Job Openings at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job profile:

• The Database Management Specialist must have sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics, quality assurance/quality improvement, and database development & management, and their specificities for developing countries.
• The Database Management Specialist must have the capacity to manage and build the capacity of a large team, within a multi-cultural environment. 

Job-role: 

• Conduct an assessment of the health system in Nigeria to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement a health system strengthening plan in collaboration with key stakeholders. 
• Provide technical assistance to the NHIA, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the design and implementation of health policies and programmes. 
• Support the development and implementation of health financing mechanisms to increase domestic and innovative resource mobilisation for health.
• Provide regular reports on progress, challenges, and lessons learned to the organisation, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on innovation design and strategic frameworks using technology. 
• Knowledge and experience in statistical and data mining techniques: GLM/Regression, Random Forest, Boosting, Trees, text mining, social network analysis, etc. 
• Experience creating and using advanced machine learning algorithms and statistics: regression, simulation, scenario analysis, modelling, clustering, decision trees, neural networks, etc. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field with relevant Professional Certification in Information and Communications, Technology, and related disciplines. 9 years’ relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large public health programmes at national or international level. 
• MSc in Monitoring & Evaluation, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Health Information Management, Statistics, Mathematics or another quantitative field with relevant Professional Certification in Information and Communications, Technology, and related disciplines. 7 years’ relevant experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models. 
• Expertise knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL Server Administration, PostgreSQL, District Health Information System (DHIS2), DATIM, Windows NT and Office Administration and Management, Relational database design and analysis, SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills. 

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Job Profile: 

• The Team Lead, Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing SFH's communication strategy at national and international level with the aim of raising awareness of SFH's programmes and services among key stakeholders, including government officials, donors, partners, and the general public. 

Job-role:

• Develop and implement SFH's communication strategy, in consultation with the senior management team and key stakeholders. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of SFH's public relations activities, including media outreach, press releases, and events. 
• Manage SFH's digital and non-digital media platforms, including the organization's website, social media accounts, and email communications. 
• Develop and implement advocacy campaigns that support SFH's mission and goals, in collaboration with the senior management team and key stakeholders. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of SFH's communication activities with the Monitoring Evaluation Research and Learning (MERL) Team and make recommendations for improvement. 

Qualifications/Experience:

• A Master's degree in mass communications, public relations and marketing, 
• At least 8 years of experience in communication, public relations, or marketing, preferably in the public health or development sector. 
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement communication strategies that support organizational goals. 
• Knowledge of digital media platforms and experience in managing social media accounts. 
• Experience in advocacy and the development of advocacy campaigns. 

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Job Profile: 

• The specific purpose of this position is to provide the technical leadership and strategic direction of a maternal and child health programme and support the National Team Leader in the achievement of the programme goals. 
• The staff is responsible for overseeing the technical unit and its outputs, ensuring quality coordination among advisers, regularly liaising with state teams Leaders (STLs) and helping to develop overall strategies, work plans, budgets and rigorous Internal Technical review processes.

Job-role:

• Provide technical direction for implementation of all output strategies
• Coordinate all technical units and advisers to ensure integration at all levels
• Ensure integration in programme planning and implementation using a one team approach
• Ensure development and implementation of activities as per work plan
• Programme coordination and management arrangements at the State level between the consortium members.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Master’s degree in medical or health sciences or equivalent degree or experience
• 15+ years Health and Development experience, with at least 10 in the senior management
• Sound knowledge of health programmes in Nigeria
• Familiarity of DFID policies and regulations
• Knowledge of projects management and budgets management

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Job Profile: 

• To provide high quality technical, policy, and programming support to projects and partnerships in furtherance of SFH’s agenda; the establishment and management of relations with government, donors, private sector entities, and civil society, to address emerging issues and opportunities in the area of promoting universal health care and wellness.
• The Government and Partnership Specialist will also spearhead SFH’s resource mobilisation strategy, as well as enhance resource mobilisation capacity among colleagues.

Job-role:

• Government & Partnership Management  
• Develop State scale up/integration framework (inc adaptation strategy) for the organisation’s horizontal and vertical integration into government systems and structured. 
• Lead on inter agency/ministerial, and government coordination engagements and provide technical insights on collaborations. 
• Lead in the development of the organisation’s policy engagements/advocacy agenda at the national and support states to develop same. 
• Lead on the organisation’s collaborations on health insurance/health contributory schemes. 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in any relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, Communications or International Relations, Social Sciences, or relevant subjects, a master’s degree will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible work experience in partnership management, programme management, or a related field 
• A track record of working with governments institutions to deliver/integrate high impact solutions and initiatives  
• Strong leadership skills: capacity to prioritize and manage a diverse range of partners, projects and activities. 

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Job Profile: 

• The Health Systems Strengthening Specialist will provide technical assistance to government agencies and other stakeholders to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of the health systems at state and local level in Nigeria including improving access to health services and health information systems, strengthening health financing mechanisms and enhancing capacity of health workers.

Job-role:

• Conduct an assessment of the health system in Nigeria to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement a health system strengthening plan in collaboration with key stakeholders. 
• Provide technical assistance to the NHIA, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in the design and implementation of health policies and programmes. 
• Support the development and implementation of health financing mechanisms to increase domestic and innovative resource mobilisation for health.
• Provide regular reports on progress, challenges, and lessons learned to the organisation, Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health or any related field, a masters’ degree will be an added advantage. 
• At least 7 years of experience in health systems strengthening in developing countries, preferably in Africa. 
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening frameworks, policies, and strategies. 
• Demonstrated experience in capacity building, training, and mentorship of health workers. 
• Familiarity with the Nigerian health system is an added advantage. 

