Massive Recruitment at Damien Foundation, August, 2019

Damien Foundation (DFB) is a non-profit humanitarian medical organization affiliated with Damien Foundation Belgium (DFB) and is assisting the Federal Government of Nigeria with the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) in Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti and Lagos States. As Sub Recipient (SR) to LSMOH/GMU and IHVN TB project under Global Fund Grant, DFB has been vested with the responsibility of implementing Active TB case finding programme in 20 LGAs (Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ojo, Alimosho, Lagos-Island, Lagos-Mainland, Amuwo- Odofin,Mushin,Kosofe,IkoroduBadagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Ifako-Ijaye, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ikeja)

Damien Foundation Nigeria (DFB) is looking for the qualified persons to fill up the positions below for the TB grant in the respective 20 LGAs in Lagos State:

 

Job Title: IT Intern
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports.
• Responsible for data input (e.g. input of Labs and Facilities into the Database).
• Talk end users through a series of actions if/when required.
• Set up new users’ accounts and profiles and deal with password issues
• Other responsibilities as assigned to under the Lagos State –Global Fund TB Grant.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of OND in Computer science /Information Technology or other related fields
• General Skills for all position
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Strong time management skills
• Able to manage and prioritize workload
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong team player.
• Time Management Skill.
• Experience: minimum 5 years
• Age: Not more than 35 years

Job Title: M&E Officer
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of the Global Fund project
• Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs.
• Provide technical support to state officers in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines.
• Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various forum on program achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities
• Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes
• Provide continuous technical lead to project team on data management and regularly analyze state data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.
• Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists
• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system, project’s training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis.
• Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making
• Conduct operational research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams as applicable.
• Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports,
• Provide technical support to Global Fund project,LSMOH, including development of survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis and report writing under the guidance of the M&E Manager.

Education/Experience

• Applicants must have a University Degree in any of the following related field: Medicine, Statistics, Demography and Public Health.
• A Master’s Degree in public health will be an added advantage.
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in related health fields and programs in developing countries: and working experience with Global Fund projects or any other donor funded programs is desirable.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, SPSS, Epi-Info and STATA
• Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Age: Not more than 45 years

 

Job Title: DFB Field Officer
Location: Lagos
Slot: 23 Openings
Adhoc Staff: Contract period: 1 year and 4 months
Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating TB and Leprosy control activities in LGA.
• Assisting the STBLCO in planning, organizing and conducting training programmes.
• Ensuring proper sputum collection and prompt transportation to the laboratory
• Assisting in diagnosis and management of difficult TBL patients.
• Supervising treatment by other health workers throughout the LGA and ensure that the National guidelines are followed.
• Keeping an up-to-date and accurate record of TB and leprosy control activities in the LGA, including the – LGA Central Register.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc Basic Sciences or Medical related discipline
• Past experience in Public health related programme
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) experience / statistical experience will be an added advantage
• Competency in Microsoft Office, SPSS, Epi-Info and STATA

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years
• Age: Not more than 40 years
• Coverage Area: 20 LGAs in Lagos State(Apapa, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Ojo, Alimosho, Lagos-Island, Lagos-Mainland, Amuwo- Odofin, Mushin, Kosofe, IkoroduBadagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Ifako-Ijaye, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ikeja).

 

 

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• Main responsibility is to review and improve project financial control and project risk management processes. This is to ensure the existence and effectiveness of internal controls, the reliability and integrity of financial & operational information, regular compliance with Global Fund policies, instructions & guidelines, as well as donor rules.
• Ensure the implementation of internal audit approach/plan for the project, monitor objectives and revise as appropriate;
• Identify potential risk areas in the course of audits and investigations.
• Ensure controls established are strictly adhered to and in line with Global Fund policies and financial regulations by pointing out exceptions;
• Prepare annual audit plan and audit calendar;
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity;
• Verify and check all supporting documents for purpose, value for money, eligibility and appropriate authorization;
• Check and ensure that relevant processes are followed for procurements;
• Follow through on proper, complete and timely retirements of advances;
• Carry out Spot check on all movable assets including cash, vehicles and health commodities;
• Perform investigations of suspected fraud or misappropriations and complete special projects as assigned;
• Assist in external audit assignments of internal control and substantive testing accurately as requested, completely and in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports including Executive summary, details of findings and recommendations on each assignment;
• Summarize in a timely manner selected risk rated audit findings identified in audits and reviews for the semi-annual Internal Audit reports along with additional information that may be requested.

Education/Experience

• A minimum of HND/ B.Sc. Degree in Accounting and ACA/ACCA/CPA.
• Must also have at least three years relevant working experience with reputable audit firms with skills in QuickBooks, Microsoft excel, words and power point), good knowledge of internal control systems of non-governmental organizations, financial audit processes and accounting procedures for multiple donors such as Global Fund.
• Experience: 3-5 years

 

 

Job Title: Admin Officer
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• The desired candidate will provide necessary administrative and secretarial supports to the project: Take notes and dictations at meetings and transcribe. Arrange appointments and receives visitors, place and screen telephone calls and answers enquiries with discretion.
• Arrange logistics for seminars/workshops and meetings. Prepare correspondences, documents and reports; and manage the office equipment, project vehicle and general office maintenance
• He /She manages the drivers, office assistant, receptionist and domestic assistants.
• Maintain appropriate filing systems for the project.
• He/she will handle petty cash transactions and fuel retainership.
• Maintains inventory register for fixed assets and office supplies/consumables for the project and regular updates as necessary.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration or Social Sciences related courses.
• At least 3 years cognate experience
• She/he should also possess excellent oral and written skills in English language, proficiency in current office software applications (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), and experience in multi-cultural setting will be added advantage

 

Job Title: Dispatch Rider
Location: Lagos
Slot: 15 Openings
Adhoc Staff: Contract period: 1 year and 4 months
Duties and Responsibilities

• Transporting sputum from DOTs facilities and Active TB case search site to the laboratories
• To collect result from the laboratories to the DOTs facilities.
• Electronic data entry on provided device
• Carrying out any other duties as directed by the Organization

Education/Experience

• Minimum of SSCE or its equivalent and the ability to write and speak English and fair knowledge of Yoruba and any other Nigerian languages.
• Sound knowledge about roads/routes within the L.G.A as specified above.
• Competent in Android phone App usage.
• Should possess a valid Lagos State based dispatch driver’s license.

Requirements:

• Experience: 3-5 years
• Age: Not more Than 45 years
• Coverage Area: 10 LGAs in Lagos State (Badagry, Epe, Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Agege, Ifako-Ijaye, Oshodi-Isolo, Shomolu, Surulere and Ikeja). The Dispatch Riders will work in their respective Local Govt for the Active case findings (ACF) intervention to carry phlegm from DOTs sites to the laboratories,

 

 

 

Job Title: Driver
Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• Transportation support to the staff or project activities
• Handles vehicle fuelling and maintenance and ensure adherence to organization’s transport and security policies
• Provides logistics support as requested by the Project office (Line manager).

Education/Experience

• Level of Education : SSCE, Diploma
• Certification of driver mechanic trade test and professional experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• At least four (5) years of professional driving with valid Nigerian Driver’s license and with NGOs
• Good spoken and written skills in English language with at least one local language predominant in the State.
• Experience: minimum 5 years
• Age: Not more than 45 years

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in Microsoft Word or PDF format to: admin.lagos22@dfbnigeria.org.ng Email subject should be the position applying for.

Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews

 

Application Deadline 12:00 pm, 30th August, 2019.