VACANCIES IN A DONOR FUNDED (UK/NORWAY) HEALTH PROGRAMME

VACANCIES

IN A DONOR FUNDED (UK/NORWAY) HEALTH PROGRAMME
The Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) initiative is a 5 years aid programme which operates alongside the PRRINN programme that focuses on strengthening routine immunization in four Northern Nigerian States. The MNCH programme aims to address the unacceptable high rates of maternal and newborn morbidity in selected Northern Nigerian States. The programme is funded by the Norwegian government in partnership with the UK Department for International Development (DFID). It is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria.

The joint program collaborates with stakeholders in the health sector as well as civil societies to provide quantifiable improvements to the PHC systems in Northern Nigeria. PRRINN/MNCH is managed by a team of internationally recruited professionals. Its programme activities are carried out in Jigawa, Katsina, Yobe and Zamfarawith coordination from the programme head office in Kano. The programme has been in operation but seeks to recruit qualified professionals to fill the vacant positions as identified below:
Chief Safety and Logistics Manager: Kano
The chies safety and Logistics (CSL) Manager will be based in the Kano office of the programme. She/he will report directly to the National Programme Manager and coordinate the activities of programm’s Safetyand Logistics officers who work at the state level.
Other key responsibilities include:
• Designing a unified systemic approach for monotoring and ensuring the general safety of all programme staff, program partners and consultants;
• Providing a comprehensive curriculum that will be used to train the safety and logistics officers and drivers on safety methods to be adopted in the programme;
• Providing weekly and monthly safety reports for decision making by the programme management;
Qualification: Candidate(s) must hold a degree in Management, Logistics, Public Administration or other related disciplines. A minimum of 7 years working experience coordinating general logistics and safety   in an organization is essential for this position. The ideal candidate must be familiar with the Norther region with the ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language. She/he must have good management, interpersonal, organization and communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role at the regional or international levels with a good knowledge of standard safety measures id required for this post.
State Accountants: Yobe & Zamfara Office
The State Accountants will be based in each of the prgramme offices in Yobe or Zamfara. She/he will report directly to the State Team Manager for disbursement of funds for programme activities; and to the Finance and Admin.Manager for general coordination of programme funds in the states. She/he will ensure a proper maintenance of an effective cash management system. The ideal candidate will maintain good records of all accounting books and prepare monthly and annual finance and prepare monthly and annual financial reports to the programme head office. The State Accountants will also manage and monitor all office running costs including petty cash disbursement, process and payment of Consultants advances, retirements and fees.
Qualification: Candidate(s) must have a minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Auditing or any related disciplines. She/he must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in accounting or auditing in any organization. A strong knowledge and Hand-on use of Microsoft spreadsheet (Ms.Excel) and other computerized accounting soft wares is essential for this position. The ideal candidate must have good written, inter-personal and communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role and within a donor funded environment will be an added advantage.




Safety and Logistics Officers: States
The Safety and Logistics Officers (SLOs) will be based in each of the Programme operating states: Jigawa, Kastina, Yobe and Zamfara. They will report directly to the State team Managers and provide support in maintaining a safe and an effective logistics schedule at the State levels. The SLOs will amongst other responsibilities; maintain updates of ongoing and proposed programme activities in the States and communicate regularly with the CSL Manager. They will also provide weekly and monthly comprehensive safety and logistics reports to the State Team Managers and the Chief Safety and Logistics Manager. Other key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining close relationships with professionals safety operatives amongst other donor funding programmes and international agencies in the State;

• Coordinating general logistics in the states; including travel arrangement, hotel reservations, booking of venues for workshops, airport pick-up, etc

• Coordinating drivers movements for intra-and inter-state travels and general maintenance of vehicles in line with the programme safety operations;

• Providing support in maintaining all facilities, including generators and other office equipments in the state offices;

• Serving as contact persons on safety and logistics at the state level;

Qualification: Candidate(s) must hold a degree in Management, Logistics, Public Administration or other related disciplines. A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role is required for this position. A good knowledge of the Northern region with the ability to communicate fluently in Hausa language is essential for this position. S/he must have good management, coordination, interpersonal and communication skills. Previous experience in a similar role is mandatory for this position.    

Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to fifteen (15) months, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.



Method of Application:
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated Cvs to include contact mobile numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012. Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.


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