Friday, August 5, 2011

United Nations Jobs in Nigeria for Associate / Operations Research Advisor

The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

Minimum Qualifications: MA/MBA (7 – 10) years of experience OR PhD (4 – 6) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Responsibilities: Partnerships for Transforming Health Systems (PATHS2) is a six-year, DFID funded project that aims at assisting the government of Nigeria, at the federal and selected states levels, to improve utilization of its own resources to expand access to and utilization of quality health care services. PATHS2 has a wide scope of systems strengthening interventions that range from improving performance of the public sector’s capacity to assume its stewardship role to the introduction of evidence-based, scaleable and replicable service delivery and health financing models at multiple levels of the health system. In order to allow for measuring the effectiveness, scalability and replicability of these interventions, PATHS2 will develop and implement an operations research strategy that supports the technical interventions being implemented. The OR strategy will povide for high quality health systems research evidence both to support the design of interventions (literature reviews, formative research) and larger scale studies to assess the impact of the project’s health system strengthening inputs. This necessitates the presence of a full time health systems research expert who can guide the design and implementation of OR activities, monitor measurement and data collection and ensure quality, accuracy and representation of results. Specifically, the OR advisor will be in charge of:

Under the direct supervision of the M&E team leader, coordinates the development, review and finalization of an OR strategy based on the program’s planned interventions and the logical framework. Works in close collaboration with the Deputy National Program Manager (Technical), technical and state team leaders and identifies specific OR interventions. Coordinates the development, costing and implementation of annual OR plans. Monitors the implementation, and assures the quality of all aspects related to the implementation of OR activities in the field. Identifies local resources – agencies and potential consultants – who are capable of implementing OR, or specific elements such as data collection, analysis and statistical data processing. Initiate agreements, subcontracts and/or grants with eligible agencies and personnel to carry out specific OR related tasks. Liaises with the technical advisors at the home office and plans jointly for future technical assistance needs, data reviews, report finalization, dissemination to national (Nigerian) and international audiences, and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals .

Skills Prerequisites: Masters Degree or PhD Degree in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Policy, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or other relevant field. 7-10 post Masters degree or 4-6 post PhD degree years of relevant professional experience in health systems research, quantitative and qualitative research.
Seven or more years of international experience, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa. Past experience in Nigeria is highly desirable. Experience of publishing in international journals Demonstrated experience in data analysis and the use of statistical analysis software. Demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: http://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/ to job requisition #5839

Travelport Nigeria Job Vacancies

Travelport Nigeria Job Vacancies - Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt & Kano
Posted on Thu 04th Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (2 comments)

Travelport Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following vacancies:

1.) CEO/Managing Director (Nigerian or Expatriate)

Responsibliities
The CEO/Managing Director will be responsible for repositioning and managing this enterprise. The ideal candidate should be a self starter, with good work ethics, early riser, self-motivator with deep knowledge of Travel industry in addition to active industry contact across board. The candidate must possess

Requirements
Management position in travel industry preferably IATA member airline, travel agency or GDS. Qualified candidate should ideally be a University graduate or with equivalent industry qualification. Holder of IATA/UFTA will be an advantage.

2.) Sales Managers (Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano)

Objectives / Requirements
We are seeking for exceptional candidates to head the GDS sales. Ideal candidate should be self starter that can work without supervision and work to achieve target. Applicant should be based in the city of choice for three consecutive years.

Qualification:
University degree or IATA/UFTA Diploma with 5 years experience in a Ticketing and Reservation.

3.) Regional Sales Agent (Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano)

Objectives / Requirements
We seek brilliant young and intelligent sales staff, with first degree and a holder of IATNUFTA diploma with at least 3 years industry experience. Applicant should be residence of the city of choice for three consecutive years.

4.) Librarian

Requirements
Candidate with B.Sc or HND in Library Science or equivalent professional qualification with at least 5 years experience in a corporate environment. Ability to j preserve valuables is a plus.

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration and condition of service await successful candidates.

Application Deadline
16th August, 2011

Method of Application
Candidates should apply in writing with credentials and recent full size photograph to:

The Admin Officer
Travelport Nigeria
66B Opebi Road
Ikeja, Lagos.
OR career@travelport.nigeria.com

Travelport Nigeria Job Vacancies

Travelport Nigeria Job Vacancies - Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt & Kano
Posted on Thu 04th Aug, 2011 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (2 comments)

Travelport Nigeria is recruiting to fill the following vacancies:

1.) CEO/Managing Director (Nigerian or Expatriate)

Responsibliities
The CEO/Managing Director will be responsible for repositioning and managing this enterprise. The ideal candidate should be a self starter, with good work ethics, early riser, self-motivator with deep knowledge of Travel industry in addition to active industry contact across board. The candidate must possess

Requirements
Management position in travel industry preferably IATA member airline, travel agency or GDS. Qualified candidate should ideally be a University graduate or with equivalent industry qualification. Holder of IATA/UFTA will be an advantage.

2.) Sales Managers (Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano)

Objectives / Requirements
We are seeking for exceptional candidates to head the GDS sales. Ideal candidate should be self starter that can work without supervision and work to achieve target. Applicant should be based in the city of choice for three consecutive years.

Qualification:
University degree or IATA/UFTA Diploma with 5 years experience in a Ticketing and Reservation.

3.) Regional Sales Agent (Lagos, Abuja, PH, Kano)

Objectives / Requirements
We seek brilliant young and intelligent sales staff, with first degree and a holder of IATNUFTA diploma with at least 3 years industry experience. Applicant should be residence of the city of choice for three consecutive years.

4.) Librarian

Requirements
Candidate with B.Sc or HND in Library Science or equivalent professional qualification with at least 5 years experience in a corporate environment. Ability to j preserve valuables is a plus.

