Thursday, September 2, 2010

VACANCY @ NIGERIA BUILDING AND ROAD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI)
(Federal Ministry of Science & Technology)
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified Nigerians to fill the vacant post of the DIRECTOR-GENERAL/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER of Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute

Duties

• The successful Candidate will be responsible to the Governing Board for the attainment of the goals and objectives of the Institute.
Qualifications and Experience
• The Candidate must possess a Ph.D Degree with a minimum of seventeen (17) years post graduate cognate experience.
• The degree and experience must be in the fields of Building Technology, Civil/Highway Engineering, Materials Engineering, Architecture and other related fields with at least twenty (20) published Technical Papers in reputable journals plus at least twenty (20) Conference/Seminar Papers (produced).
• In addition, the candidate must have attained the rank of Director of Research, CONTISS 15 (GL 17) or its equivalent in a similar institution and has an ability to offer effective leadership in an academic environment.
• Registration with relevant professional bodies in the related field and demonstrable evidence of computer literacy are mandatory.
Duties

• The Director-General/Chief Executive is responsible to the Governing Board of the Institute and will perform the following duties:
• Day to day management of the Institute;
• Provision of leadership in research and consultancy in building, road and engineering materials;
• Liaison with national and international organizations and institutions in the area of Research and Development;
• Aggressive commercialization of research findings; and
• Any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time by the Governing Board of the Institute.

Conditions of Service

• The conditions of service are the same as those applicable to similar positions in Federal Government Research Institutes and Polytechnic in Nigeria.

Mode of Application

Qualified Candidates are to apply as well as forward twelve (12) copies of their up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and three (3) sets of their scientific publications to:

THE CHAIRMAN
Nbrri Governing Board
No.3, Gabes Street, Zone 2,
P.M.B. 5065
Wuse GPO, Abuja

The application should include the names and addresses of three (3) referees.

Interview

Only shorlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

NOTE:

All those who had previously responded to the last advert for this position need not re-apply.

Signed:
Engr. (Dr.) Obong Chris Ekpenyong,FNSE
Chairman, NBRRI Board


Closing Date: 21st September, 2010.

VACANCIES @ FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION

Federal Capital Territory Administration
Introduction In its effort to sanitize the outdoor advertisement and signage sector, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has established a new department for Outdoor Advertisement and Signage. This department is to serve as the platform for the take-off of FCT Agency for Outdoor Advertisement and Signage.
In this regard, the FCTA requires the services of a competent person to fill the position of a DIRECTOR for the new department. The Director, who is expected to liaise closely with relevant PCT departments, Area Councils and Consultants, is expected to design and implement strategies for the take-off of the new department.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate is to effectively lead and manage the new department in ensuring that its vision, mission and strategy are achieved.
• Specifically, the Director will:
• Advise on the formulation and execution of broad laid down policy objectives on outdoor advertisement and signage in the FCT;
• Design and implement strategies for the new department in order to achieve the policy objectives of the department, sanitize the outdoor advertisement, beautify the environment and increase revenue generation in the FCT;
• Continually identify and quantify new growth opportunities in the FCT outdoor advertisement and sign age sector to maximize result as well as increase and strengthen its revenue base;
• Review policies and programmes relating to the new department

Leadership Responsibilities

• This is a leadership role requiring strong project management, marketing and communication skills. Specifically, the Director shall have:
• Strong understanding of outdoor advertisement practice and ability to convert it into a highly commercial and aesthetic vehicle for the FCT
• An insatiable curiosity to identify new opportunities based on a clear understanding of how to restructure, grow and win in the sector;
• A single-minded focus on what could lead to the growth of the department and its subsequent elevation to a full-pledged Agency;
• Strong flexible influencing and coordination skills at all levels across the advertising industry

Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a good first degree in any of the social or management science disciplines. Relevant professional qualifications and higher degree will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 20 years cognate experience in advertising and/or marketing, 5 of which must have been spent in a Management position in a reputable organization;
• High integrity, ethical standards and values

Remuneration

• Salary, allowances and other fringe benefits are as applicable o the post of a Director in the FCT Administration.

Method of Application

Applicants are to submit 6 copies of their detailed CV to the address below:

The Coordinator
Abuja Infrastructural Investment Centre (AIIC)
3rd Floor, ITF House
6, Adetokumbo-Ademola Crescent
Wuse II, Abuja
Nigeria

MANAGEMENT

Closing Date: 15th September, 2010.

VACANCIES @ AUCHI POLYTECHNIC

Office Of The Registrar, Auchi Polytechnic Auchi
Applications are invited from suitably qualified-candidates for the following positions in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.

