PFD

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

STATE PROGRAM MANAGER (1 PERSON), AKWA IBOM STATE
ART NURSES (2 PERSONS) IN AKWA & DELTA STATE


OVERVIEW:
Partners for development (PFD), an international non-profit organization, is implementing a comprehensive HIV/AIDS Program funded by the Centers for Disease Control in Delta and Akwa Ibom States, and is seeking a STATE PROGRAM MANAGER and TWO ART NURSES

STATE PROGRAM MANAGER
PFD is seeking one (1) State Program Manager for its comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs to be based in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom. He/she will report to Chief of Party

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The state program manager will execute, monitor and supervise PFD project Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State. he/she will ensure that project meets the expectations and objectives of PFD and partners (including community groups). He/she will constructively engage state-level stakeholders, particularly government in the work of PFD

QUALIFICATIONS
Public Health degree preferred
Minimum of five years experience in similar environment of which a minimum of two years must be in management position. Previous work experience with international organization in health, community development, or HIV/AIDS is highly desirable. Computer literate. Applicants from Akwa Ibom state are especially encouraged to apply. Extensive travel is required


ART NURSES
PFD is seeking two (2) ART NURSES; one to be based in Warri, Delta State and another in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, working in a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program. They will report to the State program Managers in each location

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The ART Nurses will provide support to PFD partners implementing anti-retroviral (ART) programs in order to increase the number of HIV positive people enrolled in chronic HIV care, and the number of people eligible for anti-retroviral therapy on high quality treatment

QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed nurse/midwife with supervisory experience. Public health degree or experience desirable. Previous knowledge in HIV programming, PEPFAR, or other development work experience will be an added advantage. Must be computer literate. Applicants from Delta and Akwa Ibom states are especially encouraged to apply. Extensive travel is required


TO APPLY
Email succinct cover letter highlighting relevant experience and date for availability with CV of no longer that three pages in one Microsoft Word document. Please also indicate which position you are applying for and for ART nurses, which preferred locations (Delta or Akwa Ibom). Please include your email address and mobile phone number and send to: [email protected]

by close of business Monday, 03 January 2011.