Job at National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Industry: Government

Deadline: 2014-06-26

Company Profile

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) invites applications from suitably qualified
candidates to fill the following vacant Academic and Senior Non-Teaching staff positions in the University.
1. Professors, Readers and Senior Lecturers
2. Study Centre Directors
3. General Manager NOUN Consult and Investment Ltd (NOUNCIL)

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications (stating post
desired), relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae, stating their full names, date of
birth, state of origin/domicile, nationality, marital status, permanent home address, (not P.M.B), current postal/contact address with GSM phone numbers and e-mail addresses) institutions attended (with dates), academic and professional qualifications (with dates), honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional bodies, publications (where applicable), working experience, present employment status and employer, extracurricular activities, names and addresses of three (3) referees.
All applications should be submitted within six (6) weeks of this publication in sealed envelopes indicating at the top left hand corner the post applied for and send to:

The Registrar
National Open University of Nigeria,
14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way,
Victoria Island,
P.M.B 80067,
Lagos.

(1) ACADEMIC POSITIONS IN THE SCHOOLS LISTED BELOW: PROFESSORS, READERS AND SENIOR LECTURERS.
1. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
2. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
3. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
4. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
5. SCHOOL OF LAW
6. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
7. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Professor
Key Objective:
The Professor is a Senior Academic Staff who is to provide administrative and
academic leadership in the School.

Scope of the Position:
The Professor will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor through the Dean of the
School.

Duties
i) Providing Academic and Administrative Leadership in the School
ii) Coordination of the activities of the staff of the School, especially in the
academic functions of programme/course planning development,
administration and research.
iii) Attending meetings of statutory and/or ad-hoc committees, especially
Senate and its committees.
iv) Other Duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Dean of the
School or the Vice-Chancellor.

Principal Accountabilities
The Professor must be:
i) A respected authority in his/her field of specialization
ii) Versatile in research activities, especially at the post graduate level
iii) Able to show evidence of continuing research and publications.
iv) Have supervised a substantial number of post graduate, especially Doctoral
Students.
v) Have considerable professional/ teaching experience.
vi) Possess considerable administrative experience as Head of Department and
or Director of Institute, Dean of Faculty, Provost of College in a University.

QUALIFICATIONS
(a) ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
(i) A doctorate Degree in an academic discipline or a related field in the
relevant School/Programme.
(ii) Substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable and referred
journals.
(iii) Considerable knowledge and application of Information Technology.
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE
Candidates applying for the position of Professor must have a minimum number
of ten (10) years postdoctoral research and teaching experience in a University
and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise postgraduate
research. Administrative experience at the University or comparable institutions
will be an added advantage.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
(I) Academic and Administrative Leadership: Ability to provide academic and
administrative leadership for staff of the School
(II) Resource Management: Ability to efficiently manage and optimize the
human, financial and material resources of the School.
(III) Communication Skills: Ability to demonstrate excellent skills in report
writing and fluency in communication.
(IV) Professional/community service activities: Evidence of involvement in
professional and community activities
(V) Staff welfare and motivation: Ability to command the respect and loyalty
of his/her staff through consistent demonstration of genuine concern for
their welfare and making conscious effort to motivate them towards
excellence in the performance of their duties.
(VI) Computer Literacy: Ability to use various software for daily tasks e.g.
Microsoft word, power point, excel. Ability to use and access the web for
teaching and tutorial purposes.

SALARY: CONUASS 7 (N 390,029.08-510,013.58)

READER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Reader is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duty it is to assist the Dean generally in the administration of the School. He/She is specifically responsible to coordinate and develop course materials, to provide leadership, undertake research and participate in University/professional/community services.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION
The Reader will be responsible to the Dean of the School for the discharge
of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be
assigned to him/her.

DUTIES
(i) Undertaking programme planning development and administrative delivery
(ii) Undertaking course planning, development and delivery
(iii) Reviewing and determining acceptability of course materials in conjunction with course developers
(iv) Monitoring the progress of the process of course development
(v) Undertaking examination duties including the preparation of examination question papers and marking of answer scripts
(vi) Liaising with external examiners, assessors, moderators and advisory peer groups
(vii) Undertaking research activities
(viii) Organising workshops and seminars in related courses
(ix) Supervising the work of course coordinators involved in the programme
(x) Reviewing, adopting and preparing learning materials for use by the School
(xi) Participating in the recruitment, training and supervision of parttime tutors
(xii) Performing any other academic and administrative duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to him/her by the Dean of the School from time to time.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Reader must:
(a) Have an identifiable research focus
(b) Have undertaken extensive research and published substantially in the
area of his/her research focus
(c) Have successfully supervised an appreciable number of post graduate (
especially Doctoral) Students
(d) Have had some administrative experience at tertiary level, preferably in a
University.

