TWO KENYAN WOMEN SWAP HUSBANDS TO FIND HAPPINESS (VIDEO)

Kenyan Women Swap Husbands…

How far will you go to find happiness in your marriage?

Two Busia county women, 28-year-old Lilian Weta said to be a mother of three and 29-year-old Millicent Auma, a mother of two swapped their husbands in a bid to find happiness. 

Millicent Auma was living with her husband Christopher Bwire in Siroba village, Matayos constituency. Suddenly, she walked out of the tumultuous marriage and moved in with one Kevin Barasa, a married man with three children.

Barasa and Lilian Weta, 28, have lived together as husband and wife for more than 10 years in Namwitsula, Butula constituency and have three children, but were experiencing constant quarrels.

Weta told Standard Digital that her husband came back home one day with Auma, telling her he had a new wife.

They came in at around 1 am with my husband and she (Auma) told me that night she was officially the wife…

Weta

When Weta confronted her husband, he told her to go look for Auma’s husband and marry him. Weta thought of their constant quarrels and said enough is enough. She summoned the courage and left Matayos in search of Bwire.

My husband told me to go look for Auma’s husband and marry him. I asked him if he would be comfortable with me finding a new husband. He said yes.

Weta

Weta called her brother and sister to tell them what had happened and they told her if that would bring peace in her life, then she should go for it.

They told me to do as my husband had said. In the morning I went to Bwire and told him what happened.

When she eventually located Bwire, she shared with him what had happened in Butula.

It was then that Bwire asked her to go pick up her children and come with them to Matayos.

Bwire confirmed that they were staying together as man and wife after his former wife left him without a trace.

I called Auma several times but she was not picking my calls so I gave up…

Bwire

He added that between him and Barasa, one person may regret the decision.

It is either me or him who will regret afterward but for now I am happy with my new catch

Bwire

When contacted, Barasa stated that he is no longer interested in Weta because he is happy in his new marriage.

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NLC REJECTS MOVES TO CONCESSION 22 TEACHING HOSPITALS

Ayuba Wabba - NLC president

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the moves by the federal government to concession the 22 federal teaching hospitals in the country.

It said such a measure could lead to exorbitant cost of medical treatment beyond the capacity of majority of Nigerians.

NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, said thursday at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nurses Week/Scientific Workshop in Abuja, that the government should instead invite the private sector to invest by establishing new hospitals and not taking over existing public hospitals.

He said the Infrastructure Concession, Regulatory Commission (ICRC) recently recommended the concessioning of the 22 teaching hospitals, adding that previous attempts to privatise the National Trauma Centre in Gwagwalada, Abuja was rejected by the health workers’ union.

“For us to attain universal health coverage, certainly nurses who are the backbone of the preventive and curative medical services must be given the place in policy development.

“I am very happy that this year’s FCT Nurses Week is taking place at this auspicious time when we are being challenged by a lot of policies that by my estimation, and with our experience having travelled round the world, may not actually deliver quality health services.

“In fact, it will alienate more and more people. One of such policies is the recent decision by the Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) saying that it has granted the Federal Ministry of Health the nod to concession 22 tertiary health institutions. This is unacceptable,” he said.

Wabba added that at the inception of the present administration and despite the fact that there were proponents of privatisation of healthcare, President Muhammadu Buhari publicly expressed his opposition to the privatisation of healthcare in the country.

“But you can see that whereas they cannot pass through the door as the door is locked, they are coming through the backdoor that is unacceptable,” he said.

Wabba listed three major roles of the teaching hospitals as teaching, research and the provision of tertiary health services.

The NLC president wondered what would be achieved if the tertiary health institutions are privatised or concessioned, adding that doing so would see the two important components of research and teaching suffering.

He said health should not be for profit, stressing that even in the developed world, healthcare still remains a priority.

While defending the position of labour, Wabba said that in a country where the inequality gap is so wide between the rich and the poor, if healthcare is made essentially for profit generation, many poor citizens will not be able to access it.

He said the main reason for private health facilities existing side by side with the publicly-owned hospitals was for those who are rich and capable of footing the bill to patronise the expensive private hospitals while the poor and average Nigerians can use the government-owned facilities.

Also the in-house workers’ union in the health sector, the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) kicked against the alleged move to privatise public health institutions, vowing to resist the move.

The National President of MHWUN, Biobelemoye Josiah, also opposed the alleged concession plan, saying that “if healthcare services are going to remain affordable for the poor ones, government must retain its stake in public-owned hospitals and not privatise them”.

Josiah described as fraudulent, attempt by some persons to railroad the federal government into accepting to concession the teaching hospitals under the guise that it would lead to a better health sector.

He said members of the unions in the health sector would begin consultations with a view to forging a common front to oppose the concession plan.

However, the federal government has said contrary to the misconception by labour, there is no move to privatise government-owned hospitals but to review and refocus the operations of public health institutions to enable them to deliver quality and valuable services to the people.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with newsmen, a member of the Health Sector Reform Committee and Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, said the government embarked on the programme of reforms in appreciation of the fact that a lot had gone wrong in the health sector and that there was need to restore the public hospitals to world class standards.

HOUSE WIFE STABBED HUSBAND TWICE, POURED HOT WATER ON HIM IN KADUNA

A housewife, Aisha, on Friday stabbed her husband, Yahaya Maiyaki twice in the stomach.

The incident occurred after a quarrel in their home located at Sarduana Crescent in Kaduna.

The victim is presently receiving treatment at a private hospital in the State

The victim’s brother, Ahmed Maiyaki, who served as media adviser to Ex-Governor of Kaduna State, Ramalan Yero, narrated what happened.

“Aisha was already waiting for her husband with boiled water when he woke up for prayers, she poured the water towards where he was but fortunately he was able to dodge”, he told the media.

“She then threw pots at him and when she saw that he also managed to dodge, she got a knife and stabbed him on both sides of his lower abdomen.

“It is rather shocking because they have been married for five years and they have one child, nothing in her character ever suggested she could be capable of such an act”.

Kaduna Police command PRO, DSP Yakubu Sabo, confirmed the incident.

He said the suspect, who had fled home, is in police custody and will be charged to court after investigation.

