Pons Medical Diagnostics Latest Jobs For Public Relations Officer

Pons Medical Diagnostics operates centres which provide a broad range of diagnostic services. Our independent centres are situated at Isheri – Idimu and Odogunyan – Ikorodu, Lagos State. Each centre brings together the most advanced diagnostic technology including Ultrasound Scan, X-rays, E.C.G., Blood Bank, Hormone Assay and Laboratory services.

Pons Medical Diagnostics is recruiting to fill the position of:

POSITION: PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
 

JOB LOCATION: Lagos

REQUIREMENTS
Be courteous
Must reside within Idimu and its environs.
Candidate must be able to use Microsoft office
Must be fluent in spoken and written English

TO APPLY
All qualified candidates should send their Resume to:info@ponsmedicaldiagnostics.com

DUE DATE: 29th November, 2013

Gede Foundation Recruitment For Performance Director

Gede Foundation is a non profit organization established and registered as a 501 c-3 organization in Washington, DC USA in 2002 and in Nigeria in 2003.

Our mission is to promote healthy communities by restoring the individual’s right to health through education and access to services. To achieve this, the Foundation initiated the following programs:
Treatment and Care
Scholarship and Skills Acquisition for OVC (Orphans and Vulnerable Children)
Training
All three programs were implemented since 2003, with Training receiving strong support for HIV training of health workers based in the northern states of Nigeria in 2007. Funding was obtained from The Global Fund through the Society for Family Health and a grant from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) supported 58 children in regular schools and 66 children in skills acquisition training.

Gede Foundation is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Performance Director – Programmes

Location: Abuja

Job Description & Requirements
You will be a senior professional who has a successful track record in programme design, donor engagement and Team development (within the health sector, although outstanding managers from other sectors will be considered).
Medical Doctors with a strong public health background are encouraged to apply
Remuneration
All positions (which will be based in Abuja) offer competitive, performance related remuneration packages.

Application Closing Date
November 22, 2013; 17:00 hrs

How To Apply
For further information, please send your CV and cover letter telling us how you will go ‘the extra mile’ in your work for Gede to: jobs@gedefoundation.org

American Academy Scholarships for Physicians from Developing Countries

Scholarships for Physicians from Developing Countries

Course(s) Offered: Medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: AAHPM & HPNA
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship description
The Developing Countries Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries to attend the AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly.

Eligibility
Scholarships are available to physicians who care for seriously ill patients and permanently reside and practice in a developing country.

Preference will be given to applicants who are:

• members of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Free virtual membership is available to physicians who reside in a developing nation as defined by the World Bank as "lower or middle income" & HINARI list of eligible countries
• have not previously attended the Annual Assembly
• are junior in their career, and
• whose organizations are considered least able to afford this opportunity.

Eligible groups
Physicians citizens of developing countries of the world

Participating Institutions
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), USA
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), USA

Fields of study
All fields in Medicine related to Hospice and Palliative care

Number of awards
Not specified, but several awards will be given

Sponsorship duration
Inquire from provider

Scholarship benefits
This scholarship program will provide financial support (up to $5,000) to physicians to learn the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field.

This scholarship program is intended to facilitate Annual Assembly participation and cover ordinary costs associated with meeting registration, travel-related expenses (air fare, cab fare, meals), and lodging.

Method of Application
Submit the completed application along with your uploaded curriculum vitae (limit of 2 pages), and a letter of recommendation or support by the announced deadline date (see 'DEADLINES' below).

Once you have started an application you may save your progress by clicking Save and Continue Survey Later at the top of the page. You will be required to enter your email address and click Save.
A unique survey link will be emailed to you. This link must be used to continue your initial application.

DEADLINES:
Application period opens: August 1, 2013
Deadline for applications: September 30, 2013

PLEASE NOTE:
Notification of awards: Late December 2013

The scholarship providers hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge gleaned from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2013
Open to International students: Yes

More Scholarship Instructions and Application

Lifeline Children's Hospital Available Vacancies

We are a well estblished Children's Hospital with branches in Surulere and Lekki Phase 1. In order to meet our requirements, we need to fill the following positions in BOTH hospitals.

