Massive Recruitment in an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria.

We are in search of highly skilled, dynamic, committed, bright individuals with good work ethics and high level of integrity to work with our highly experienced team. If your energy for our vision of saving lives, along with technical skills match our need to keep delivering a Program that continues to strengthen the health system in Nigeria then apply for the position below if the position suits your skills and abilities:

Job Title: Senior Clinical Associate (PMTCT)

Job Code: CSU303
Location: Epe and Ikorodu, Lagos

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will oversee the PMTCT team in providing comprehensive PMTCT services to pregnant and post-partum HIV positive women and their babies, by; providing technical support to supported facilities in establishing protocols for PMTCT program implementation and allied health services that are consistent with national guidelines, strengthen the leadership and the capacity of the supported facilities in the coordination with all stakeholders to ensure access to quality medical care and PMTCT treatment for
• HIV mothers and infants and support the integration of PMTCT services into existing Maternal, neonatal and reproductive health services and strengthen the clinical components of Tuberculosis, Malaria and other diseases for maternal and child care.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• A degree in Nursing / Midwifery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics or Public Health equivalent or related fields. At least 4 years’ extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients; knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR etc.

Job Title: Supply Chain Assistant

Job Code: SCM001
Location: Abuja

Specific Objectives

• Responsible for analyzing program information, discuss findings and provide feedback to stakeholders and program teams on Support all raising of requisition from various units in terms of specifications and quantification.
• Manage and update Requisition Tracker (Approved Purchase Request)
• Responsible for managing and updating Procurement transaction trackers
• Manage and update data base for market survey for snap shot reference.
• Support all SCM Secretariat activities like flow of memo across all review and approval levels and ensure timely feedback on queried document.
• Support both the SCM Officer and the Associate on all task assigned; Bid review documentation, generation of purchase orders, and raising balance payment for all completed transactions.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Social Sciences. 2 years’ experience. 1 year working experience in donor funded agencies. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access required;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Job Title: Senior Clinical Services Associate (KP)

Job Code: CSU300
Location: Lagos (Eti-Osa, Ikorodu, Epe, Oshodi-Isolo)

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will implement prevention, risk reduction and adherence treatment services for Key Population.
• Job holder will identify and work with Key Population groups to carry out outreaches and work closely with the PSO (HTS) to ensure the KPs have access to HTS.
• The incumbent will also ensure behavioral maintenance activities are implemented among the KP groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations, including integration of TB / HIV services for co-infected patients.
• Support the design of structural interventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination and the legal rights and status of key populations, and economic barriers
• Review evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of the program to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Nigeria
• Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level for the KP groups
• Guide the integration of HIV services with maternal and newborn health, family planning and TB
• Promote and support couples counseling;
• Expand community based HTS, task shifting and demand creation, especially aimed at key and vulnerable populations;
• Increase knowledge and positive attitudes of patients toward HIV services to expect counseling, testing and referrals for key population
• Increase the number of HIV-infected adults with key and vulnerable populations who access CT services
• Supervise/support local NGOs in promoting community participation in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations as part of integrated community interventions.
• Coordinate assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, advocacy, demand creation, policy support, capacity-building and M&E across program sites as required by program activities
• Support the formulation of approaches for scale up of key and vulnerable population HIV prevention services
• Actively participate in all Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent CIHP in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences, as well as technical working groups.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, and Nursing required. Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred
• At least 4 years experience training community health workers and / or CBOs in HIV interventions for key and vulnerable populations
• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels
• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, performance and quality improvement, psychosocial support, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in Key Population programming.

Job Title: Senior Clinical Associate (TB / HIV)

Job Code: CSU304
Location: Epe and Ikorodu – Lagos
Slot: 2 Opening

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent would provide technical support for multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS care and treatment, working with organization clinicians and health facility- based site teams to implement TB/HIV integration, and work in close collaboration with the Central TB-HIV Clinical Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and refine materials related to TB-HIV integration such as clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, drug formularies and training materials
• Initiate and enhance TB/HIV integration services at sites
• Train staff at DOTS sites on HIV counseling and testing
• Develop and improve care and referral systems
• Provide ongoing mentoring and hands on supervision to site clinicians
• Establish and monitor the protocols for referrals and treatment of HIV positive TB patients
• Develop, maintain and enhance TB-HIV integration links between organization and Government of Nigeria officials, donors and partner organizations
• Develop and evaluate TB screening and diagnostic tools for children and introducing TB/HIV pediatric care and treatment
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor or his/her designate