PASTOR SEEKS DIVORCE FROM ‘TROUBLESOME’ WIFE OVER CONSTANT FIGHTING

A 45-year-old man, Pastor Afolayan Babalola on Tuesday prayed an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his eight-year-old marriage to Adeyinka, on the grounds that she is a ”troublesome” woman who has no regards for him.

Pastor Babalola, 45, a resident of No 24 Covenant Avenue, Ikere road in Ado-Ekiti told Adeyinka nags a lot, has no respect for him, raises her voice anytime she approaches him.

”She has accused and fought over me dating other women. But I do not do that.

”I am a pastor, people come to me for prayers. We have not slept in the same room in a long while, I urge the court to separate us because darkness and light cannot be together.

He said that he would be responsible for the needs of his two children.

Pastor Babalola said that he can afford to give them N6,000 for their monthly feeding allowance.

But the respondent, Adeyinka, who resides in Ajebandele in Ado-Ekiti, denied the accusations.

”I do not nag. I do not raise my voice against him. I am afraid of him,” she said.

He calls me unprintable names.

The respondent said she can not release her children for him because he does not stay at home.

She consented to the dissolution.

The President of the Court, Mrs Olayinka Akomolede, after hearing from both parties, adjourned the case until Aug. 1, for judgment.

TACKLING BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

Mary Douglas, 10, cries every night before she sleeps. The thought of going to school every morning to face some of her classmates, who continually torment her, is demoralising.

She attends one of the popular private schools in Lagos. As a matter of fact, it is a Christian school.

Since she got into the school, in primary one and now in primary four, Douglas has had a hard time challenging those who bully her. During an award night in the school, she was nominated by her bullies as the ugliest girl in school.

Her mother, Mrs. Chibuzor Douglas, feels worse. She said she had reported to the school authorities, but little was done about the matter.
She said, “I complained to the school proprietor about the matter. He promised me that he would put an end to it; but it has lingered on. Sometimes, I consider the withdrawal of my daughter from the school as a solution.

“The whole thing makes me sad. I believe what my daughter is facing in school is what has caused her behavioural change.”

Psychologists have noted that the behavioural change in Douglas — keeping to herself — could be caused by bullying.

An Associate Professor of Development and Clinical Psychology, Mrs. Esther Akinsola, defined bullying as a persistent, threatening and aggressive behaviour directed at a weaker, younger and less powerful individual. Akinsola added that such action could be verbal or physical.

She stated, “Bullying is usually an aggressive, verbal behaviour. However, at the initial stage, it may not be accompanied by physical assaults. Bullying is not peculiar to children alone, married couples also bully one another which is why I said that it is always directed at a ‘weaker’ person.”

The psychologist said a male pupil with the realisation of being bigger and stronger than other pupils could develop the tendency to exercise authority over younger and smaller pupils.

“The pupil knows he could get whatever he wants from other pupils by bullying them. No pupil will dare him. Other younger pupils will even be scared to challenge him. Bullying is a threatening behaviour to make the victim succumb to one’s demands,” she said.

What makes a child become a bully? Akinsola says bullying is an act a child learns at home.

She said, “Children are not born to be bullies, they obviously learnt it from home. If a child grows up in a home where the father constantly bullies the mother, the child might grow up to become a bully, which is what the child was exposed to. If it is a female child, she may not become a bully, but she may end up acting like a male child. This is because she had been exposed to a rough, aggressive and volatile environment.

“Some parents are not aware of the fact that the type of environment they create at home goes a long way in shaping their child’s future. Children copy what they see their parents do.”

Gbemisola Kadiri’s story is akin to Douglas’s. Kadiri, 12, looks a little too small for her age. But this is not the reason she is being constantly bullied by her classmates – the older ones. Many times, her mother, Mrs. Folu Kadiri, has caught her daughter writing hateful notes about her life and school.

Kadiri, who was once described as a kind, sweet child is now withdrawn and quick-tempered. Even when her younger siblings try to play with her, Mrs. Kadiri said her daughter responds in an angry manner.

She said, “My daughter is in J.S.S.1. She attends a public school. Nowadays, she does not want to play with her siblings. She always looks withdrawn and lost in thoughts. When I inquired from her teacher about her behavioural change, her teacher said she was being bullied by some of her classmates. The teacher said she had tried many times to caution the pupils, but they have refused to stop the act.”

Many parents whose children are victims of bullying often find it hard to handle the matter. Advising mothers, an expert in psychology, Fagboungbe Oni, said bullying is a serious case which should not be left to the child to deal with or handled alone.

“The child needs the help of his or her parents and teachers. This is because it is a situation that subdues a child. The child won’t be himself; he would lose concentration and always think of how to escape from his bullies. This is why parents must constantly speak with their children on a daily basis. Whenever a child gets back home from school, parents should ask him or her about all that happened in school. A child who is bullied would not be happy at school and at home. If the parents notice this behaviour, they should make the child talk. The parents should also inquire from the class teacher about those bullying their child,” he said.

GOVERNMENT TAKES ACTION AFTER PREGNANT WOMAN WAS BEATEN BY NURSE IN CALABAR (PHOTO)

Some hospital staff have been suspended over alleged gross misconduct and negligence towards a patient in Calabar, Cross River state. It was gathered that on Friday evening, a pregnant woman in labor was brought to PHC Mayne Avenue. 

Rather than hospital workers helping her into the labor room, they demanded for N20,000 for surgery and allegedly pushed the woman out of the facility when she didn't pay despite her pain. It was alleged that a trained nurse named Eme Bassey used mop stick to beat the woman, claiming that she bit her hand with her teeth..

The pregnant woman went to the grass in front of the facility where she struggled on her own to deliver her baby and was aided by a member of the community and other passer by. When finally the woman put to birth, the youths in the community went into the health facility to move the said nurse out to ensure she assisted the woman. It was then she reluctantly came out to help the woman deliver her placenta and finally let her into the facility.

The Director General of Cross River State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Betta Edu when called, arrived the facility in complete shock that women could give such treatment to a fellow woman. 

