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ARFH is one of the leading indigenous non-profit organisations in Nigeria committed improving the quality of life of underserved and vulnerable communities by promoting access to quality health care and harnessing community capacities for sustainable development.
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a national, non-governmental organization established in 1989 and registered in 1991. The organization has her headquarters in Ibadan and 3 other offices in Abuja, Kaduna and Katsina. Our mission is to initiate promote and implement in partnership with other organizations, developmental, HIV & AIDS, SRH and family planning program and interventions for young people and adult through capacity building, technical assistance, operations research, and evaluation to improve the quality of life in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. These programmes focus on mobilizing people for behavioural and attitudinal changes that promote best sexual and reproductive health practices in order to reduce diseases burden particularly STI, HIV & AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis which are currently devastating families and communities globally and Nigeria in particular.
We seek applications from interested and qualified persons for the following positions in a Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation funded -Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Phase 2 project.
ARFH is one of the leading indigenous non-profit organisations in Nigeria committed improving the quality of life of underserved and vulnerable communities by promoting access to quality health care and harnessing community capacities for sustainable development.
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is a national, non-governmental organization established in 1989 and registered in 1991. The organization has her headquarters in Ibadan and 3 other offices in Abuja, Kaduna and Katsina. Our mission is to initiate promote and implement in partnership with other organizations, developmental, HIV & AIDS, SRH and family planning program and interventions for young people and adult through capacity building, technical assistance, operations research, and evaluation to improve the quality of life in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. These programmes focus on mobilizing people for behavioural and attitudinal changes that promote best sexual and reproductive health practices in order to reduce diseases burden particularly STI, HIV & AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis which are currently devastating families and communities globally and Nigeria in particular.
We seek applications from interested and qualified persons for the following positions in a Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation funded -Nigerian Urban Reproductive Health Initiative (NURHI) Phase 2 project.
Job Title: Quality Improvement/Health System Strengthening Officers positions : 2 (Two)
Job Location : (Kaduna / Lagos, Nigeria).
Job Description : Reports to the Quality Improvement Team lead & Advisor
Specific responsibilities:
- Coordinate and facilitate RH/FP service delivery (quality and systems strengthening) and other related activities in project anchor sites and respective satellite sites.
- Liaise with State RH/FP team and other relevant government representatives (LGA health team) to facilitate quality improvement/health system strengthening activities
- Coordinate training activities at the site level with oversight from the Quality Improvement team lead & Advisor
- Establish, monitor and report on FP commodity availability and security in the project facilities
- Support capacity building of service providers in the facilities and at State levels
- Collaborate with local partners and facilitate review meetings, addressing gaps, etc. among FP service providers
- Promote the integration of FP into RH programmes and other relevant units including HIV/AIDS in the facilities
- Prepare and submit detailed progress reports on project activities on quarterly, bi-annual or annual basis to the Quality Improvement Advisor
- Ensure the prudent use of funds in the implementation of project activities as set out in the project plan
- Ensure adherence to project policies and guidelines on all the component parts with specific focus on Quality Improvement/Health System Strengthening
- Coordinate all quality improvement activities closely with site based managers
- Play complimentary roles to the project Clinic Service Manager in coordinating RH/FP activities
- Participate actively in any other duties assigned by the Quality Improvement Advisor, State Team Leaders, Deputy Project Director and Project Director
Applicants must be Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Midwife (RM) with Bachelor Degree in Nursing Science, degree in medicine or related field. Possession of a master’s degree in Public Health or Social work will be added advantage, with 5-10 years’ experience on donor funded family planning project in Nigeria with good knowledge of national health programs, health system, NGOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with stakeholders at all levels. Must possess hands-on experience in Family Planning Service Delivery. Excellent writing and oral communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
Method of Application
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE for the job on/or before November 17th 2015.
Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees. Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.
Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
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ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
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