Careers


Avenir Health is dedicated to enhancing social and economic development in the fields of HIV/AIDS, family planning and reproductive health, child survival and infectious diseases. We do this by providing tools and technical assistance in policy, planning, modeling, resource allocation and evaluation. Much of our work uses computer modeling to examine the impact of interventions, including new technologies, in averting new infections, deaths or unplanned pregnancies.

Avenir Health offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Sr. Accountant


Updated 9/2023

Position

Summary

Avenir Health is an organization specializing in the design and support of public health and social programs for developing countries. Avenir focuses on developing and applying models for long-range planning to assist with setting goals. This position involves implementing procedures, policies and regulations relating to accounting, finance, administration, and management. This position will involve activities for two organizations, i.e., Avenir Health for Development, LLC (a for-profit company) and Avenir Health, Inc. (501(c)(3) a non-profit organization)

Position

The Sr. Accountant needs to be flexible and will report to the Director of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative employee and will support the following areas: finance/accounting, invoicing, payroll, budgeting, contracts/grants, human resources/benefits, risk management and administration.

Responsibilities Financial Management
  • Record financial transactions.
  • Prepare invoices and financial documentation.
  • Prepare journal entries for month-end close.
  • Research state laws, and update procedures/documentation as needed.
  • Create budgets and financial plans as needed.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts.
  • Identify potential discrepancies and reconcile them by collecting and analyzing data.
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors; assess any changes necessary.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned
Human Resources and Administration
  • Maintain and implement Avenir Health's human resources compensation and benefits plan.
  • Educate employees regarding staff tools, policies, and procedures.
  • Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary starting at $65k - $85K.
  • The position is based in Connecticut. The employee has the option to work from home.
  • Group health insurance paid 100% for employees and 50% for dependents.
  • Life insurance and short-term and long-term insurance paid by company.
  • 401(k) 6% match and profit sharing.
  • Three weeks' vacation to start, 6 sick days, and 11 paid holidays.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting.
  • At least 3 years of overall accounting experience.
  • Experience with Excel, Microsoft Word, and other Office 365 tech.
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks.
  • The ideal candidate has experience of responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area.
  • Self-motivated and detail oriented.
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a small company.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Avenir Health
Qualified candidates should send e-mail cover letter and resume to: resumes@avenirhealth.org

Data Analyst (Abuja, Nigeria)


Updated 4/2023

Position

Avenir Health, a global health organization that works to enhance social and economic development, is seeking to hire a Data Analyst. The position is for the Track20 Project, which aims to improve global and country monitoring and data use for family planning. Track20 monitors progress of global initiatives, include FP2030 and the Ouagadougou Partnership.
This position is to provide analytical and quantitative support to the newly established FP2030 hub for West and Central Africa. Specifically, this includes, but is not limited to:

  • Supporting Hub Activities
    • Development of country data briefs for use in Hub country engagements
    • Respond to TA requests from countries for data review, analysis, sharing of best practices and dissemination
  • Build capacity for data use among the hub and its constituencies, including production of dissemination materials for various audiences (youth, civil society, etc)
  • Support cross learning among FP2030 country focal points
  • Support the use and dissemination of annual country estimates
    • Help build capacity on methodology for producing annual estimates
    • Create materials and disseminate information about annual estimates to a variety of audiences
  • Disseminate and build understanding about findings from Track20 country work
    • Support dissemination from country specific work and help facilitate south to south sharing
    • Policy environment from the National Composite Index for Family Planning (NCIFP)
  • Provide requested analysis on relevant topics. Examples include:
    • Comparative contributions of the private versus public sector
    • Method trends and sub-national progress
    • Identifying opportunities and barriers to growth
    • Analysis of PPFP during the postpartum period
  • Provide technical support towards monitoring country commitments
    • Support to new commitment makers for FP2030
  • Review commitments for regional/country-level context
    • Facilitate responses to data queries from Track20 or FP2030 colleagues

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with family planning data from multiple countries
  • At least five years of experience with data use and dissemination to various constituencies
  • Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with different data sources relevant for family planning
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • University degree in Public Health, Statistics, or Social Sciences
  • Preferred: French language
  • Position location: Abuja, Nigeria. This is a local hire.

Apply to: track20@avenirhealth.org

Data Analyst (Nairobi, Kenya)


Updated 4/2023

Position

Avenir Health, a global health organization that works to enhance social and economic development, is seeking to hire a Data Analyst. The position is for the Track20 Project, which aims to improve global and country monitoring and data use for family planning. Track20 monitors progress of global initiatives, include FP2030 and the Ouagadougou Partnership. This position is to provide analytical and quantitative support to the newly established FP2030 hub for East and Southern Africa. The position is located in Nairobi, Kenya and is a local hire. Specifically, the position includes, but is not limited to:

  • Supporting Hub Activities
    • Development of country data briefs for use in Hub country engagements
    • Support Director with FP data analysis for fragile and conflict affected states
    • Respond to TA requests from countries for data review, analysis, sharing of best practices and dissemination
    • Contribute to Hub learning agenda: share lessons learned from use of HMIS data during emergencies
  • Build capacity for data use among the hub and its constituencies, including production of dissemination materials for various audiences (youth, civil society, etc)
  • Support cross learning among FP2030 country focal points
  • Support the use and dissemination of annual country estimates
    • Help build capacity on methodology for producing annual estimates
    • Create materials and disseminate information about annual estimates to a variety of audiences
  • Disseminate and build understanding about findings from Track20 country work
    • Support dissemination from country specific work and help facilitate south to south sharing
    • Policy environment from the National Composite Index for Family Planning (NCIFP)
  • Provide requested analysis on relevant topics. Examples include:
    • Comparative contributions of the private versus public sector
    • Method trends and sub-national progress
    • Identifying opportunities and barriers to growth
    • Analysis of PPFP during the postpartum period
  • Provide technical support towards monitoring country commitments
    • Support to new commitment makers for FP2030
  • Review commitments for regional/country-level context
    • Facilitate responses to data queries from Track20 or FP2030 colleagues

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working with family planning data from multiple countries
  • At least five years of experience with data use and dissemination to various constituencies
  • Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with different data sources relevant for family planning
  • Strong presentation and communication skills
  • University degree in Public Health, Statistics, or Social Sciences

Apply to: track20@avenirhealth.org