Pathfinder International Recruitment 2024(6 Positions)

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS)
• Master of Public Health (MPH); Master of Sciences Epidemiology (MSc) or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance
• Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings

Experience:

• At least five years of proven experience in design, implementation and coordination of HIV and TB-project in resource limited settings
• Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults and children in resource limited settings
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
• Other Essential Requirements for all positions:

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Pathfinder International and among beneficiaries served by Pathfinder International
• Pathfinder is committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we serve as well as our staff. We have zero tolerance for any behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, as well as our staff and partners, including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. Everyone we hire must abide by our safeguarding and related policies, including reporting suspected or known policy violations.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Leadership: Mastery of skills as a leader in health and health service delivery strengthening in developing countries and proven ability in developing strategic plans.
• Program and Project Planning and Management: Deep skills in program and project management and planning to fulfill performance objectives, including the timely implementation and reporting of donor-funded program activities.
• Operations and Financial Management: Deep knowledge of operations and financial management in developing countries.
• Change Leadership: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in managing change across a broad group of stakeholders in an inclusive manner.
• Presentation Skills: Proven ability to make presentations on results and products to small and large groups.
• Community Relations: Mastery of skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Languages: Proven writing and speaking skills using local languages and English language.
• Communication and Influencing Skills: Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2024.

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

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• RN / RM Degree in Clinical Nursing / Midwifery or Public Health Degree (Master’s Degree in Public Health is preferred)
• 4 – 5 years demonstrated knowledge and experience in designing and managing clinical trainings (specific experience with EMoNC training is desirable)
• Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian public and private health sectors
• Familiarity with different sociocultural and developmental issues related to RH/FP in Nigeria and the international community.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Ability to define and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and verbal) skills
• Should speak one or two major local languages of the project area
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong interest in community capacity/capability building
• Good advocacy skill and experience in community mobilization and service delivery.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

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

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance and Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a financial & admin officer or similar role with experience in financial transactions 3 years’ work experience in purchasing, finance, or facilities management.
• Prefer: Work experience with NGO under BMGF or USAID grants.
• Highest standard of ethics and integrity
• Digest and improve financial policy and procedure manual.
• Good extensive knowledge of the Northeast context.
• Knowledge of SERENIC accounting software is required as paramount or any accounting software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Sound understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, In-depth knowledge of financial controls and accounting standards.
• Extensive experience in financial reporting.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Superb organizational and time management abilities.
• Great collaboration and communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities, organize work to meet objectives, and identify and deal with problems.
• Outstanding attention to detail with an ability to reconcile complex accounts.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with external parties and internal colleagues.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Builds constructive and effective relationships with team members and clients.
• Financial Systems and Operations: Foundational knowledge of operations, financial management, organization, and planning
• Agency and Donor Rules and Regulations: Foundational knowledge of BMGF and other governmental and non-governmental donor agencies’ rules and regulations.
• Financial Accounting Systems Implementation: Foundational knowledge of financial accounting systems implementation at a project or program management level.
• Procurement Process and Best Practices: Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, systems, and supporting databases.
• Audit Process: Foundational knowledge of the audit process.
• Compliance: Foundational knowledge of GAAP, Pathfinder, and donor compliance.
• Job-Specific PC Applications: Foundational knowledge of accounting software applications, to include accounting systems, data, and spreadsheets.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

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

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Health Information Management or a related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating tasks for health and/or development projects.
• Familiarity with the National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) including indicators and other standard measurement tools in the areas of ANC, RMNCH, Nutrition, Malaria interventions and other relevant technical areas.
• Competencies/Attributes:
• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Country Specific Public Health System: Foundational knowledge of the countries’ public health systems.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of programs, including program strategies and indicators, and the latest professional developments in SRHR, including special challenges faced in the developing world, and related measurement issues.
• Community Relations: Foundational skills in facilitating work relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
• Report Writing: Ability to write reports for diverse audiences.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

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

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Degree in Development and Gender Studies, Women Studies, Public Administration, International Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in areas of gender, women’s health, gender-based violence (GBV)
• Understanding of the Nigerian social and political context and developments around gender equality mainstreaming, women empowerment, and gender-based violence programming
• Strong understanding of empowerment and gender-based violence prevention and response frameworks

Competencies/Attributes:

• Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:
• Community Relations: Skills in facilitating working relationships between partners, government officials, and communities.
• Excellent group facilitation and communication skills; experience in multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning
• Strong knowledge of gender and global development issues, preferably with an understanding of USAID and BMGF approaches to gender equality and gender-based violence.
• Excellent group facilitation, multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills
• Strong writing skills, both for technical and program reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.
• A personal commitment to gender equality and social inclusion.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Software Applications: Foundational knowledge of MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Sharepoint, and PowerPoint.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills using local language and English language.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills. Advanced knowledge of report writing.
• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge and or expressed interest of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices, and services, including strategies and indicators.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, and child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning, and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills, project planning, and management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2024.

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

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• A medical doctor or qualified nurse/midwife with a minimum of six years relevant experience in reproductive health and community-based programs to deliver health services, and good knowledge of primary health care, maternal and newborn/child survival, child spacing and STI/AIDS programs.
• Experience managing quality improvement and digital health interventions is a required.
• Good advocacy and people skills and experience in community mobilization and service delivery
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with various constituencies, especially relevant government stakeholders, donors and other implementing partners.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical materials to both experts and lay audiences.
• Above average computer skills in MS Windows, Excel and Word
• Mature, responsible and able to meet deadlines under pressure and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong interest and experience in community/health care provider capability building
• Experience working with the formal private health sector is a plus.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English in addition to one local language in the assigned state is an advantage.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Sound project management knowledge and skills, with excellent coordination capacity
• Must be organized, creative, independent able to handle multi –task, and focus with composure with capacity to meet deadlines.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications (written and verbal) skills.
• Should speak one or two major local languages of the project area.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Mature, responsible, and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interest in community capacity/capability building
• Good advocacy skill and experience in community mobilization and service delivery.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2024.

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