QUALIFICATIONS
(a) Essential Qualifications
(i) A Doctorate Degree in the relevant academic discipline or a related
field
(ii) Considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable and
referred journals
(iii) Appreciable knowledge and application of Information Technology
(b) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Experience in Distance Education will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of eight (8) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
post graduate research

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
As itemized for Professor
SALARY: CONUASS 6: (N 322,351.00- N 425,395.83)

SENIOR LECTURER
KEY OBJECTIVE
The Senior Lecturer is a Senior academic staff of a School whose duties are similar to that of the
Reader above.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The Senior Lecturer will be responsible, through the Reader, to the Dean of the School for the
discharge of the Academic and/or administrative responsibilities that may be assigned to
him/her.
DUTIES
Same as those listed for Reader
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Same as those listed for Reader
QUALIFICATIONS
Same as those demanded of the Reader
EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a minimum of six (6) years post-doctoral research and teaching
experience in a University and show demonstrable evidence of ability to initiate and supervise
postgraduate research.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Same as those expected of a Professor and Reader
SALARY: CONUASS 5 (N 264, 292.09- N 377,958.84)
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 6 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

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(2) STUDY CENTRE DIRECTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING NOUN STUDY CENTRES:

(1) Kebbi Study Centre, Kebbi State
(2) Abuja Study Centre, FCT Abuja
(3) Lokoja Study Centre, Kogi State
(4) Special Study Centre for the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Abuja
(5) Port-Harcourt Study Centre, Rivers State
(6) Lafia Study Centre, Nasarawa State
(7) Jalingo Study Centre, Taraba State
(8) Owerri Study Centre, Imo State
(9) Gombe Study Centre, Gombe State
(10)Enugu Study Centre, Enugu State
(11) Uyo Study Centre, Akwa Ibom State
(12) Awa-Ijebu, Ogun State
(13) Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Prisons
(14) Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Police
Study Centres are established at Regional, State and Local Government Levels. Students will use any Study Centre within their immediate locality to collect instructional materials, access instruction and multimedia delivery routes, tutorials and counseling service. They will also submit and collect Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA) through such Study Centres and use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for a variety of learning purposes. To this end, a robust and effective management system is required to support and enhance the instructional functions of the Open and Distance learning system at the Study Centres.

APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION MUST:
i Be an experienced Academic or Administrative staff, not below the rank of Reader/Associate
Professor, Deputy Director/Deputy Registrar. Candidates who earn below the salary of

CONTISS
14/CONUASS 6 or their equivalent need not apply:
ii Have served in management capacities including Headship of a Department or Division,
Academic Affairs Officer with a minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience.
iii Possess a minimum of Ph.D. degree in any of the professional fields of studies such as the Liberal Arts, Humanities, Law, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Applied Medicine and Social Sciences.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
a. To head, manage and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Study Centre
b. To act as the first contact point for the University in the immediate locality of the Study
Centre.
c. To assist in recruiting, selecting and inducting instructional facilitators
d. To mentor and evaluate the performances of the instructional facilitators
e. To liaise with the headquarters of the National Open University of Nigeria on matters
relating to the distribution of instructional materials to distance learners and
instructional facilitators
f. To ensure maintenance of cordial relationship with the local community

SALARIES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The post of Study Centre Director is a full time appointment and attracts the following
remunerations:
(a.) For Academic staff of the status of Reader/ Associate Professor or Professor, the salary is
CONUASS 6 or 7 respectively;
(b.) For Administrative, Technical or Professional staff who are not below the status of a Deputy
Registrar or Director, the salary is CONTISS 14 or 15 respectively.
Location: Not Specified
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

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GENERAL MANAGER

GENERAL MANAGER NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA CONSULT AND
INVESTMENT LTD (NOUNCIL), KADUNA NOUNCIL is a Limited Liability Company registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
with certificate of Incorporation No: RC 716437 floated by the National Open University of
Nigeria (NOUN) with headquarters in Kaduna.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) He/She will be the Chief Executive Officer of the company with the primary responsibility
of overseeing the day to day general administration of the company
(b) He/She will report directly to the Chairman of the Board and will execute all decisions of
the board.
(c) He/She is expected to possess all attributes of a good Chief Executive Officer and must
be a dynamic, self-motivated, focused, proactive and versatile personality. He/She must
have good marketing skills and be computer literate.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE
 Must have ten (10) years post-graduation work experience in similar business concerns
 Must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognised University
 Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
 Must be between 35-45 years of age

SALARY/RENUMERATION
Salary/remuneration is competitive and attractive.

Location: Kaduna
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade: Not Specified

 

JONATHAN IS THE MOST CORRUPT NIGERIA’s LEADER, HE SQUANDERS OIL MONEY & AIDING CORRUPTION SAYS HILLARY CLINTON.

Mrs. Hillary Clinton, the former US Secretary of State in separate events in New York City said the Nigerian government under President Goodluck Jonathan, squandered its oil resources, and indirectly helps corruption to fester in the troubled country.