Qualifications/Required Skills

• Advanced Medical Degree (MD preferred), Medicine, or Public Health
• Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS/TB treatment
• Experience in providing HIV/TB acre and treatment services (4years)
• Skills in clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS/TB
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of HIV/AIDS program preferred

Job Title: Senior Clinical Associate (Pediatrics and Adolescents)

Job Code: CSU302
Locations: Lagos (Epe and Ikorodu)

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will provide direct technical assistance to health care facilities in focal facilities.
• Facilitate the Treatment for special populations- Children of KP, OVC, PMTCT Linkages & adolescent care and Pediatrics friendly clinics, transitioning and community ART, Pediatrics quality improvement- cascade management in supported states;
• Provide staff training in the clinical management of infants and children with HIV/AIDS, initiating and supervising pediatric ART clinics at the hospital level, providing ongoing mentoring and supportive supervision to pediatric clinicians, assist facility- based teams to develop/improve pediatric care systems, referral systems, adherence support systems, patient flow, medical records, etc.
• The job holder will also serve as a resource for the evaluation of ongoing pediatric care and treatment programs, and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in infants, children, and teenagers.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field. Advanced medical degree (MD preferred).
• At least 3 years’ experience with a minimum of two years’ in pediatric HIV/AIDS care.
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS treatment.
• Experience in clinical management of pediatrics HIV/AIDS cases and fellowship in Pediatrics will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Clinical Services Officer (ART- Satellite Office Commandant)

Job Code: CSU301
Location: Lagos (Alimosho / Ifako,  Alimosho / AmuwoOdofin, Etiosa / IbejuLekki, Mushin / Ikeja, Epe and Ikorodu)

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will support in the provision of quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance and serve as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB, PMTCT, care and support, prevention & community services.
• The job holder will provide periodic updates to the Program Manager QA and supervise the central Clinical Quality Assurance Officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical assistance to health care facilities supported by CIHP in the state  will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of the Adult, Pediatrics, PMTCT/FP  and TB/HIV Treatment programs
• Provide technical support in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, strategies and policies around HIV prevention with particular focus on integrating PMTCT into maternal and child health.
• Support programs to strengthen linkages and integration between sexual and reproductive health (SRH), Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) services and HIV/AIDS programs
• Provide medical and technical expertise and training for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment efforts including antiretroviral prophylaxis implementation in the area of PMTCT. This will include scale up of the provision of combination ARV regimens and antiretroviral
• Serve as a resource for the evaluation of ongoing pediatric care and treatment programs, and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in infants, children, and teenagers.
• Facilitate the Treatment for special populations- Children of KP, OVC, PMTCT Linkages & adolescent care  and Pediatrics friendly clinics, transitioning and community ART,  Pediatrics quality improvement-cascade management
• Strengthen linkages systems with PMTCT to ensure all live births of HIV infected mothers are enrolled into child follow up care and institute programs to identify HIV exposed and infected children including inpatient pediatrics testing programs, pediatrics HIV testing in adult clinics, linkages with OVC etc.
• Provide support to state for Community TB & linkages – standalone DOTS, community TB contact tracing, TB in special cases –pediatrics, pregnancy and KP and TB prevention (TB BASICS). TB /HIV Case management, intensified case finding and IPT and TB Quality improvement- TB cascade management
• Builds capacity of facility personnel to better implement their role in the technical planning, management and evaluation of clinical issues related to HIV/AIDS Treatment programs.
• Provide on-going mentoring and supervision to clinicians; serve as a resource for quality service improvement, evaluation and delivery.
• Inspires the facility care team to perform or out-perform as per facility target by aligning facility team goals, roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s degree or equivalent in public health or related fields
• At least 5 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication
• Willingness to work under challenging environments and difficult terrains.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication.

