ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH (ARFH) VACANCIE: STATE PROGRAM OFFICER-PREVENTION AND MITIGATIONS

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing Programs tor Improving Reproductive Health. HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment, and social marketing, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration. We seek applications front qualified candidates for the position or State Program Officer-Prevention and Mitigation in our USAID-funded grant; aimed at Strengthening Integrated Delivery of HTV/AIDS Services (SIDTMS). Successful candidate will be based in Benin City, Edo State.
POSITION: STATE PROGRAM OFFICER-PREVENTION AND MITIGATION
LOCATION: Benin City, Edo State
SPECIFIC JOB/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The State Program Officer will provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to the CBO/FBO to implement high quality care and support activities at the State and community levels for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), TB/HlV patients and RH services.
Successful candidate will be involved in advocacy activities and work in partnership with the State and LGA SACA, LACA, Health Management Board, CBO and other influential partners. 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidate with B.Sc. in health management. social sciences. public health or related field. Higher degree such as MPH or MBA with 5-7 years post national youth service corps: experience at the community level will be an added advantage. Familiarity with Nigerian. public sector health systems, CBOs and strong background in OVC programming for vulnerable children, reproductive health, HlV and TB/HIV integration are highly desirable. Preference will be given to candidate from the project selected State and with demonstrated relevant previous experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The salary attached to this position is competitive. Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MS Word document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs2011@arfh-ng.org within one week of this publication. Application that fails to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified while only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
DEADLINE: May 24, 2012.