Legislators on Capitol Hill have also called for the United States to do more to help the Nigerian government.

Clinton also blasted wider decisions made by the Nigerian government during the public interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts.

“Nigeria has made bad choices, not hard choices” Clinton said, parroting the name of her forthcoming memoir.

“They have squandered their oil wealth, they have allowed corruption to fester and now they are losing control of parts of their territory because they wouldn’t make hard choices.”

In late April, heavily armed Islamic militants stormed a girl’s dormitory at the Government Girls Secondary School in the Nigerian town of Chibok. Upwards of 270 students were kidnapped and days later, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said in a video statement that he planned to sell them into slavery. More than 50 got away and the remaining are the subject of the search.

The kidnappings quickly gained international attention by using the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. The hashtag has been used to update people on the state of the search, but also to criticize the Nigerian government for their handling of the kidnapping.

 

Five Fundamental Characteristics of Successful Startups

 by biztalkgo

What are the basic characteristics of successful startups? Why do some startups grow into successful businesses while others fizzle out before hitting those first goals? Every entrepreneur wonders at some point or another at the beginning of their business venture if their startup has what it takes to “make” it.

Of course, no one can absolutely guarantee that your startup will succeed (or fail, for that matter). Unforeseeable circumstances, from natural disasters to flaws in the economy, sometimes doom a startup to failure, even if everything else in place.
However, in spite of events that entrepreneurs cannot control, there are some fundamental characteristics that are common to successful startups. Make sure your startup includes the elements discussed below, work hard, and believe in your business more than anyone else and you may just find your company listed in Inc.com’s next publication of successful start-up companies.

Five Fundamental Characteristics of Successful Startups
An Innovative Product

An article from PrintPlace.com points out that 90% of new products fail, mostly due to a lack of innovation. Many have the misconception, too, that innovation means inventing a new product completely from scratch.

However, innovation can come from simply finding a problem and creating a solution using parts that are readily available. If you are seeking venture capitalists to help you get your startup off the ground, big and bold ideas are the ones that capture their attention. Innovation often requires risk, but one that you and other founders are willing to take because the idea itself is able to go big at some point in the future.

Customer Knowledge

Know your customers and what they want. Don’t try to sell them something they don’t need or want. If your startup began by selling vintage decor to customers and are trying to find a way to expand, do not try selling your customers modern decor…that is, unless your customers would go wild over it. Rather than trying to grow your product by going outside of the desires of your current target customers, however, grow your startup to fit within the expectations of your current customers. This gives you a focused vision and better enables you to create a strong experience for your customers.

Flexibility

Some startups grow from small to a multi-million dollar company without making anything more than some necessary adjustments in order to scale the product. Others are only successful after they completely change their business idea or innovation. And then others fall somewhere in the middle.

No matter the level of changes your startup may need to make, being flexible is a must for success. Your base customers may have loved your original idea, but the majority of consumers don’t bite: change is needed in order to gain new customers. Or maybe you realize that your original product is not scalable: make the necessary adjustments so that your startup can grow.

Flexibility means the willingness to know that some of your hard work will seem pointless because of a sudden change in direction, but that ability to make the change when needed is what will keep your startup going.

Strategy and Execution

Fred P. Burke, a highly successful entrepreneur who grew a Guardian Pharmacy to over $250 million in revenue, believes that it takes the right mixture of strategy and execution to make a startup work. An active plan for the future, one that encompasses growth and important goals, is vital to a company surviving its beginning. However, knowing how to carry out that strategy is also key to longevity. This is where being able to motivate and effectively communicate to your team comes into play.

A Killer Team

A startup doesn’t just need a team who has the knowledge base to get stuff done. It needs people who actively get involved in making sure the startup is a success. People who are hard-workers, who take initiative, and who take on your vision and make it their own are people who will help you carry the many burdens that come with starting a new company or launching a new product.

But you also have to be able to choose the right team during every stage of the process. What may have been right for your startup in the beginning may not be right for it now as you start seeing some growth. For instance, now it may be time to hire a new manager who has experience with larger scale operations.

In conclusion, i want you to understand the fact that not all startups follow the same patterns on their road to success, but the majority of them do seem to have some common characteristics. Most successful companies were a result of hard work and determination, not an overnight fluke or flight. Keep researching, trying, trying, and trying again, and your startup will be much more likely to become your ticket to rewarding self-employment.

 

 

Investment Analyst – Health and Education at International Finance Corporation (IFC)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable. IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world.

