CURRENT VACANCIES WITH FHI 360

FHI 360 is a Global Health and Development Organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven.
Our work is both global in scale and country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities.
We seek qualified candidates for the positions below in Nigeria:

1.Project Officer

2.Technical Officer Laboratory Services


1. Project Officer
Location: Kaduna
Number of required Person: (1)

Project Summary

The FHI 360 Four Pillars PLUS “Improving Girls Secondary Education” in Nigeria project aims to improve the quality and relevance of secondary education for girls and other vulnerable children (OVC) and boost retention rates in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The project will offer scholarships, girls’ mentoring, teacher training, and encourage community participation to address the complex barriers to education for girls and OVCs. The project will also support the transition of girls from secondary school to the formal workforce with training and internships. This is a 3 year project with funds provided annually.

The Project Officer will be responsible for providing overall technical support, advice and guidance to staff as well as overall supervision of technical and financial responsibilities. The Project Officer will ensure that all donor deliverables are met on time and with quality, and will perform all the responsibilities and duties related to supporting beneficiaries in secondary school, vocational training and internship programs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

Candidates must have MSc. degree in Sociology, Psychology or related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in the educational sector or working with OVCs. Or Applicants with B.Sc. degree in Sociology, Psychology or related field, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in the educational sector or working with OVCs.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

2. Technical Officer Laboratory Services
Location: Borno
Number of required Person: (1)

The Technical Officer Laboratory Services will liaise with the Program Coordinator and the laboratory team at the Country Office and at the zones to provide technical support and implement high quality laboratory services within the states for FHI Nigeria programs, including adherence to relevant professional standards and guidelines, and involvement with laboratory clinical governance issues and audit.

He/She will coordinate and maintain oversight of the day to day operations of all laboratory services at the state level, and will give technical support on the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections (OI) and malaria care and treatment in collaboration with technical staff within FHI at state and local agencies in Nigeria.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

Candidates must have B.Sc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post NYSC experience, with a minimum of 3 years exposure in the provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.


Applicants must have Msc in Laboratory sciences or related field with 3-5 years post NYSC experience, with a minimum of 3 years exposure in the provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS.


Expertise in hematology, TB and blood safety issues will be an added advantage.


Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health, NGOs or CBOs is highly desirable.


For detailed information, please visit our international employment webpage at www.fhi360.org

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates may go to FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CV/resume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vacancies close for both positions on 22nd April 2012.