Job Openings at Damien Foundation Belgium

Organizational Unit: Programme Departments

Background

• Damien Foundation (DFB) is a non-profit humanitarian medical organization affiliated with Damien Foundation Belgium (DFB) and is supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos States.
• As the Sub Recipient (SR) to LSMOH TB project under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB case finding programme across the 20 Local Government Areas in the State.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on programme, monitoring and evaluation of the Global Fund project.
• Ensure that the implementation of programme, monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the projects implementation plan and meets the donor and project's M&E needs.
• Provide technical support to state officers in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines.
• Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various forum on programme activities, achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities
• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes
• Provide continuous technical lead to project team on programme, data management and regularly analyse data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.
• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including patients care, data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs)
• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system, projects training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis.
• Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making
• Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports,
• Provide technical support to PPM (Global Fund Project) including development of survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis and report writing under the guidance of the Programme Manager and Country Representative.

Education / Experience

• Applicants must have a degree in Medicine (MBBS or MBChB)
• Experience: 2 - 5 years working on TB related projects
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is desirable
• At least 5 years progressive experience working in Tuberculosis-related programmes/projects in Nigeria
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in related health fields and programs in developing countries:
• Working experience with GFATM-supported projects or any other donor funded programs is desirable.
• Experience with private, public and community health practice is desirable
• Competency in Microsoft Office, SPSS/Epi-Info or STATA
• Applicant's experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Age: Not more than 45 years.

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Organizational Unit: Finance Department and Administrative Department

Overview

• Damien Foundation (DFB) is a non-profit humanitarian medical organization affiliated with Damien Foundation Belgium (DFB) and is supporting the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos States.
• As the Sub Recipient (SR) to LSMOH TB project under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB case finding programme across the 20 Local Government Areas in the State.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Main responsibility is to review and improve project financial control and project risk management processes. This is to ensure the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, the reliability and integrity of financial & operational information, regular compliance with Global Fund policies, instructions & guidelines, as well as donor rules.
• Ensure the implementation of internal audit approach/plan for the project, monitor objectives and revise as appropriate;
• Identify potential risk areas in the course of audits and investigations.
• Ensure controls established are strictly adhered to and in line with Global Fund policies and financial regulations by pointing out exceptions;
• Prepare annual audit plan and audit calendar;
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity;
• Verify and check all supporting documents for purpose, value for money, eligibility and appropriate authorization;
• Check and ensure that relevant processes are followed for procurements;
• Follow through on proper, complete and timely retirements of advances;
• Carry out Spot check on all movable assets including cash, vehicles and health commodities;
• Perform investigations of suspected fraud or misappropriations and complete special projects as assigned;
• Assist in external audit assignments of internal control and substantive testing accurately as requested, completely and in a timely manner.

Education / Experience

• A minimum of HND / B.Sc. Degree in Accounting and ACA/ACCA/CPA/ICAN.
• Experience: 2-5 years working on Global Fund and TB related projects
• Must also have at least three years relevant working experience with reputable audit firms with skills in QuickBooks, Microsoft excel, words and power point), good knowledge of internal control systems of non-governmental organizations, financial audit processes and accounting procedures for multiple donors such as Global Fund.

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Organizational Unit: Finance Department and Administrative Department

Duties and Responsibilities

• The desired candidate will provide necessary administrative and secretarial supports to the project: Take notes and dictations at meetings and transcribe. Arrange appointments and receives visitors, place and screen telephone calls and answers enquiries with discretion.
• Arrange logistics for seminars/workshops and meetings. Prepare correspondences, documents and reports; and manage the office equipment, project vehicle and general office maintenance
• S/he manages the drivers, office assistant, receptionist and domestic assistants.
• Maintain appropriate filing systems for the project.
• S/he will handle petty cash transactions and fuel retainership.
• Maintains inventory register for fixed assets and office supplies/consumables for the project and regular updates as necessary.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or Social Sciences related courses.
• S/he should also possess excellent oral and written skills in English language, proficiency in current office software applications (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Experience in multi-cultural setting will be added advantage.
• Experience: 2-5 years working on Global Fund and TB related projects

Skills:

• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Strong time management skills
• Able to manage and prioritize workload
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team player.
• Time Management Skill.