Latest Jobs at FHI 360

Basic Function:

The Assistant Technical Officer (ATO), Primary Health Care (PHC) will triage, examine, diagnose, and treat patients in need of primary health care at the facility. Based on the diagnosis, the ATO-PHC will prescribe appropriate treatment to patients and suggest follow up as required.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Provides accurate diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in a primary health care setting.
• Assess patients and refers them for specialized health care (as required)
• Participate in the delivery of quality health care to patients in a primary health care setting
• Adheres to relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participate in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Provide health education to patients
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized (if any)
• Work with technical and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data on the life of the project
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of integrated medical services and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of integrated medical services at the facility level
• Compiles and submits periodic reports
• Ensure adequate infection prevention and control standards are always maintained.
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e., training, mentoring)
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding program delivery. Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance. Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English, Kanuri, and Hausa. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS, MD or its equivalent with minimum of 3 years relevant experience in emergency and constrained settings, INGO experience is most desirable.
• Must have a valid practicing license.
• 3 years relevant experience in clinical setting.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Basic Function:

Provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services for FHI 360 humanitarian program. Provide technical assistance and capacity building for laboratory services to FHI 360 and facility staff.

Job Purpose: 

The Assistant Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues at LGA and facility level. The ATO, Laboratory Services will prepare specimens, follow detailed manual tests, oversee automated analysis tests and report tests results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Duties and responsibilities:

Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of international and national staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population. Process specimens, conduct testing and report test results with constant attention to detail and excellence in quality. Operates laboratory instruments and equipment. Keep organized records of specimens, tests, instrument logs, and technical analyses according to written instructions. Recognizes problems and errors and seek corrective actions. Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and Ethics Conduct and document appropriate quality control and assurance procedures. Assist with quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Performs non-routine analysis when given direction. Works with technical support and M&E teams to collect appropriate baseline data over the life of the project Compiles and submits periodic reports Ensures adequate infection prevention and control standards are always maintained. Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of assays Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the community. Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance. Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision. High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Hausa communications. Well-developed computer skills. Ability to travel within 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BSc in Laboratory sciences or related field with at least 3 years post National Youth Service experience in provision of laboratory support.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to care and treatment is required with some experience in a humanitarian area preferred. 
• Certification of license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

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Basic Function:

The Technical Officer-Media and Communications will work closely with the Grants & Communication Coordinator in the creation and delivery of memorandums, organizational materials and announcements, donor and external success stories, events and other deliverables pertaining to organizational communications. Focuses on developing and delivering clear, concise and coordinated organizational messaging across multiple communications vehicles and on fostering opportunities for dialogue between staff and leadership.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works with Grants & Communication Coordinator in researching and writing a broad range of communications that promote the activities of the organization such as infographics, success stories, press releases, photo journals, videos and donor presentations.
• Provides publicity and promotional support for special events and community outreach activities.
• Works with Grants & Communication Coordinator to develop and implement communications and public relations strategies to promote and publicize a variety of humanitarian projects, services and programs.
• Prepares a variety of promotional and informational materials including factsheets, articles, blog posts, bulletins, pamphlets, video and other related media material.
• Provides photography support for all reports and communications materials with a robust archive.
• Layout Hausa and Kanuri versions of program publications and IEC materials.
• Work collaboratively with the in-house originators of the work ensuring that all designs are appropriate for the publication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of principles, theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
• Strong understanding of FHI 360 and donor IEC and branding policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent video and photography skills.
• Ability to write, edit, and develop all facets of a publication.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to regularly travel to field sites to document program activities.
• Ability to write effectively for the appropriate audience.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• With minimal supervision, manage high volume of workflow.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues related to emergency response programs.
• Relevant local language skills are preferred.
• Experience working with external print vendors is preferred.
• Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably PC-based software, such as Adobe Creative, Quark, Quark Express, Corel Draw, and Microsoft Publisher desirable.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• BS/BA in Journalism and/or graphic design-related field with 5 – 7 years of relevant experience in design work in print and electronic settings.
• Or MS/MA degree in graphic design-related field with 3 – 5 years relevant experience in design work in print and electronic settings.
• Skilled in word processing and graphic design software packages, preferably MAC-based software, such as Adobe Web/Design Collection, Final Cut Pro, Maya 3D.
• Skilled in programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is desired.
• A sound understanding of humanitarian assistance programming is required.