The DG, with immediate effect suspended all the staff involved and the PHC coordinator who supervises then. All staff involved are to face disciplinary committee and might face tougher sanctions including dismissal if the board so decides.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF) AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITY

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an international not for profit NGO, with its Headquarters based in Los Angeles, California.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is registered in Nigeria as Foundation for AIDS Care

Prevention and Advocacy but collectively referred to as AHF Nigeria.

AHF Nigeria works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health to provide free HIV/AIDS services;

HIV prevention and treatment (ART), capacity building and advocacy in resource constrained settings.

The organization seeks to hire highly competent, dynamic and experienced persons to fill the regular full time position below:

Job Title: Account and Admin Assistant

Location: Abuja

Details:

Supports in the financial review of accountabilities and disbursement of funds ensuring that funds disbursed are in line with set activities/ budget and that accountabilities are submitted in a timely manner;

Supports inventory management, maintenance and updating of fixed asset records, supports good financial documentation, timely reporting of partner advances, supports procurement of goods and services.

This is a fulltime position and the holder is expected to support the procurement and supply chain management of goods and supplies to supported health facilities and the program as a whole.

Supports appropriate utilization of program vehicles; responsible for scheduling of program vehicles to field activities.

Key Roles
Finance duties:

Support to collate and review financial back up for liquidation of cash advances.

Support in payments processing, project expensing and advances management

Monitors vendor invoices & accounts payable;

Send original invoices, receipts and expense reports to the accountancy firm;

Communicate with accountancy firm on payment of invoices and on reimbursement of expense reports;

Supports in inventory management and reporting.

Administration:

Provide logistics support for trainings, meetings

Support in coordinating transport logistics and assigning project vehicles.

Maintains files of all AHF minute of meetings.

Maintains and manages meeting calendar and files minute of meetings.

Maintains and updates contacts database.

Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Support in hotel bookings, flight bookings for both AHF-Nigeria guests and staff

Acts as front desk officer.

Supports procurement and supply chain management of goods and supplies to supported health facilities and the program as a whole.

Supervises appropriate utilization of program vehicles; responsible for scheduling of program vehicles to field activities

Develops and maintains filing system (mainly digital and also hardcopy when strictly needed);

Provides administrative and logistical support for AHF-Nigeria

Answers incoming phone-calls; 

Oversee office voicemail;

Collects and distributes incoming mail / arrange courier services when needed;

Oversees office supply inventory, orders as needed;

Participates in the General staff meetings and other various meetings as assigned

Qualifications

Professional qualification is an added advantage.

Skill Sets: Written/oral communication, computer literacy, sensitivity and confidentiality to issues around HIV/AIDS, team player, working under minimum supervision, and ability to read and interpret articles.

Minimum of a Bachelor degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration from a recognized college or university with 1-2 years’ experience in a field directly related to admin support, budget management, basic finance management, supplies and procurement management.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application (Cover letter and CV only as one document in MS Word or PDF format) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning position applied for as the subject.

Application Deadline 17th April, 2019.

Note

The email should not be larger than 2MB, thus any larger email will not be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer!

UNDERSTANDING FAMILY PLANNING AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE

Family planning is one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century.

The availability of family planning services allows individuals to achieve desired birth spacing and family size, and contributes to improved health outcomes for infants, children, women, and families.

Family planning services include:

• Contraceptive services

• Pregnancy testing and counseling

• Pregnancy–achieving services including preconception health services

• Basic infertility services

• Sexually transmitted disease services

• Broader reproductive health services, including patient education and counseling

• Breast and pelvic examinations

• Breast and cervical cancer screening

• Sexually transmitted infection (STI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education, counseling, testing, and referral

Abstinence from sexual activity is the only 100% effective way to avoid unintended pregnancy. For individuals who are sexually active, correct and consistent contraceptive use is highly effective at preventing unintended pregnancy. The most effective methods to prevent unintended pregnancy include long-acting reversible contraceptives such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants, followed by other hormonal contraceptives including oral contraceptives (pills), the patch, the ring, and the Depo-Provera shot (DMPA). Condoms protect against both unintended pregnancy and STIs, and their use should be encouraged. Both men and women should be counseled about using condoms at every act of sexual intercourse when not in a long-term, mutually monogamous sexual relationship.

IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY PLANNING

For many women, a family planning clinic is their entry point into the health care system and one they consider their usual source of care.

In 2015, publicly funded family planning services helped prevent 1.9 million unintended pregnancies, including 440,000 teen pregnancies.

Unintended pregnancies include pregnancies that are reported by women as being mistimed or unwanted. Almost half (45%) of the 6.1 million annual pregnancies are unintended.

Unintended pregnancies are associated with many negative health and economic consequences.

For women, negative outcomes associated with unintended pregnancy can include:

• Delays in initiating prenatal care

• Reduced likelihood of breastfeeding

• Increased risk of maternal depression

• Increased risk of physical violence during pregnancy.

Births resulting from unintended pregnancies (in most cases) can have negative consequences including birth defects and low birth weight.

Children from unintended pregnancies are more likely to experience poor mental and physical health during childhood, and have lower educational attainment and more behavioral issues in their teen years.

The negative consequences associated with unintended pregnancies are greater for teen parents and their children.

Eighty-two percent of pregnancies to mothers ages 15 to 19 are unintended.

Twenty percent of all unintended pregnancies occur among teens.

Similarly, early fatherhood is associated with lower educational attainment and lower income.

Moreover, children of teen parents are more likely to have lower cognitive attainment and exhibit more behavior problems.

Sons of teen mothers are more likely to be incarcerated, and daughters are more likely to become adolescent mothers.

Unintended pregnancies occur among women of all incomes, educational levels, and ages. However, there are disparities in unintended pregnancy rates.

The rates of unintended pregnancy are highest among the following groups:

• Women ages 18 to 24

• Women who were cohabiting

• Women whose income is below the poverty line

• Women with less than a high school diploma

• Black or Hispanic women

 In addition, men are less likely to have access to and receive family planning services than women.

Barriers to people’s use of family planning services include:

• Cost of services

• Limited access to publicly funded services

• Limited access to insurance coverage

• Family planning clinic locations and hours that are not convenient for clients

• Lack of awareness of family planning services among hard-to-reach populations

• No or limited transportation

• Inadequate services for men

• Lack of youth-friendly services.