CONSULTANT PAEDIATRICIAN/SENIOR REGISTRARS PAEDIATRICIANS
• FMCPaed, FWACPaed or Equivalent - Preferably Full Time

DOCTORS
MBSS - Must be fully registered with NMDC and have completed NYSC

LABORATORY SCIENTIST
AIMLS or BMLS
Ability to perform Haemotological, Chemical Pathological and Microbiological Analysis.

SENIOR MATRON
NRN/NRM
Paediatric Diploma, Hospital Administration, minimum of 10 years experience in Paed

NURSES
SRN - Diploma in Paediatric Nursing would be an advantage
Training/Experience in Neonatal Intensive care would be an advantage

AMBULANCE DRIVERS
Must have a valid Driving Licence
At Least eight years driving experience
WAEC/OND HOLDERS

CUSTOMER SERVICE OFFICER
University Degree with minimum of 3 years business development expereince.

PHARMACISTS
B PHARM - Experience in managing Hospital Pharmacy

Hospital Administrator/Accountant
University Degree preferably at Masters level
Upwards of 8 years experience in administration/personnel functions
Experience in hospital/healthcare industry would be an advantage

TO APPLY
All applicants must be computer literate.

The hospital offers competitive remuneration and opportunity for career development. Suitable candidates should submit their CV in person at:

Lifeline Children's Hospital Lekki - 1A Augustine Anozie Street, Off Prince Adelowo Adedeji Street, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Lifeline Children's Hospiatl Surulere - 133, Ogunlana Drive Surulere, Lagos

OR

Send CV by email to:
hr@lchnigeria.com and lchniger@lchnigeria.com

DUE DATE: 1 August, 2013

Hospital Jobs For Doctors And Laboratory Scientists

A Hospital requires the following:

SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICERS/MEDICAL OFFICERS
Minimum of 4 years clinical experience

LABORATORY SCIENTIST
3-5 years post NYSC working experience

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

TO APPLY:
The Medical Director St. Emmanuel Hospital Ltd. 2 Bola Ademuyiwa Street behind Aswani Market, next to Aswani police station Isolo, Lagos

Administrative Assistant And Dispatch Personnel Jobs

A key player company in Vaccine and Medical Consumables is seeking to hire well qualified and tested professionals to fill various vacancies across the company

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Responsible for assisting the admin function so as to ensure operation effectiveness

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of OND in any of the Social Sciences from a reputable
Not less than I year experience in similar role
Excellent use of MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to build new relationship as well as service existing relationships

DISPATCH PERSONNEL
Responsible for delivering products to clients whilst maintaining cold chain integrity

REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of SSCE or its equivalent
At least 2 years working experience in a similar role
Good written and oral Communication skills
Good knowledge of Lagos

TO APPLY:
send CV and covering to: “newopening362@gmail.com”

DUE DATE: 25th July, 2013

WAHO: Young Professionals Internship Programme (Ypip) 2014

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the health Institution of ECOWAS, and its partners announce its Young Professionals Internship Programme (YPIP) for 2014 which will commence in January 2014 and hereby invite applications from citizens of member countries of ECOWAS.

GOAL:
The goal of the programme is to equip young professionals with knowledge skills and experience for effective management of health problems in West Africa

STRUCTURE:
The 12 month programme is divided into 4 stages (I – IV).
Stages I and IV will take place at the headquarters of WAHO in Burkina Faso, during which the interns will acquire knowledge and competence in basic principles of public health, a second official language of ECOWAS, computer and new information technology as well as basic principles of management and leadership. During stages II and III, the interns would be posted to host Institutions in different countries in West Africa to acquire practical skills and competencies in their technical areas of interest or professionals specialisation. The technical areas should respond to health needs of the sub-regions and the priority domains of WAHO.

