Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research Nigeria (CCCRN)

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators.

We require qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos:

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Location: Akwa Ibom
Reports to: Chief of Party

Project Details

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Summary

• The DCOP supports the COP and serves as the principal point of contact for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the COP (as Acting COP).
• The DCOP will be responsible for managing day-to-day technical activities.
• S/he will be responsible for technical collaboration with stakeholders and other USAID-funded projects to strengthen partnerships, draw on lessons learned, innovations, and cutting-edge quality improvement methods, and translate best practices into improved implementation of interventions.
• The DCOP will provide technical leadership responsibilities in the following areas:
  • Programming for priority OVC sub-populations, including CLHIV, HIV-exposed infants, children of PLHIV, adolescent girls
  • OVC Preventive and Parenting Skills Development
  • Capacity strengthening for Government, Networks, and CSOs
  • Programming to support HIV prevention and epidemic control
  • MCH and nutrition
  • Food Security for positive HIV treatment outcomes.

Specific Job Responsibilities
Program Quality:

• Under the guidance of the COP, ensure high levels of program quality and work in close collaboration with the THRIVE directorates for high-quality and effective program integration and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant USAID guidelines and program quality standards for HIV and OVC programming for the THRIVE consortia and sub-recipients.
• Under the guidance of the COP, oversee periodic programmatic and technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus.
• In collaboration with the Director of Program, provide programmatic guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to THRIVE sub-recipients and partners to facilitate institutional capacity assessment to identify major challenges and develop effective capacity building plan.

Management and Administration:

• Guide the annual planning and budgeting exercise for thematic areas, track implementation as well as analyze performance periodically (program area score cards) and share analysis with the COP.
• Along with the COP, periodically review progress, integration with other USG funded partners and achievements of ICHSSA program to identify bottlenecks and recommend appropriate actions to ensure the program meets her target.
• Support the sub-granting process and ensure that sub-granting is carried out in compliance with USAID and CCCRN guidelines.

Representation:

• In collaboration with the COP, Chief Executive Officer, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• As guided by the COP, represent CCCRN at all relevant technical working groups, sectoral meetings and coordination forums.
• Ensure the program’s compliance with the USAID branding and marketing requirements, as well as CCCRN marketing and communication procedures.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: The DCOP supervises the technical Advisors
• Internal: Directorates, Consortium Partners
• External: Government Ministry Agencies (MDAs); UN agencies; Peer agencies (NGOs)

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CCCRN staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• CCCRN core values are: Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity, and Collaboration.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in relevant field e.g Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or Business Administration with focus on Public Health, Social Sciences or other related health field in the past 5 years
• Five (5) years of experience in senior program management implementing international development activities in Africa, with preference given to OVC and HIV/ health activities under a USG-funded award
• Technical expertise and experience with clinical programming domain guidelines around HIV testing services, PMTCT, HIV-exposed infants, CLHIV care and support
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy and programs serving vulnerable adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV acquisition
• Hands-on experience with PEPFAR project management processes and application of PEPFAR technical and administrative guidelines
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s institutional, policy and programming context for HIV clinical and community services, including knowledge of the social welfare and health sectors in Nigeria
• Demonstrated ability to engage government and represent OVC priorities and issues as they relate to children and adolescent living with or at high risk of HIV
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build and motivate a team working with state and local government, community organizations, communities and families
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and statistical packages such as SSPS, Epi Info
• Excellent report writing skills with expertise in infographic representations
• Vast experience in operational research methodologies, scientific journal reviews and coordination of project learning goals
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as required
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse team

Required Travel:

• To field locations in Nigeria
• Occasional international travel to participate at relevant conferences, regional and global learning forums and conferences (subject to funds availability)

Work Environment:

• CCCRN is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2025.

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