Emerging Issues in Family Planning

Many women of reproductive age can benefit from preconception care (care before pregnancy).

Preconception care has been defined as a set of interventions designed to identify and reduce risks to a woman’s health and improve pregnancy outcomes through prevention and management of health conditions.

Preconception care can significantly reduce birth defects and disorders caused by preterm birth.

Elements of preconception care should be integrated into every primary care visit for women of reproductive age.

Preconception care must not be limited to a single visit to a health care provider, but should rather be a process of care designed to meet the needs of an individual.

As part of comprehensive preconception care, providers should encourage patients to develop a reproductive life plan.

A reproductive life plan is a set of goals and action steps based on personal values and resources about whether and when to become pregnant and have (or not have) children.

Providers also must educate patients about how their reproductive life plan impacts contraceptive and medical decision-making.

Increased awareness of the importance of preconception care can be achieved through public outreach and improved collaboration between health care providers. Currently, only about 30.3% of women report receiving pre-pregnancy health counseling.

Future efforts should promote research to further define the evidence-based standards of preconception care, determine its cost-effectiveness, and improve tracking of the proportion of women obtaining these services.

SAVE THE CHILDREN LATEST Job OPPORTUNITY – APPLY NOW!

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives.

Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states – Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna – focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources and Administration Coordinator

Job ID:190000S8

Location: Yobe

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Role Purpose

Save the Children is seeking a Human Resources and Administration Coordinator in its newly established Yobe field office to provide support and assistance for the development and management of Human Resources and Administrative functions and for the development and maintenance of policies & procedures.

The Human Resources and Administration Coordinator will contribute to ensuring that Save the Children’s commitment to improving quality and accountability in humanitarian work is upheld, through reference to Save the Children’s Quality Standards and the NGO Code of Conduct, and will endeavour to implement effective administration systems.

Key Areas of Accountability
Recruitment:

Maintain a database of recruitment related advertising agencies – including websites, professional forums, and costs.

Receive applications from prospective candidates and maintain an applicant database.

Develop a standard induction pack and maintain an induction schedule for new staff

Participate in panels as well as in the short listing and interviewing as well as negotiating offers for prospective staff

Participate in the planning and facilitation of Global Inductions for new hires within Save the Children in Nigeria on a monthly basis.

Representation:

Assist HR Manager in developing and maintaining contacts with other key INGO players to undertake a regular review of their terms and conditions of their salary structures.

Assist with the analysis of HR needs of a programme and look for sustainable solutions.  

Provide a generalist HR service to managers across a full range of HR issues

Human Resource Management:

Assist the Human Resource Manager in the development of annual needs for development / training through the formal performance review process.

Identify training courses and their costs and maintain a list of available courses.

Research training opportunities as prioritised by the SMT or as requested by supervisors.

Provide support to supervisors to arrange training opportunities for staff.

Preparation of consultancy contracts for national and international consultants as well as keeping an updated and accessible database of consultants in line with acceptable SCI procedures.

Administration and Office Management:

Management of Office facilities and travel for the Country operations

Manage the Support Services budget including preparation and monitoring; manage cash flow forecasting and supervise the petty cash for support services

Develop, manage, and oversee effective relationships with service providers, suppliers, landlords, etc, ensuring transparency and value for money

Manage and supervise the Administrative and Office Assistants

Liaise with the Programme Operations (field and Abuja) to ensure that shared office support functions run smoothly, and resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Ensure the Yobe office is well equipped, has sufficient levels of supplies (consumables, stationery, equipment) etc, is fully functioning and fit for purpose to enable all staff to operate with maximum efficiency

Oversee the maintenance of Yobe office premises/residences, furniture, fittings and all equipment in a fully functioning state.

Pro-actively identify potential problems affecting staff and the running of the office, proposing solutions and working to put them in place

Ensure compliance with Save the Children Quality Standards, Global Policies and Guidelines

Travel, Logistics & Events:

Oversee the management for all travel, business visas, and accommodation for visitors, consultants, and staff on official Save the Children business. 

Ensure that travel is on schedule and cost effective and that visits to Country Programmes occur with a minimum of disruption and downtime.

Ensure that meetings and conferences are effectively managed in the CO ensuring value for money and transparency in all the processes.

Working Contacts

Internal: Regular liaison with the country management team

External: Other INGOs, Statutory bodies

Skills and Experience

University degree in Business Administration,  or equivalent in relevant field

Experience of setting up and maintaining management information systems and office systems.

Experience of effective budget development and management.

Experience of negotiating service contracts and ensuring value for money.

Excellent communication skills in order to deal tactfully and sensitively with a wide range of people.

Excellent organisational skills and a track record of consistently prioritising delivering on time.

A high level of computer literacy.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Human Resources and Administration role in a corporate or INGO environment

Proven ability to provide high level support to management teams.

Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that including complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities

Experience of managing and developing teams

Good judgement, initiative and problem solving ability

Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values

Desirable:

Staff Performance Management

Willing and able to travel around the state as needed.

Experience in working in a diverse international team

Experience working in Emergencies

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

STOP DIABETES AWARENESS FOUNDATION (NGO) JOB VACANCY

Stop Diabetes Awareness Foundation (NGO) – We are a Non-Governmental Organization whose objective is to deliver health care programs and services to address the gap in the health sector.

Our major role is the maintenance, improvement of health through prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, injuries and other physical impairment in people who are vulnerable to diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Director

Location: Lagos

JobType: Full Time

Job Objective

The job holder will be responsible for:

Providing leadership support for the execution of the project/program.

Supervises the project and keeps upper management informed as to how the project/program is progressing or proceeds as planned.

Responsible for delivering the project, with authority and responsibility from the upper management to run the project/program on a day-to-day basis.

Job Role

Must have the capability and experience to lead and own day-to day activities in relation to project/mission and brand activations.

Mainly Responsible for strategy, output quality, budget, timeline management, project/program & brand activation activities

Specific Responsibilities

Improves both efficiency and quality of the program.

Coordinates and supervise the functions of the foundation.

