Project Manager Catholic Relief Services Vacancies and Jobs

Catholic Relief Services, the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, alleviates suffering and provide assistance to people in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. By working together with our local partners, we can bring about real changes to systems and practices that contribute to injustice, hunger and war around the world.

Catholic Relief Services Nigeria is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Project Manager in its Abuja Office. The position holder will manage and oversee a Tuberculosis project funded by the World Health Organization TB Reach Initiative. The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, management and reporting of the upcoming project activities and will support the monitoring and evaluation unit monitor and assure progress towards the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project.

In collaboration with a technical team that directly supports selected health facilities to implement the project, the project manager will play an active role in building the capacity of staff in Enugu and Kogi states

Jobs Detail

Job title: Project Manager

Job Location: Abuja

Qualification(s)

• Degree in Medicine or an equivalent degree in a relevant field
• Masters degree in Public Health a plus

Job Experience & skills

• At least 5 years experience working in public health including TB and HIV/ AIDS with significant program management responsibilities
• Demonstrate ability to manage a pilot project in an integrated TB/ HIV/ AIDS service delivery setting, coordinating with State Level TB and Leprosy Control programs and NGO partners
• Proven experience working with diverse implementation strategies, while maintaining due adherence to approved national and international guidelines
• Working knowledge of and experience with UN or USG projects
• Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to travel 40% of time to field sites

closing date: August 3 2010

How to apply for this job

Application form can be collected from 4 Paraguay Close, Off Winning Close, off Panama Street, Monisters Hill Maitama- Abuja or through a request for the form from recruitments@ng.caro.crs.org.

All completed application form should be returned to The Human Resources Manager and Must include: Application form, current resume, evidence of current remuneration, copies of diplomas, certificates and degrees; copies of valid passport or government identification, copies of references or certificates of experience. Note Incomplete applications will not be considered