The Health and Education sector team is recruiting an Investment Analyst to be based in either its Nairobi/Lagos/Dakar office. The Investment Analyst will report to the IFC sector lead for Health and Education who is responsible for business development, project design, negotiation and subsequent supervision of the Corporation’s investment projects in the Health and Education sectors in Sub Saharan Africa. The primary responsibilities and overall profile required for this position are as given below:

Investment Analyst – Health & Education

 

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Location Lagos
• Job FieldAdministration

Job #: 140490
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Stream: Agriculture & Rural Development

Duties and Accountabilities

•     Conducting industry and market research and assisting IFC’s business development and portfolio management efforts in the Health and Education sectors in Sub Saharan Africa;
•     Analyze and appraise all aspects of new investment proposals including financial, operational, commercial, legal, corporate governance, and environmental and social sustainability elements; and prepare investment recommendations where appropriate;
•     Develop financial models and robust technical analyses to support credit decisions. Design products and structure potential IFC debt, equity, and quasi-equity investments;
•     Actively participate in the structuring, negotiating and execution of deals in a leading or supporting role;
•     Prepare investment review materials and presentation to investment committee to obtain approval. Negotiate in coordination with internal and external legal advisors the legal agreements and documentations of the transaction;
•     Establish and maintain relationships with existing clients to ensure responsive client service and enhance new business opportunities and support portfolio supervision process including quarterly reviews;
•     Preparation of quarterly supervision reports and periodic reviews of financial and other reports from clients. Track compliance of portfolio clients with reporting requirements, including monitoring the flow of financial statements and other reports, monitor development results; aggregate and analyze portfolio information data; coordinate communications with the necessary departments; monitor client compliance with their legal agreement with IFC. Propose courses of action in the event of non-compliance; Travel to visit and supervise investments in portfolio companies; and
•     Identify and evaluate opportunities to increase the social development impact of new or portfolio projects.

Selection Criteria

•     A bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualification/ experience.
•     Strong analytical and conceptual skills and experience with managing, synthesizing, summarizing and presenting data.
•     Investment experience in Sub Saharan Africa is preferred.
•     Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relationships within and outside IFC.
•     Strong research and quantitative skills, with preference for a background in financial analysis and modeling.
•     Strong client service orientation with openness to feedback and new ideas.
•     Advanced excel skills and power point skills.
•     Exceptional attention to detail.
•     Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, cope with shifting priorities at short notice, and still deliver top quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
•     Takes personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success.
•     Excellent written and oral communications skills in English.
•     Ability to work sensitively and effectively in a multicultural setting.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year term appointment

 

 

Graduate Jobs at Nestlé Nigeria Plc (12 Positions)

Nestle Nigeria Plc – As the Leading Nutrition Health and Wellness Company, we are committed to enhancing People’s lives, everywhere, every day. Infact enhancing lives will influence everything we do together.

A presence in more than 130 countries and factories in more than 80 research centres brings many global benefits. We believe in long term career development and appreciate how challenges and motivation will help you reach your potential. Nestle Nigeria Plc upholds the principle of Non- Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.

Applications are hereby required from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of:

Medical Delegate

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Detail the Nestlé Infant Nutrition range of products in assigned territory with the aim of obtaining prescriptions.
• Develop relationships/partnerships with medical/paramedical contacts/institutions through effective communication and/or support of activities in line with WHO Code, local Code or Nestle Instructions.
• Conduct periodic trade checks to ensure product availability, market hygiene, completeness of product range and report competitive activities, stock level and prices.

PROFILE:
• BSc degree in any of these disciplines (Minimum of Second Class lower) Medical Sciences and  Human Nutrition.
• 2 years relevant Medical detailing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Knowledge of Food & Nutrition with emphasis on Infant Nutrition.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and convincing skills.
• Possession of a Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive long distances (Interstate)
• Excellent Computer skills.
• Good Planning and Organization Skills.
• Ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Strong Drive and Passion for business results.

 

Quality Assurance Analyst

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for Microbiology chemical lab activities.
• Inventory control for Chemical Lab items like consumable material and maintain minimum stock by using support from Quality Assurance Manager.
• To strictly follow the Laboratory Instructions (LIs) and Workbench instructions while doing analysis.
• Demonstrate continual improvement of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) performance.
• Maintain the factory’s commitment to the prevention of environmental pollution via the provision of resources and materials in line with the department impact and aspect.
• Any other business related Job assigned by the Line Manager.

PROFILE:
• BSc degree or HND in any of these disciplines (Minimum of Second Class lower or Higher Credit Grade) in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry and other biological sciences.?
• Minimum of one year experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of lab safety, GLP and chemical handling.
• Commitment to strong work ethic, integrity and honesty.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Analytic and diagnostic ability.
• Excellent Computer skills- Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. Power Point

 

Nutrition Advisor

 

Key Responsibilities
– The potential candidates will be expected to assist in communication of our infant formula in assigned territories of health care practitioners and PHC’s that will need affordable Infant nutrition solutions.
You have no sales responsibility.
– The candidates will report directly to the Nestle Nutrition Field Operation Manager (FOM) in charge of the candidate’s assigned territory, who will supervise their operations using the prevailing Nestle Nutrition delegate’s documentation and reporting tools.

