Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Recruitment 2022(6 Positions)

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (preferably in Business Administration or Public Health) from a well-recognized institution7 or more years’ relevant experience managing large scale development grants, preferably focusing on health and emergencies
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience, including performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring, staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.

Experience:

• Exceptional managerial experience, preferably managing complex public health sector activities involving coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing relationships with donors and governments
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Global Fund and emergency response processes and procedures preferred
• Technical knowledge of health delivery systems in the public sector is strongly preferred
• Proven track record of successful program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated logistics and large budgets, as well as health products & medical commodities.
• Ability to write well with attention to detail in order to compose reports, presentations, and emails in an organized, logical, and concise manner, conveying complex compliance requirements and explaining nuances;
• Excellent knowledge and experience in budget management and project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Publisher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Application of program quality standards to project design and organizational learning, performance improvement and application of gender equity.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages
• Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments
• Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all NCDC Staff):
Rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of NCDC and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship.

Application Closing Date
5PM; 30th June 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Qualifications

• BMLS or Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field, plus Master’s Degree in Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science or related field
• At least ten (10) years post-qualification experience working on laboratory systems of which five (5) years must have been in a senior laboratory management position
• Experience working on a nationwide laboratory system strengthening project is essential.
• Experience working on a Global Fund or donor funded laboratory system strengthening project is essential
• Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory authority in Nigeria, is essential.
• Understanding of global public health issues, systems and stakeholders in Nigeria, and of laboratory system strengthening activities in the context of a health system strengthening effort.
• Experience managing, supervising and teaching laboratory staff.
• Experience in designing and implementing Laboratory system strengthening interventions in HIV, TB & Malaria programs.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating Laboratory system strengthening project results and outputs and ensuring timely completion of activities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communications skills in English.
• Strong skills in using word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software (Microsoft Office applications preferred).

Agency-wide Competencies (for all NCDC Staff):

• Rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of NCDC and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity, Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships, Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset, Accountability & Stewardship.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2022 (5pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health or Business Administration.
• Master’s Degree in Management, Business Administration or any other relevant field with at least 5 years of relevant experiences working with INGOs
• 3 – 5 years work experience as project officer/ coordinator.
• Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors.
• Experience in financial and program management.
• Monitoring and Evaluation experience.
• Experience working in multi-cultural/national teams.
• Work experience with and knowledge of Global Fund processes is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills and proficiency are required.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher).

Competencies and Skills:

• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-national teams, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of stakeholders.

Values and Ethics:
The candidate should have a high level of:

• Integrity, Accountability, Resilience, Transparency, Punctuality, Team spirit.

Application Closing Date
5PM; 30th June 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Qualifications

• Essential: Advanced University Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine or Public Health.

Experience:
Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience working in pharmaceutical management, procurement and supply-chain management of health products at national level, including:
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing complex PSM situations, managing/mitigating risks related to health products at country, sub-national or international level.
• Experience in developing PSM related policies, operational tools, and guidance
• Experience in developing partnerships on health product selection, uptake of new technologies, procurement and supply management matters at national or sub-national or international level
• Proven track record in leading work streams or teams in multi-cultural environment

Desirable:

• Understanding of public health, logistics and molecular diagnostics
• Diploma or Certificate in Supply chain management
• Master’s in Business Administration is an added advantage
• Experience in both demand and supply side activities related to pharmaceutical management and in particular related to infectious diseases, COVID-19.

Competencies:

• Languages: An excellent knowledge of English (written and verbal).

Technical Competencies:

• Health Product Management
• Demonstrated sound knowledge and expertise of pharmaceutical management good practices.
• Good understanding of health system operations and legal matters that govern pharmaceutical sector (regulation of pharmaceutical/health products, legal framework on which medical stores operate, flow of funds in health sector, policy decision making structures)
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complexity of procurement and supply chain management models for health products including demand projections and supply delivery mechanisms/models. Updated on the innovative solutions used across the sector to find sustainable solutions in managing supply chains for health products.
• At least 2 years’ experience of leading GF programme, in supply chain management

Policy Acumen:

• Demonstrates ability to understand and apply GF policies and procedures related to grant management and apply these effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Capacity to take the lead in solving complex issues. Adapt policy and guidance to the reality / context.
• Capacity to design an assurance plan to verify adequate implementation of PSM activities, and corrective measures.