Post :
i) DIRECTOR OF WORKS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE - Contiss 15
ii) DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING - Contiss 15

Qualification/Experience
Director of Works and Maintenance Service• Candidates must be holders of at least B. Eng./B.Sc (Hons) degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 18 years post qualification experience substantial part of which should have been spent in the industry or practice plus full membership of the relevant professional body.

Director of Physical Planning• Candidates must be holders of at least B. Eng/B.Sc (Hons) degree with a minimum of 18 years post qualification experience substantial part of which should have been spent in the industry or practice plus full membership of the relevant professional body in any of the following discipline:
(i) Civil Engineering
(ii) Electrical Engineering
(iii) Architecture

Terms of Appointment• The appointment is for a term of four years in the first instance and renewable for another term of four years only.

Method of ApplicationApplications which should be forwarded to:

The Registrar
Auchi Polytechnic
P.M.B. 13
Auchi
 

To reach him should include:
16 copies of Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving details as follows: names, post desired, place and date of birth, nationality, state, local government Area, Marital Status, Current Postal Address, Educational Institutions Attended/Qualifications obtained with dates, present post and salary, etc.
Photostat copies of Academic and Professional Certificates.
Two (2) recent passport photographs

(Signed)
Dr. Steve A. Iyayi
Registrar.


Closing Date
: 23rd September, 2010.

VACANCIES @ CALEB UNIVERSITY

Background
Caleb University is one of the Eight (8) Private Universities approved by the Federal Government on May 2, 2007 with its operating licence obtained on May 17, 2007. It is a Private Christian University committed to training future leaders imbued with ability and integrity, with focus on overall success building. The University approved programmes are constituted into 4 Colleges: a) Pure and Applied Sciences b) Social and Management Sciences c) Environmental Sciences and Management d) Engineering & Technology for the first 10 years.
The University started operations from its Take-off site in January, 2008 at lkosi GRA of Lagos State and moved to its Permanent Site in Imota, Ikorodu Division of Lagos State in November, 2009.
The University seeks to appoint a new VICE-CHANCELLOR and REGISTRAR who should be respectable, courageous and dynamic individuals.

VICE-CHANCELLORThe Prospective Candidates
Interested candidates shall be:
• Distinguished scholars of the rank of Professor of not less than 10 years standing backed by considerable Administrative and Management exposure.
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) proficient.
• AR active researcher with a good record of Research and development grants.
• Exhibit the entrepreneurial drive and ability to attract funds and mobilize other resources for development of the University.
• Be persons of high morals, probity and integrity.
Conditions of Service
• Salary emoluments and associated perquisites are attractive and competitive, personal to the appointee; and as may be determined by the Governing Council.
Tenure• The appointment shall be for a duration of 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of another and final term of 3 years, subject to rigorous performance evaluation by a Professional Panel of Assessors.

Method of Application(i) Each application (30 copies) shall be accompanied by 30 copies each of:
(a) Detailed Curriculum vitae, to which are attached vital supportive documents
(b) A 3 - page Resume
(c) A 5-page Vision and Mission Statement
(d) A certificate of Medical Fitness by a respectable Health Institution.
(ii) The Assessment Process shall include an Oral Presentation of the candidate's vision and mission as well as a professional interaction with a Panel of Experts.
(iii) Candidates shall nominate 3 Referees who are to send their Reports direct to Caleb University.
(iv) All documents in Paragraph 4(i) - (iii) above must be sent under confidential cover to:

The Registrar
Caleb University
Imota, Lagos State
PMB 21238
Ikeja Lagos, and should be inscribed VICE-CHANCELLOR at the Top Left-Hand corner of the Parcel Envelope.

REGISTRARThe Prospective Candidates
• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-today administration of the University; and in that capacity among other functions, shall serve as Secretary to Council, to Senate and to Congregation. .
• Interested candidates are expected to have exhibited considerable competency, and institutional exposure in most facets of University Registry functions. .
• He/She must possess traits of integrity and the best attributes of leadership in team work for the effective management of the Registry and its service delivery University-wide.
• He/She must possess a good honours degree coupled with some formal management training.
• He/She must possess a working competence in Information Communications Technology ,
Conditions of Service
• The salary emoluments and associated perquisites are as essentially obtained in the Nigerian University System; and as may be determined by the Governing Council.
Tenure
• The appointment is for 4 years in the first instance, with opportunity for another and final term of 4 years based on formal performance evaluation.