Entry Requirements
– BSc/HND degrees (Minimum of Second Class Upper /Lower Credit respectively) in Human Nutrition, Food Science & Technology and other Biological science fields (i.e. Microbiology, Botany, Biochemistry etc.)
– Good Communication & Presentation Skills
– Good Planning and Organization Skills

 

Method of Application

Qualified applicants should send in their applications on or before 21st of May, 2014
Nestlé Nigeria Plc. upholds the principle of Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities in its recruitment processes.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

 

 

Latest Job Positions at Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA)

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Established in late 2007, EFInA’s vision is to be the leader in facilitating an all-inclusive and growth-promoting financial system. EFInA is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

EFInA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, and committed individuals to newly defined roles to build on its current achievements and accelerate the impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA is a rapidly growing organisation with considerable influence in the financial sector. Employment with EFInA offers an exceptional and challenging opportunity for the right candidates.

Various Positions

Available Positions

1. Head of Programmes
2. Head of Knowledge and Evidence
3. Head of Innovation Funding
4. Chief Operating Officer
5. Programme Manager – Payments
6. Programme Manager – Agent Networks
7. HR and Administration Manager
8. Communications Officer
9. Research Officer
10. Executive Assistant to CEO

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND CAPABILITIES

• Successful applicants will have a strong strategic focus and be results-driven, innovative and committed to high standards of performance.
• They will be highly adaptable, creative, and used to delivering results in a dynamic and fluid working
• environment.
• They will be able to leverage their experience to rapidly assume a wide range of responsibilities and make decisive and tangible contributions to EFInA as soon as they join the organisation.
• Applicants must be comfortable negotiating change, taking responsibility, and making complex strategic and operational decisions.
• Applicants must demonstrate integrity and high personal ethical standards; be highly numerate, analytical and detail-focused; and be strongly committed to financial inclusion.

Method of Application

All roles are based in lagos, Nigeria. For full role descriptions and required qualifications and experience, please visit www.efina.org.ng/careers

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to efina@creativemetier.com by 31st May, 2014, ensuring that you state which role you are applying for arid where you saw this advertisement. EFInA is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Latest Recruitments at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention,and maternal and childhealth. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Government of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons as a result of growth in our organisation. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration. We require competent candidates for the following positions:

Head, Maternal and Neonatal Health

 Project (based in Abuja)

Ref email: Hgates@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile

• This is a Deputy Director position. Reporting to the Chief Programme Officer, the candidate will be responsible for the overall implementation of Maternal and New-born Health Improvement project starting in Gombe state.
• S/He will lead coordination and management of the entire project and will be based in Abuja.
• The person will also focus on managing the relationships between SFH, other development partners, consultants, sub-contractors and the Government (including FMOH), representing the project in the national arena, and ensuring that the project receives appropriate technical assistance

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a Medical or Nursing Degree and a post-graduate degree in a related programme area (Population studies, Public Health or Social Work).
• Must possess a minimum of twelve (12) years post NYSC working experience, the past five (5) of which must preferably be at senior management level.
• Must possess high level of integrity.
• Must have proven experience, working with consortium partners and delivering services within a collegiate system.
• Must have experience in knowledge improvement for various cadres of health workers.
• Must be familiar working within a donor community.
• Good interpersonal, communication, presentation and report writing skills are very important to this
• position.

Assistant Manager/Business Advisor (AHME)

 Ref email: ambizadvisorkd@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile:

• This position will report to the Senior Manager of the African Health Markets for Equity (AHME)
• Thesuccessful candidate will plan, execute and finalize projects of the Medical Credit Fund (MCF) according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• S/He will drive the detailed activities and oversee quality control of MCF plans.
• S/He will assess potential clinics for the MCF and responsible for developing expert opinion and provide technical support to the members in the quality improvement process of the MCF programme by assisting in developing business plans as well as monitoring the implementation.
• In addition, the successful candidate will oversee the loan application, approval and disbursement processes, prepare and facilitate training on business development for participating facilities and contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports of the project.
• S/He will liaisewith the MCF Country Coordinator on business plans on a regular basis.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Business Administration, Management or Social Sciences; a Masters Degree or MBA in any related discipline will be of added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience in the health sector or working with an NGO in health related fields, or a microfinance institution.
• Must display strong commitment for health development in Nigeria.
• Must have good financial, analytical and planning skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Packages especially Word and Spreadsheets is essential to thisposition.
• Experience in planning and facilitation of training and coaching sessions for different service providers, especially in financial literacy and business administration.
• Must have good oral, analytical, interpretive and written comprehension skills, and willingness to train.

