LATEST VACANCIES at ARFH

JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER: PREVENTION, CARE AND SUPPORT OFFICER
LOCATION: Abuja
The Senior Technical Officer-Prevention, Care and Support Officer will support the Deputy Chief of Party in the design and implementation of evidence based HIV/AIDS treatment, care and prevention interventions. The officer will be responsible for conducting analysis and understanding emerging research to inform the strengthening of existing biomedical, behavioural and structural HIV prevention interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support the Deputy Chief of Party in design and implementation of evidence based prevention strategies and interventions.
Plan and execute the HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support component of the project.
Participate in research regarding effective HIV Prevention, Care and Support interventions.
Identify problems, opportunities and potential threats to the project, initiate corrective action.
Promote collaborative working relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as with bilateral, multi-lateral and private sector agencies involved in project related activities.
Participate in the development and implementation of HIV prevention, care and support training.

Provide technical support to facility staff to build technical skills in HIV prevention, care and support as well as strengthening organisational capacity to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of services.
Contribute to the development of annual work plans, compiling reports, developing proposals and disseminating findings.
Monitor closely the timely implementation of project milestones and achievement of project indicators and goals.
Maintain adequate records, files and documentation relevant to the project.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, public health or health related degrees and MPH or similar qualifications.

5-7 years experience in HIV Prevention, Care and support in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level; sound knowledge of statistics and public health; experience in working with local partners, including host Governments, NGOs and CBOs; knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset, as well as the familiarity with U.S. Government’s PEPFAR programs.
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in as an attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org. Not later than 25th May, 2012

ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH (ARFH) JOBS, THURSDAY 3, MAY 2012

The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is seeking experienced candidates for a new funding opportunity in Nigeria.  The purpose of this program is to support local and indigenous Nigerian service delivery facilities, both public and private (for-profit and 419 Scam-based) to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.  Specifically, the program will provide and expand community-and facility-based HIV/AIDS services, including prevention, care and support, and treatment in public and private facilities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The position may require frequent travel throughout the country and the candidate may be required to work in any State approved by the clients.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – LABORATORY SERVICES
LOCATION: Abuja
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and leadership in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV testing and counselling, HIV/AIDS care and treatment and early infant diagnosis, including collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and laboratory health facility staff.
Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate.
 Facilitate the implementation of the injection safety and waste management guideline and policy and ensure adequate screening of blood and blood products in the laboratories at health facilities.
To carry out quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the facility staff, including quality control inspection schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensure the availability of quality records and documents.
To develop and monitor quality control and quality assurance activities of the laboratory in order to determine conformity with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for OI and TB care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Masters level degree in laboratory sciences, biological science or related field with 5-7 years experience or Doctoral level degree with 4-5 years post national youth service in practical settings and a minimum of 3 years experience in laboratory services including a minimum of 2 which must be on an HIV laboratory management support donor funded program.
Certification / license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is a plus. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs is also required.
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in as an attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org. Not later than 25th May, 2012.

ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH (ARFH) JOBS, THURSDAY 3, MAY 2012

The Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is seeking experienced candidates for a new funding opportunity in Nigeria.  The purpose of this program is to support local and indigenous Nigerian service delivery facilities, both public and private (for-profit and 419 Scam-based) to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.  Specifically, the program will provide and expand community-and facility-based HIV/AIDS services, including prevention, care and support, and treatment in public and private facilities in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The position may require frequent travel throughout the country and the candidate may be required to work in any State approved by the clients.
JOB TITLE: SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – LABORATORY SERVICES
LOCATION: Abuja
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Technical Officer, Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and leadership in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV testing and counselling, HIV/AIDS care and treatment and early infant diagnosis, including collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and laboratory health facility staff.
Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate.
 Facilitate the implementation of the injection safety and waste management guideline and policy and ensure adequate screening of blood and blood products in the laboratories at health facilities.
To carry out quality control functions/ activities, in collaboration with the facility staff, including quality control inspection schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensure the availability of quality records and documents.
To develop and monitor quality control and quality assurance activities of the laboratory in order to determine conformity with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for OI and TB care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within ARFH and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Masters level degree in laboratory sciences, biological science or related field with 5-7 years experience or Doctoral level degree with 4-5 years post national youth service in practical settings and a minimum of 3 years experience in laboratory services including a minimum of 2 which must be on an HIV laboratory management support donor funded program.
Certification / license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is a plus. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs is also required.
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in as an attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org. Not later than 25th May, 2012.

VACANCIES IN WORLD BANK WASHINGTON, DC, THURSDAY 3, MAY 2012

JOB #: 121090
JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS OFFICER
JOB FAMILY: Private Sector Development
LOCATION: Washington, DC
APPOINTMENT: International Hire
CLOSING DATE: 16-May-2012
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS    English [Essential] DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Operations Officer will be responsible for ensuring a coherent, transparent and operationally efficient business environment in infoDev.  The Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities:
• Coordinate the preparation of strategic work programs for infoDev, under the guidance of the Program Manager and the Program Coordinators;
• Oversee the development and the effective and transparent management of an annual budget for infoDev, working closely with the RM Analyst;
• Prepare monthly monitoring reports on the status of the work program and budget execution for the Program Manager and the Program Coordinators to review, which highlights issues arising, identifies trends, proposes actions to take, reports on the status of prior actions taken, illustrates good practice in other programs and Bank departments that infoDev could use, and ensures consistency with World Bank policies and practices;
• Ensure adherence to harmonized business processes and procedures for all ongoing and new infoDev programs, in line with World Bank policies and procedures for trust fund management. This includes, inter alia, RFP processes, procurements, disbursements, grant management, monitoring and evaluation and trust fund establishment. Where necessary, design, modify or improve such business process and procedures and provide advice and support to the Program Coordinators and TMs in the day-to-day implementations of their work programs;
• Ensure appropriate financial controls on usage of funds, regularly monitor utilization levels of trust funds and advise the Program Manager regularly on the status of allocations, disbursements and usage of the Trust Funds;
• Develop and implement consistent operational procedures and harmonized templates for regular reporting to infoDev’s donors and partners;
• Ensure that appropriate Impact Assessment and Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks are designed and implemented within infoDev for efficient and effective measurement of the program’s deliverables;
• Together with the Senior Communications Officer, oversee the preparation of Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to donors, partners and stakeholders;
• Oversee and ensure compliance with and coordination between internal procedures for trust fund management and reporting, procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation and team workflows; and
• Guide and oversee on a day to day basis infoDev’s core operational team, which includes Program Analysts and the RM Analyst.

