Internship and Experience Job at Family Health International (FHI 360)

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Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Senior Technical Officer, Oxygen

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer, Oxygen

Requisition ID: 2023201914
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time
Supervisor: Associate Director – Liquid Oxygen

Basic Function

  • The Senior Technical Officer will be responsible for providing overall expert technical guidance and inputs in the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) Global Fund’s TA (C19RM) project’s strategies, and work plan activities as relates oxygen ecosystem including stakeholder engagement, resource mapping and strategic & operational planning,
  • S/he will also be specifically responsible for oxygen component to the TA support to the C19RMgrant team at NACA.
  • S/he will liaise with the Program management lead and other assigned teams in NACA, FMoH and other sub recipients for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the TA implemented by EpiC in relation to medical oxygens.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the teams in the implementation of TA support to NACA C19RM grant.
  • Support the MoH to negotiate with local manufacturers to agree on an affordable
    price for LOX that health facilities will sustainably continue to procure after project
    support ends.
  • Establish a mechanism that will support the sustainability of LOX systems after
    USAID support ends.
  • Support facilities to develop sustainability plans for oxygen investments in collaboration with the MoH, and key stakeholders.
  • Conduct Mentorship and Training of Healthcare workers on management of oxygen delivery systems and use of Medical Oxygen
  • Work closely with the facilities Medical Officer in charge to document and submit quarterly project success stories.
  • Contribute to all USAID reporting deliverables which include but are not limited to, quarterly reports, annual reports, and work plans.
  • Represent the project in relevant technical working groups with Government, stakeholders and implementing partners.
  • Maintain excellent Government, stakeholder, creative agencies, and partner relations.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Master’s in Public Health (majoring in Health Systems Policy and Management, Health Economics etc.), with 5 – 7 years relevant experience in projects of similar size and complexity which includes experience with program planning and implementation within public and NGO sector.
  • B.Sc./BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Medical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs including COVID-19 program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
  • Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country.
  • Extensive knowledge of the national oxygen ecosystem including policy and strategy and current investments in oxygen landscape.
  • Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for-profit organizations
  • Knowledge of COVID -19, health systems, and related issues
  • Proven ability to coordinate a multi-sectoral development project
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, community mobilization and advocacy skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
  • Well-developed computer skills
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

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Technical Officer, Oxygen

Job Title: Technical Officer, Oxygen

Requisition ID: 2023201913
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time
Supervisor: Associate Director, Oxygen
Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) GF TA (C19RM)

Basic Functions

  • The Technical Officer will provide technical support in the implementation of Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) GF TA (C19RM) project activities in the Country Office with extensive role in oxygen infrastructure development, capacity strengthening and data management innovations including direct support to the Associate Director – oxygen.
  • S/he will also be specifically responsible for oxygen component to the TA support to the C19RMgrant team at NACA.
  • S/he will liaise with the Program management lead and other assigned teams in NACA for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the TA implemented by EpiC in relation to medical oxygens.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to the teams in the implementation of TA support to NACA C19RM grant.
  • Support procurement process and appropriate installation/ setting of medical oxygen infrastructure such as PSA plants and LOX system, equipment, and associated accessories, including cryogenic tanks, vaporizers, and other related equipment and accessories that support medical oxygen use in supported Health institutions.
  • Develop guiding tools to support capacity strengthening for both BMEs responsible for running and maintaining PSA and LOX systems, and health care workers (HCWs) working in critical care services at all selected facilities.
  • Mentorship and Training of Healthcare workers and biomedical engineers on
    proper use of Medical Oxygen infrastructures including SOPs
  • Adopt a training package from the existing MoH training packages, especially for BMEs, to include the PSA and LOX system operations and routine maintenance
  • Work closely with the facilities Medical Officer in charge and zonal Biomedical engineers to document and submit quarterly project success stories.
  • Represent the project in relevant technical working groups with Government, stakeholders and implementing partners.
  • Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s of relevant experience in the regulation of health technological products with a focus on medical oxygen.
  • Extensive experience with medical oxygen systems, including PSA and liquid medical oxygen (LOX) equipment and infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Extensive knowledge of health and development programming in a developing country
  • Working knowledge of major donor policies (USAID, Global Fund) as well as international not-for-profit organizations
  • Extensive Knowledge of COVID -19, health systems, and related issues including current investments in oxygen landscape
  • Considerable experience in the development of standard technical specifications, manuals for medical devices, quality testing references, assessment of technical files prior to listing and performance of quality audits for medical devices manufacturers.
  • Knowledge of health and development programs in Nigeria including familiarity with relevant national guidelines, standards, and protocols.
  • Familiarity with Nigeria’s public health sector at regional, state, and Local government levels and  experience working with these teams.
  • Experience in technical capacity building especially conducting trainings to Health Care workers.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
  • Well-developed computer skills
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

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Program Intern

Job Title: Program Intern

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Supervisor: Senior Program Officer, EpiC
Project: Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) GF TA Project
Slots: 3

Basic Function

  • The Program interns will provide programmatic and operational support to the team for the implementation of Meeting Targets and Achieving Epidemic Control (EpiC) project activities as assigned.
  • S/he will form part of the team that supports coordination and overall implementation of the various scopes under the project including technical assistance (TA) to designated partner(s).
  • S/he should be able to multi-task, and have excellent computer literacy skills, communication, and organizational skills, especially in familiarizing themselves with the organizational processes, performing quality assessments, and responding to the project’s needs and concerns.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide program and administrative support to the team in the implementation of the GF TA project deliverables including support to the NACA C19RM PR and SRs as assigned.
  • Support with preparation of various program documents such as workplans, budgets, reports, and proposals on program implementation, presentation materials / slides in Power-point for presentations for meetings/workshops.
  • Support the team in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities focused on achievement of the goals of the project.
  • Support with maintaining program monitoring checklists and budget tracking tools to effectively supervise deliverables and burn rate of project activities based on approved workplan.
  • Review, collate and submit routine (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly) progress reports from sub teams.
  • Maintain and organize up-to-date hard and electronic files for easy access and retrieval, ensuring safe keeping of confidential materials.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • B.Sc. / BA Degree, with excellent ICT skills.
  • He/she must possess an NYSC discharge certificate with at least one year prior experience in similar role.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to organize systems to monitor administrative and implementation results.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work as a team member.
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication
  • Well-developed computer skills and attention to details.
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 10% time.

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Finance Intern

Job Title: Finance Intern

Job Requisition ID: 2023201868
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Finance Manager

Basic Function

  • A Finance Intern is responsible for providing support to the finance department and gaining valuable hands-on experience in various finance-related tasks.
  • This is a full-time, temporary position that provides an opportunity to work with a team of experienced professionals and develop essential skills in finance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports and analysis
  • Participate in budget preparation and monitoring
  • Support the accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Help with the maintenance of accurate financial records
  • Conduct research and data analysis to support various finance projects
  • Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed

Qualifications

  • Currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance with grade not below 2.1 and with a professional qualification of ACCA, ACA or ACMA with at least One year post-NYSC experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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