Executive Director at Indigenous non-governmental organization

A leading indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians is currently taking over funding and programmatic implementation responsibility from an established and reputable International agency. In partnership with the government of Nigeria, the NGO provides a range of technical and financial assistance at the national, state, and site levels for the scale-up of comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment services, including provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART). The broadened scope of the objectives of the NGO has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic candidates for the position below:


Position: Executive Director

Location: (Abuja)

The Executive Director provides leadership, strategic/technical oversight and management to a multi-disciplinary team working to carry out a diverse range of health interventions to improve the general health and well-being of men, women and youth in Nigeria. S/He will lead in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a variety of research, service delivery and capacity building projects, including HIV prevention and care strategies focusing on vulnerable persons and the general population. Working with partners the appointee will lead and direct the team to develop and manage high quality cost effective health programs which will achieve the expected outcomes and impact on the organizational strategic plan and contribute to national development goals. S/He oversees operations and ensures strong collaboration with Government, donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Qualification:

•Interested candidates must have an MBBS and Master’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of eight years of technical and program development experience in managing, developing and implementing RH and HIV/AIDS research and/or service delivery interventions for internationally funded health programs.

•The ideal candidate must possess a clinical understanding of HIV/AIDS care and treatment including grants management experience, leadership and team building.

•Strong collaborative management and staff development skills are also essential in order to effectively manage and supervise a diverse range of technical staff.

General Requirements:

•This position requires candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and Internet/ Emails.

•Significant amounts of travel are required for this position

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position on or before 28th October 2010.

Send application to: edorganisatlon@hotmail.com

Terms of Employment:

The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions in the organization. However, appointments for each of these positions will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Applications:

All applications must be received on or before 28th October 2010.

Interviews will commence soon after with a view to ensure that successful candidates commence work within a reasonable time-frame.

 

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