Job Title: Senior OVC Officer

Job Code: CSU306
Location: Lagos

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will design and coordinate the implementation of OVC program activities in line with national guidelines. Interfacing with GON, USG, and CBO programs to facilitate synergies and initiatives to improve the package of care and support services
• S/he will strengthen linkages between CBOs and state and LGA structures for improved coordination of OVC service delivery planning and implementation at the community level
• S/he ensure established OVC program goals and objectives and planned outputs and outcomes, and that these results are documented
• The incumbent will develop work plans for the program and coordinate the implementation and reporting on all activities; receive and review monthly programmatic performance reports from CBOs and health facilities
• S/he will establish and maintain working relationships with the other OVC technical departments in Nigeria as a base for building / maintaining / expanding a sustainable country program and ensure that the most updated information regarding OVC programming is shared via the designated mechanisms; databases, the central server, monthly quarterly reports.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or a related field; Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in OVC care and support will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years experience in health program management in sub-Saharan Africa / international health issues including HIV, with at least two years’ experience working on HIV / AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource poor settings at supervisory level
• Experience in coordinating HIV / AIDS program implementation
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.

Job Title: OVC Associate

Job Code: PSU002
Location: Lagos

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will coordinate the implementation of OVC 6+1 services and other complementary programs Violence Against children, Adolescent girls and Young Women programs, graduation and transitioning of OVC.
• Ensure that CBOs at scale up LGAs enroll new children following target streams outline by CDC.
• S/he will ensure that OVC and Households graduate responsible from the program following OVC National guidelines of Nigerian on OVC and PEPFAR guidance.
• Ensure that the referral and linkage system for OVC and households is effective and that the CBOs follow the national OVC directorate to maintain linkages for OVC services.
• S/he will ensure that CBOs provide services in accordance to the Household and child care plans and documented real time; Track VSLA and block grant activities implemented at the CBOs.
• The job holder will facilitate a strong linkage between CBOs and Health facilities and strengthen the bi-directional referral system and Receive and review OVC monthly programmatic performance reports from the CBOs and ensure that the reports reflect actual implemented activities ensuring timely submission.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• A degree / HND in Social Work, Social Sciences and Community Development, HIV&AIDS Care and Management, or Nursing with at least two (3) years hand-on experience in HIV&AIDS programming, care and management, preferably in an NGO setting.
• Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in OVC care and support will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Clinical Services Officer (Pediatrics and Adolescents)

Job Code: CSU003
Location: Kaduna

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of CIHPs integrated community and facility based Pediatrics and adolescent HIV care and support activities.
• Designed and implement proven and innovative high quality clinical care and transfer such skills to facility staff, these includes management of Opportunistic infections, adherence to care and treatment and psychosocial support in line with the GON/PEPFAR guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing technical assistance to health care facilities supported by CIHP in focal states. Such assistance include training of staff in clinical management of HIV/AIDS, initiating and supervising ART clinics at hospital level, providing ongoing mentoring and supportive supervision to pediatric clinicians, assisting facility-based teams to develop/improve Pediatrics care systems, referral systems, adherence support systems, patient flow, medical records etc.
• Perform site visits and site assessments of treatment facilities to assess, initiate and enhance pediatric care and treatment services.
• Serve as a resource for the evaluation of ongoing pediatrics care and treatment programs and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in infants, children and teenagers.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a master’s degree or equivalent in public health or related fields, a fellowship in Pediatrics will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate (Adult ART)

Job Code: CSU002
Locations: Kogi & Lagos (Epe and Ikorodu)

Specific Objectives

• S/he will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of the HIV Treatment program.
• Provide technical support to supported facilities in establishing protocols for HIV/AIDS treatment and related services that are consistent with national guidelines.
• Builds capacity of facility personnel to better implement their role in the technical planning, management and evaluation of clinical issues related to HIV/AIDS Treatment programs.
• Serves as a resource to the organization in the evaluation of ongoing programs and in subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the treatment of HIV/AIDS and other health interventions.
• Review existing models of care to be applied to improving patient care, patient flow, medical records, etc. Initiate, mentor and enhance care and treatment services at sites.
• Provides direct technical assistance to supported health care facilities; such assistance might include training of staff, information system development/improvement, facilitation of community linkages, patient flow analysis, improvement of adherence support systems, development or improvement of referral systems.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ post-NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good inter personal skills

Job Title: Clinical Services Officer (Adult ART)

