Senior Program Officer - Treatment at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer - Treatment

Location: Abuja
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reporting to: Treatment Lead and Head of Department

Job Description and objectives

• Under the supervision of the Director of Prevention Care and Treatment Department and the Treatment Lead, he/ she will ensure high-quality HIV and TB services in line with the 95-95-95 UNAIDS goal.
• She/He will provide technical expertise in implementing high-impact interventions to ensure quality service delivery across all program areas.
• She/He will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of all ART services in the assigned health facility and guide program implementation according to the National Treatment Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise treatment activities while ensuring that evidence-based, high-impact, cost-effective interventions to prevention care and treatment activities across all thematic areas (Pharmacy, Adult ART, NCD, Pediatric and Adolescent HIV and TB-HIV) services, including but not limited to TB and HIV prevention services, case finding, contact tracing, treatment, and integration of TB, HIV and NCD services.
• Carry out close coordination, collaboration, advocacy, alignment, and integration to improve services.
• Provide technical guidance to healthcare providers to render effective and efficient quality of care to People Living with HIV (PLHIV) across all the treatment areas.
• Support staff stationed in facilities (ESM leads) who offer mentorship to healthcare providers to improve and maintain the standard of care through ongoing performance assessment and feedback.
• Provide technical guidance for effective and efficient TB, HIV and NCD prevention and treatment services.
• Ensure that routine mentorship is offered to healthcare providers and volunteers to build their capacity to make effective referrals and linkages.
• Data analysis and interpretation for management decision
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application, quarterly review report writing, and presentation.
• Ensure project reports are developed and submitted on time and are of good quality and that the evidence they contain is accurately captured and submitted monthly.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders- Government of Nigeria, Global Fund, US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and other Implementing Partners and ensure representation at meetings as appropriate.
• Any other duties the Head of Department, or Chief Executive Officer assigns.

Core Requirements

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and good inter and intrapersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal-oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Education and experience

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in medicine. Master’s level/Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.
• At least four years of experience working with the HIV/TB programs at various levels, planning and managing projects.
• Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English,
• Fundamental skills in project planning, design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver under pressure with minimal guidance.
• Ability to meet deadlines according to lead-down rules.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with donors and other stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and self-sufficiency.
• Communication skills in English.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
16th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their detailed resume or Curriculum Vitale and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the Assistant Director, Human Resources to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

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