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Job Profile: 

• The HCDA Specialist will lead advocating for the needs of people that are impacted by the programme and develop user-centred solutions for a variety of communication and behaviour change challenges which meet their needs.
• The Specialist will provide mentorship to programme team on applying HCD principles to real-world scenarios.

Job-role:

• Lead the multi-organisational team through the Human Centred Design (HCD) process 
• Lead on knowledge sharing and management of the HCD process 
• Lead planning for field research visits, including strategy development 
• Development of Practical solutions and tools to support programme goal
• Coordinate development of assets and SBCC materials project 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Communications and Marketing, Design, Social Work, other Behavioural Sciences, or related degree 
• Minimum of 8 years’ professional experience 
• Experience with two (2) or more of the following: human centred design/design thinking, youth and gender, reproductive health, qualitative research 
• Clear and consistent communicator, able to translate complex programmatic information into user-friendly guidance. 
• Expert in knowledge products, including technical publications, webinars, abstracts, and tools development. 

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Job Profile:

• The Project Director will be responsible for the effective coordination of the activities of the different partners to ensure that the overall goals and objectives of the project are met.
• The candidate for this position will be responsible for the achievement of all project results in line with the project contract as clearly specified in the result framework and contract.

Job-role: :

• Coordinate different partners ensuring that each partner carries out its task in line with their scope of work and approved budgets
• Convening coordination and review meetings with all stakeholders including the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria to track progress against target.
• Represent the project in high level meetings with Federal Ministry Of Health (FMOH), Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, State Ministry of Health (SMOH), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria(ACPN) and all other events at the national level and state levels.
• Regularly interface with the donor to share project updates, reports, and other engagements
• Lead in all programme related advocacy meetings to create enabling environment for the project at both the national and state levels.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a Master's degree in any related discipline
• Minimum of 12 years cognate/ relevant experience.
• Working experience in ICT related function will be an advantage.
• Private sector role in Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and understanding of Family Planning (FP) and other Public Health Issues.
• Strategic Planning and Regulatory approaches.

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Job Profile

• The Senior Learning Advisor will work closely with the programme leadership to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders and implementing partners.
• The SLA will also serve as the primary convener for dialogue and learning, including both programmatic and organisational learning, and provide technical guidance to team members, review all deliverables for quality control, identify areas for learning, facilitate workshops and learning events, develop lessons learned reports, and serve as the primary focal point for training.

Job-role: 

• Technical leadership on Adolescent FP/RH Performance Monitoring, Research and Learning. 
• Guide the conceptualization, planning & Implementation of evidence generation on the project. 
• In collaboration with the HCD execute prototype assessment including rubric and standard 
• Development of research protocols, ToR for managing 3rd party agencies, and Conducting baseline & Log frame & evaluation surveys. 
• Lead the delivery of results, learning, capacity building including development of framework and strategic plan. 

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Sociology, Demography & Social Statistics.
• Minimum of 10 years’ cognate experience 
• Professional training in Project Management, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation 
• Versed in Adaptive and Implementation research. 
• Expert in research protocol development 

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Job Profile: 

• The State Project Managers will have overall responsibility of project activities, including management of project staff and liaison with stakeholders at the state level.
• S/He will be responsible for coordinating the provision of all communication, community mobilisation and demand creation roles and ensure achievement of programme deliverables.

Job-role:

• Project coordination and implementation 
• Lead and manage processes of a strategic advocacy plan 
• Strategic Technical Assistance to government agencies for Health Systems Strengthening 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences, Arts, or related field of study.
• A master’s degree in Public Health, policy or related fields will be essential to this position  
• Must possess minimum of five (5) years post-NYSC working experience in health and family planning programmes.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health policies and programming in Nigeria and be comfortable with working with a range of stakeholders.
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Creative writing skills to write and develop success stories and human- interest stories.

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Job Profile:

• Effective coordination of all activities relating to and essential for the promotion of quality service delivery in the provision of family planning services among Community Pharmacists in the State.
• Specifically, this position will mentor and supervise the family planning services rendered by community pharmacists ensuring they meet the national service protocol and they uphold all national quality procedures. It might entail, On-the-job training and supervision. 

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

• Lead and coordination the implementation of  IntegratE Project 2.0 activities among Community Pharmacists( CPs) and Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors ( PPMVs) his / her Focal State
•  Lead all community level advocacies, partnership, and mobilization for effective project implementation.
•  Lead all engagement with SMOH for policy change to create an enabling environment for project implementation
• Support in capacity building of CPs and PPMVs in FP and PHC services and subsequent update trainings.
•  Work with other consortium partners to provide evidence-based information to inform the design and implementation of the project.
• Facilitate Documentation and other administrative responsibilities at the State level
•  Provide routine monitoring and supportive supervision to ensure quality is achieved and maintained throughout the implementation of the project.

Qualifications/Experience:

• S/he must possess a degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Pharmacy, or any of the biological sciences.
• A Postgraduate degree in Public Health or social works will be an advantage.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5yrs post qualification experience in program management, training and managing Family planning, Maternal and Child health programs especially among the private health Sector.
• Proficient in provision of various FP methods especially LARC
• Must have PHC service experience.
• PHC and FP Service Delivery experience.

Skills and competencies: 

• Good written and oral communication skill
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skill
• Result oriented &
• Computer literate