Job Code: CSU001
Locations: Gombe, Kaduna and Lagos (Epe, Ikorodu, Mushin, Oshodi-Isolo, Ikeja)
Slots: Gombe 2, Kaduna 1, Lagos 4

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance and serve as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB, PMTCT, care & support and formation and management of various models of differentiated care for PLHIV including the linkage of Community ART groups.
• The incumbent will be a key member of the state technical team and will plan, manage and implement comprehensive ART service packages which include; (Adherence support, to ensure retention in care and treatment, viral load cascade management, TB case detection amongst PLHIV and basic care and support for age groups and sub-populations and support the implementation of the surge strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct technical assistance to health care facilities supported by CIHP in the satellite command will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of the Adult, Pediatrics, PMTCT/FP and TB/HIV Treatment programs to achieve the surge targets across facilities in the satellite command.
• Provides technical support in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities, strategies and policies around HIV prevention with focus on integrating PMTCT into maternal and child health.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a master’s or equivalent in public health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ post-NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Strong supervisory and management skills;
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good inter personal skills

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate (Pediatrics and Adolescents)

Job Code: CSU004
Location: (Epe and Ikorodu) Lagos
Slot: 2 Openings

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will provide support in developing and managing health programs that maximize development results and impact.
• He/she will provide technical support to supported facilities in establishing protocols for HIV/AIDS treatment and allied health services that are consistent with national guidelines.
• Incumbent will have experience in adolescent and young people care, pediatrics treatment and demonstrable skills to provide technical support for multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS care and treatment, working with organization clinicians and health facility-based site teams to implement care and treatment services especially in adult.
• The job holder will build capacity of facility personnel to better implement their role in the technical planning, management and evaluation of clinical issues related to a functional adolescent program.
• Develop and implement a pediatrics transition program from infected children through adolescence to adult to improve pediatrics retention, positive adjustment and better quality of life.
• Review of program data to identify hotspots to optimize HCT in adolescent and young women to increase yield.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, a Master’s degree  or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be added advantage
• At least 3 years’ post-NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Good clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Supervisory and management skills
• Analytical Thinking & Conceptualization.

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate (Treatment Support)

Job Code: CSU006
Location: Kaduna

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent will support the  care & support, strategy intervention,  management of various models of differentiated care for PLHIV including the linkage of Community ART groups to Microfinance for house hold empowerment and sustainability.
• The incumbent will support the   management  and implementation  care and support service delivery packages which include; (Adherence support, to ensure retention in care and treatment for all enrolled clients, Positive Health Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) intervention for adult in care, food and nutrition, Psychosocial support (PSS), supervise the formation and linkage of community ART cluster groups to sources of income in line with the national guidelines.
• The incumbent will liaise with the prevention and community service team to provide home based care services, bi-directional peer-lead navigation, and psychosocial support in youth wellness centers for retention service.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field;
• Minimum of five years experience in health program management in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Minimum of  3 years’ experience working on international health issues including HIV, with at least five years experience working on HIV/AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource poor settings.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate (TB / HIV)

Job Code: CSU005
Location: Kogi

Specific Objectives

• The incumbent would support the provision of  technical support for multidisciplinary HIV / AIDS care and treatment, working with organization clinicians and health facility- based site teams to implement TB / HIV integration, and work in close collaboration with the Central TB-HIV Clinical manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and refine materials related to TB-HIV integration such as clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, drug formularies and training materials
• Initiate and enhance TB / HIV integration services at sites
• Train staff at DOTS sites on HIV counseling and testing
• Develop and improve care and referral systems
• Provide ongoing mentoring and hands on supervision to site clinicians
• Establish and monitor the protocols for referrals and treatment of HIV positive TB patients
• Develop, maintain and enhance TB-HIV integration links between organization and Government of Nigeria officials, donors and partner organizations.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Medical Degree (preferred), Public health or associated fields
• At least 3 years post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC / PEPFAR, and others
• Skills in clinical issues and current literature in HIV / AIDS / TB
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and experience in the design, implementation and management of HIV / AIDS program preferred.

