State Team Lead at CHEERS Nigeria

DESIRED START DATE:  January 2018

Summary of Position:
The state team lead will provide overall leadership and management of CHEERS TB/HIV program in the state in a manner that strengthens partnerships and coordination with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS Treatment, Care and Support response efforts in the state. Main responsibilities are indicated below:

Management Responsibilities:

• Serves as CHEERS representative in all matters related to TB/HIV activities in the state and with all other concerned parties.
• Spearheading coordination, implementation and reporting of TB/HIV program in the state
• Ensure optimal resource management of the program in the state.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of an integrated TB/HIV plan for state in collaboration with the Head Office Program Management Unit
• Operationalize TB/HIV program plan in the state ensuring efficient coordination of resources to maximize integration and synergy of activities towards achievement of set targets and performance expectation
• Establish system in the state for project monitoring, evaluation, reporting using national tools and instance.
• Support the state HMIS team to strengthen state M&E data system with periodic analysis and review to inform and enhance program management at the state level.
• Establish a system for timely relevant technical support to all focal/supported health facilities in the state
• Take responsibility for management of the state TB/HIV program budget and all other resources under the direction of the head office Program Management Unit
• Advocate and represent CHEERS at the highest level in the state on matters related to TB/HIV.
• Liaise and network with relevant CHEERS partners and co-implementers in the state to improve CHEERS visibility, coordination of activities and promotions of shared advocacy agenda.
• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Head Office management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• MBBS with advanced degree in Public Health (MPH) and/or Management  
• Five years plus management experience in TB/HIV programs especially managing Global Fund, USG programs at state level.
• At least three years’ experience in managing a team of at least five persons and also in HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support.
• Must have managed similar programs in any other of the states listed above
• Experience in planning and budgeting required
• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing support to institutions/states to strengthen their management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential
• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with colleagues, teams and partner organizations to achieve result.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office, basic research application like Epi-Info, SPSS etc will be an advantage
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex document and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems