Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria,
implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in
partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and
the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. We seek to recruit highly
qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good
working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:

Deputy Chief of Party
Email: dcopMarps@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is a Senior Management position reporting to the Project Chief of Party. S/He will manage the day-today operations of the project, ensure achievement of project deliverables, and manage project reporting. The
DCOP will serve as the project gender champion, and will also be responsible for project documentation on
best practices and lessons learned. The successful candidate will co-supervise State Programme prevention
teams, and working within other related SFH HQ collegiate system, deliver high level technical, institutional
and mentoring support to the regional USAID SHiPs for MARPS response to the HIV epidemic. In addition,
the post holder will provide support to the COP in the management of operational budgets, and co-manage
relationship with external partners from NACA, MDAs, networks and others. S/He will ensure programme
integration within the organisation and across implementing partners and wider stakeholders. S/He will
support the management of resources towards ensuring value for money and enhancing accountability. S/He
will also provide technical support to ensure standard quality and value for skills transfer, training and
mentorship within the Project.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in the Social/ Biological/Health or Medical Sciences, and have an MPH
or other related post graduate degree. A certificate in Gender related studies is of added advantage.
 Must have at least ten (10) years progressive experience in the public health or social development
sector (of which at least 5 must have been in a senior management role) preferable in the areas of
skills and knowledge transfer both at individual and organisational levels. Management experience
in a USAID funded project will be of added advantage.
 Must have proven experience working in similar organisation with in-depth understanding of
project management tools such as logical frameworks, performance management systems and
organisational development indicators.
 Must have in-depth experience in developing, requesting and using technical assistance and other
capacity building tools to catalyse problem solving within an institutional setting.
 Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skills are very
important to this position.
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Assistant Director Project Accounting - Abuja
Email: adprjtaccts@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is a Senior Management position which the successful candidate will be a key staff in managing and
supervising of all USAID project Accountants and reporting to the Director – Accounts & Finance. S/He
will also be a key staff in the ESMPIN project and will manage the project accounts, provide finance
schedules to Auditors, produce monthly and other periodic financial and management accounts, as well as
donor budget monitoring reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparation of progress
updates and disbursement requests for ESMPIN and all USAID projects. S/He will review all USAID
project postings in SAP on monthly basis; review sub-recipients financials FAS and resolve all issues arising thereof and ensure prompt disbursement of funds to SRs. S/He will assist in conducting capacity
building for Sub-Recipients.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess first degree (B.Sc/HND in Accounting or its equivalent in a relevant field. ACA /
ICAN is required.
 Must possess a Masters degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
 Minimum of ten (10) years experience in full accounting or finance practice in an nongovernmental
or other relevant organisations.
 S/He must possess ability to use relevant accounting software and ERP software like SAP.
 Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
 Creativity and strong analytical skills are important for this position.
 Must be able to work with minimal supervision and MUST possess a high level of integrity and
responsibility.
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Assistant Manager, Quality Assurance - Abuja
Email: amqaAhme@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is an Assistant Manager position reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. The successful candidate
will supervise the activities of the Field Office Programme Coordinators (FOPCs) who work at the field with
franchisees (private providers, pharmacists and PPMVs) to provide health information and education on
products and services in the AHME key service areas and ensure quality of service delivery. S/He with the
support of the Quality Assurance Manager will plan, organise and implement various levels of updates and
capacity building exercises around Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health, Malaria, HIV&AIDS,
Diarrhoea disease, Acute respiratory infections, TB and Nutrition. The Quality Assurance Officer, will
follow up on all quality control issues associated with the project ensuring the franchisees meet the SFH
minimum quality assurance standards of service delivery. S/He will also be responsible in linking franchise
partners to the Safe Care and Medical Credit fund and carry out quality assurance audits.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 First degree in Medicine, Pharmacy or Nursing/Midwifery and MUST be registered with the
appropriate regulatory bodies.
 Masters degree in Public Health or any related discipline will be an added advantage.
 Minimum of 4 years post NYSC experience in a hospital environment or working with a NGO in a
health related field.
 Must possess good negotiation and communication skills. Must be computer literate.
 Must possess good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills.
 Ability and willingness to train.
 Experience in planning and facilitation of training and coaching sessions is desirable.
