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Family Health International (FHI), an international NGO involved in family health and HIV/AIDS prevention and care, are looking for a country director for Nigeria.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directing the management, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) programme in Nigeria
• Serving as the FHI representative to the relevant private and public agencies
• Managing the development of work plans and budgets, including periodic review and revision
• Developing and maintaining technical collaboration with partners, collaborators, and other groups involved in HIV/AIDS and TB programmes

REQUIREMENTS:

• An MPH/MS/MA and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD/MD and 5 to 7 years' relevant experience in managing large-scale HIV/AIDS prevention programmes in Africa, preferably in Nigeria
• Proven skills in management, supervision, leadership and networking, including 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven technical experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support and/or TB activities preferred
• Extensive knowledge of donor planning and reporting systems

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:
FHI HR, 2101 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201
Fax: + 703 5169036
Email:

FHI also has several upcoming opportunities for technical positions in Botswana, Cote d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Guyana, Haiti, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance to developing country governments, institutions, NGOs and partner organisations in any aspect of HIV/AIDS programme management, implementation and application of best practices.
• Work with partners and stakeholders to scale up existing HIV/AIDS programmes and develop new ones.
• Provide sound technical expertise and leadership, and facilitate development and exploitation of links and synergies between HIV/AIDS and other sectors and health programmes as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Excel in one or more areas of expertise related to HIV/AIDS, including but not limited to: Prevention, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission, Clinical/Community Care, Antiretroviral Therapy, Voluntary Counselling and Testing, Behaviour Change Communication, Training or Monitoring and Evaluation.
• MPH or MS/ MA in public health and 5 to 10 years' relevant working experience, or PhD in public health/MD and 3 to 7 years' relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programmes.

Applications from developing country nationals are encouraged. Interested candidates should submit cover letter and resume, including salary requirements to:
FHI HR, 2101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 700
Arlington, VA 22201
Fax +1 703 5169036
Email:

Please indicate country/countries of interest in the cover letter.