Senior OVC Program Officer at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

CODE: PCS-06

• 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.