensure punctuality and highest ethical standards;
• Perform other assignments as requested by the Organization’s Management and Supervisor.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide transportation support to staff or project activities, ensuring timely and safe transportation to designated locations.
• Handle vehicle fuelling and maintenance, ensuring adherence to the organization’s transport and security policies, including timely servicing and repairs.
• Provide logistical support as requested by the project office (line manager), which may include assisting with the transportation of equipment, materials, or personnel to project sites.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements in the vehicle logbook, ensuring that all necessary vehicle documents are correct and up-to-date. This includes ensuring proper vehicle cleanliness and upkeep, as well as maintaining adequate fuel levels at all times.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 4 years of professional driving with valid Nigerian Driver’s license and with NGOs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Level of Education – SSCE, Diploma
• Good spoken and written skills in English language.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the country and in the sub-regions
• Experience working with a reputable NGO is an added advantage.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• The IT Officer will provide support and maintenance toARFH’s computer and network infrastructure to ensure stable operations. S/he will implement new IT solutions to improve business efficiency and productivity and will maintain/support implemented systems to ensure high end-user satisfaction.
• The ICT Officer will assist in the provision ofICT Support Services to ARFH in line with Global ICT policies, processes, and guidelines as well as local Nigerian policies and guidelines.  This includes supporting the installation, maintenance, and administration of the organisation’s entire IT infrastructure.
• The role also includes supporting and administering ICT systems and services in all ARFH offices in Nigeria, including those used in remote or field locations, or in a working from home environment.  This may include liaising with suppliers to support and administer local ICT systems in other ARFHoffices in Nigeria where appropriate.
• The role includes monitoring to ensure compliance with all ICT policies and guidelines including ICT security and data protection requirements by all staff and consultants accessing MC devices, networks, applications, and data.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance in the formulation of annual IT plan, IT maintenance schedule, IT policy review and emergency response procedures.
• Process service level agreements with IT service providers/companies.
• Implement IT security policies; effective deployment and management of anti-virus systems, fortification of Wi-Fi and souring and installation of quality software packages.
• Ensure volume licensing of approved software including client access licenses for servers for the organization.
• Install and configures network devices and hardware’s for proper functioning of internet and intercom services within the office.
• Adequate management of the organization’s website by which entails overseeingthe functionality of the website, evaluating and management of the  website performance, facilitate hosting and server management, and develop, maintain and update website content.
• Efficiently manage procurement of IT equipment including LAN/back-end infrastructure, internet subscriptions etc for the office.
• Maintain highest quality of customer services to all sections within the office and all project partners.
• Provision of ample support for meetings – online and physical.
• Provide IT assistance during workshop, trainings as deemed necessary by management.
• Provide IT technical support services to the office by providing computer training to all end users.
• Provide support to HR activities: upload adverts, sets up laptops for employment tests, downloads and print out CVS etc.
• Ensure effective network connection and maintains the entire local area network installed at the office including IT equipment and computer accessories/peripherals.
• Monitor and ensure the main and back-up servers, switches, routers, wireless access points for the office internet system are functioning efficiently.
• Conduct electrical safety checks on computer equipment, ensures adequate power protection and electrical back – up needs for the office IT systems.
• Ensure timely and proper maintenance of institutional email system as well as approved group addresses on all systems.
• Provide support and procedural documentation of IT inventory including movements, additions, deletions and temporary allocations of IT equipment and relevant reports.
• Provide support in other areas including use of web-based platforms, share points and introduction of new software and technologies.

Mental And Physical Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of personnel.
• Strong can-do attitude.
• Carry out responsibilities under minimum supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple requests in order to address requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding and sometimes stressful environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Software Engineering, Software Development, Analysis, Project Management and Database development.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of web-based, client/server and mobile applications.
• Working knowledge of networks and mobile devices
• Ability to initiate the majority of relevant tasks, specify and plan activities for task accomplishment and notify supervisor of variances.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the use and maintenance of office computers, operating systems, applications, and network and communication technologies in reputable NGOS or medium-large sized organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must have a University degree, preferably in Computer Engineering, Electrical electronic or Computer Science.
• Well-developed investigative, analytical and problem-solving skillsis a must.
• Microsoft, Ciscoand other related IT certifications are a distinct advantage as well as knowledge of other essential office software.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct visits to the CBO to review their documents and tools to ascertain the presumptive and positive TB/HIV cases in their registers
• Conduct visits to the DOTS and Lab facilities to verify presumptive and diagnosed TB/HIV cases from the community/CBO in the facility and lab registers
• Ensure that the test results of sputum samples supplied from the CBO/community are promptly released to CBO/ DOTS facilities
• Ensure that all the diagnosed TB/HIV cases from the community are also in the LGA register and receiving treatment
• Collate the verified results from the facilities and CBOs on monthly basis and report to ARFH for payment to CBO (Report to ARFH must be done on the 2nd day of the new month)
• Facilitate the capturing of Community TB data by the TBLS and ensure the data is presented at the State Review Meeting of the STBLCP.
• On a monthly basis, collect case finding Report from the TBLS of the implementing LGAs. (Must maintain a very good working relationship with the TBLS)
• Perform oversight functions to the CBOs/NGO and Community Workers (CWs) on the modalities and implementation of Active case findings (ACF) in the selected slums.
• Report and Liaise with ARFH for data collection, analysis and reporting on ACF activities to ARFH.
• Support the CBO in the documentation of retirements for advances received and sign off the fund advance retirement form.
• Collect and collate the retirements and report of activities (program and financial) implemented for advances provided to CBOs on or before TWO days after the MONTH of implementation and send soft copy of report to ARFH.
• Summarize the collated data from the CBO report and share with TBLS and STBLCP.
• Submit Hard copy to ARFH on monthly basis. (Preparation of weekly program implementation briefs, workplans, budgets and other working documents and reports, as required).
• Hold meeting with CBO member and CWs during supportive supervision to strengthen service delivery.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Programs-TB/HIV.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Representing ARFH in relevant fora with a view to providing meaningful inputs to promote and advance the objectives of the organization.
• Carry out ongoing advocacy to maximize partners/donors and philanthropic support towards the realization of goal of the project and priorities.
• Support the identification of sources of funding within the State.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience with Development agencies; experience in TB/HIV program is an added advantage
• Must have experience in donor-supported Active Case Search intervention with CBOs and mentored/supervised the community workers
• Must have served as a link between the community and the health facilities (DOTS Clinics) working closely with LGA TBLS
• Must have been involved in TB M&E data collation and verification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: A University Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, international development or any other discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication and writing skills in English and local language is required.
• Good knowledge of the State applied for
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite packages
• Result driven with strong analytical /problem solving skills
• Good planning/organizational skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures, take initiative and work unsupervised
• Have a high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment.