Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)
Senior Program Officer at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs of improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
We are recruiting qualified candidates for the on-going USAID funded OVC project (Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award) within the capacity below:
Job Title: Senior Program Officer – Paediatric and Maternal Healthcare Services & Priority Sub Population Care
Location: Benin, Edo
Details
- We are recruiting for the on-going USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award in Edo State.
- The candidate will be based in Benin under overall supervision of the Chief of Party.
Job Responsibilities
- The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will report to the State Program Coordinator, and backstop for the SPC, with oversight guidance from the DOP.
- S/he will assist in ensuring that all project activities are in line with the Child Safeguarding Policy of ARFH and best practices, established by USAID PEPFAR, and GoN.
- S/he will assist in strengthening technical capacity of CBOs, and Health Facility Officials to increase service uptake by OVC and the priority sub population.
- Participate actively in the implementation of the Pediatric ART Saturation Strategies (PASS) and PMTCT.
- Support Implementation of HFR and tracking of UNAIDS 95-95-95 Goals.
- 100% of his/her time per annum is chargeable to the project.
Qualifications
- A Degree in Medical Field, Social Sciences or related disciplines with at least 5 years cognate experience, which must include at least 2 years in Programming for OVC, to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS.
- Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders.
- An MPH is an added advantage.
Remuneration
We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
Application Closing Date
Thursday 5th August, 2021.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online form below and send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document), explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected]
Click here to complete the online form
Note
- 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 3 professional referees.
- Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply.
- ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).