Senior Technical Advisor-Total Quality Leadership & Accountability (TQLA) at FHI 360

Basic Function:

• The STA Total quality leadership and accountability will report to the Technical Director, Implementation and will be responsible for managing and leading the provision of high level high-level technical assistance and dynamic data use for systems strengthening and adaptive program management.
• S/he will provide cutting-edge strategic technical assistance to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded grant and support the technical implementation of the project in the review and analysis of HIV service data to inform programming and address gaps, as well as staff capacity building using the Total Quality Leadership and Accountability (TQLA) at all levels.
• S/he will provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support, pediatric care and treatment, ART, PMTCT, HTS, TB/HIV, OVC and support programs.
• S/he will provide mentorship to project staff and a team of senior project staff to ensure program quality and strong local capacity development towards sustainability.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BSc / MD or similar Degree with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• MPH or MSc / MA Degree in Epidemiology or a related field is required with 7-9 years relevant experience working in the health or development sector.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with ARV program.
• First-hand knowledge of the Nigerian health system, stakeholders and actors with demonstrated ability to critically appraise situations and design strategic interventions.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings. Advanced training in HIV Clinical Care/ART and/or CT/PMTCT.
• Experience having used and trained others in FHI 360's TQLAO model or very similar approaches to adaptive management and data use.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others, including developing and maintaining compatibility among project staff, consultants, sub-awardees and recipients of project TA and support.
• Demonstrated management and team-building skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional staff.
• Articulate and able to communicate in a clear, professional manner with clients and staff. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
• Ability to work independently and manage a high-volume workflow.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills. Proven ability in supervising staff. Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Safeguarding:

• FHI 360 is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees, beneficiaries and anyone contracted by FHI 360. This Includes taking measures to protecting vulnerable people from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) by either FHI 360 employees or associated personnel.
• FHI 360 abides by child safeguarding principles. FHI 360’s Safeguarding Policies apply and flow out to all FHI 360 staff, board members, volunteers, and partner staff (subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and sub-recipients), regardless of the funding mechanism or amount of contract, agreement, or purchase order.

Disclaimer:

• This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.