PRIORITY DOMAINS FOR 2014:
The applicants for 2014 Internship should have interest in one or more of following priority technical areas/domains:
HIV/AIDS
Reproductive Health
Child Survival
Nutrition
Prevention Of Blindness
Malaria
Health Research
Disease Control/Epidemiology

BENEFITS:
The Interns would be provided with accomodations and would receive a monthly allowance during the period. All travel costs related to the Internship would be paid for and learning materials would be provided.

ELIGIBILITY:
All applicants must be citizens of ECOWAS member countries, must be available throughout the 12 month period and should have:
Obtained a University degree or equivalent within past five years
Fluency in reading and writing at least one official ECOWAS language (English, French, Portuguese). Knowledge of a second language would be an advantage
Basic competence in information and communication technologies.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send the following documents:
Letter of application to participate in the programme
Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
Photocopy of relevant pages of the National passport
Photocopies of Diplomas and Certificates
Letter of motivation stating reasons for wanting to participate in the programme, technical areas of interest and reasons for the choice, relevant experiences and future careers plans.

All applications would be completed online

CLICK LINK TO APPLYhttp://www.wahooas.org/ypip/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=registers&lang=en&Itemid=

DUE DATE: 10th August, 2013

Latest Jobs at Isalu Hospitals

Exciting opportunities exist for energetic, dynamic and team players to fill the positions stated below in Isalu Hospitals Limited, Lagos. It operates and environment conducive for good professional practice, meeting the needs of its clients and securing their satisfaction.

SONOLOGISTS 
PAEDIATRICIAN 
MEDICAL OFFICER 
NURSES/MIDWIVES
MALE LABORATORY SCIENTIST
PHARMACY TECHNICIANS
MALE HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICERS
RADIOLOGIST.

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXECUTIVES

Relevant qualification and experience.

CATERERS

Requisit experience required

TO APPLY
Interested applicants residing around Agege, Ikeja, Ojodu, Ojota and environs should send their detailed resume with GSM to:

Human Resources Manager,
21 Adeniji Street (Adeniji Estate) by County Bus Stop
(Behind AY Hotel) Ogba, Lagos

or via email: info@isaluhospitals.com

DUE DATE: 23 July, 2013

Vacancy at TSHIP for Pneumonia Advisor

TSHIP (Targeted States High Impact Project) works with the governments of Bauchi and Sokoto(sometimes Abuja) States at all levels to bring public health care service quality and use up to minimum standards.

PNEUMONIA ADVISOR

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS:
TSHIP is seeking to fill the position of an Abuja-based Pneumonia Advisor with program linkages with its state offices of Bauchi and Sokoto. Reporting to the Chief of Party and working closely with the Senior Child Health Advisor/Bauchi, the Pneumonia Advisor will be involved in supporting the Minister of State for Health, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and all partners engaged in the reduction of child pneumonia deaths in Nigeria, and work in partnership with all stakeholders to co-ordinate, promote and monitor the program of work outlined below. in; and developing products such as peer-reviewed articles to disseminate appropriate information on successful approaches and interventions as well as best practices to practitioners and decision-makers at the state and national levels. The successful candidate will also be expected to work closely with the TSHIP Child Health Team as well as the MNCH team directly involved with fostering a local manufacture of Chlorhexidine for cord care.