DUKWE INC CURRENT VACANCIES, THURSDAY 3, MAY 2012

Dukwe Inc is an international development organization located in Washington DC and with affiliate offices in over 98 countries. Dukwe Inc is accredited by the US Better Business Bureau.
JOB TITLE: CLIENT RELATIONSHIP ANALYST
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Client Relationship Analyst is customer representatives, the duty of an analyst is to communicating with customers locally or internationally online, with phone or one on one answering questions from client, explaining the product of the company, closing deals with clients and recruiting more staff for other branches across Nigeria an Africa.
NOTE: Applicants from outside south-south and south east should not apply only if you have plans to relocate.
OFFICE PLACEMENT:
Applicants must reside in South East/Niger Delta states, other applicants outside this region who can work in the above region can apply. Only the best who made excellent result in the training test will be posted to the headquarter in Port Harcourt.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Note: Applicant must have customer friendly approach, marketing skills, computer knowledge, integrity, hard work, 419 Scam and demonstrate passion for under-development of Nigeria and Africa.
Graduates from any recognized institution in Nigeria should apply with little or no experience required.

Successful applicants will be trained and natured with world class lecture on the job being applied.
TO APPLY
Interested applicant should send resume to goodness@dukwe.com and goodness.amadi@yahoo.com
Once we complete the number of staff we want, application closes, so hurry!
New Nation is the grand master plan to turn Nigeria into America in our lifetime.
New Nation project is the first major undertaken of Dukwe and the 21 pillars
For global development equity, a group of 23 companies headquartered in Washington DC,
Capital of the United States. The group is now known as the “New Face of Capitalism”
www.dukwe.com

VACANCIES IN BRITISH AIRWAYS, THURSDAY 3, MAY 2012

ENGINEERING BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP
REF: KLHR1604
REGION: UK – Heathrow
LOCATION: London – Heathrow
CATEGORY: Technical & Operations
CLOSING DATE: 31st of May 2012
An exciting and challenging opportunity to join the new Engineering Business and Administration Apprenticeship. The role will develop your understanding and delivery of the administration and support functions within Engineering at British Airways, assisting in providing a world-class engineering operation.
Strong teamworking, communication, prioritisation and PC skills are essential. You will also need to be able to write and present reports to a wide variety of people and groups.
The Business and Administration apprenticeship programme is undertaken in conjunction with Farnborough College who will be providing the Academic support and validation of the programme which will allow successful applicants to gain a Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration and a BTEC Diploma in Business Administration.
This vacancy is London Heathrow based, you will therefore need to live or relocate within a commuting distance of Heathrow. Unfortunately we do not hold lists of recommended rental properties local to Heathrow.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for understanding all aspects of the engineering business administration functions within 5 key areas of engineering including production, warehousing, logistics and training as well as other support areas.
Carry out computer and documentary transactions as required representing specific area interests at meetings.
Successful completion of NVQ Level 2 and BTEC Diploma in Business Administration.
Successful completion of Functional Skills modules in mathematics and communication. Other activities may include; developing / maintaining technical procedures, providing cover for colleagues as required, producing reports liaising with external organisations
During the role there will be a requirement for an involvement in specific tasks and projects to assist in both the completion of the NVQ but also to support the business.
Specific coaching will be provided throughout the programme to ensure both understanding and competence.
There will also be a requirement to manage and deliver non-engineering projects to develop skills in team building, communications, budgeting and prioritisation.
REQUIREMENTS
The principal role of the Engineering business administration apprentice is to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the support functions within British Airways engineering.
The interaction of support functions across the department assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory legislation, ensuring that the maintenance requirements applicable to British Airways’ fleet of aircraft are correctly established and maintained in the company’s computer based airworthiness control system (SAP).
In addition, the role requires extensive interface with other departments within British Airways Engineering and with various external organisations.
You will need to be prepared on occasions to work a shift between the hours of 0630 to 22.30
THE INDIVIDUAL
Essential Capabilities
What skills will you be required to bring to the role (Practised capability/behaviour)
Can you demonstrate organisation and planning skills?
Can you manage and resolve problems?
Are you able to prioritise to meet deadlines?
Do you work effectively in a team?
Can you communicate effectively?
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED (Academic/vocational)
Do you have or are you expected to gain 4 GCSE’s at grade A* to C (or equivalent) including English and Maths by September 2012?
What experiences have you had to support your application (preferred).
 Have you undertaken work experience in a business / administration environment?
Language, Mathematics and a science?
What expertise should you possess (Specialist knowledge)
Are you PC literate?
Can you comprehend technical data?
Do you have experience of effective report writing?
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants will be asked to submit their CV and answer the application question: Please prepare your answer in advance.
Why are you interested in becoming an Engineering business administration apprentice and what skills and qualities would you offer to British Airways? (Max 250 words)