Procurement Manager

Ref email to: procurmgrabj@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile:

• This is a manager position. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, the successful candidate will have theresponsibility of ensuring efficient procurement of non-health goods and services.
• S/He willimplement a quality assurance system for procured goods and services and ensure regulatory compliance where necessary.
• S/He will also generate routine reports on procurement progress against plans, and supervise procurement logistics.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in a relevant field
• Must be CIPSN/CIPS certified
• Must possess a minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated experience in purchasing and supply/procurement function, five (5) of which must have been in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on experience in the use of SAP ERP or any Enterprise Resource and Planning package for procurement business solutions will be of added advantage.
• Must be versatile in Microsoft Excel and/or Access packages
• Must possess good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Deputy Manager – Procurement

• Job Type                           Full Time
• Min Qualification              BA/BSc/HND
• Experience                       6 years
• Location                           Abuja
• Job Field                          Procurement/Store-Keeping

Ref email to: dmprocurabj@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile:

• Reporting to the Senior Manager, Ethical/Health Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for generating procurement solicitation documents, evaluation of tenders and bids received for competitive processes for health commodities locally and internationally.
• S/He will be required to also generate purchase ordersfollowing the tendering process.
• S/He will be responsible for contracting vendors for services.
• The successfulcandidate will be responsible for ensuring adequate documentation of procurement processes and easy retrievalby all relevant personnel.
• S/He will ensure proper management of vendors to ensure quality and efficiency in delivery of goods and services.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in a relevant field
• Must be CIPSN/CIPS certified
• Must possess a minimum of six (6) years of demonstrated experience in purchasing and supply/procurement
• function three (3) of which must have been in a similar capacity.
• Hands-on experience in the use of SAP ERP for procurement business solutions will be of added advantage.
• Must be literate and versatile in Microsoft,
• Excel and or Access packages
• Must possess good analytical and interpersonal skills.

Front Desk Officer

• Job Type                       Full Time
• Min Qualification          BA/BSc/HND
• Experience                   1 year
• Location                       Abuja
• Job Field                       Administration

Ref email: frontdeskabj@sfhnigeria.org

Job Profile

• This is an Officer position reporting to the Manager, Administration.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of the front office which includes effective handling and documentation of incoming/outgoing mails, telephone, communication and visitors’ management.
• In addition s/he will ensure that the reception area is professionally organised and will maintain records ofconference room reservations and meetings.
• The successful candidate will also assist the logistics team in the head office on ticketing, hotel accommodation and travel arrangements.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a B.Sc/HND in Social or Management Sciences.
• Must possess a minimum of one (1) year post-NYSC experience, preferably working in an NGO in a similar capacity.
• Must have excellent management and organisationalskills, must understand and show respect forlocal customs and culture and must possess excellent multi-tasking and organisational skills.
• Must possess excellent oral, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess appreciable skills in computer knowledge and application.
• Must possess a high level of integrity.
• Good personal appearance and disposition.

Senior Officers – Moniroting & Evaluation

• Job Type                       Full Time
• Min Qualification          BA/BSc/HND
• Experience                   3 years
• Location                       Abia, Enugu
• Job Field                      Administration

Ref email to: Enugu: soffmeenugu2@sfhnigeria.org; Abia: soffmeabia@sfhnigeria.org;

Job Profile:

• Reporting to the Territorial Manager at the State level and Deputy Manager M&E at the HQ, the desired candidates will ensure that routine tracking, data collection and documentation are utilized to showcase progress on success of project indicators and interventions.
• S/He will ensure that data collected from state level implementation are collated and entered expeditiously in the web-based DHIS; and summaries included in all field activity quarterly report submissions.
• S/He will also, oversee the tracking, analysing and reporting of dataon the various components of SFH territorial programmes.
• The successful candidate will equally track project performance indicator data related to relevant states, and disseminate M&E data and information regularly to stakeholders.
• S/He will be required to build the capacity of SFH project partner organisations, CSOs/CBOs and other stakeholders to implement M&E. S/He will take the lead in implementing SFH and National surveys in the States.
• S/He must be able to analyse datasets to provide data to inform programme decisions.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a first degree in Sciences/Medical/Behavioural/Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevantfield.
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience in implementing monitoring and evaluation of health and related
  programmes.
• Must have considerable expertise in mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) M&E and research.
• S/He must possess ability to analyse and interpretboth quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or Epi Info/CS Pro.
• Knowledge of DHIS, MS Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
• Experience with conducting monitoring visits utilising checklist and other tools, including ability to developM&E tools as needed, and experience with government partners will be important to this position.

Method of Application

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

A one page application letter (using the position reference as subject), addressed to the Deputy Director-HR, clearly providing evidence of competences required for the job, current remuneration, as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae indicating clearly your valid telephone numbers, e-mail address and current contact address should be sent no later than two (2) weeks from date of this publication to the email address beside the job you are applying for.

