Job Vacancies at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organisations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department for International Development (DFID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Knowledge Management and Communications Advisor

Ref Id: sfh-46467
Location: Bauchi

Job Profile

• The position will be responsible for communications and knowledge management activities across the programme using different approaches to influence a wide variety of government, donor, media, community stakeholders and share evidence and case studies from the programme implementation.
• S/He will work closely with technical staff to develop compelling materials to support advocacy, communications and knowledge management efforts with identified Government stakeholders and other external agencies.

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

• Develop compelling communications materials for the project based on lessons learned and experiences from the project for print and online
• Support in the preparation of timely program reports (quarterly, semi-annual and annual) for the project, SFH Members and the donor, ensuring utmost quality in collaboration with M&E and other technical staff.
• Develop case studies, success stories for the project and ensure that these meet USAID and SFH child safeguarding policies.
• Work within USAID marking and branding agreement on for the project to ensure that USAID visibility and branding guidelines are adhered to where relevant and appropriate to the context
• Explore opportunities to communicate about the project with a wide variety of state and national level stakeholders, using innovative methods.
• Prepare reports, factsheets, newsletter, briefing papers and presentations for internal and external audiences, as directed. Ensure strong procedures are set in place to document programme learning.
• Lead internal communications about the project and ensure availability of project page on SFH Nigeria website and regularly update project information on the website page, Twitter and other approved media platforms.
• Review and approve key messages points, press releases, and other media materials produced by the programme, ensuring compliance to agreed protocols.
• Support development of  the knowledge management strategy for the key populations project, focusing on short- and long-term objectives and related to wider issues on the project in collaboration with the relevant Technical staff
• Support development of project-wide communication strategy and creative briefs that will guide the development of media messages and materials
• Acquire information and understanding of social policy and adapt strategies, as necessary.
• Identify and maximise opportunities to raise the visibility and profile of the programme, both internationally and in-country.
• Develop strategic relationships with other Country Office programmes, partner agencies engaged in knowledge management and Social Protection policy framework.
• Develop and maintain a network of external contacts with key individuals in the government, NGO sector, civil society and the media.
• Build the capacity of staff from SFH and partner agencies in knowledge management and communications.
• Where required, represent SFH at various policy forums and KM opportunities at national and international levels.
• Liaise closely with staff in the Policy and Communication units at SFH and coordinate with other SFH members where and when necessary
• Develop good knowledge of state and national government structures, parliamentary and political processes and key decision-making structures and how to influence them.
• Undertake a range of communications and KM activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of SFH’s policy recommendations.
• Build systems for research, analysis and documentation that underpin evidence-based KM and influencing at state and national levels.
• Develop knowledge management and communication strategies for key advocacy/communications messages.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a first degree in Social Science, Communication or related field of study. Masters degree in public, communication or related field of study will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of in designing and developing knowledge management systems, organisational development, organizational/systems change management.
• Demonstrate experience in communications, advocacy and policy development/research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shaping public policy.
• Demonstrated understanding of key population and community-based programming in Nigeria
• Previous experience working with key populations project will be an added advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple diverse groups across teams
• Demonstrated strength and experience providing technical assistance, writing technical reports, and policy briefs targeted to decision-makers
• Ability to work on multiple technical areas on the projects at one time
• S/He must be able to write and speak the local language of the state of intervention (Hausa).

Skills and competencies:

• High level of integrity
• Project management skills
• Key population programming skills
• Good Analytical skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills as evidenced by publications or cover letter
• Coordination and team-building skills
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN) Liaison Officer

Ref Id: sfh-31234
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: 11 Months (with option for renewal)

Job Profile

• The PCN Liaison Officer (PCN LO) will be responsible for establishing and nurturing good working relationship between the Project and the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN) to enable the attainment of the strategic objectives of the Project.
• S/He will coordinate the project related PCN activities and support PCN in the translation, planning, coordination, and execution of all project.

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

• Ensuring proper communication as well as cooperation between the project and PCN and other related entities.
• Coordinate project related activities and provide advice to PCN on the project’s purpose, objectives, timelines, policies, and activities.
• Support PCN in the development of activity plans based on programme outputs amongst others.
• Facilitate cross synergy of all related PCN – Project program activities
• Promote and Disseminate project activities within the PCN system / Pharmacy Community.
• Interface and support consortium members on the project in ensuring that all activities have strong PCN buy-in and active participation.
• Liaise with the Deputy Managing Director Operations and the Project Director in all high-level advocacies and meetings with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government, other consortium partners, Implementing Partners, and internal stakeholders within SFH to achieve project and organisational deliverables.
• Assists PCN to establish positive relationships with FMOH, Reproductive Health Units, media, etc and other stakeholders.
• Act as the focal person for the project at PCN activities and events including representing the project at some meeting/platforms where necessary.
• Ensure the visibility and credibility of IntegratE brand within the PCN system and the pharmacy / PPMV community.
• Support the project management team in documenting programmatic achievements on monthly, quarterly and annual basis as well as document and publish best practices.
• Support the project team in developing at least one human interest story or success story every quarter. This must be well documented and presented as part of the quarterly report.
• Support the project team in the production of at least one newsletter every quarter. This will be publishable newsletter and will be uploading same on the SFH/IntegratE website.
• Take on other roles and responsibilities as will be assigned by the project director.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Pharmaceutical Science. Master degree in public health or related will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN).
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in family planning programmes in a donor-funded environment.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of laws and regulation guiding the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria.
• Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting, and using technical assistance and other capacity-building tools to catalyse problem-solving within institutional settings.
• Previous experience in system strengthening role will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• High level of integrity
• Knowledge of family planning
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Team-building skills
• Ability to multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Service Delivery and Quality Manager