 Good knowledge of the recent advances in Malaria, Reproductive Health and Maternal Child health
(RH/MCH) issues.
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Assistant Manager, Documentation and Archiving MARPS - Abuja
Email: AMdamarps@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is an Assistant Manager position. Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party, the successful candidate will
coordinate the documentation and archiving of relevant information, materials and other project documents.
S/He will use standard methods to improve documentation and archiving of critical outputs from the project.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing
priorities, multiple demands and complex situations. S/He will proactively seek out reports and stories which
require documentation, and ensure project results are publicised using appropriate print and electronic
including social media. S/He will work closely with the M&E and communication units to tease out human interest stories and case studies from project team reports, and support the development of newsletters, blogs
articles and stories. The successful candidate will also manage and work with internal and external business
partners and vendors, maintain the project calendar, reports and databases, and deliver on project
communications within assigned deadlines.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in English/Social Sciences or Library Sciences with at least six (6) years post
NYSC experience and three (3) years cognate experience in a similar role. Relevant certificate courses
will be of an added advantage.
 Must possess strong writing and editing skills.
 Must possess the ability to pay attention to details and be innovative.
 Must be computer literate and familiar with the NGO working environment.
 Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
 Must understand and be fluent in the use of software applications, including web design and publishing,
as well as archiving software. Must be comfortable working in a variety of settings.
 Must understand and be able to apply Associated Press and Chicago style guides.
 Must possess the ability to multi-task, set priorities, demonstrate strong teamwork skills and have prior
experience in gender sensitive reporting, managing websites, social media, document archives and filing
systems.
 Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are very important to this position.
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Senior Officer -Social Franchising Unit
Email: soSF@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Project Manager. The successful candidate will support the
design, development and deployment of project activity tools, manuals and materials for effective promotion
of programme objectives. S/He will liaise with SFH Administration Division to manage AHME and Social
Franchise related workshops, meetings and events. S/He will manage all hotel logistics for trainings and
events and will assist the state teams in liaising with central procurement, administration and finance within
SFH. The position holder will lead in arranging all AHME and Social Franchise team local travel
arrangements including tickets and hotel bookings. S/he will also act as the procurement point person,
ensuring all head office AHME and Social Franchise procurements are made appropriately and on time, and
follow up to ensure delivery to requesting source. Will also act as a coach to build the skills of Interns and
Corp members attached to the project.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in Natural, Behavioural/ Social Sciences or Communication Arts.
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO in
a similar capacity.
 Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills and appreciable skills in computer
knowledge and application, especially in the use of spreadsheets and word processing packages.
 Must possess a high level of integrity and excellent report writing skills.
 Good listening, communication and interpersonal skills are very important to this position.
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Front Desk Officer (Receptionist) - Abuja
Email: frontdesk@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is a senior Officer position reporting to the Deputy Manager, Administration. The successful candidate
will be responsible for the overall management of the front office which includes effective handling and
documentation of incoming/outgoing mails, telephone, communication and visitors' management. In
addition s/he will ensure that the reception area is professionally organised and will maintain records of
conference room reservations and meetings. The successful candidate will also assist the logistics team in
arrangements. Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a B.Sc/HND in Social or Management Sciences.
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO in
a similar capacity.
 Must be an excellent management and organisation skills, must understand and show respect for
local customs and culture and must possess excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills.
 Must possess excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills.
 Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application.
 Must possess a high level of integrity.
 Good personal appearance and disposition.
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Senior Officer, Health Communications (3 positions) -WHP
Email: Yola: hccyola@sfhnigeria.org
Makurdi: hccmak@sfhnigeria.org
Kano: hcckano@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is a senior officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will lead all
SFH health franchise communication activities and/or interventions at the regional level. S/He with the
support of the TM and franchise team members will work with stakeholders to identify and select
communities for intervention and also identify health facilities for referrals. The successful candidate will
coordinate the selection of appropriate number of IPC conductors using the selection criteria and provides
regular support in terms of site visits, mentoring and coaching for quality project implementation.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in any of the Health/Natural Sciences, Communication Arts or its
equivalent in a relevant field. A masters degree will be of added advantage
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in a health facility, community
mobilisation role or related area.
 Must possess basic understanding of recent advances in Family Planning, Reproductive Health and
Womens' Health related issues.
 Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and report writing skills.
 Must also be conversant with the culture and behaviour of target communities.
 Must be computer literate with high proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
packages.
Candidates are required to apply for only one State. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
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Senior Officer, HIV (MARPS/Mobile HCT)
Gombe: gombehivso@sfhnigeria.org (To be based in Gombe and also cover Plateau)
Job Profile
This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will be
primarily responsible for providing technical, logistic, administrative support, and will assist in coordinating
the implementation of HIV prevention interventions among MARPs and mobile counselling and testing
(mHCT) activities in the territory. The successful candidate will work with the HIV Programme Manager to
implement GF-HIV programme strategies on MARPs and mobile counselling and testing services in all
selected communities within the territory. Furthermore, s/he will work with the state governments and other
partners to ensure compliance to National Guidelines and international standards in the provision of quality
MARPs and mobile HCT services. The candidate will provide support to ensure the availability of National
MARPs and HCT tools for data collection and retrieval at the various communities. S/He will be responsible
for the management of health commodities supplied to SFH offices through the project. In addition, s/he will
provide support in ensuring timely submission of quality reports on MARPs and mobile HIV counselling
and testing services on monthly and quarterly bases respectively. The successful candidate will also be required to work with the GF-HIV Programme Manager to provide support in the development of budgets
and work plans for all GF-HIV activities.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in any of the Social Sciences/ Biological Sciences or Humanities. A
Masters degree will be of added advantage
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably in implementing BCC
MARPs related activities in specific communities.
 Must possess the ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative programme data.
Some knowledge of national and state M&E systems will be of added advantage.
 Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
 Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
 Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
 Must possess a high level of integrity.
 Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, training and report writing skills are very
important to this position.
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Senior Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Programme Officer (seven positions, one in each state)
Email: Abuja: somarpsMEabuja@sfhnigeria.org
Lafia: soenrMElafia@sfhnigeria.org
Kaduna: soenrMEkaduna@sfhnigeria.org
Akure: soesmpMEakure@sfhnigeria.org
Makurdi: soesmpMEmakurdi@sfhnigeria.org
Enugu: soesmpMEenugu@sfhnigeria.org
Calabar: soesmpMEcalabar@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
This is a Senior Officer reporting to the Project Team Leader in that location, the successful candidate will
be responsible for coordinating M&E activities at the field level for the project and will provide assistance to
the M&E Advisor and Knowledge Management Specialist at the HQ. S/He will lead the local approaches for
site mapping and size estimation for key target populations. A key aspect of this role will be the preparation
of analytical reports, human interest stories and case studies for the project. Using the National Prevention
Tracking tools and an electronic MIS system, the Senior Officer, M&E will support evidence informed
programming, and will oversee and coordinate data collection for impact evaluation and operations research
at the field office level.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 First degree in Sciences//Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field is required.
 Minimum of 3 years post NYSC experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health
programmes.
 Considerable expertise in mixed-methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research. S/He must
possess ability to analyse and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
 Intermediate knowledge of SPSS, STATA or Epi Info/CS Pro is required
 Knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
 Experience with conducting monitoring visits utilising checklists and other tools, including ability to
develop tools as needed.
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Senior Officer, Medical Detailing (four positions, one in each state)
Email: Makurdi: sodtlmakurdi@sfhnigeria.org
Benin: sodtlbenin@sfhnigeria.org
Calabar: sodtlcalabar@sfhnigeria.org
Onitsha: sodtlonitsha@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile:
This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will be
responsible for creating demand for SFH Family Planning and Child survival products and achieving sales targets for SFH over the counter products in the territory. S/He will primarily be responsible for
merchandizing channel management, and branding of outlets, and the creation of new sales outlets.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in Pharmacy and be registered with Pharmacists' Council of Nigeria.
 Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel packages.
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience, preferably in sales in an FMCG
environment.
 Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft word and Excel packages.
 Excellent listening, and communication skills, training and report writing skills are very important to
this position.
 Must show demonstrable willingness and ability to adjust quickly to rapidly changing priorities,
multiple demands and complex situations.