Responsible for the care and maintenance of the foundation hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, health insurance companies and long term care facilities.

Inspire the organization to deliver the best care possible including overseeing staff and ushering new policies, leadership skills as well as the ability to command respect.

Solution oriented professional who can make informed decisions by looking closely at data and predetermined goals.

Building strong relationship by communicating effectively with staff and rallying them towards a common cause to help keeps the organization moving smoothly.

Coordinates the efforts of various workers in order to ensure that required tasks are accomplished.

Develop a timeline for the completion of certain milestones for a given task or project

Recommends changes to a task or project if it appears it is not proceeding on schedule

Monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary.

Managing project administration, logistics and finances.

Assist the office team stay abreast of the multiple activities, grant technical policy oversight, provide guidance and support to partner organizations.

Manages the quality and timeliness of all project reports, proposals, financial and administrative reporting

Manages relationships, negotiations and intensive communication efforts with partners in all phases project implementation

Advises upper management about issues affecting project implementation, or key local issues affecting future projects developments.

Ensures proper financial management systems are in place.

Lead regular team and partner meetings.

Prepares employee job descriptions, performance plans and performance appraisals for team members that are engaged for specific clearly defined tasks.

Requirements

Must have acted in the capacity of an Assistant General Manager for a Blue chip company

Must be a Technocrat

Proven ability to build an organization or business from scratch

Demonstrate experience in health care management

Master’s Degree in Development, Project Management, Business, organizational Development or Public Administration

Minimum of Ten years in Project management including management of human resources, project activities and/or budgets.

Job Skills:

Excellent written and communication skills

Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Must be able to work independently

Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel)

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send CV and Cover Letter to: jobs@elkrisfoods.com

Application Deadline: 15th April, 2019.

"MEN WHO BOASTS WITH THEIR BIG MANHOODS AND THOSE WHO BLEACHED SKIN WON’T MAKE IT TO HEAVEN" - GHANAIAN PROPHET

Pophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Opambour Yiadom is the leader of the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Center in Kumasi, Ghana.

The popular man of God who is well known for self-proclaimed spiritual powers and extreme Christian practices which have often sparked national outrage with many accusing him of being a fake pastor has disclosed that men with big and oversized manhood will not make it to heaven.

According to him, men who for sexual promiscuity bleach their skins and do other things just to attract the opposite sex and men who take pride about their big manhood are bound for hell fire.

In his assertion, it encourages lusts among people and tends to frustrate other men who are less endowed to seek help elsewhere which later turns out bad for them.

In a sermon in his church, Opambour highlighted the need for this generation to forego worldly lusts and seek the way of the Lord because judgment beckons everybody.

“Nobody is above judgment; not even a beautiful lady with big breasts that satisfy men during sexual intercourse”, he preached.

” You are an honourable man who has bleached your skin, trimmed your hair; you have done waves and the ladies say you’re handsome; hey fine boy, you are not above judgment”, he continued.

“You’re also a man, all the women say your joystick is big; women are praising you because of your joystick, women are buying you cars, because of your joystick women are even buying you clothes; I’m telling you that your big joystick can’t take you to heaven so repent”, he fumed.

NOSE BLEEDING IN CHILDREN

Epitaxis, commonly known as Nose bleeding are common in kids between the ages of 3 to 10 years old, and mostly are caused by nose-picking or dry air. They can be scary, but are rarely cause for alarm. Most will stop on their own and can be easily managed at home.

Allergies also can cause problems, as doctors may prescribe medicine to control an itchy, runny, or stuffy nose. The medicine can dry out nasal membranes, leading to nosebleeds.

An injury or blow to the nose can cause bleeding, but most are not a serious problem. But if your child has a facial injury that causes a bloody nose and you can’t stop the bleeding after 10 minutes or have other concerns about the injury, get medical care right away.

While nosebleeds are rarely serious, there might be a problem if they happen a lot. If your child gets nosebleeds more than once a week, get medical help. Usually, frequent nosebleeds are easily treated.

Sometimes tiny blood vessels inside the nose are irritated and don’t heal, which happens more often in kids with ongoing allergies or who get a lot of colds. A health professional might be able to help in these cases.

There are, actually, two kinds of nosebleeds. An anterior nosebleed occurs when the blood vessels in the front of the nose break and bleed.

A posterior nosebleed occurs in the back or the deepest part of the nose. In this case, blood flows down the back of the throat. Posterior nosebleeds can be dangerous.

Since most nosebleeds in kids are caused by nose-picking or irritation from hot dry air, it can  easily be prevented by:

1.) Keeping a child’s nails short to prevent injuries from nose-picking.

2.) Keeping the inside of a child’s nose moist with saline (saltwater) nasal spray or gel, or dab antibiotic ointment gently around the opening of the nostrils.

3.) Run a cool-mist humidifier (or vaporizer) in bedrooms if the air in your home is dry. Keep the machine clean to prevent mildew buildup.

4.) Make sure your kids wear protective athletic equipment during sports or other activities that could cause a nose injury.

5.) Even with proper precautions, kids can still get a bloody nose occasionally especially while playing. So if your child gets a nosebleed take the necessary precautions before getting medical care.

CAUSES OF NOSEBLEEDS

There are many causes of nosebleeds. A sudden or infrequent nosebleed is rarely serious. If you have frequent nosebleeds, you could have a more serious problem.

Dry air is the most common cause of nosebleeds. Living in a dry climate and using a central heating system can dry out the nasal membranes, which are tissues inside the nose.

This dryness causes crusting inside the nose. Crusting may itch or become irritated. If your nose is scratched or picked, it can bleed.

Taking antihistamines and decongestants for allergies, cold, or sinus problems can also dry out the nasal membranes and cause nosebleeds. Frequent nose blowing is another cause of nosebleeds.

Other common causes of nosebleeds include:

• foreign object stuck in the nose
• chemical irritants
• allergic reaction
• injury to the nose
• repeated sneezing
• picking the nose
• cold air
• upper respiratory infection
• large doses of aspirin

Other causes of nosebleeds include:

• high blood pressure
• bleeding disorders
• blood clotting disorders
• cancer

Most nosebleeds don’t require medical attention. However, you should seek medical attention if your nosebleed lasts longer than 20 minutes, or if it occurs after an injury. This may be a sign of a posterior nosebleed, which is more serious.

