Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly diversified program of research, education, and services in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, reproductive health, and infectious diseases.
FHI is now recruiting for several roles to be based in Abuja and several parts of Nigeria.
Candidates must have the relevant experience and skills in order to apply for the vacancies listed below.
Associate Director, Research and Public Health Evaluation
Minimum Requirements:
MD or PhD plus 7 years program management experience, including at least two years of demonstrated experience with US government grants. NGO's and public/research or
Master degree in social science or public health plus 9 years relevant working experience
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills

Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
MPH or similar degree in monitoring and evaluation or related field with 5-7 years experience (a Bachelor's degree will be considered with additional experience) in monitoring and evaluation in reproductive health or HIV/AIDS Programs in developing countries
Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs and Knowledge of the local context
Excellent computer skills with strong working sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
IT Programming Officer (LAMIS)
Minimum Requirement
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
At least 5-7 years of relevant data systems work, programming, and analytical experience
Proficiency in PHP/MySQL development platform, C// or VB.NET programming languages with a list of verifiably completed software projects in PHP/MySQL
Demonstrable experience in and interest in HIV /AIDS work
Excellent administrative organisational and information skills
Ability to use logic and critical reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to train others as a good team player
Senior Program Officer
Minimum Requirement
BS/BA in Public Health or related field and 7-9 years relevant experience or MS/MA in Public Health or related field with 5-7 years experience in HIV/AIDS program
Experience working with NGOs and CBOs
Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming and of project monitoring
Knowledge of Health Programs in developing countries
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other FHI partners
Program Officer (3)
Minimum Requirement
BS/BA in Public Health or related field and 5-7 years relevant experience or MS/MA in Public Health or related field with 3-5 years experience in HIV/AIDS program
Experience working with NGOs and CBOs
Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming and of project monitoring
Knowledge of Health Programs in developing countries
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain good working relationship with staff and other FHI parners
Community Health Specialist (HAST)
This position holder under the supervision of Zonal Senior Service Advisor will provide techn ical assistance in the desighn, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS, STI and TB care through activities at the LGA and state levels with primary focus on the LGS HAST Model
Minimum Requirement
MBSS with at least 5 years post NYSC experience in community health practice
At least 3 years experience in care and support for HIV.AIDS, reproductive health and tuberculosis at the primary health facility or community level
Sound understanding of TB technical areas, experience with ART programs and familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system NGOs and CBO's
Knowledge of health and community development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria in particular
Knowledge of the National AIDS and STI control and national TB control programs especially at the state and LGA levels

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Officer (
Requirement
B.Sc./HND in biomedical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering and minimum of 3 years working experience with laboratory equipment
Background in laboratory science is an added advantage
Laboratory scientists with proven knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and trouble shooting will also be considered
Method of application
Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement [application] and resume as a single word document within 10 days to
[email protected] for M&E Department vacancies
[email protected] for Program Department vacancies
[email protected] for medical services Department
[email protected] for Laboratory Services Department vacancy
Only applications sent via email with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short listed candidates will be contacted
Deadline is 2nd March 2009