INSTITUTE OF HUMAN VIROLOGY (2 HOT POSITIONS) JOBS

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, Multi-Drug Resistant TB, Malaria and Research Programs, in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria, health facilities and Community Based Organizations. As a Sub-Recipient to National Malaria Elimination Program on the Global Fund Malaria New Funding Model Grant, we require the services of an indigenous resourceful candidate for the following positions:

Position 1:  Program Officer, Malaria

Location: Central Office, Abuja.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Degree in Health Sciences or Basic General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate or HND Community Health is required. A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or other health related disciplines will be an added advantage.
The Candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in public health or related field
Knowledge and experience in malaria control and eradication
Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks,
Strong inter-personal and public relations skills,
Excellent English language oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Position 2: Senior Program Officer, Community DR- TB

Location: Central Office, Abuja.

Qualifications/Requirements:
MBBS and Postgraduate Medical Fellowship or a First degree in Medicine, Nursing, or Pharmacy and a Postgraduate degree in Public Health with a minimum of 10 years proven work experience and expertise in the implementation of public health programs especially TB
Knowledge of TB/HIV
Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks
Strong inter-personal and public relations skills,
Excellent English language oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document saved with applicants name in the following format:
e.g. Adamu Maduka Application GF Malaria - Central
 e.g. Adamu Maduka Application MDR-TB FCT

Explaining suitability to Associate Director, Human Resources through email address stated below:

careers@ihvnigeria.org

NB: Applicants must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject of the email:
e.g. Program Officer, GF Malaria – Central.
e.g. Program Officer, Community MDR- TB – Kano.

Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.
Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 6th November, 2015

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