Proposal Writer - HIV / AIDS & TB at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

Job Summary

• The Proposal Writer will lead technical proposal writing for a HIV/AIDS and TB focused project in Nigeria.
• He/She will contribute strong technical content for the proposal which involves the indication of efforts to increase resiliency, responsiveness and accountability of the Health System; increasing the quality of HIV/AIDS/TB Services with focus on HIV Case Finding and Linkage (HTS), pediatric/adolescent and adult care and treatment. This is a remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the New Business Advisor to develop detailed timeline for proposal writing and review to address key proposals requirements in line with donor’s guidelines and templates.
• Draft full proposal package on patient-centered model of community and facility-based care that facilitate immediate initiation of ART, retention in care, and rapid/sustained viral suppression.
• Develop activity plans and inputs to the budgets development processes which will be led by the proposal development team.
• Prepare the proposals documents for submission.

Required Skills and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Laboratory Sciences and other medical sciences
• 5+ years of technical expertise and experience in health systems strengthening projects with focus on HIV/AIDS and TB
• Prior experience working on HIV care and treatment and PMTCT projects in Nigeria would be ideal.
• Experience in developing winning proposals for large-scale programmes.
• Experience working with laboratory (PCR) facilities in Nigeria.
• Previous experience with data reporting and SOP development for health systems strengthening projects.
• Ability to comply with the estimated timelines and workdays.
• Available to start work immediately.

Personnel Requirements:

• The Proposal Writer should be able to provide technical inputs on HIV differentiated models of care that can be utilizable and sustainable in Nigeria, which would encourage private sector participation.
• He/She should be knowledgeable and provide technical insight and inputs on PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care and treatment on this proposal.
• S/he should also be aware of the HIV care and treatment challenges present in Nigeria and offer best solutions on how to provide targeted solutions to each cluster.

Duration and Availability

• The consultant should be available for this effort from 3rd May-10th May, 2021. All final deliverables shall be submitted to the Proposal Development Team as agreed in a schedule presented to the selected consultant. The consultancy fee will cover 1 FTE per day.