Latest Recruitment at FHI 360

Basic Function:

The Senior Technical Officer, Primary Health Care will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities. His/her primary responsibilities are to manage and support clinical activities in MMC/Jere – with potential for additional sites. Under the supervision of the PHC Coordinator, the STO-Health will manage all activities related to health while ensuring the quality of service and correct application of the treatment protocols.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to medical services integrated with clinical management of reproductive health at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of components related to health in FHI 360 humanitarian programs.
• Work with relevant staff to coordinate the design and implementation of facility based programs in health
• Provide ongoing technical assistance in health for FHI 360 programs in the NE.
• Work with technical staff at the state offices and other relevant FHI 360 staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to health and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Support system strengthening and of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Provide programmatic assistance to local partners in programming health activities.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of health and related developments by reviewing current literature and stay alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation.
• Build capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
• Serves as liaison to external organizations at coordination meetings and conference as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of humanitarian programs in emergency situations.  
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical services
• 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 health in general.
• 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 communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel to local government when required to support other project.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian relief settings.
• Possession of a fellowship in Obstetrics/Gynaecology or Paediatrics or MPH or an advanced post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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Basic Function:

The Technical Officer Health will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high-quality care and support activities with a primary focus on clinical management of integrated medical services at the LGA level

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day technical and programmatic to integrated medical services at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents and work plans.
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Build capacity of Community Health Workers (CHWs) through organized trainings.
• Serve as organization liaison at coordinated external meetings and conferences if assigned.
• Plan and deliver trainings with support capacity building team on communicable diseases.
• Link children with malnutrition to the closest nutrition program for continuity of care and holistic medical services.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of medical management and related developments by assessing the needs of current IDPs and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation

Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors:

Establish good relationships with the Local Government Area authorities and community leaders. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO) Establish a good understanding of the program within the community Establish links and meetings with the community leaders and different groups existing in the working area. Coordination and participation in Nutrition Cluster, and nutrition assessment/ survey groups and filing of meeting minutes Support, and actively participate in the sub-Nutrition Cluster group meetings at the district level constructively Represent FHI 360 nutrition programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors during their field visits

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and nutrition in humanitarian programs.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around integrated health program.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the communities
• 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
• Ability towork in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with the change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long-distance walking to the facility
• Ability and willingness to stay at Local Government Area (LGA) at the field
• Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource-constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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The Technical Officer, Community Health Engagement will assist the Technical Officer- Health & Nutrition (TO-H&N) in leading the community health and nutrition teams and managing the Community Health program, which includes integrating other sectors like WASH, Nutrition and Protection across the four implementation locations. 

The TO-CHE, jointly with the Technical Officer (H&N), will liaise with local authority structures, particularly Ministry of Health and Locality Health Departments, as well as community management structures (Facility Health Committees) and other local partners. Quality and accountability in all health-related programme areas will be the responsibility of the Technical Officer (H&N) and the Technical 0fficer-CHE will assist in this endeavour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Jointly with the Technical Officer Health/Nutrition, Technical Officer- Community Health Engagement develops Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) for the Community Health (CH) activities for the four implementation locations (Bama, Banki, Damasak, Dikwa, and Ngala) in close consultation and guidance from the PHC Coordinator.
• Work with Health Team in the implementation of CH activities of the health programme based on the DIP & strengthen the sectoral synergy including mainstreaming GBV and child protection.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in monitoring and evaluating all Community Health activities adapt interventions as necessary to influence behaviour change.
• Contribute to the overall community health strategy development and innovative approaches to influence behaviour and achieve short-term and long- term impact in the communities that FHI 360 is serving.
• To ensure all FHI 360 and MoH guidelines are adhered to and adapted as necessary. 
• To ensure that all volunteers are correctly selected and are functioning as planned and are receiving quality and regular supportive supervision with on-the-job training of the staff based on findings.
• To ensure that the health promotion intervention using thematic health promotion approach is properly functioning in the implementation areas.
• Provide necessary training and technical support to team leaders and volunteers on monitoring tool and reporting.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in timely compilation, analysis and distribution of all data relating to Community health activities part of the Health Information Systems (HIS) and submit weekly and monthly narrative reports in order to improve programme activities at the field level.
• Take a leading role in Community health component and engage field team in developing innovative approaches and implementation of the new community health strategies which includes integrated Community Case Management and Home Care for COVID-19 cases for elderly and disabled persons.
• Assist the Technical Officer, Health & Nutrition in organizing and implementation of health training programmes based on the DIP.
• Assist in implementation of programme surveys and assessments as needed.
• Support in Capacity building of the health team, Facility Health Committees, Locality Health Department and other local authority and NGO/CBO partners, including monitoring, support supervision and implementation of the FHI 360 training strategy.
• Provision of strategic input to BOSO for further development of the community health component which contribute to preventive health care for communicable diseases.
• Close coordination and collaboration with the Local Health Department Officials, the Ministries of Health (State level), WFP, UNICEF, UNFPA and other local partners in the areas of community health.
• Input into Donor reports, monthly reports and any additional reports as required in the areas of community health.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Good interpersonal, motivational and staff management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Hausa is an added value
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good analytical skills including collection, analysis and interpretation of programme data.
• Excellent health and an ability to live and work in harsh/difficult conditions.
• Previous experience in insecure environments.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Experience and good working knowledge of USAID regulations is an advantage.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Experience in liaising with government officials, communities and other local partners, donors and other international agencies.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 70% to hardship locations.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Degree in public health or recognized equivalent with 5 years experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC/Community health in a humanitarian or development programme. Or MS/MA degree in public health or recognized equivalent with 1 – 3 years experience in the program management in the areas of Community Engagement, PHC/Community health in a humanitarian or development programme

• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Experience in running community based programmes and assessments
• Emergency response experience would be an advantage.

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Applicants should possess releant qualifications

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Northeast Nigeria is currently facing a growing humanitarian crisis with a vast number of Internally Displaced Persons in need of emergency assistance. These IDPs are living among host communities, lacking access to livelihoods and resources, ultimately leading to unprecedented levels of malnutrition and food insecurity. FHI 360 has been working in Nigeria for over 30 years and is now expanding activities in Borno state to respond to the IDP crisis.    

FHI 360 is expanding its expertise by responding to this humanitarian crisis through integrated WASH, Health, Nutrition and Protection interventions

Basic Function of Technical Officer-WASH

• The TO WASH will provide technical and programmatic support in the three field sites. Under the supervision of the Field Manager with technical oversight from the WASH Coordinator, S/He will supervise contracts to provide upgrades to water systems, latrines, showers and water points
• Other responsibilities will include conducting water quality testing for all water points rehabilitated under the program and working with Community Volunteers and latrine users to develop cleaning and maintenance schedules for latrines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of BoQs and drawings for all water supply and sanitation infrastructures to be implemented in the targeted areas.
• Execute implementation of all WASH infrastructure activities as per implementation plan, BoQs, drawings and specifications.
• Assist the WASH Coordinator in monitoring hygiene promotion activities and WASH NFIs supply chain and stock levels in collaboration with warehouse/store and logistics
• Monitor and supervise WASH activities and ensure effective implementation of the WASH activities.
• Perform oversight function to ATO-WASH in ensuring that all water points drilled/rehabilitated by FHI 360 are tested and treated on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to provide safe water to beneficiaries
• Maintain material record at construction sites and ensure quality of all material arrived on all sites.
• Ensure community participation in all WASH infrastructure activities.
• Ensure all WASH infrastructure activities are well coordinated with local authorities and all stakeholders, also ensure integration of engineering activities with hygiene promotion activities.
• Regular visits to field areas to supervise all WASH infrastructure activities and ensuring quality of all WASH infrastructures.

• Conducting water quality analysis in the field locations and updating water quality reports, also to propose recommendations for the water treatment systems

• Ensure that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to BoQs, drawings, quality standards established by FHI 360 through quality checklists. 

• Weekly reporting of data to follow up the standard project and strategic indicators (number of beneficiaries, number and type of activities completed).
• Preparation of weekly work plan for WASH team and sharing with the WASH Coordinator
• Ensure that WASH infrastructure construction and rehabilitation works are carried out according to BoQs, drawings, quality standards established by FHI 360 through quality checklists.
• Ensure proper Record keeping for all WASH infrastructure activities in hard and soft form

• Provide capacity building to local Communities and volunteers implementing FHI 360’s programs.
• Ensure WASH team at community level understand and adhere to FHI 360’s Code of Conduct.
• Oversee activities related to hygiene and environmental health promotion at field site and additionally, at the health facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc/B.Eng. in Civil Engineering with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in WASH with a sound understanding of hygiene in humanitarian relief settings.
•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of WASH and humanitarian programming in emergency situations. 
• WASH technical expertise especially in regard to engineering latrines, showers and water points.  
• Proficiency in office and designing software skills (AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• 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 & Hausa communication.

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Basic Function:

The Assistant Technical Officer-Referral Liaison will coordinate referrals to and from Primary Health Care to Higher Level Care and vice versa to ensure patients receive sufficient and high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of integrated medical services at the LGA level.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide day to day coordination of referrals to and from Primary Health Care to Higher Level Care and vice versa to ensure patients receive sufficient and high quality care and support activities.
• Play a key role in collection and collation of medical referral data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis across all referral centres.
• Provide feedback mechanism for follow up of care of referred patients to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assist in strengtening a system of referral monitoring, reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents and work plans.
• Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and contribute to develop SOPs if required
• Serve as organization liaison at coordinated external meetings and conferences if assigned.
• Coordinate the financial aspect of patients care in line with the MoU with the referral hospitals, by ensuring that patient’s duration of stay in the hospital is monitored, charges relating to patients feeding and quality care are in line with the pre-agreed cost.
• Liaise with patients’ caretakers to ensure holistic care and psychosocial support where needed from the family or specialist.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of medical related developments by assessing the needs of current IDPs and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation

Perform other duties as assigned.

Network and coordinate with the relevant sectors:

Establish good relationship with the Hospital management team and the staff involved in patients’ care. Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGO) as part of referral points for free higher health care. Represent FHI 360 health programs when and if necessary vis-a-vis donors during their field visits

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health in humanitarian programs.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around integrated health program.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues in the communities
• 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 and other common local language communications
• Ability to work in an environment where there are physical discomforts associated with change in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust or dirt.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to facility
• Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/BSN or similar degree with 5 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of humanitarian integrated health program delivery in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship will be paramount in this liaison role.

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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 maintained at all times.
• 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 and Hausa.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

MB.BS, MD or its equivalent with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in emergency and constrained settings, INGO experience is most desirable. Must have a valid practicing license. 1-3 years relevant experience in clinical setting.

Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Basic Function:

Providing nursing care, treatment and follow-up of patients, according to doctors’ prescriptions, protocols applied in service and universal hygiene standards/precautions, in order to ensure the quality and continuity of care for the targeted population.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensuring patients are properly received and installed and that those with lack of autonomy are assisted, especially regarding their feeding, personal hygiene, movements and comfort.
• For ER and OPD nurse, ensuring triage of patients in waiting areas, wards or during emergencies, detecting the priority acute/emergency cases, carrying out first aid care and referring them to the doctor when necessary.
• Knowing, promoting, implementing and following up the universal hygiene standards/ precautions.
• Organizing and carrying out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, and assisting during consultations, daily rounds and other medical procedures.
• Participating in health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Carrying out admission, surveillance and follow-up of patients (i.e. assessment of the evolution of their state of health and the identification of any emergency situation or deterioration.
• Carrying and supervising administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.),

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Ability to respect and maintain medical secrets and confidentiality at all times.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work
• Results quality orientation, teamwork, flexibility, stress management
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task 
• Compassionate.
• Excellent teamwork skills 
• Must be computer literate

Standard Minimum qualification:

• BSc. Nursing, Public health or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is highly desirable

• Understanding of Kanuri is a plus

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Basic Function: The Assistant Technical Officer, Midwifery will assist female patients in all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and post-delivery. He/she will also provide antenatal and postnatal advice and support to women and their families.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team of staff to provide high quality patient care to an extremely vulnerable population.
• Provides direct patient care and accompany in the management of pre-natal, antenatal, inpatient and follow-up care for women (including deliveries).
• Provides comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services including family planning counselling and services to prevent and treat malaria, tetanus, STI, HIV.
• Provides training and management in the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
• Provides reproductive health services and counselling to adolescents in the prevention of teen pregnancy, transmission of STI/HIV, and sexual violence related injuries.
• Adheres to the relevant Code of conduct and ethics
• Participates in outreach and community health programs (as required)
• Participates in Continuing Professional Development (i.e. trainings, mentoring)
• Plans care of the patient in collaboration with the site doctor.
• Provision of direct nursing care i.e. Administration of IV medications, wound dressings clinical observations etc.
• Maintains all reusable equipment by cleaning and sterilizing appropriately.
• Maintain adequate and correct records of patient care including consumables & instruments utilized(if any)
• Ensure high quality maternal health services at all project sites.
• 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 measures are maintained at all times.
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Ability and willingness to stay at the LGA is required.
• Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to distribution sites.
• Excellent spoken and written Local and English languages.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience working in clinical setting is an asset.
• Ability to prepare weekly and monthly program reports.
• Be flexible and adaptable with regards to the implementation of the daily work

Qualifications and requirements:

• BSc. Nursing, Public health or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
• Must be a Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a humanitarian crisis is highly desirable.

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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.
• Provide technical support on laboratory quality assurance issues at LGA and facility level.
• The ATO, Lab. 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 maintained at all times. 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 1-3 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 an 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.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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Basic Function:

Under the direction of the logistics Officer, the Logistics  Assistant will be responsible for the provision logistical services and operating the warehouse containing a wide variety of project materials and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assists  in submission of weekly humanitarian cargo movement request to the cluster
• Support fleet management/drivers’ orientation etc.
• Verify quantities of goods delivered, inspect for damage, and enter into DPA.
• Prepare and maintain records concerning the receipt and issuance of materials.
• Assists logistics officer on haulage inspection and dispatched of Goods.
• Update computer inventory control records.
• Perform periodic physical inventory spot checks and reconciles with inventory records.
• Assist in determining proper inventory levels, ordering points, and ordering quantities.
• Liaises with Logistics Officer to minimize inventory and eliminate obsolete items.
• Track usage of supplies and report on any incidence of loss or damages.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from technical materials and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge in pricing, contracts negotiations, policies and procedures.
• Technical understanding of office and other mechanical and electrical equipment. 
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume work flow.
• Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with ability to work as a team member.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Estate Management or related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is an advantage.
• Experience using inventory management software is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide main support with problem resolution on Northeast Project cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level. Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the state offices, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records. Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of subprojects account activities. Oversee contractual issues for the state offices. Ensure continuous flow of funds to state office and to sub recipients. Provide support to and coordinate the FHI 360/Nigeria Northeast project activities within USAID guidelines and regulations. Collaborate with relevant parties from programs, finance and contracts and grants, to develop subproject documents, work plans and budgets. Oversee capacity building activities and other support to sub awardees in the focus states. Serve as point of contact for logistical and administrative needs in the office. Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the field offices (as relevant). Keep proper office records/filings as appropriate. Record minutes of staff meetings and circulates same amongst the field staff. Provide logistic support for workshops and trainings. Coordinate all records/storage of supplies for the Maiduguri office. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of local and donor contractual requirements and regulations Knowledge of generally accepted accounting, budgeting and fiscal control theory and practices. Budget development skills with multi funding sources and general ledger skills. Relevant software skills to include automated accounting software and database spreadsheets and Management Information Systems.  Ability to work with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance. Report on variances and status on regular basis. Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow. Routine coordination with Northeast Project employees and consultants, on-site and in the field.  Demonstrated analytical skills in the interpretation of budgetary, financial and related management information. Must have report writing skills and be able to communicate with impact. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle pressure situations. Handle financial and quantitative information with accuracy and precision; resourceful in gathering, verifying, and analyzing financial data. Must exhibit high levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical values at all times. Time management skills, both in planning and organizing work to meet deadlines. Ability to effectively communicate financial and internal control issues to staff with little or no financial background. Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Qualifications and requirements:

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 years relevant experience. Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 years relevant experience. Minimum of 3 years experience in accounting related to international development programs. Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage. Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above

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Basic Function:

Under the direction of the logistics Officer or as delegated, the driver will be responsible to Transport FHI360 staff, consultants/ equipment and programme goods to and fro Office, Guest house/Hotels/Airport/Hospital/Agency offices/warehouse etc.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Check the vehicle prior to its use in the morning and after use.
• Check, on taking over a vehicle, that the items listed on the vehicle check list and the items listed in the vehicle tools and materials inventory are present and in full functioning order.
• Report defects / damage immediately.
• Submit monthly mileage/ fuel consumption & Maintenance report to the head driver.
• Ensure all vehicle journeys are authorized in advance.
• Record every movement in the logbook at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure vehicles document including insurance is valid at all times/keep Documents folder updated.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Ensure the use of seat belts by all on board before moving the vehicle.
• Drive fhi 360 vehicles on the approve speed limit on the different route and abide by the fleet policy.
• Report all incident/ accidents immediately including near mist.
• Ensures the safety of passengers at all times
• Keep to security protocol and warning.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to response to emergency callout at all times.
• Able to transport all staff, equipment, and materials safely.
• Ability to Ensure visibility protocols are adhered to at all times
• Ability to Keep the vehicle clean in/ outside daily.
• Able to diagnose or dictate fault in vehicle and ability to carry out some minor repair.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must have qualified SSCE/NECO Certificate Examination
• 4 year working experience working as a driver with reputable organizations (INGOs, Corporate, Government)
• Experience as a mechanic or auto-electrician desirable.
• Experience working in Northeast desirable or relatively insecure location.
• Possession of valid National driving license
• Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• Able to communicate with English, Hausa & Kanuri
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

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Basic Functions:

As a member of the Program Management Team, supports the Response Coordinator in providing oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of the humanitarian response project activities in the assigned LGA.

General Position Summary:

• The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting activities in the intervention towards delivery of humanitarian response support to IDPs through provision of Health, WASH, Protection and livelihood support services.
• S/He will be responsible for supporting the implementation of strategic, impactful, and high-quality programming.
• The Project Coordinator will report to FHI 360 Response Coordinator for the North East and work collaboratively with fellow program/technical staff
• S/he will work extensively with other sectors to ensure that all program activities are implemented successfully and timely.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support in project start-up and ongoing project management and administration of activities including beneficiary/community identification, IDP screening site mapping, planning and implementing of all sector activities, working with partners and facilitating monitoring.
• Contribute to all field work, including working collaboratively with other FHI 360 staff in Borno State in the implementation of all planned interventions including identification of existing social & economic referral networks, monitoring and supporting beneficiaries throughout the intervention period.
• Coordinating with community leaders and other stakeholders and other field-based tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Contribute to effective program reporting, monitoring and evaluation systems for both internal and external use in coordination with the other program staff.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Conduct monitoring and data collection as directed by the Response Coordinator, assisting with specific surveys or assessments as needed.
• Contribute to providing the Country Director with up-to-date information on the affected and targeted community and coordinates beneficiary lists and numbers with different stakeholders.
• Adherence to the National Policy on IDPs, IDP Protection Strategy 2015 and policy on the protection of personal data of persons of concern. 
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to FHI 360 and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the area of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level, administration and compliance of a field-based international development or humanitarian program; general program management experience required.
• Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years’ relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with Health program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors. 
• Prior experience implementing any form of protection support is required,
• preferably in a camp setting.
• Experience with providing health and non – health interventions strongly preferred.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders to identify beneficiaries according to criteria required.
• Experience with running assessments, monitoring and evaluation and other learning efforts required.
• Experience representing the organization and its interests to a diverse range of local and international government officials, local civil society organizations, other international organizations, the media and the public.
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
• Demonstrated training and facilitation experience
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated strengths in analytical skills, monitoring and evaluation, and report writing
• Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
• Excellent oral and written skills and computer skills
• Fluency in English; fluency in Hausa is required.

Success Factors:

The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude:

• Ideally s/he will have previous experience in working in large-scale emergency programs in insecure and conflict-affected contexts, including remote management and capacity development.
• S/he is a problem solver, who is adept in successfully dealing with issues of complexity.
• S/he is an active listener and contributor, working to create a strong team share ideas and learn.