DEMAND
Work with partners conducting consumer focus group research targeting caregivers and health providers to better understand the levels of knowledge of child pneumonia, care seeking behaviors, treatment preferences and other attitudes and behaviors;
Engage leading advertising and behavior change communications agencies to increase caregiver awareness of the danger signs of pneumonia, understanding of the importance of antibiotic treatment and timely care seeking behavior;
Mobilize leading organizations who work directly with caregivers most at risk of losing children in the most vulnerable communities (e.g. community empowerment groups, women’s groups, faith groups);
Support FMOH and NPHCDA to empower, train and equip public sector frontline health workers to diagnose, refer (where necessary) and treat children with pneumonia, including with dispersible amoxicillin tablets for children; 
Support the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria, NAPPMED and SFH to empower, train and equip private sector frontline health workers to diagnose, refer (where necessary) and treat children with pneumonia, including with dispersible amoxicillin tablets for children; and
Ensure that pneumonia diagnosis and treatment with amoxicillin is integrated into all relevant child survival training programs (e.g. IMCI, ICCM, polio, ACT, vaccines etc).
Supply
Work with the FMOH to announce national policy and implementation guidelines on dispersible amoxicillin tablets as the first-line antibiotic treatment for child pneumonia;
Engage at least two local manufacturing companies in the local production, marketing and wide distribution of quality, affordable amoxicillin, preferably in dispersible tablet form for children;
Contribute to initiatives to remove regulatory barriers to local pharmaceutical production of amoxicillin;
Work with NAFDAC to develop specific guidelines for registration of dispersible amoxicillin tablets for children;
Support the FMOH, NPHCDA and other partners including at the state and local levels to incorporate dispersible amoxicillin tablets into the Essential Medicines List, State drug lists and into all relevant government policies and guidelines;
Improve forecasting, procurement and supply of quality amoxicillin in public sector;
In partnership with key stakeholders (e.g. pediatricians), explore responsible strategies for community-based distribution of amoxicillin dispersible tablets for children, including through private health care providers, focusing on those areas where public provision is weakest and children are most at risk; and
Work with NAFDAC to monitor post market surveillance to assess the availability and quality of dispersible amoxicillin tablets in circulation.

RESOURCE MOBILIZATION & ADVOCACY
Work with all major donors globally and locally to mobilize new resources for pneumonia prevention and treatment, including SURE-P MCH, MDG grant, CIDA, GAVI, Global Fund, UN Commodities Commission, the World Bank and the Nigeria Private Sector Health Alliance; and
Mobilize partners to increase awareness of child pneumonia prevention and treatment on World Pneumonia Day (November 12th) and encourage National pneumonia stakeholders to join the Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia.
Innovation
Build support and mobilize resources for the Pneumonia Best Practice Demonstration Projects in several high burden states (see attached proposal);
Identify options for the diagnosis of pneumonia that are suitable for implementation in the high burden states; and
Work with partners to document and disseminate best practices and new innovations in the prevention and treatment of child pneumonia.

LEADERSHIP AND COORDINATION
Participate in all stakeholder working groups related to child pneumonia prevention and treatment in Nigeria and relevant global meetings where pneumonia will be a focus;
Better coordinate pneumonia prevention and treatment initiatives with other big impact child survival efforts, including the scale-up of ORS and zinc, the rollout of malaria bed nets and rapid diagnostic tests, polio campaigns, Chlorhexidine for cord care and 2013 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Weeks; and
Convene pneumonia stakeholders when necessary to accelerate achievement of this work program.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party

IV. COMPETENCIES
A proven track record in government, NGO or the private sector to contribute to both national and global child health goals.
Knowledge of child health and particularly pneumonia prevention, diagnosis and treatment will be an advantage.
Previous experience working with other donors and multilateral agencies
Candidates are expected to demonstrate an ability to build and maintain multi-stakeholder partnerships,
Ability to work well and communicate effectively with others; role requires serving multiple constituencies and moving initiatives forward.
A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing
Excellent relationship building skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Display cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Ability to maintain a professional approach and confidentiality
Proficiency in MS Office applications, data management and analysis software packages such as MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info.
Ability and willingness to travel in the field.
This job description may be modified from time to time at the discretion of  management.

V. RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Science, Social Science, Management or related field

EXPERIENCE:   
Minimum of five years of professional experience in implementing, managing or monitoring clinical/public health programs, preferably in maternal and child health
Specific experience in Child Health and MNCH is strongly desired.
Proven experience in forging results-oriented partnerships and alliances, as well as work with the private sector is strongly desired
Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs
Demonstrated ability to write and publish papers
Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:   
Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills highly desired

CLICK THE LINK TO APPLY
http://www.tshipnigeria.org/index.php/current-vacancies

DUE DATE: 19 July, 2013

Latest Job Vacancies At University of Benin(UNIBEN)

University of Benin invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following Academic and Non Academic Staff positions below:

1.) FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

g. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Veterinary Anatomy
Veterinary Biochemistry
Veterinary Pathology (including Virology)
Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Theriogenology
Veterinary Public Health
Veterinary Medicine (including Aquatic and wildlife Medicine)
Veterinary Physiology
Veterinary Pharmacology
Veterinary Parasitology
Veterinary Microbiology

3.) FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

E. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer/Graduate Assistant

Areas of Specialization:
Statistics

4.) SCHOOL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

F. DEPARTMENT OF RADIOGRAPHY
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Medical Physics
Radiation Physics
Radiobiology
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Radiation protection
Clinical Oncology

F. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Orthopaedics/Trauma Physiotherapy
Neurology Physiotherapy
Paediatric Physiotherapy
Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy
Electrotherapy in Physiotherapy
Sports Physiotherapy
Exercise Therapy/Ergonomic Physiology

1.) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
B.Sc. Human Resources Management
B.Sc Actuarial Sciences
B.Sc. Insurance
B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
B.Sc. Marketing
B.Sc, Forensic Accounting
M.Sc.Taxation

2.) FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

3.) FACULTY OF EDUCATION
B.LIS (Library and Information Science)
B.A (Edu.) Early Childhood Education

4.) FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
B.Sc. Radiology and Radiation Sciences
B.Sc. Physiotherapy.

5.) FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
B.Arch. (Architecture)
B.Sc. Estate Management
B.Sc. Quantity Survey
B.Sc. Geo-Informatics

6.) FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
B.Sc. Statistics

7) Faculty of Life Sciences
B.Sc. Environmental Management and Toxicology

ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to enable the programmes take of.

1.) FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE

a. Department of Business Administration
Professor/Associate professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II/Assistant Lecturer.

Areas of Specialization:
Human Resources Management
Entrepreneurship
Marketing

b. Department of Banking and Finance
Professor/Associate professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Actuarial Sciences
Insurance

c. Department of Accounting
Professor/Associate professor/Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Forensic Accounting
Taxation

5.) FACULTY OF EDUCATION

d. Department of Educational Studies & Management
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Library & Information Science
Early Childhood Education

6.) FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Architecture
Estate Management
Quantity Surveying
Geo-Informatics

7.) FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

h. Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
Professor/Associate professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer I/II Assistant Lecturer, Graduate Assistant.

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:
Toxicology
Ecology
Genetics
Biotechnology
Safety
Waste Management
Pollution Bioremediation
Resource Management

QUALIFICATIONS
Professor - Ph.D. with not less than 15 years of teaching /research experience
Associate Professor - Ph.D. with not less than 12 years of teaching /research experience
Senior Lecturer- Ph.D..with not less than 8 years teaching /research experience
Lecturer I and II- PhD. with not less than 4 years teaching /research experience
Assistant Lecturer - M.Sc. and B.Sc. BA. First Class or Second Class Upper Division with not less than 2 years of teaching /research experience
Graduate Assistant - B.Sc/BA First Class or Second Class (Upper Division).

SALARY
Professor CONUASS 7 - (N2,485,099 - N3,209,140 P.A.)
Associate Professor CONUASS 6 - (N2,053,124  - N2,684,096 P.A.)
Senior Lecturer CONUASS 5 - (N1,653,415 - N2.348,299 P.A.)
Lecturer I CONUASS 4 - (N1,122,751 - N1,444,535P.A.)
Lecturer II CONUASS 3 - (N897,501 - N1,074,314.04 P.A.)
Assistant Lecturer CONUASS 2 - (N817,566 - N957.402P.A.)
Graduate Assistant CONUASS 1 - (N694,992 - N794,247 P.A.)

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
The following Non-Academic positions have also fallen vacant and applications.are invited from suitably qualified Nigerians for appointment into the respective positions:

1.) DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION:The Director of Health Services is a management position in the University and responsible to the vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and management of the Health services Department in the University.

THE PERSON:
Applicants for the post of Directors must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and efficiency in management.
Applicant must be in good health and must be able to bear the rigors of the duties of a Director.
Also the candidate must be found to possess the following qualities: Vision, proven academic distinction managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
In addition, the candidate should have the ability to develop linkages with external committees to support emerging needs of the University, command respect and arouse cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.