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20 Important Relationship Rules That Are Often Ignored

By RACHEL HARRISON

1. Be Honest.

Be nice, but be honest. Trust is vital. Trust is gained through honesty.

2. Compromise.

There’s a complexity to compromising.  With gender roles ever evolving it’s important to recognize it’s not about who wears the pants.  It’s about balance.  Compromise is an inherent part of a relationship.  You will have to sacrifice in a relationship.  That’s the nature of relationships.  If you want your way all of the time, stay solo.  It’s about finding a healthy balance in compromise.  Both people in a relationship must understand that necessity of compromise and sacrifice in a relationship to make it work.

3. It’s healthy to argue.

It’s healthy to bicker.  It’s not healthy to have screaming matches.  Some couples brag about “never fighting.” That’s nothing to brag about.  It probably means that one of you is holding something in.

4. It’s not your job to fix the person you love.

You can’t fix them.  You can only help them fix themselves.  You can’t resolve their work issues or wipe away all of their insecurities or get their parents back together.  All you can do is be there for them and help them through it.  Getting frustrated about your inability to fix your partner will agitate their struggles and strain your relationship.

5. Understand your significant other’s background.

It is important to recognize the person you’re with has not always been that person.  They’ve gone through things to make them that person.  Appreciate and understand their past.  Put them in context.  Maybe he doesn’t express his feelings because his family is not particularly expressive, or maybe she is so insecure because her ex was very critical.  Be conscious of this.

6. Do not underestimate the power of thoughtfulness.

Listen.  Pay attention.  There is nothing more meaningful or memorable than mentioning something in passing and then having your partner bring it back up later.

7. Do not limit expressions of love to grand gestures.

It’s impossible to keep up.  Fancy dinners or luxury vacations are wonderful, but love does not have a dollar value.  If given the option between a weekly sunset walk or an annual vacation, the majority would pick the weekly walk.  Money does not show love.  Gestures show love.  A free gesture also holds value.

8. Take all advice with a grain of salt.

Rule #13 stands, nobody knows your relationship.  Advice/tips can help, but only you and your partner know what’s right for you and your partner.  Don’t take any outside material as an absolute truth.

9. Research.

If you have a relationship question or need advice, the internet/books can be helpful tools.  There is nothing wrong with getting some perspective and advice from outside sources.

10. Value each other’s interests.

If you have different interests, which is perfectly fine, make sure you value what their interests are.  Even if vintage airplanes or nail art don’t interest you, do your best to pay attention and have respect for what your partner likes.

11. If you are not getting something you need, ask for it.

Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need.  Your partner is not a mind reader.

12. Do NOT get your sex tips from Cosmo.

13. Nobody understands your relationship.

And you don’t understand anyone else’s.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

14. Follow the Harry Burns Airport Rule.

Do not stop doing things you used to do in the beginning of the relationship.  If you used to take your guy/girl to the airport, still take them.  You should never stop trying to show your significant other that you care.  Nothing is worse than hearing “How come you never ____________ anymore?”

15. Spite will get you nowhere.

If the other person hurts you in a relationship, hurting them back on purpose will likely destroy your relationship.  If you feel the need to “get back at” the person you’re with, you shouldn’t be with them.

16. Split the bills.

Relationships should be even or close to even.  It is not a romantic idea, but it is fair.  Communicate about what you each feel comfortable with.  No one person should put more effort into a relationship than the other, so no one person should put more money into a relationship.  It will allow resentment and discomfort to build.

17. Accept that no one is perfect.

It’s about finding the right person, not the perfect person.  The perfect person doesn’t exist.  Everyone has flaws.  Everyone makes mistakes.  Prince Charming probably had one beer too many on occasion.  Cinderella probably spent too much on shoes.

18. Don’t be afraid to have the tough conversations.

If the relationship is strong and going somewhere, you should bring up the tough stuff.  If you’re falling in love but have some concerns, bring them up sooner rather than later.  It’s difficult to have serious conversations but it’s better to discover deal breakers earlier on.

19. Trust your instincts.

If you feel in your gut something is wrong, bring it up.  9 times out of 10 your instincts are correct and ignoring them will get you nowhere.

20. Be wary when discussing relationship troubles with your friends.

To a certain extent, it is healthy to discuss your relationship with your friends, but be cautious.  If you discuss every little worry, every argument, if you air every grievance, you will poison your friends against your significant other.  Find a healthy way/source to vent to that won’t backfire.

 

9 Ways To Be Happy In Job You Don’t Like

by Tai Goodwin

For most of us, work is a requirement. Until we uncover or create the opportunity that allows us to work our passion, we may be in a job that’s just, well… a job.

Accepting your 9-5 is just a job works fine until you finally start listening to your passion and purpose. Once you begin to acknowledge your purpose and feed your passion, your “day job” may begin to feel like a burden.