Senior Officer, HIV programmes (In-School Youth/Mass Media)
Email: (Four positions, one in each state)
Abia: abiahivprog@sfhnigeria.org
Kano: kanohivprog@sfhnigeria.org
Yola: yolahivprog@sfhnigeria.org (To be based in Yola and covering Taraba & Borno)
Gombe: gombehivprog@sfhnigeria.org (To be based in Gombe and also cover Plateau)
Job Profile
This is a Senior Officer position reporting to the Territorial Manager. The successful candidate will be
primarily responsible for the coordination and implementation of In-School Youth service delivery area
through Family Life HIV Education (FLHE) approach as well as monitoring of mass media activities
targeted at the general population. S/He will work with the GF-HIV Programme Manager to develop
operational and work plans for HIV prevention interventions among in-school youths and mass media
monitoring in the region. The candidate will coordinate the implementation of Peer Education training and
intervention among in-school youths in the region through CSOs/CBOs and will also be required to work
very closely with the state’s ministry of education (and other relevant stakeholders) in coordinating the
implementation of FLHE in selected schools. S/He will provide support to the research and evaluation teams
to manage data collection of in-school youth activities from all implementing schools in the region.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must possess a first degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Communication , Biological Sciences
or its equivalent in a relevant field is required. A Masters degree will be of added advantage.
 Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience in a relevant field.
 Must possess excellent planning and organisational skills.
 Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
 Must have cognate skills in computer appreciation.
 Must possess a high level of integrity.
 Must have good communication and excellent interpersonal skills
Candidates are required to apply for only one State. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
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Senior Officer, Behaviour Change Communication Technical Adviser - Enugu
Email: enugu-soenrbccta@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to the Enhancing Nigeria's Response to HIV and
AIDS (ENR) Programme HIV prevention strategy at state level, working as part of the wider ENR state
team and providing support to the State Agency for the Control of AIDS. S/He will provide technical
assistance to the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (SACA and State Ministry of Health (SMOH) on
theories, strategies and approaches for HIV prevention, including use of data for priority setting, approaches
to designing and implementing combination prevention including PMTCT and targeted support to SACA to
coordinate state HIV prevention response. At an operational level, the successful candidate will provide hands-on-support to the front line service providers including CSOs, community drama teams and
Interpersonal communication (IPC) conductors to implement evidence informed HIV prevention activities
as outlined in the ENR strategy at community level. Under the supervision of the State Programme Manager,
the successful candidate will build the capacity of key government staff, CSOs, community volunteers (IPC
conductors) and ENR staff at the local and state level in HIV prevention behaviour change activities.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must have a first degree in the social or biological sciences.
 Must have at least three (3) years post NYSC proven experience in HIV prevention and other health
communication areas.
 Must have proven experience in using evidence in designing and implementing community level
interpersonal communication activities as well as some experience in designing messages, IEC material
and mass media campaigns.
 Must have some experience in the emerging issues in HIV prevention including combination prevention,
PMTCT and working with both the general population as well as Most at Risk populations.
 Must have experience in planning and facilitation of training for different cadres of staff in research and
of transferring skills and or working with government and CSOs.
 Must have excellent report writing skills and good inter-personal, communication and presentation skills.
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Officer, DHIS Database Administrator - (Fixed Term)
Email: offdbaseadmin@sfhnigeria.org
Job Profile
This is an entry level position. The successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of maintaining
and monitoring SFH data and databases to support the improved availability and use of process monitoring
and evaluation data for programme planning, evaluation, and policy& advocacy at national and state level.
This position will provide technical support and management of data of a number of projects within SFH, as
well as to the national and state Health Management Information System.
Qualifications/Experience: The desired candidate:
 Must have a first degree in computer science, biostatistics or statistics, management information
systems or demography. A Masters degree in demography, epidemiology or bio/statistics will be of
added advantage.
 Must possess a minimum of two (2) years post NYSC experience in a similar role.
 Must have proven experience and strong skills in the administration of enterprise relational databases
like MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
 Knowledge of DHIS, Microsoft Access or other data entry software will be of added advantage.
Compensation & Benefits:
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.
Method of Application:
A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), should be addressed to the Assistant Director-HR, clearly
providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent latest by the 30th of
April 2013 to the email address beside the job you are applying for based on your desired location. Candidates without the
minimum requirements need not apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*SFH is an equal opportunity employer.
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

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