Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) Job Vacancies - 8 Positions

Marie Stopes Nigeria (MSN) is a results-orientated non-governmental organization, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning and other reproductive healthcare clinical services in underserved communities. MSN's goal is to empower men and women to choose when to have children by improving access to family planning and related reproductive health services. MSN is part of Marie Stopes International's Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is the largest non-governmental provider of family planning in the world. The core responsibility of this post is to use your; initiative, energy, persistence, results orientation, drive, integrity, enthusiasm, commitment to personal development to further MSl's partnership mission: enabling individuals to have children by choice not chance. 1.)  Finance Officer Location: Abuja Reporting to: Finance Director Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities: Daily transaction inputting into Marie Stopes International's SUN system Management of the petty cash/float regime Contribute to monthly management and periodic statutory reports Salary payments and remittance of all statutory deductions to appropriate authorities Timely payments to all providers of products and services to MSN Financial arrangements for all project activities (including the Outreach team within and outside FCT Any other duties assigned Requirements: Candidates must have B.Sc/HND Accounting At least 3 years experience Ability to use SUN Accounting system Good interpersonal skills, Ability to multitask 2.) Team Coordinator Location:Abuja Reporting to: Resource/Admin Officer Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months The Team Coordinator is responsible for the administrative and secretarial support to the team of the central office of MSI Nigeria. Responsibilities: Take care of travel arrangements and visa for MSI staff – national and international travels  Organize meetings/workshops, including taking minutes Telephony and related front desk duties Manage and organize MSI filing system Manage the Country Director's agenda Any other duties assigned Requirements: A graduate of any discipline Experience in team co-ordination or administrative role for a large team Experience in organization of events/workshops Excellent IT skills, including Advanced Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and databases Excellent organizational skills, highly developed English language communication skills 3.) Driver/Admin Assistant (for Outreach) Location:Sokoto (1), Bauchi (1) Reporting to: Project Manager Duration of contract: 22-24 months (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities Take responsibility for the safety of staff and equipment during transport Strictly adhere to MSN and Nigerian driving regulations Maintain the cleanliness and smooth running condition of the assigned vehicle. Maintain a logbook and analyze fuel consumption Record service delivery data on outreach visits Collecting, recording and reconciliation of money from Clients at Outreach sites Any other duties assigned  Requirements: Holder of a clean and valid driver's license Knowledge of the road network in the state Well presented, organized, courteous, and able to use own initiative Excellent communication skills in English and local languages 4.) Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Location: Sokoto (1), Bauchi (1) Reporting to: Operations Director Duration of contract: 22-24 months (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities: Implement a robust M and E system to record and report and report on services delivered by type and client profile Prepare and disseminate monthly and quarterly M and E reports for all community, private and public health partners Integrate with and where possible strengthen the public health sectors M and E systems Document best practices and lessons learnt, prepare case studies for publication Requirements: Degree in any of the Social sciences Three years relevant working experience in M and E Excellent communication skills and computer 5.)  Medical Sales Representative Location:Abuja Reporting to: Sales and Marketing Manager Duration of contract: 2 years (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities: Present and market Marie Stopes's pharmaceutical products and related services Train Healthcare professionals (Pharmacists, Nurses/ Midwives on the proper use of products and related patient counseling and referral schemes) Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods Identify / respond to customer needs and proactively seek to address them demonstrate excellent and efficient customer service. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities Any other tasks as assigned from time to time.  Requirements: Candidates must have B.Pharm. or a closely related Medical science degree 3 years relevant work experience Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship skills Valid Driver's license and good driving skills 6.) Outreach Midwives Location:Bauchi (2 position), Sokoto (2 positions), Reporting to: Clinical Services Manager Duration of contract: 22-24 months (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities: To deliver client focused, high quality services in a arrange of settings To commit to MSI core values and uphold MSN clinical standards at all times To work closely with other outreach team members in delivering high quality counseling and services To assist in compilation of data and preparation of reports. To provide training and monitoring in family planning to public health clinical staff To participate fully in MSN Institutional strengthening and Capacity Building activities where appropriate. Any other duties assigned Requirements: Registered Midwife Relevant Training in Family Planning and experience in delivering Family Planning services to communities often in challenging conditions Willing to travel extensively  Good interpersonal and team work skills 7.)  Project Managers Location:Sokoto (1), Bauchi (1) Reporting to: Operations Director Duration of contract: 22-24 months (renewable) Probationary period: 6 months Responsibilities: Project Team Leadership and Oversight of all Project activities in the State Establish strong relationships and coordinate with project partners including the donor and the Ministry of Health and the target communities Work closely with the MSN hehad office team to ensure all financial, monitoring and reporting obligations are fulfilled. Ensure implementation of project according to contract timeline, schedule and budget Any other duties assigned Requirements: Bachelors Degree in a suitable discipline A registered midwife At least 10-years post-graduation experience, 4 of which should be in a senior management leadership role Outstanding English language written and verbal communication skills. 8.)  Project Officers Location:Sokoto (1), Bauehi (1) Reporting to: Operations Director Duration of contract: 22-24 months (renewable) Probationary Period: 6 months Responsibilities: Assist the Project Manager in the responsibilities detailed above Provide operational support to Project Manager to ensure all project activities are implemented on time and within budget Any other duties assigned Requirements: Suitable graduate qualification or diploma (Midwifery desirable) Project management and coordination skills Experience of working in the area of sexual and reproductive health Application Deadline 5th March, 2012 How To Apply If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please send your application and CV (as a single document) to: recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng  quoting the position and location applied for as the subject of the email. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered. Deadline for application is on or before close of business on Monday 5th March 2012.