Method of Application(i)Candidates shall submit 20 copies each of
(a) Detailed Curriculum vitae, with supporting documents;
(b)2-page Resume;
(c) 3-page Vision and Mission Statement;
(d) Certificate of Medical fitness by a reputable Health institution.
(ii) The 3 References nominated in the C.V shall forward their Reports directly to the University.
(iii) All documents in Paragraph 4(1) and (ii) shall be submitted under confidential Cover to:

The Registrar
Caleb University
Imota, Lagos State
PMB 21238
Ikeja Lagos; and should be inscribed REGISTRAR at the Top left-Hand Corner of the Parcel/Envelope.

Signed
Abimbola Olusesi
For Registrar


Closing Date
: 13th September, 2010.

VACANCIES @ FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL

Family Health International is a public health and developmE1nt organization working to improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people. Our 2,500 staff work in 55 countries conducting research and implementing programs that advance public health and build local capacity to address development problems. Since 1971, Family Health International has been a global leader in family planning and reproductive health and, since 1986, in the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. Our research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases. Our partners include US and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.
In Nigeria, FHI is currently engaged in providing public health services and undertaking research in HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria and reproductive health in partnership with the Government of Nigeria, under funding from the United States aid programs as well as from the Global Fund and private foundations and corporations. To strengthen our operations we are seeking qualified Nigerian candidates for the following positions:

Medical Department
CLINICAL SERVICE OFFICER (LAMIS) (1 position)
Location: Cross River Zon
e
The Clinical Service Officer (LAM IS), under the supervision of the Zonal Senior Medical Services Advisor and the Zonal Manager will be responsible for the implementation of clinical and monitoring and evaluation activities including the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS) and the provision of technical and programmatic support for implementing high quality care/support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB, RH, 01 Management, PMTCT, HAST and facility logistics management at the LAM IS/Public Health Evaluation facilities in the zones.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with other staff in the zonal office and the LAMIS facility staff to ensure that activities at the sites are appropriate and meet government donor and project needs
• Interact with M&E Officers of SACA/SASCP, other implementing agencies and local research groups on needs and ensure that these parties can understand and support the system
• Work with the LAMIS/PHE facility staff to ensure that daily data entry activities at the sites are being done in time in order to provide up-to-date and valid data for timely program reporting on all program areas, contact tracking of defaulters, management of patients on ART, managing the facility inventory and analyses of patient outcomes and program service quality
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in HIV/AIDS clinical management, PMTCT and other program areas, monitoring and evaluation and the implementation of the LAMIS activities
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned
Minimum Requirements

• MBBS/MD and MPH or related postgraduate qualification (with 5 years experience)
• 3 years clinical experience in HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries, with additional 2 years experience working with facility level data
• Experience working with local partners, including NGOs and CBOs, and knowledge of the local context Familiarity with USAID programs is preferred
• Good understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection
• Ability to work with government facility staff
• Good analytical and software skills and ability to pay attention to detail
• Experience with standard statistical software (STATA or SPSS) will be an advantage
• Well developed written and oral communication skills

Health Policy and Systems Management Department
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT AND FINANCING (1 position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja

The Associate Director, Health Services Management and Financing under the supervision of the Director, Health Services Management and Financing will assist with implementation of high quality health management and financing services.
Key Responsibilities

• Provide, on behalf of FHI, inputs/technical assistance to government on health systems policies, strategies and proposal development processes
• Coordinate FHI’s health systems technical assistance to MoH at all levels as required
• Contribute to the development of FHI Nigeria's health systems strengthening strategy and work plans that clearly address the WHO HSS building blocks
• Directly oversee FHI’s work on service integration, decentralization, quality improvement, health financing, human resource for health and governance
• Demonstrate and document links between planned health systems work and improving, scaling-up and sustaining FHI's health programs
• Oversee the implementation of FHI’s current health systems grants
• Oversee the health economics unit and expand its current scope by identifying potential areas of beneficial work and developing necessary strategies and work plans
• Collaborate with the MoH and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at the LGA level
• Work with the M&E Department to develop an M&E framework for monitoring and evaluating FHI’s health systems work Participate in identifying new funding opportunities for health systems strengthening and health systems research, and contribute to proposal development processes
Minimum Requirements
• MPH or related degree with at least 7-9 years post-NYSC experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas
• Good understanding of health systems strengthening issues in Nigeria
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs Experience in health commodities management will be an advantage

Laboratory Services Department
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LABORATORY SERVICES (1position)
Location: Country Office, Abuja