2.) DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF WORKS

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Deputy Director of Works is a management position in the University and responsible to the Director of Works for the day to day administration and management of the Works facilities in the University.

3.) DEPUTY BURSAR

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Deputy Bursar is an Officer of the University and responsible to the Bursar for the day to day administration and control of the Financial affairs of the University.

4.) DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Physical Planning is a management position in the University and responsible to the vice-chancellor for the day to day administration and management. of the Physical Planning Division.

5.) DIRECTOR OF AUDIT

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director of Audit is a Management position in the University and responsible to the Vice chancellor for the day to day administration and management of the Audit Department of the University of Benin, Benin City.

6.) DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL PLANNING

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Deputy Director of Physical Planning is a management position in the University and responsible to the Director of Physical Planning for the day today administration and management of the Physical Planning facilities in the University.

QUALIFICATIONS
Director of Physical Planning: A good honours degree in Engineering, Architecture or Quantity Surveying as well as a professional qualification e.g. COREN (and relevant professional qualification for others). Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage. PLUS: Fifteen years (15) post-qualification cognate experience at least five (5) of which must have been as a Deputy Director/Managerial positions inthe University setting or similar institute.
Director of Audit: A good honours degree in Accounting as well as professionally recognized Accounting qualification e.g. ICAN,CNA, ACCA, ACA, ICMA. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage with 15 years post qualification/Cognate experience.
Director of Health Services: A good honours degree in Medicine as well as professionally recognized qualification, e.g. FMCPH, FWACP, FWACS and FMCOG. Possession of a higher degree will be an advantage. Plus fifteen (15)years post qualification/cognate experience.
Deputy Director of Works: A good honours degree in Engineering as well as professionally registered qualification e.g. COREN but with twelve (12) years post qualification.
Deputy Bursar: As it is in the case of Director of Audit with at least (12) twelve years of experience must have been in managerial positions including Chief Accountant in a University or similar institution.
Deputy Director of Physical Planning: As it is in the case of Director of Physical Planning with at least (12) twelve years of experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
For the post of Directors the successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of eight ( years only on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the appropriate University laws and Governing Council.

Salary CONTISS 15
For the post of Deputy Director and Deputy Bursar, the successful candidate shall hold office on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the appropriate University laws and the Governing Council.

Salary CONTISS 14

TO APPLY
Each applicant should submit with their application fifteen (15) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae and credentials highlighting among others the following:

(a) Full Names
(b) Place and Date of Birth
(c) Home Address
(d) Contact Address
(e) Nationality
(f) Marital Status
(g) Number andAges of Children (ifany)
(h) Institutions attended with Dates
(I) Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
U) Working Experience
(k) Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
(I) Extra Curricular Activities
(m) Referees (3)

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referees report under confidential cover directly to the Registrar.

All applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope marked\"ACADEMIC POSITION\" or \"NON•ACADEMIC POSITION\" as the case may be, to reach the:

Office of the Registrar.
University of Benin,
P.M.B. 1154, Benin City,
Nigeria.

Note: Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

DUE DATE: 15th August, 2013

Job Vacancies At Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. It was established as an affiliate of the Family Health International (FHI360) to sustain FHI's achievements in strengthening indigenous organizational capacity in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Edo, Nigeria.
To strengthen our operations in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

The Managing Director will provide overall leadership in support of AHNi strategic Plan, mission, values, goals and overall objectives. S/he will provide leadership and management oversight and direction for the AHNi program; oversee operations and. as the primary AHNi representative, ensure strong collaboration between AHNi Partners and stakeholders including the government, donors and sponsor S/he I will lead AHNi sustaina6iIity efforts in the country. S/he is responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the interventions implemented by AHNi and its partners. S/he is accountable for judicious use of all the resources entrusted to AHNi and protection of the organization's financial assets while ensuring compliance with board directives and applicable grantor, Federal and state requirements.