Remuneration
A competitive remuneration and condition of service await successful candidates.

Application Deadline
16th August, 2011

Method of Application
Candidates should apply in writing with credentials and recent full size photograph to:

The Admin Officer
Travelport Nigeria
66B Opebi Road
Ikeja, Lagos.
OR career@travelport.nigeria.com

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Job Vacancies for Project Managers

We are a firm of Architects, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers. As part of our expansion strategy, we require energetic, dynamic and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:



Project Managers

Qualification: First degree in Quantity Surveying and Masters Degree in Project Management. Project Management certification will be an added advantage.



Key Competencies

Critical thinking and problem solving skills
Planning and organizing
Decision making
Communication skills
Influencing and leading
Delegation
Team work Negotiation



Experience: 3 – 5 years experience in Project Management

Age: 28 – 35 years



Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit written applications accompanied with current CVs to:

Consultants Collaborative Partnership

P. O. Box 52238

Falomo, Ikoyi, Lagos

Or send their CV online to ccp.careers2@gmail.com specifying position as subject. Applications must be received not later than 9th August 2011

Project Assistant Vacancies at National Malaria Control Programme

The Affordable Medicines Facility (AMFm) is aims at reducing morbidity and mortality by expanding access to high quality and effective anti-malaria Artemisinin Combination Therapies (ACTs). The national malaria control programme ensures that malaria control activities occur at all levels of governmental structures and as such, data are generated at these levels.

Job Position: Project Assistant

The Role
The project assistants will assist in implementation of program activities, monitoring and evaluation and taskforce advocacy activities.

Qualification

The Project Assistant should be a university graduate in the Health Sciences or any other relevant degree
Experience in working in programmes implementation will be an added advantage.
All applicants should be computer literate and be ready to travel

Application Deadline
9th August, 2011

How To Apply
A handwritten application and your CV should reach us on / before 9th August, 2011. The application should be addressed to the undersigned.

The Admin Office
National Malaria Control Programme
Abia House, First Avenue, Off Ahmadu Bello Way.
Central Business District, Abuja.

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) Vacancies

State Accountability and Voice Initiative (SAVI) is one of five State Level Programmes (SLPs) funded by DFID designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public resource use in selected states in Nigeria. SAVI is currently working in Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano and Lagos states and will expand into Katsina, Yobe and Zamfara with the Programme head quarter in Abuja. SAVI is recruiting qualified candidate to fill position based in Abuja.

1.) Federal Programme Manager Abuja

Key Responsibilities :
Development and implementation of Strategic Engagement with Abuja Based federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of ongoing state level activities: covering demand and supply side partnership building (linked to state level partnerships) for policy advocacy and monitoring on specific issues (e.g. MNCH, Gender in Education, Immunization and Maternal and Child Health, Climate Change, civic education etc,) As well as process related governance issues such as budget process at State level, MTSS, fiscal responsibility, public procurement, strengthening of state legislative systems, and scaling-up/replication of SAVI's' approach with guidance and support from the Abuja based Technical Team.

Qualification:
Includes a post graduate Degree in Project Management or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience, Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, and work with development world.


2.) Federal Programme Officer - Abuja

Key Responsibilities
Engagement with government and SHoA. Capacity building and mentoring of CSOs (including planning and budget with CSO group) Advocacy Networking and Coalitions, Knowledge of State and language, Public speaking/Report writing


Qualification:
University degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 5/7 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently. Pro-active approach and the ability to think "outside the box" when developing solutions and strategies, independent, self-driven and able to handle multi-tasks with detail-minded.


3.) Media Development Adviser - Abuja

Key Responsibilities:
Development and functional management of the Programme's 'media development' strategy and framework. (ie. internal strengthening of the media on an institutional, technical and commercial footing for their greater the editorial independence and facilitating media organsiations to take up advocacy work around Development issues (V&A); The person would be part of the SAVI "Core Team" and will be expected to ensure complementarity and synergy of any media development work with the rest of the Programme; and in particular with Advocacy and Media Relations. Advice and support to state teams on 'media development' in line with the agreed programme strategy. Facilitating and / or coordinating short term TA inputs for institutional and technical capacity building with media houses in the States and in Abuja. Take the lead of the engagement and strengthening the V&A role of existing partnerships and platforms for dialogue among the media at national level (NUJ / Guild of Editors / Bureau of Chiefs / Media Owners)

Qualification:
Media Development Adviser Abuja: University degree, preferably mass communication with preferably a Post Graduate Qualification or other relevant educational background combined with relevant management experience. Minimum 10 years experience in CSO, SHoA, work with media, work with development world, speaks English fluently.

Application Deadline
12th August, 2011

Method of Application
All CVs, accompanied with an application letter stating the position applied for must be sent to the following to: jobs@savi-nigeria.com The closing date for this application is 1:00 pm 12th August2011.
If you have not received a response to your application by 31st of August 2011, please assume your application was unsuccessful

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Job Vacancy for Production Manager in a Lubricant Blending Plant, Lagos

We are a Group of companies with interest in key sectors of the economy. Owing to recent growth and expansion of the company business, an outstanding career opportunity has arisen in one of our subsidiaries located in Lagos for a high self-motivated achiever, able to manage the production process and operate sophisticated equipments in a lubricant blending plant.

Requirements

Must have HND/BSc/B.Eng in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Should have not less than five (5) years post-NYSC working experience in the blending of lubricants products or a Manufacturing plant as an added advantage
Must be a Safety/Environmental conscious individual operating in Controls environment
Ability to develop new products formulation
A male within the age bracket of 35 – 40 years
Have good communication skills
A high level of computer literacy is essential
Must be a team player



Method of Application

Applications with detailed resume and a day telephone contact number(s) should be sent to: jobs4u07@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 16th August 2011