Job Openings at Society for Family Health (SFH) – Apply Now

Job Description

• The Health Care Waste Management Manager will lead efforts to ensure safe and environmentally responsible management of healthcare waste generated by our programs and facilities.
• He/She will be involved in developing and implementing comprehensive waste management policies, procedures, and training programs to minimize risks to public health and the environment.
• The HCWM Manager will oversee the collection, segregation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare waste in compliance with national regulations and best practices.
• He/She will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster partnerships and innovations that support sustainable waste management practices and mitigate potential hazards.

Qualifications/Experience

• University degree in Environmental or Medical Sciences or any other related field of study
• Advanced degree in Public Health, Environmental/Medical Sciences, any other field of study
• A minimum of 7 years professional experience with at least five 5 years of progressive experiences in HCWM
• At least 5 years’ experience in developing training manuals or other training documents for programs/projects funded by multilateral agencies specifically on hazardous/HCWM, working experience in Nigeria or developing country under similar condition
• Previous experience in the preparation of HCWM technical instruments recognized by the World Bank, strong country knowledge and of World Bank safeguard policies, experience in hazardous/HCWM activities
• Good technical and organizational background in performing hazardous/HCWMfor programs/projects, and the ability to cooperate and interact with stakeholders including facilitating meetings and workshops.

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• The Programme Lead: Community Based Activities will support the management and implementation of the programme at national, state and community levels.
• He/She will be responsible for coordinating and mobilising programme activities in the communities in the intervention state to ensure they are successfully implemented to meet programme goals and objectives.

Qualifiications/Experience:

• First degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Health sciences or related field or related field of study
•  Advanced degree in Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Parisitology  Epidemiology or related field of study
• A minimum of 7 years of experience professional experience 
• Demonstrated experience of planning and management of malaria programming in developing countries including Nigeria. 
• Comprehensive experience with community-based approaches for malaria prevention and control include and behaviour change communication in accordance with the most current national protocols
• Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for operational work
• Knowledge of Nigerian language

Compensation & Benefits:

The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented  professionals.

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