Front Desk Officer at DFID - Kano

The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a five year DFID funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of female health workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address this through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women.

The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano.

We seek to engage qualified persons to fill the below position:

Job Title: Front Desk Officer

Location: Kano

Job Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will carry out a full range secretarial and reception duties in the National office.

S/he will actively be responsible for all hospitality arrangement and upkeep of the office at all times in order to promote a conducive and effective office environment. Occasionally,

S/he will be required to provide support to the Admin and logistics officer in coordinating workshops and meetings that may arise.

Qualification

Candidate must possess a minimum of HND or related qualification with a least 2 years' experience in a similar role.

S/he must be proficient in computer and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Terms of Employment

These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date

20 November, 2012

How To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send a covering letter addressing your suitability for the post and a CV to W4H@gridconsulting.net. Please quote the job title in the subject line.

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews will commence thereafter.