Under the supervision of the Director Laboratory Services, the Associate Director, Laboratory Services will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the care and treatment project in Nigeria, including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide technical leadership and technical support related to the laboratory services and management component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment for the Nigeria bilateral projects
• Coordinate the design, planning and implementation of the laboratory component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including ART, in collaboration with state and community level project clinical staff, laboratory specialists and laboratory health facility staff
• Provide technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services at health facilities and other settings as appropriate
• Carry out quality control functions/activities, in collaboration with the zonal laboratory teams, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensure the availability of quality records documents
• Review and monitor QA and QC activities of the laboratory in order to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations or accreditation requirements
• Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS care and treatment, TB, opportunistic infections (Ols) and malaria in collaboration with technical staff within FHI and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria
• Develop quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems and ensures related documentation, training and monitoring
• Develop lessons learned from activities related to laboratory services and management for HIV/AIDS care and treatment and applies these lessons to improve both existing programs and the design of new programs
• Remain informed on new findings in the field of laboratory technology that relate to HIV/AIDS, Ols, malaria care and treatment by reviewing current literature, and draws implications from research for program activities
• Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and/or extend existing laboratory activities
Minimum Requirements

• Masters level qualifications in laboratory sciences, biological sciences or related field with 7-9 years experience or Doctoral level qualifications with 5-7 years post-NYSC in practical settings
• Minimum of 3 years experience in laboratory services of which 2 years must be in an HIV laboratory management support donor-funded program
• Certification/license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist will be an advantage
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, donor agencies, NGOs and CBOs

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
Medservicesiobs@ghain.org for Medical Services Department vacancy
Healthpolicyjobs@ghain.org
for Health Policy and Systems Management Department vacancy Labservicesiobs@ghain.org for Laboratory Services Department vacancy
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please do NOT send more than one application.
Failure to follow these instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.

Closing Date
: 5th September, 2010.

VACANCY @ SB COMMUNICATION

AN IDEAL IT OFFICER

SB Telecoms, a pioneering telecom brokerage and consulting firm is seeking to recruit a suitable qualified and experienced Person to fill the above vacancy.

Primary Duties

• Managing / maintaining LAN, WAN etc.
• Keeps a check on performance of the network
• Ensuring information security and preventing unauthorized access.
• Maintenance of servers
• Performs system backups and recovery.
• Performs system upgrades, evaluates and installs patches
• Resolves software related problems.
• Official Website Administrator
• Managing ICT issues outsourced to other companies
• Managing company's social networking pages

Proficiency

• Ability to code object Programming Concept
• Ability to used C. PHP. HTML(without WYSIWYG Editor)
• Ability to used Java Script CSS MySQL
• Good understanding of PERL and CGI protocols (Visual Basic)
• Must have good knowledge of both hardware and software

Certification & Personality

• MCP(MCTP Certified), GLNA Certified etc
• Willingness to lead in a structured team environment
• Experience with building high interactive, highly trafficked database driven web applications.

Method of Application

Interested person(s) should send in their application via mail to:

The HR Manager
SB Telecoms Ltd.
Suite 76/71 (Terrace Wing) TBS Complex
Onikan, Lagos.
Or by Email to: telecomsbrokerage@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 9th September, 2010.

VACANCIES @ PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

An existing pharmaceutical company is expanding into marketing of Pharmaceutical products and requires the following staff.

FIELD FORCE SUPERVISOR

The Person
• B. Pharm. with at least 4 years cognate experience
• Must show leadership, initiative/problem solving skill and communication ability.
• Basic Computer skills
• Required resources for the job will be provided and remuneration will be very competitive.

MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES (2 in Lagos and 1 in Benin)

The person
• A degree certificate preferably in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Pharmacology and related field with a minimum of 2nd class upper division.
• Basic Computer skill, show confidence and ability to work under pressure with result.
• Required resources for the job will be provided and remuneration will be very competitive.

SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST

The person
• Registered Pharmacist with PCN
• Experience in regulatory affairs will be an added advantage
• Ability to administer the scientific office etc
• Required resources for the job will be provided and remuneration will be very competitive.

ADMIN/ACCOUNT OFFICER

The person
• Minimum of HND in Accounting Profession
• Good inventory management skill /Accounting Skills/Computer skills
• Salary will be very competitive.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

The person
• WEAC or NECO
• Articulated and Smart

Method of Application

All interested applicants to forward application with CV to: healthwiselaboratories@yahoo.com
Short listed candidates will be invited for interview.

Closing Date: 14th September, 2010.