Job Title: Pharmaceutical and Logistics Senior Associate

Job Code: CSU007
Location: Epe and Ikorodu, Lagos
Slot: 2 Openings

Specific Objectives

• Incumbent will plan and support the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care services and the implementation of an efficient health commodity logistics system for the organization in accordance with donor requirements and stipulated guidelines of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• With technical oversight from the central office technical staff and collaboration with State Program Manager, the Pharmacy Logistics Associate shall take the lead responsibility in the following:
• Assists in managing the pharmaceutical care aspects of the HIV care and treatment program
• Assists to develop work plans and activities in concordance with the Government of Nigeria’s stipulated guidelines/standards at all healthcare facilities supported by the organization
• Tracks, monitors and conducts inventory analysis of all pharmacy stock using monitoring tools, spread sheets and data bases.
• Assists in periodic training of pharmacy, medical, nursing and counseling staff at sites supported by the HIV care and treatment program.
• Prepares and submits periodic progress reports pharmaceutical and logistics services from the sites supported to implement the HIV care and treatment program.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or other relevant field with prior relevant field with prior experience in supply chain management and HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation.
• Post NYSC experience years not sated
• At least 2 years’ experience in related programming in developing countries.
• Experience in Pharmacy Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS monitoring.
• Proficiency in MS Access, SPSS, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point and other Office packages.
• Proficiency in the use of email and internet.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of local language will be an asset

Job Title: Laboratory Service Assistant

Job Code: LBS002
Locations: Kogi, and Kaduna

Specific Objectives

• The jobholder is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the laboratory logistics plan to support program implantation. Under the supervision of the State Lab. Lead, provide support for the implantation of HIV medical Transmission Prevention (MTP) activities with reference to injection safety, blood safety and waste management.
• S/he will ensure integration of HIV MTP program into existing services. S/he will be responsible for the coordination of the laboratory logistics system for efficient quantification and supply of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• S/he will coordinate the stock management and distribution of laboratory equipment and reagents at the state level. Oversee the Lab. Logistics Remote Tracker to support commodities availability across supported healthcare facilities at the state level.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science. A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• At least 1 year post NYSC experience in managing laboratory supply chain management logistics preferably in the NGO context. Experience in a molecular laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of supply chain data management systems an added advantage. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to ensure that the highest standards of quality and client care are achieved.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Job Title: Laboratory Service Associate

Job Code: LBS001
Locations: Gombe -1 , Kogi -1, Lagos – 2 (Epe and Ikorodu)

Specific Objectives

• Assist in the design, planning and implementation of laboratory services and laboratory related activities.
• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Integrated Sample Referral Network and an efficient biosafety and infection control program across all supported healthcare facilities and communities.
• Assist in the development and adaptation of required guidelines/standards for related laboratory services
• Support the implementation of Laboratory Continuous Quality Improvement and the deployment and institution of appropriate corrective and preventive action respectively
• Responsible for the functionality of all laboratory information systems and oversee its linkage to Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring system to assure an efficient documentation of lab documents and records.
• Compile, analyze and monitor trends on the functionality and optimization of all Molecular and Clinical laboratory services as well as laboratory related activities.
• Assist in the evaluation of laboratory methods and procedures; and conduct of periodic laboratory system assessment and review of activities
• Assist in the review of performance and quality of service delivery.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Medical Laboratory Science.
• A valid certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory.
• 4 years post NYSC experience in implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context. Experience in a molecular laboratory will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of laboratory services in HIV/AIDS program an asset but not compulsory.
• Familiarity with standards and federal/state regulations affecting the laboratory and laboratory practices.

