Technical Officers ART at CHEERS Nigeria

DESIRED START DATE:  January 2018

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 State Team Lead and other Officers to prepare the Organization’s work plan.
• Represent the State Team Lead at relevant meetings and other activities as assigned by the STL.
• Monitor and implement timely and appropriate facility strengthening activities.
• Provide technical support to CHEERS Treatment, Care and Support activities in the state

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 in any of the states listed above.
• Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV Programming especially in a treatment setting.
• Experience in Global Fund 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.