Ways To Be Happy In Job You Hate

So, how do you make it through the 40+ hours a week without feeling like you are serving time for a crime you didn’t commit? Here are nine tips on how to be happy at a job you hate:

1. Stay out of drama. Keep away from contentious people.

2. Initiate a new project. Tie it to a new skill you want to learn or practice.

3. Choose a better perspective. Look for opportunities and wins instead of shortcomings and faults.

4. Find a buddy. Research shows people that have friends at work have a higher rate of career satisfaction.

5. Learn something new. Read a book, read an article, take an on-line course. Find a way to get new information and let it inspire you.

6. Practice gratitude. Be grateful for what you do have and what you have the potential to create.

7. Stop talking about how bad things are. Lift the weight of your environment by speaking positively about your work, your co-workers, and your company.

8. Keep working towards your passion. Whether it is five hours or five minutes, find a way to incorporate what you are passionate about into your routine.

9. Get a life. If you are pouring all of yourself into work that’s not satisfying, create a better balance by adding more “extra-curricular” activities.

Bottom line: You don’t have to be miserable even if you are in a miserable job. Taking responsibility for creating your own happiness at work puts you back in the driver’s seat of your career where you belong.

 

Be Your Own CHO: Chief Happiness Officer

by Cheryl Simpson

Is your workplace’s “look and feel” stimulating? Are the people friendly and fun to be around? Are the managers and supervisors consistently supportive and authentic? Does your workplace foster trust and advancement? Even more important, do you get to work on the things you love?

Are you fully engaged in what you do every day? In other words, are you happy in your job?

This is more important than may be immediately obvious. Dr. Sonja Lyobomirsky, Professor of Psychology at the University of California at Riverside has researched the consequences of happiness and discovered that it has multiple byproducts which benefit individuals, families, communities, and society at large. These include:

• Higher income
• Greater productivity & work quality
• More satisfying & longer marriages, more friends & richer social interactions
• More activity, energy & flow
• Improved physical health
• Longer life

Dr. Lyobmirsky has found that happier people are more creative, helpful, charitable, and self-confident. They also have better self-control, self-regulation, and coping skills.

When it comes to your worklife, these are critical questions to ask yourself, says Career Happiness Coach Erica Loren. “It is important to be clear whether your work environment is or is not supporting your career goals or passions. You need to be proactive in understanding what you need for career advancement.”

Loren notes that your happiness “set point” is based on three factors: [1] DNA (50%); [2] your life circumstances (10%); and [3] you (40%). She cites research from the Institute of Leadership & Management that the most important on-the-job motivators for most people are:

• Enjoying the job (59%)
• Getting paid well (49%)
• Getting along with colleagues (42%)
• Being treated fairly by managers (22%)
• Having control over their work (22%)
• Receiving bonuses (13%)

There are a number of ways to clarify your on-the-job motivators and pursue career happiness. The most important thing according to Loren is take your own career happiness seriously and recognize that it is your responsibility. Workplace disengagement is a huge issue facing companies today, says Loren, “This is a cancer that is ignored even though it negatively impacts people and their workplaces. This toxicity needs to be addressed because it’s a viral process that left untreated, eats away at attitudes, productivity, efficiency, and creativity at work.”

As your own Chief Happiness Officer, you can forge a healthy framework that helps you to identify those issues you can control. Loren finds that such a framework typically consists of action steps such as:

• Discovering the ‘big why’ in your life – why do you do what you do?
• Finding out what kind of leader you are
• Taking control of your worklife so you can make powerful, proactive choices
• Forecasting your future – what gaps do you perceive in your education or skills?
• Developing short- and long-term goals complete with “Plan A” and “Plan B” plans
• Creating a phase-out plan, if needed, to enable you to transition in a new career direction

There are a number of tools that can help you turn your career happiness around, from character strength and value assessments to leadership assessments that measure your attitudes, perceptions, perspective, and reactions under stress.

“Having a coach is also a great way to explore what you’re not happy with when it comes to your career,” notes Loren, who also employs journal coaching to encourage weekly web-based reflection on key career topics.

It’s important to recognize that finding career happiness is a process. “Many people want to feel better right away. This is not a quick fix. However, those who fully engage from the start do see amazing results in all aspects of their lives, not just their jobs.”

Those professionals who are wise enough to pursue career happiness report that they feel a deep inner confidence they never had before. They say they earn more money as a result, have better quality of health, and feel free of heavy burdens such as shame, guilt, anxiety, fear, and stress. “My clients tell me that other people comment on how good they look and behave. They say their families actually like to be around them more than ever. Some even report that their career happiness has worn off on others who are then inspired to engage in the same pursuit.”

If you find that you’re playing small in your career, experience intermittent or ongoing distress in your work, or know you need to move in another career direction but don’t how, get help. Don’t settle for less career satisfaction than you deserve. Though this is often a taboo topic, it is vital to resolve whatever career issues you’re facing so you can avoid dragging this same baggage from job to job.