Job Title: Gender Integration Assistant

Job Code: TSU001
Locations: Gombe – 1, Kaduna – 1, Lagos – 1

Specific Objectives

• Provide technical assistance to health facilities to ensure provision and documentation of post-gender based violence care in line with the PEPFAR/WHO minimum package
• Facilitate “needs-based” capacity building activities for gender champions both at facility and community levels on gender integration including first line support and the implementation of clinical pathway for treatment of sexual assault survivors
• Work with health facilities and CBOs to establish and strengthen referral mechanism and linkages between clinical and non clinical post GBV care service provision;
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of GBV data and program performance, sharing reports on progress on a monthly basis
• Provide regular supportive supervision to supported health facilities/CBOs to ensure the achievement of expected results;
• Document successes and lessons learnt that highlight the Project’s gender integration/equality programming
• Assist in the development of tools, frameworks and resources to enable better gender integration in the project.
• Ensure real-time updates of approved trainings on the training database
• Ensure the training participant grid for all participants are updated per training
• Collate training reports and ensure electronic versions are appropriately filed and shared with the CO team.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• University degree (or higher) in Social Sciences (i.e. Sociology, Psychology), Public Health, Child Health, International Development, or in an area relevant to Gender, Health, and HIV/AIDs.
• At least 2 years’ post NYSC work experience including at least 2 years implementing gender based interventions in a similar setting
• Experience in implementing gender services in the context of HIV and knowledge of CDC minimum package of services for gender based violence survivors
• Demonstrated ability to ensure gender integration in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Evidence of capacity to support implementation of gender norms re-orientation and links with HIV/ AIDS
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, writing and oral communication and facilitation skills
• Team playing qualities/experience
• Sensitivity to cultures and social systems, and genuine interest in capacity building responses to development issues.
• Ability to navigate culturally sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse set of key stakeholders

Job Title: Transport and Logistics Assistant

Job Code: MSS002
Location: Epe and Ikorodu, Lagos
Slot: 2 Openings

Specific Objectives

• Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Meet and greet clients and visitors.
• Provide other project related support assistance as may be assigned Supervisor

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Minimum relevant qualification from secondary academic institution. Valid Driver’s license. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and telephone protocol.
• Previous experience in conducting liaison work with government and international agencies and NGOs
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to type.

Job Title: Strategic Information Senior Associate – M&E System

Job Code: SI001
Location: (Lagos-3 Epe, Ikorodu and Mushin/Isolo)
Slot: 3 Openings

Specific Objectives

• Responsible for analyzing program information, discuss findings and provide feedback to stakeholders and program teams on project performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising regular data collection across implementing entities and ensure quality of the data by random verifications and validations while preserving data in a safe and accessible way
• Assist in providing technical support on SI and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant program team and stakeholders
• Assist with the implementation of SI field activities and ensure they adhere to CIHP, GON and USG monitoring and evaluation system
• Assist with coordinating and engaging supported entities and state stakeholders to collect data against agreed indicators in line with GON and USG requirements
• Assist with the support and use of program Monitoring and Evaluation tools across all supported entities
• Review, validate and conduct completeness, consistency checks on all data including DHIS 2 entries before upload and submission to country office to support all data reports to respective portals on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting cycles for assigned entities.
• Support statelite SI teams in the delivery of assigned tasks through routine tracking of activities

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• University Degree Business, Social sciences, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Public Administration or any related field
• A minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in reporting position with Local or International NGOs; preferably in Care and treatment
• Experience with DHIS, DATIM and NDR reporting a plus
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Access required;
• Experience with data form design, collection and data entry;
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team;
• Ability to analyze and interpret large amount of information;

Job Title: Information Technology Assistant

Job Code: MSS001
Locations: Gombe, Kogi and Kaduna
Slots: 3 (1 in each state)

Specific Objectives

• The Information Technology Assistant is responsible for maintaining computer hardware, software and networks. Under the supervision of the IT Officer, the incumbent provides technical support through monitoring and maintenance of computer systems and networks of the organization
• The successful candidate will assist the IT Officer to install and configure computer systems, diagnose hardware/software fault and solve technical and applications problems in the office and in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
• Provide orientation to new users of existing technology
• Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
• Provide individual training and support on request
• Provide recommendations about accessing information and support
• Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources
• Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access
• Troubleshoot all technology issues
• Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
• Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources
• Research current and potential resources and services
• Install work stations
• Connect and set up hardware
• Load all required software.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or a related field; Experience in information technology operation is compulsory
• Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software
• Knowledge of data processing and data communications concepts and services.
• Thorough knowledge of the operational and technical problems involved in the administration of a specialized program
• Be familiar with all hardware and software
• Be familiar with network operating system
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions
• Ability to adapt, integrate, and modify existing programs or vendor-supplied packaged programs for use with existing information systems.

Deadline: 18th August, 2020

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents below in Microsoft Word format through email to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com The subject of the email should be the Job Title, Location and Applicant Full Name; e.g. CSU004, Epe-Lagos, CHINEDU OGUAGHAMBA.

Documents Include:

• Current CV
• Suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating position and location.

Note

• Residents of the Location stated and environs are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received