Technical Officer at Centre for Health Education, Economic Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS)

Summary of position: To provide the TB/HIV program of CHEERS with technical services relating to projects/grants and program administration and implementation as well as a variety of support in the area of information collection.

Main Responsibilities:

·         Develops in-depth knowledge of assigned TB/HIV program areas, including current issues and key resource people and organizations, and a clear understanding of how they fit into CHEERS interests. Develops and maintains adequate resource files for assigned program areas.
·          Keep current with developments in the TB/HIV programming throughout Nigeria and attend relevant meetings and keep abreast with issues, concerns and needs that should inform the effective implementation of the CHEERS program strategy.
·         Develop, implement and manage initiatives of the Organization on TB/HIV and work to provide operational and financial monitoring.
·         Review incoming requests for partnership and prepare recommendations for presentation to Management.
·         Collaborate with the TB/HIV Manager and other Program Officers to prepare the Organization’s work plan.
·         Represent the TB/HIV Manager at relevant meetings and other activities as assigned by the Management.
·         Monitor and implement timely and appropriate payment to TB/HIV grantees.
·         Review and assess narrative and financial reports provided by grantees and making recommendations for action.
·         Provide Program-related administrative support, including but not limited to -
*Assist with the preparation of presentations for conferences and meetings;
*Regular collection and analysis of data that inform the development of the TB/HIV programs of the Organization;
*A comprehensive data of networks in the sector and liaise with relevant organizations;
*Source for Program-related materials and publications;
*Provide regular updates on TB/HIV program implementation

Qualifications and Skills:

·         Candidates should be holders of a University degree and further qualification in the social or health sciences or a related field with at least 3 years of work experience in TB/HIV in Nigeria.
·         Experience in TB/HIV services and coordination of state programs.
·         Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV Programming especially in a treatment setting.
·         Experience in project management and administration.
·         Strong analytical capacity and experience in project planning and monitoring.
·         Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
·         Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
·         Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
·         Experience with the Global Fund will be an added advantage.