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
MBBS/MD/PHD in similar degree with nine (9) years relevant experience preferably with international development programs which includes all least six (6) years of relevant management experience at the executive level.
Or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of eleven (11) years relevant experience with international development programs which six (6) years relevant management experience.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organization regulations, NGOs and CBOs s required.
Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

TO APPLY
Please forward suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to:
AHNi-ProgMgtjobs1@ahnigeria.org for Managing Director

Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only applications sent electronically (i.e. bye-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:
AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
 
DUE DATE: 14/07/2013

Vacancies at Bowen University

Bowen University is a private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention and named after Reverend Thomas Jefferson Bowen who pioneered Baptist work in Nigeria in 1850.  The University obtained a final Government approval in 2001 but commenced academic activities on the 4th of November 2002 through its first student intake of about 500. The University emphasizes on the importance the University attaches to the attainment of excellence imbued with Godliness in all its programmes and training. This motto  is the principle underpinning all academic pursuits in the University.
Internal and External Advertisement for Academic and Non-Academic Staff Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following Academic and Non-Academic positions in the under listed Faculties and Department in Bowen University, Iwo.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

1. FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Department of Communication & Performing Arts: Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of English: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of History & International Studies: Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies: Professor, Senior Lecturers. Lecturers I

2. FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department of Accounting: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer II
Department of Business Administration:
Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Economics: Professor, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I
Department of Mass Communication: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer I, Lecturer II

3. FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION
Department of Biological Sciences (Zoology & Plant Biology): Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturer
Department of Mathematics and Statistics: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Physics and Solar Energy: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer II.
Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry: Senior Lecturer, Lecturers I

4. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department of Animal Sci. & Fisheries Management: Senior Lecturers, Assistant Lecturer
Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension: Senior Lecturers, Lecturers I, Lecturer II
Department of Food Science and Technology: Professor/Reader, Senior Lecturer; Assistant Lecturer

5. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Department of Anatomy: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I, Lecturer II
Department of Physiology: Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers, Lecturer 1, Lecturers II, Assistant Lecturers
Department of Medicine: Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Community Medicine: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Paediatrics: Professor, Senior Lecturer; Lecturer I
Department of Surgery: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Family Medicine: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Radiology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Anesthesiology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
Department of Ophthalmology: Professor, Senior Lecturer, Lecturer I
 
6. FACULTY OF LAW
Professors/Reader, Senior Lecturers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. PROFESSOR (BUSS 15)
Applicants should posses a Ph.D Degree from a recognized University, extensive and outstanding university teaching and administrative experience of at least ten years, evidence of leadership in research and successful supervision of post graduate students. In addition, applicants must have outstanding research and scholarly publications in recognized, acceptable and reputable national and international journals.

2. READER (BUSSI 4)
As for Professor but, with at least eight years experience.

3. SENIOR LECTURER (BUSS 13)
As for Reader, but at least five years experience

4. LECTURER I (BUSS 11)
Applicants should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized University or an acceptable relevant professional qualification; have evidence of substantial teaching and research experience and evidence of scholarly publications in recognized and reputable journals.

5. LECTURER II (BUSS 09)
Applicants should possess a Ph.D degree from a recognized university or an acceptable relevant PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS.
6. ASSISTANT LECTURER (BUSS 08)
Applicants should possess either M.Phil or Master’s degree by research from a recognized university.

REMUNERATION
Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions

TO APPLY
Candidates are required to submit twenty type-written copies of their applications and curriculum vitae, giving information in the following formats:

Full names with surname in capitals
Post desired and departments
Date of birth, town and state of origin
Nationality
Religion and denomination
Current postal address including G S M telephone numbers and e-mail address
Permanent home town address
Marital status
Names and ages of children
Institutions attended with dates
Academic qualifications
List of publications in details
Working experience
Present employment, status, salary and employer
Extra curricular activities
Names and addresses of three referees (two of whom must be authorities in candidate’s field of study) who should forward reports directly to Registrar, Bowen University.

