VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following position at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
PROGRAM OFFICER (ABUJA)
Reporting to the Program Director, the Officer will be expected to provide support in all spheres of programming, including program planning, implementation monitoring, evaluation and reporting
JOB TASKS
* Support the process of identifying programming gaps and developing interventions to address the gaps
* Render assistance in the development and implementation of projects to respond to emerging issues
* Contribute to program design, implementation and review
* Support the development of work plans, track the status of implementation and prepare monthly report on program implementation
* Review all reports submitted and provide feedback to the program office on a monthly basis
* Prepare quarterly status reports on programmatic and fiscal progress of all projects in collaboration with
M&E Officers and Program Associate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
An MBBS and/or an advanced degree in Public Health or Management; a minimum of five (5) years experience in health care management and/or HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programming
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
* Communication skill
* Counselling skill oGood knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment, care, prevention and programming
* Basic knowledge of statistics
* Team orientation
* Painstakingness
* Self-motivation
* Tactfulness
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply. This advertisement is also available on www.apin.org.ng
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following position at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
PROGRAM OFFICER (ABUJA)
Reporting to the Program Director, the Officer will be expected to provide support in all spheres of programming, including program planning, implementation monitoring, evaluation and reporting
JOB TASKS
* Support the process of identifying programming gaps and developing interventions to address the gaps
* Render assistance in the development and implementation of projects to respond to emerging issues
* Contribute to program design, implementation and review
* Support the development of work plans, track the status of implementation and prepare monthly report on program implementation
* Review all reports submitted and provide feedback to the program office on a monthly basis
* Prepare quarterly status reports on programmatic and fiscal progress of all projects in collaboration with
M&E Officers and Program Associate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
An MBBS and/or an advanced degree in Public Health or Management; a minimum of five (5) years experience in health care management and/or HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programming
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
* Communication skill
* Counselling skill oGood knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment, care, prevention and programming
* Basic knowledge of statistics
* Team orientation
* Painstakingness
* Self-motivation
* Tactfulness
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply. This advertisement is also available on www.apin.org.ng
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