Injuries that might cause a nosebleed include a fall, a car accident, or a punch in the face. Nosebleeds that occur after an injury may indicate a broken nose, skull fracture , or internal bleeding.

TWO UNDERGRADUATES DIE DURING FOURSOME SEX ROMP IN IMO

Tragedy struck at a hostel in Imo State, on Tuesday, as two undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, were found dead while allegedly engaged in sex romp with a female student of the institution.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Orlando Ikeokwu, who confirmed the development to our correspondent on Wednesday, said the deceased students were suspected to have abused drugs during the sex romp.

The police spokesperson, gave the names of the dead victims as Ugochukwu Kingsley and one Richard, while the third victim, Aka Uche, 27, and the female victim, Onyinyechi Okafor, were receiving treatment in hospital.

He said the incident occurred at the Sunshine Lodge in Ihiagwa, near the FUTO campus.

According to him, the police personnel, who evacuated the corpses and took the two unconscious victims to hospital, recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp and tramadol from the scene.

Ikeokwu stated, “On April 2, information was received from the caretaker of the Sunshine Lodge in Ihiagwa, Owerri, that the students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Ugochukwu Kingsley, Richard and one Aka Uche were engaged in a sex romp with one Onyinyechi Okafor, also a student of the same university.

“Police detectives from the Nekede Division promptly mobilised to the scene and found the four victims completely naked and unconscious. The police operatives recovered substances suspected to be Indian hemp and tramadol from the scene.

“The victims were immediately conveyed to the police clinic and two of the victims, Kingsley and Richard, were certified dead by the medical doctor on duty.

“The corpses have been deposited in the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, for autopsy, while the female victim, whose condition is yet to be stabilised, and uche have been referred to the FMC, Owerri, for further medical attention.

“The families of the deceased have been contacted, while the conditions of the surviving victims are still being closely monitored.”

Ikeokwu said the state Commissioner of Police frowned on drug abuse and other illicit acts by youths, whose parents were working hard to ensure that their future was guaranteed.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, FUTO, Uche Nwelue, said the institution was still investigating to confirm if the victims were its students.

Nwelue stated, “We are still investigating to ascertain if truly they are students of FUTO. You know that the hostel where the incident occurred, is being occupied by students from different institutions.

“Apart from FUTO students, who live there, students of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, also live there. We have to conclude our investigation first before we can come up with an official position on the incident. But I have read about it online.”

IMPORTANCE OF ADEQUATE SLEEP HEALTH EDUCATION

Poor sleep health is a common problem with most adults who reports insufficient sleep or rest at least 15 out of every 30 days.

The public health burden of chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders, coupled with low awareness of poor sleep health among the general population, health care professionals, and policymakers, necessitates a well-coordinated strategy to improve sleep-related health.

Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being.

Sleep is a basic requirement for infant, child, and adolescent health and development.

Sleep loss and untreated sleep disorders influence basic patterns of behavior that negatively affect family health and interpersonal relationships.

Fatigue and sleepiness can reduce productivity and increase the chance for mishaps such as medical errors and motor vehicle or industrial accidents.

Adequate sleep is necessary to:

° Fight off infection

° Support the metabolism of sugar to prevent diabetes

° Perform well in school

° Work effectively and safely

Sleep timing and duration affect a number of endocrine, metabolic, and neurological functions that are critical to the maintenance of individual health. If left untreated, sleep disorders and chronic short sleep are associated with an increased risk of:

• Heart disease

• High blood pressure

• Obesity

• Diabetes

All-cause mortality

Sleep health is a particular concern for individuals with chronic disabilities and disorders such as arthritis, kidney disease, pain, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and depression. Among older adults, the cognitive and medical consequences of untreated sleep disorders decrease health-related quality of life, contribute to functional limitations and loss of independence, and are associated with an increased risk of death from any cause.

The odds of being a short sleeper (defined as someone who sleeps less than 6 hours a night) have increased significantly over the past years.

Competition between sleep schedules, employment, and lifestyle is a recent trend. Intermittent sleep disturbances due to lifestyle choices are associated with temporary fatigue, disorientation, and decreased alertness.

Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), which includes sleep apnea, is another serious threat to health. SDB is characterized by intermittent airway obstruction or pauses in breathing. People with untreated SDB have 2 to 4 times the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Obesity is a significant risk factor for SDB, and weight loss is associated with a decrease in SDB severity.

SDB in Children:
Studies have shown that African American children are at least twice as likely to develop SDB than children of European descent.

The risk of SDB during childhood is associated with low socioeconomic status independent of obesity and other risk factors.

Left untreated, SDB in children is associated with difficulties in school, metabolic disorders, and future heart disease risk.

SDB in Older Adults:
SDB may affect 20 to 40 percent of older adults and, if left untreated, is associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of stroke and mortality.

Sleep health education and promotion strategies are needed to address disparities in sleep health across age, race, education, and socioeconomic groups.

Health education and promotion programs can increase awareness of common sleep disorders, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and SDB.

Sleep health education programs in workplaces can promote better work schedule patterns and motivate managers and workers to adopt strategies that reduce risks to health and safety.

Without sleep health education, individuals often prioritize other activities over sleep and accept constant sleepiness and sleep disruption as inevitable.

ASSOCIATION FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND FAMILY HEALTH AVAILABLE JOB VACANCY

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.

We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below:

JOB TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – RASuDiN Project

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Reporting to: The Program Manager and the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide continuous technical lead to project team on data management and regularly analyze state data, highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.

Conduct routine monitoring and supportive supervisory visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification and validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklistsEnsure regular maintenance of database/information system, project’s training database and programmatic progress updates that documents achievements on a regular basis.

Support monitoring activities to project sites, collation/analysis of monitoring reports for program feedback and decision making

Conduct operational research activities and participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams as applicable.

Facilitate the preparation/production of project reports, journal publications, proposal writing and assessment reports, human success stories and quarterly fact sheets.