The envelope containing the application should indicate at the top right corner the positions and departments applied to. e.g Professor (Accounting)
Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Bowen University,
P. M. B. 284,
Iwo, Osun State.
Website: http://www.bowenuniversity-edu.org/

DUE DATE: 17 July, 2013

GlaxoSmithKline Current Vacancies

An overview of what GSK does worldwide including information on our three main business areas: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare

MEDICAL DETAILING REP
Location - Town / City    Ilupeju Lagos
Location - Country           Nigeria
Reporting To (Job Title) Medical Commercial Manager
Type of position               Permanent

JOB PURPOSE/SCOPE
To implement GSK Consumer Oral Health strategies through sales calls on Dentists & other HCP’s as defined in the detailing plans (STP).

To work with Medical Commercial Manager to build strong Expert Recommendation for GSK OTC brands.

To drive sales into institutional clinics & top private Dental /Medical facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
•Achieve detailing target, sales growth and market share objectives for designated Consumer products in territory through optimal detailing and medical commercial activities.
•Dissemination of Product Information to Health care providers via Group meetings / seminars, detailing, Newsletters, conferences and other effective vehicles.
•Carry out efficient planning for detailing activity in own territory, including achieving stipulated call and clinical meetings/workshops targets with appropriate documentation.
•Achieve agreed volume targets on promoted products into institutions & private clinics.
•Effective use of resources to maximize return on investment.
•Increase recommendation rates of GSK Consumer brands among Health Care Providers, by establishing the key benefits of the brands.
•Daily entry of call information and updated customer information into provided templates for such purposes.
•Carry out all detailing activities in accordance with GSK Commercial Ethics Code and appropriate SOPs.
•Develop annual territory business plan consistent with medical detailing plan.
•Create and maintain database for Health Care Providers.
•Timely Monthly and weekly reporting of call, clinical meetings, products performances, market intelligence on customer and competitor activity in territory.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE          
• Degree in Pharmacy
• Good Knowledge of Pharmacology, therapeutics and patho-physiology of disease.
• 2 years cognate experience.

COMPETENCIES 
• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Selling Skills
• Negotiation skills.

PROJECT MANAGER
Location - Town / City    Lagos
Location - Country           Nigeria
Reporting To (Job Title) Marketing Manager Oral Care and Innovation
Type of position               Permanent

JOB PURPOSE/SCOPE       
The jobholder shall be based within the Marketing function of the Consumer Healthcare business with responsibility for:

Setting up the Project management strategy for Nigeria within the context of growth through new product development (NPD) and product changes
Leading project management of cross functional project teams to deliver on the product changes and NPD initiatives across the Nutritionals, Wellness and Oral Care portfolios.
Setting up and ensuring rigor around a monthly Product Management Board (PMB) process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES      
GlaxoSmithKline has a global system that ensures world-class scientists, clinical scientists, technologists and marketers work intimately to develop exciting new product opportunities underpinned by science and based on compelling consumer insights. This role has key RESPONSIBILITIES as follows:

- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identifies resources needed and assigns individual RESPONSIBILITIES.
- Manages and facilities project leaders on operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Reviews deliverables prepared during joint planning sessions (JPS)
- Effectively applies appropriate methodology and enforces project standards.
- Minimizes exposure and risks on project.
- Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Chairs and Facilitates Project Management Board meetings effectively.
- Holds regular status meetings with project teams and leaders.
- Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to communicate difficult / sensitive information tactfully.
- Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Leads internal teams/task forces
- Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate.
- Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE        
A good university degree plus an MBA
Project management certification would be an advantage
Minimum 3-5 years project management experience supplemented by related experience in Sales or Marketing disciplines but not a pre requisite.

COMPETENCIES  
Technical Understanding
- Understands MS Project architectures.
- Possesses a thorough understanding of the region and business capabilities.
- Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies

SKILL SET
- Financial management skills
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Excellent business management and developmental skills
- Leadership qualities
- Efficient team management skills
- Ability to resolve conflicting situations
- IT Proficiency
- Effective problem solving skills

TO APPLY
Visit https://gsk.westafrica.erecruit.co.za/candidateapp/Browse.aspx, click on advanced search.

DUE DATE: 10 July, 2013