Leadership competencies:

• Ability to lead, collaborate and coordinate work and technical assistance at national and sub-national level with technical partners and other donors.
• Detail-oriented and efficient, proactive problem solver
• Skill in organizing work of self and others.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all NCDC Staff):
Rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of NCDC and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity, Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships, Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset, Accountability & Stewardship.

Application Closing Date
5PM; 30th June 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Basic Qualifications
What are we looking for?

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Auditing or related field is required.
• At least 7 years or related experience. Equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted.
• At least 5 years of experience related to compliance oversight and management.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience preferred

Certifications:

• Certification as a certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or equivalent is desirable.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive responsible experience in financial compliance, audit, internal audit, risk management at the national or international level is required and with a master’s degree;
• Experience with audits of development aid programme or the projects funded by international donors and institutions is desirable;
• Demonstrated experience performing operations reviews and analyses of budget vs. actual expenditures is required;
• Demonstrated experience interacting with senior management and leadership in localizing corporate governance and compliance practices;
• Strong overall management acumen and ability to align governance, risk and localization requirements with the realities of the organization’s work environment;
• Knowledge of the Global Fund policies and guidelines is a plus;
• Prior work history adhering to GF policy, processes and procurement processes;
• Ability to write well with attention to detail in order to compose reports, presentations, and emails in an organized, logical, and concise manner, conveying complex compliance requirements and explaining nuances;
• Experience responding to audit inquiries, working closely with external parties to ensure a high degree of compliance;
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills – especially with time-sensitive work;
• Strong people-focused emotional intelligence, understanding perspectives of internal clients, while maintaining balance of mitigating risk for NCDC;
• Ability to collaborate and participate in teams with a can-do, positive attitude;
• Stellar communication skills and an ability to develop strong partnerships, especially in a diverse, global environment;
• Ability to think logically and analytically, rapidly assess diverse information, and draw make sound judgements;
• Excellent organizational, systems thinking, time management, prioritization skills, and attention to detail are required.

Required Languages:

• English fluency required.

Travel:

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%

Agency-wide Competencies (for all NCDC Staff):
Rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of NCDC and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Application Closing Date
5PM; 30th June 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Demography or any other related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience (3 years for holders of relevant Masters degree) in monitoring and evaluating complex large or long-term development projects in health sector.Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation and setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives
• Experience in developing M&E frameworks, policies, tools, and guidance.
• Strong experience in data processing and analysis, writing comprehensive reports, and presentation of results and recommendations to diverse audience.
• Great interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and the ability to work well within a multi-cultural environment.
• In-depth experience in broader public health with a strong development orientation backed with excellent management capabilities.
• Highly motivated and takes initiative in managing work, self and others
• Knowledge of M&E methods, the logical framework approach and planning strategies
• Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience of planning and implementing M&E systems
• Demonstrated experience of statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, Excel, Epi Info) and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets, and databases) are essential
• Experience of monitoring Donor projects especially GF supported projects is desirable
• Solid understanding and experience of strategic, organizational and management issues.
• Solid understanding of Global Fund processes and the Global Fund New Funding Model.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to apply sound knowledge of M&E, public health and disease program management, to inform investment decisions of the Global Fund
• Ability to apply sound knowledge and understanding of M&E tools, policies and guidelines, to ensure effective implementation of M&E-related activities
• Ability to solve complex issues with minimum guidance and supervision, and to adapt policy and guidance to the country reality and context
• Ability to take the lead in solving complex issues. Adapt policy and guidance to the reality and context.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all NCDC Staff):
Rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of NCDC and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2022 (5pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information

Note

• Candidates should submit on the portal their suitability statement and CV as a single document with the job title clearly indicated as the subject matter on the portal.
• NCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, state origin, sexual orientation or disability.