Provide technical support to the project, SMOH, Family Planning units, and other Government of Nigeria entities in the conduct of surveys for Family Planning programs, including development of survey instruments, survey implementation, data analysis and report writing under the guidance of the M&E Manager.

Provide technical support and oversight on monitoring and evaluation of the RASuDiN project

Ensure that the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities are in line with the project’s implementation plan and meets the donor and project’s M&E needs.

Provide technical support to state officers in ensuring that programmatic data/indicators are accurately captured, and reported according to set guidelines.

Represent and make appropriate presentations to stakeholders at various fora on program achievements and deliverables and other M&E activities

Support the development and design of the M&E framework, tools and project M&E plans, guidelines and ensure efficient data management processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in Family Planning, Sexual Reproductive Health or related health fields and programs in developing countries: and working experience with USAID, BMGF, DFID, UNFPA or any other donor funded programs is desirable.

Applicant’s experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

Applicants must have a University Degree in any of the following related field: Medicine, Pharmacy, Statistics, Demography and Public Health.

A Master’s Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
 

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to: programs@arfh-ng.org 

Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline 5th April, 2019.

Note

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees.

Candidates must provide functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of the referees.

Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

ANNOYED MUM POINTS OUT HUGE PROBLEM WITH MOTHER'S DAY - BUT NOT EVERYONE AGREES

The anonymous mum says last year's Mother's Day was a bit of a nightmare and she's really not looking forward to their celebrations on Sunday

Is it really all it's cracked up to be? (Stock image)(Image: Getty Images/Caiaimage)

Mother's Day is the day when all mums are told to put their feet up and relax while their little angels do all the hard work.

Most women love it and see it as a chance to chill in front of the TV (while praying they don't burn the kitchen down when cooking their breakfast in bed).

Or do they?

One woman claims the day isn't all it's cracked up to be and says there is one big, big problem with the celebrations.

Posting on parenting website NetMums , she explains: "Maybe I'm just a miserable cow but I dread Mother's Day!

"It's a day of my MIL [mother-in-law] with her sour face on because she "doesn't like a fuss" and being told that you can't do the stuff you do the other 364 days a year, no washing, ironing, cleaning, cooking etc.

She says it throws her routine out (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"Well sounds great but no one else does anything so it means my routine goes out the window and I end up with a mess to sort on the Monday when everyone else is back at work/school.

"Went out for a meal last year and the pub was packed to the gills with stressed out staff who threw our meals at us basically.

"I would happily cancel and not have the stress! Does anyone actually enjoy it??"

Lots of other mums commented on her post explaining why they aren't looking forward to the big day.

But others disagree and can't wait to celebrate.

She knows she'll end up with a LOT of chores to catch up on(Image: Getty)

One mum write: "I love it! Nothing better than the kids leaping on the bed at the crack of dawn with a handmade card and picture with big smiles on their faces and massive hugs for me."

Another replied: "I like it, our parents don’t live near us so we don’t tend to spend it with them but my husband and boys get me a present and card and take me out for dinner.

"I think it’s sweet, I reciprocate on Father’s Day, I don’t think it does any harm to remind the kids to take stock and appreciate what we do though of course that’s something to be instilled outside of that day too!"

Source:

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/annoyed-mum-points-out-huge-14203765.amp?

MALE BIRTH CONTROL PILL PASSES HUMAN SAFETY TESTS

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A new male birth control pill passed tests of safety and tolerability when healthy men used it daily for a month, and it produced hormone responses consistent with effective contraception, according to researchers at two institutions testing the drug. The Phase 1 study results was presented Sunday, March 24 at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, La.

The experimental male oral contraceptive is called 11-beta-methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate, or 11-beta-MNTDC. It is a modified testosterone that has the combined actions of a male hormone (androgen) and a progesterone, said the study's co-senior investigator, Christina Wang, M.D., Associate Director, Clinical and Translational Science Institute at Los Angeles Biomed Research Institute (LA BioMed), Torrance, Calif.

"Our results suggest that this pill, which combines two hormonal activities in one, will decrease sperm production while preserving libido," Wang said.

The study took place in 40 healthy men at LA BioMed and the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. Ten study participants randomly received a placebo capsule, or dummy drug. The other 30 men received 11-beta-MNTDC at one of two doses; 14 men received 200 milligrams, or mg, and 16 got the 400 mg dose. Subjects took the drug or placebo once daily with food for 28 days. The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, which is developing 11-beta-MNTDC and other male contraceptives, funded this study.

Among men receiving 11-beta-MNTDC, the average circulating testosterone level dropped as low as in androgen deficiency, but the participants reportedly did not experience any severe side effects. Wang said drug side effects were few, mild and included fatigue, acne or headache in four to six men each. Five men reported mildly decreased sex drive, and two men described mild erectile dysfunction, but sexual activity was not decreased, she said. Furthermore, no participant stopped taking the drug because of side effects, and all passed safety tests.

Effects due to low testosterone were minimal, according to co-senior investigator, Stephanie Page, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, because "11-beta-MNTDC mimics testosterone through the rest of the body but is not concentrated enough in the testes to support sperm production."

Levels of two hormones required for sperm production dropped greatly compared to placebo, the researchers found. The drug effects were reversible after stopping treatment, Wang noted.

Because the drug would take at least three 60 to 90 days to affect sperm production, 28 days of treatment is too short an interval to observe optimal sperm suppression, Wang explained. They plan longer studies, and if the drug is effective, it will move to larger studies and then testing in sexually active couples.

"Safe, reversible hormonal male contraception should be available in about 10 years," Wang predicted.

Wang said most men are open to using this type of male birth control. She cited a multinational survey of 9,000 men published in the journal Human Reproduction in February 2005 that found that 55 percent of men in stable relationships want to try new, hormonal male contraceptive methods if they are reversible.

This experimental contraceptive, 11-Beta-MNTDC, is a "sister compound" to dimethandrolone undecanoate, or DMAU, the first potential male birth control pill to undergo testing by the same research team. Their results were published February 1, 2019 in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

"The goal is to find the compound that has the fewest side effects and is the most effective," Page said. "We are developing two oral drugs in parallel in an attempt to move the [contraceptive medicine] field forward."