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• The service and quality manager will coordinate all activities relating the quality service delivery in the provision of family planning and other primary healthcare services among community pharmacists and Patent and Proprietary Medicines Vendors (PPMVs).
• S/He will develop, adapt and implement service protocols in line with established national standards and procedures

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

• Develop quality guidelines and procedures for the provision of family planning and primary healthcare services (PHCs) in line with National service guideline and protocols.
• S/he will work with PCN to integrate the quality standard for clinical services into the exiting quality control and supervision framework of the Council.
• Regularly update the quality guidelines and procedures as new information becomes available from WHO or the FMOH and ensure timely dissemination
• Carry out routine quality and service compliance audits of CPs and PPMVs to ensure they constantly meet the quality standards and requirements for providing FP and PHC services
• Develop an audit and service compliance monitoring plan for each state.
• Conduct a routine quality and compliance audit for CPs and PPMVs and share key recommendations with the state teams, SMOH and PCN (where necessary).
• Develop and implement a training and continuous improvement plan.
• Constantly train and update State Service Delivery Advisors and the entire team on quality guidelines for providing FP and PHC services.
• Provide routine training for State Service Delivery Advisors and state team on quality services and compliance.
• Maintain a record of state officers who have received quality and compliance training on FP and PHC services and update this from time to time.
• Coordinate and support CPs to achieve competency in delivering Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive methods, Injectable Contraceptives and other non-invasive methods of family planning in line with the agreement with FMOH and the State Ministries of Health.
• Participate in the development of training materials and job aids for FP and other PHC services.
• Work with the State Service Delivery Advisors to review progress made by each of the CPs and PPMV and develop a mentorship and supervision plan based on competency gaps.
• Provide periodic report of all CPs and PPMVs based on the position on competency scale and make appropriate recommendations.
• Development of training manuals, Job Aids, service tools for FP, Malaria, Diarrhea, Pneumonia
• Represent the National Program Director in any other high-level meetings and engagements as may be required from time to time.
• Carry out any other functions necessary for meeting the project goals as may be assigned by the National Program Director.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Medical or Biological Science.
• Must possess an MPH qualification.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in family planning programmes and clinical services. Experience in Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives will be an added advantage).
• Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting, and using technical assistance and other capacity-building tools to catalyse problem-solving within institutional settings.
• Demonstrate previous experience managing of community pharmacist (CPs) and Proprietary Patent Medicine Vendors (PPMVs)
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of family planning service

Skills and competencies:

• High level of integrity
• Ability to multiple tasks
• Good analytical skills
• Knowledge of family planning
• Clinical Service skills
• Strong initiative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Coordination and team-building skills
• Ability to multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Project Coordinator – Lafiya Project

Ref Id: sfh-40762
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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

• Conduct advocacy to all stakeholders to ensure buy-in, participation and enabling environment for project implementation.
• Manage and maintain good relations with all stakeholders
• Supervise and coordinate the production of project outputs to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost as outlined in the project proposal and result framework documents
• Mobilise all project inputs in accordance with procedures and project TOR.
• Supervise, guide and coordinate the work of the project implementation team, all project staff, consultants and activity/sub-project contractors under the project.
• Prepare and revise project work and financial plans.
• Oversee and ensure timely submission of the project inception Reports, monthly reports, quarterly reports and annual project report (APR).
• Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from stakeholders.
• Provide project update to the SMoH, FMoH, SFH Management and ensure the fulfilment of donor directives.
• Conduct regular supervisory visits to all participating stakeholders
• Provide overall top-level project support in terms of health systems strengthening, health financing, health management information systems, health sector policy and strategies, working with the private sector, advocacy and accountability and family planning

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a first degree and a Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or Health Systems Administration.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing Family Planning and Social Norm changing programmes.
• Demonstrate technical experience in health systems strengthening; health financing; health management information systems, health sector policy and strategies, working with the private sector, advocacy and accountability and family planning.
• Must be able to supervise and mentor staff and review work papers to ensure that they meet internal quality assurance standards.
• Previous experience in a donor-funded environment or good knowledge of international donor rules and regulations will be an advantage
• Experience working with DFID will be an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• High level of integrity
• Knowledge of family planning
• Advocacy skills
• Project Management and Coordination skills
• Team-building skills
• Relationship Management
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Team-building skills
• Ability to multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online