10 November 2012

Logistics and Admin Officers at Women for Health Programme (W4H)

The women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFIDfunded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals
on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.

The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.
We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:

JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS AND ADMIN OFFICER (5 POSITIONS)
LOCATION:
 Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara, Yobe, kano
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
The successful candidate will be based in all the programme operating states carrying out Logistics and Admin duties at the state level and provide support to the National Logistics and Admin Officer in the National office.
S/he will plan and coordinate workshops and ensure an effective and efficient workflow in the office.
S/he will maintain cordial relationship with service providers and suppliers as well coordinate their activities.
The LAO is responsible for making prompt hotel bookings  for visitors e.g. Consultants and Partners and overseeing the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and assets.
S/he will coordinate the itinerary for programme drivers
QUALIFICATION 
Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline of arts, humanities or the social sciences.
S/he must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
S/he must have a good knowledge of MS office tools especially MS Word and Excel.
The ideal candidate must have excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
DUE DATE:  20 November, 2012
To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net Please quote the job title in the subject line.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.

 
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