This article has been republished from materials provided by Endocrine Society. Note: material may have been edited for length and content. For further information, please contact the cited source.

GUNMAN OPENS FIRE ON CHURCHGOERS IN EBONYI, KILLS MOTHER OF 7 (PHOTO)

A 55-year-old woman was on Sunday shot dead while on her way to the church.

Mrs Chinyere Agwu, who is the mother of seven children, and two other women were going to the Solution Ground International Ministries located on Okigwe Road, Amasiri, in the Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State around 5am on Sunday, March 24, 2019, when the incident happened.

On approaching the church door, the women were said to have spotted a man, whom they identified as Paul, and he allegedly opened fire on them.

The General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Michael Uche, told newsmen that he was alerted to the incident by one of the victims, who ran home after the gun attack.

Uche said the suspect’s target was his mother and not the late Agwu.

He added that the suspect had threatened to deal with his mother over an alleged squabble between her and the suspect’s wife.

Corroborating the story, an assistant pastor in the church, Emmanuel Onyiagha, said the congregation resorted to self-help after failing to secure the assistance of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in the area to rescue the victim.

Onyiagha said Agwu was later rushed to the Mater Hospital in Afikpo, where it was discovered that she had suffered multiple bullet wounds bbefore she died.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs Loveth Odah, said the suspect, who was identified as Paul Okoudu, had been arrested.

According to the police spokesperson, the suspect will be charged to court if investigation links him to the crime.

Odah stated,

“The report before me says he used a locally-made pistol to shoot the woman.

“We are calling on Ebonyi residents to come up with useful information on anyone with criminal record, who is bent on committing criminality in the state.”

WOMAN ABUSED IN VIRAL NUDE VIDEO BEGS FOR JUSTICE

Ms Ogochukwu Okafor, young mother of a six-year-old son filmed nude in Anambra State in a video that has gone viral on the internet on Tuesday demanded for justice.

Okafor, who spoke to newsmen in Awka, described the incident as `unfortunate’ adding that the video had ruined her reputation and career.

The victim, a widow said she dropped out of school after she lost her husband.

She said that she held an Ordinary National Certificate (OND) and was currently unemployed.

Okafor said she could never be assuaged by any amount of plea to rescind her decision to have the suspects prosecuted.

“I am a single mother, I lost my husband and I am just struggling to take care of my boy who is just six years.

“I feel terrible, I feel disorganised; if it is just my face I would have endured it but my nakedness all over the place.

“They have ruined my career both in Nigeria and outside the country,” she lamented.

Nwankwo, who flogged the victim, said she never knew her action would assume this regrettable dimension.

She said it was a transferred aggression from her estranged husband who left her and took away her son.

Nwankwo said her intention was to go to her sister’s house who had complained to her about the relationship between her husband and the lady to settle the matter.

”I feel bad, I did not have it in mind that it will turn out this way; My plan was just to go there and settle the situation.

“The memory of my past experience with my ex husband who took away my son made me to transfer the whole aggression on her.

“My sister called me for help that her husband has been sleeping around with this lady and that got me angry.

“When I got there, the lady ran into the toilet and locked the door and I asked her to come out and flogged her, but I was not the person that sent out the video,” she said.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okafor was allegedly lured to the home of her Facebook male friend, Mr Ifeanyi Azotani only to be humiliated by Azotani’s wife and her friend who got her nude and had her snapped.

The Anambra Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Ladodo, who paraded Azotani, his wife, Tochukwu and her friend Ogochukwu for the act, said the suspects stripped their victim and video recorded her naked.

He said that Okafor was lured by her Face book friend, Azotani to his house in Amawbia, Awka, only for his wife, Tochukwu emerged and locked her in the toilet.

“The suspect’s friend, Nwankwo stripped Okafor naked and flogged her severally while the principal suspect was busy video-taping the incident and thereafter they pushed her out from the compound naked.

“The suspects demanded the sum of N60, 000 from their victim or have her further humiliated by pushing the video to the internet.

“Consequently, when the complainant could not pay the money as requested, the principal suspect actualised her threat and posted the naked video to the internet and since then the video went viral,” he said.

SAVE THE CHILDREN JOB OPENING – APPLY NOW!

Save the Children is a leading international organization helping children in need around the world. 

First established in the UK in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.

In Nigeria, Save the Children has been working since 2001. The early focus was on getting children actively involved in shaping the decisions that affect their lives. 

Today, Save the Children is working in seven federal states – Zamfara, Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kaduna – focusing on providing basic healthcare and protecting children. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Akwa-Ibom

Team/Programme:Steer

Contract Length: 8 months.

Employee Status: Fixed Term

Grade: 7

Child Safeguarding: (Select only one)

Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

Role Purpose

To provide a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the Office and provide basic administrative support to programs operations.

The scope of Role:

Reports to: Administrative Assistant

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Budget responsibility: None

Key Areas of Accountability

Support in movement of heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies.

Wash kitchen utensils and make sure the kitchen surface is always neat, clean and dry

Ensures no plates, cups or utensils are left over the night in the kitchen sink.

Remove  cobwebs

Cut and trim the flowers & grass within & outside the premises

Sweep the compound

Undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Wet-wipe and polish all high-level shelves.

Wet-wipe window ledges

Always adhere to all company policies and procedures

Assist with or arrange purchase of small sundry office supplies from Petty Cash, and process invoices and expense claims as required.

Timely communicate to the travellers through Email, the flight details

Maintain a tidy, clean and professional appearance for the reception area at all times

Other – Other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Sweep and mop floors.

Dispose dirt inside the waste basket and dustbin daily

Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces.

Mix various cleaning agents.

Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.

Dust furniture and scrub surfaces clean.

Clean and service restrooms with mops and disinfectants.

Identify and report possible repairs.

Additional job responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Behaviours (Values in Practice)
Accountability:

Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strengthApproachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

Willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity.

Qualifications 
Essential:

Level of Education – Diploma

General Communication & Interpersonal Skill Level – Good

Language Requirements – English – Good

Desired Number of Years Prior Experience in a Similar Role – 2 years

Equal Opportunities:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety:

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline: 31st March, 2019.