Catholic Relief Services is the official agency of the United States Catholic
Conference of Bishops for relief and development assistance overseas.
BACKGROUND:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental
organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around
the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of
creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church
partners to implement its programs. Therefore, strengthening and building the
capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to our approach in every
country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established its presence in Nigeria in
2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, governance, peace building, health
systems and institutional strengthening programs.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will like to request application from suitably
qualified candidates to’ fill positions for the implementation of its Global
Fund Round 9 HIV grant. The positions will require about 50% travel within
Nigeria,
Clinical Lead 1
Will lead the technical team to ensure that high quality clinical practice
standards are maintained across all secondary and primary care facilities.
Candidate must be at least 6 years post MBBS qualification and have 3 years
relevant experience in clinical management of HIV. An advanced medical
qualification will be an added advantage. This candidate will supervise the
technical managers.
MANAGER TECHNICAL PMTCT 1
Will lead the program in ensuring high quality standards are set in the
Implementation of PMTCT strategies. She/he will also be responsible for
mentoring and training facility level staff on PMTCT. Candidates must have at
least 3 years post MBBS experience in HIV clinical management. Prior HIV
programming experience is an advantage.
MANAGER TECHNICAL (HCT) – 1
Will lead the program in ensuring high, quality standards are set in the
implementation of HCT strategies. She/he will also be responsible for mentoring
and training facility level staff on HCT. Candidates must have a degree in
public health, nursing or related discipline and at least 3 years post graduate
experience in a related field. Prior HIV programming experience is an advantage.
MANAGER TECHNICAL LAB 1
Will lead the program in ensuring high quality standards at all the
laboratories in the program ensuring that optimal laboratory management
systems/practices are maintained and she/he will also be responsible for
mentoring and training facility level staff. Candidates must be a laboratory
scientist registered with Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria and also with
at least 3 years experience in HIV laboratory management.
MANAGER TECHNICAL (TB) – 1
Candidate will be responsible for ensuring an integrated programming approach
at the facilities and also be responsible for implantation of TB strategies at
the facilities. Candidates must have a degree in public health, nursing or
related discipline and at least 3 years post graduate experience in a related
field. Prior HIV programming experience is an advantage.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
This candidate will be responsible for health supply chain management system
for the program.
Pharmacists with at least 5 years post graduate experience are encouraged.
Prior work experience in a similar setting will be an added advantage.
FINANCE AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALISTS (X3)
Candidates will be responsible for grant and compliance management.
Accounting graduates with additional qualification are encouraged to apply.
Prior experience managing USG grants will be an added advantage.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALISTS (X2)
The candidate will be responsible for data management for the primary and
secondary sites assigned.
Graduates with relevant degrees with at least 3 years of relevant experience
especially in HIV programming are expected to apply
PROGRAM MANAGER I
Will coordinate and ensure implementation of PMTCT and ART activities of the GF
project at the assigned state. Candidate must be a graduate with at least 3
years HIV programming experience and be very conversant with USG rules and
regulations. She/he must be self-motivated, creative and a team player. MPH
will be an added advantage.
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Will coordinate program logistics.
Candidate must be a graduate with at least 2 years of administrative and
logistics experience.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested applicants should request for application forms from
olajumoke.ogunjuyigbe@crs.org fill the forms and send back to the same address
along with a detailed CV as attached MS Word documents. Candidate must state
clearly in the application form the position he/she is applying for.
Completed applications should reach us before 5pm, 21st of February, 2013. Only
applications sent in the required format will be considered.
CRS is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
race. color. religion, etc.
Qualified women are especially encouraged to apply”
DEADLINE: 21 February, 2013.
