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Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in 2007 with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. HIFASS is committed to enhancing the quality of lives of the vulnerable population including women, children and disabled persons in Nigeria. We provide local driven solutions to advance better development outcome in health, education and other social services.

HIFASS in partnership with other development organizations implement donor-funded community Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Pediatric ART Saturation Support programs Cross River, Akwa Ibom & Kano States.

OVC Program Advisor

Locations: Akwa Ibom & Kano
Report to: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) & Technical Director
Job Type: Full Time
Slot: 2 Openings

Position Summary

  • S/he will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to implement high quality care and support activities for orphans and vulnerable children.
  • S/he will develop detailed annual work-plan for OVC Care and support and participate in evaluations and assessments.
  • S/he will evolve collaborative solutions and family centered approaches.
  • S/he is expected to strategically coordinate stakeholders’ response to OVC

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences or Social Works
  • At least seven (7) years hand-on relevant experience
  • Knowledge and practical skills in OVC care and support
  • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and understanding of pediatric home-based care, gender, stigma and discrimination.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in only one attachment (PDF Format), explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] Please indicate the title of the position and choice of location as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview
  • HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates.

More Information

  • Job City Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Kano
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HEALTH INITIATIVES FOR SAFETY AND STABILITY IN AFRICA (HIFASS) is a Non-Government Organization (NGO) incorporated in October 2007 with the core mandate of “enhancing population health in Africa”, by expanding quality health care and treatment in Nigeria and the rest of Africa. HIFASS supports Public Health, Safety Intervention, HIV/AIDS related Services including OVC comprehensive services and Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS Project (PMTCT) as well as behaviour change and demand creation.

HIFASS is involved in health survey, monitoring and evaluation, site coordination, clinical services, administration, laboratory and research services. HIFASS also provides clinical laboratory management training for laboratory scientists and technicians in Nigeria as well as regular trainings on basic HIV management, counselling and testing.

OUR PRIMARY TARGETS ARE;

  1. Military Personnel and Civilians around military formations
  2. Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)
  3. Pregnant Women

VISION: Enhancing Population Health in Africa

MISSION STATEMENT: Collaborating with partners to promote public health (focusing on primary health care), support military health care and promote health diplomacy for peace, stability and development in Africa.

ORGANIZATIONAL GOAL: Improve quality of and accessibility to Health Care services through Health System Strengthening, Health Manpower Management, Community Health Services, Trainings and Capacity Building and Health Care Education

OBJECTIVES:

*  Create awareness on HIV/AIDS and other epidemics by disseminating information to communities;

*  Work with the military to provide quality health systems and infrastructures;

Support continuing education through technical programs and administrative support;

*  Promote self – help groups for grass root empowerment through community health services there by, promoting sustainable livelihoods and

Generate database on prevalent health issues.

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0 USD Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Kano CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Health Initiatives For Safety And Stability In Africa (HIFASS)

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in 2007 with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. HIFASS is committed to enhancing the quality of lives of the vulnerable population including women, children and disabled persons in Nigeria. We provide local driven solutions to advance better development outcome in health, education and other social services.HIFASS in partnership with other development organizations implement donor-funded community Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Pediatric ART Saturation Support programs Cross River, Akwa Ibom & Kano States.

OVC Program Advisor

Locations: Akwa Ibom & Kano Report to: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) & Technical Director Job Type: Full Time Slot: 2 OpeningsPosition Summary

  • S/he will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to implement high quality care and support activities for orphans and vulnerable children.
  • S/he will develop detailed annual work-plan for OVC Care and support and participate in evaluations and assessments.
  • S/he will evolve collaborative solutions and family centered approaches.
  • S/he is expected to strategically coordinate stakeholders' response to OVC

Minimum Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Education, Social Sciences or Social Works
  • At least seven (7) years hand-on relevant experience
  • Knowledge and practical skills in OVC care and support
  • Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge and understanding of pediatric home-based care, gender, stigma and discrimination.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter in only one attachment (PDF Format), explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] Please indicate the title of the position and choice of location as the subject of the mail.Note

  • Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview
  • HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates.
2019-05-04

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