Fresh Jobs at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• Accountant: is responsible for accounting in the Head and State Offices, ensuring compliance with the contractual financial requirements of the project.
• S/he will assist the Finance Manager to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Work with the Senior Program Officer to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-project account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts.
• Assist the Senior Program Officer and Finance Manager in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities.
• Monitor periodic expenditures of projects by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Work with the Finance Manager to provide support with the accounting workflow in the review and audit of project reports for reimbursement of expenditures and function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of AHNi.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 4 to 6 years relevant experience
• Or MS / MA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in accounting relating to development programs
• Familiarity with Donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage
• CPA, ACA, or recognized equivalent is an advantage.

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Job Description

• The Technical Officer - Teachers’ Education will be responsible for supporting development and roll- out of teacher professional development and strengthening of school leadership.
• S/he will contribute to regular reporting activities of the project also ensuring the facilitation of in-service teachers training.
• Support in designing and writing of teacher training manual to improve teacher practice for basic literacy and math instruction.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life / Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field, and 5-7 years relevant experience.
• Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or related field, and 3-5 years relevant experience
• 2-4 years’ experience with education programs
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Prior team lead experience preferred. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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Job Description

• Will provide support in the planning, implementing, and monitoring of health systems strengthening and sustainability initiatives in assigned projects.
• S/he will also provide technical support to the state’s efforts to strengthen the procurement and supply chain management system of health commodities using evidence-based data from the logistics management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.
• Ensure that all distribution documentation for health commodities in AHNi with funding agencies, suppliers, implementing partners and regulatory bodies is complete and compliant and provide technical support in product selection, quality assurance, receipt of commodities and efficient storage and distribution systems.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B-Pharm, BS / BA in Logistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or any relevant field with 1 to 3 years post-national youth service experience in managing a PSM cycle (including rational health commodities selection, forecasting /quantification).
• 1-year progressive experience in supporting Health Systems Strengthening activities (such as health financing, human resource for health and or other related areas) is required
• Or MPH MBBS / MD or MLS in relevant fields with at least 1 year’s post-national youth service experience in managing a PSM cycle (including rational health commodities selection, forecasting /quantification.

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Job Description

• Will provide technical support at state level to implement high quality care, treatment, and support activities with primary focus on HIV/AIDS programs.
• Support the optimization of ART service delivery at the various LGAs and track ART coverage of service provided in the various LGAs of service delivery at ACE supported facilities to minimize missed opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance visits to all supported facilities across the project states, providing mentorship/supervision to concerned health workers on HIV/PMTCT/ART/RH activities, thereby building their capacity for quality care delivery in the above-mentioned thematic areas.
• Conduct hands-on and on-site mentoring of State / Local Government Implementing Team members on HIV/AIDS programming and service delivery.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS or similar Degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or BSc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy, or other closely related field with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting and project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.

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Job Description

• work with the Technical Officer-PMTCT, PrEP, CaCx to support the implementation of facility and community-based Prevention, Care & Treatment activities including strengthening referrals and linkages, improve demand creation for CaCx, PrEP and HIV/AIDS services, support demand creation initiatives to scale up CaCx screening activities as part of Prevention services, working closely with the Technical Officer to align activities and ensure effective integration of these strategies.
• S/He will also support research and program learning efforts where appropriate, supporting the integration of HIV/AIDS, CaCx and PrEP services into routine health services including reproductive health.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS or similar Degree with 2-3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of CaCx, PMTCT and PrEP services in resource constrained settings.
• BSc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy, or other closely related field with 4-5 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will provide technical support to implement integrated high-quality family focused HIV Prevention, care, support and treatment services for the General Population (GP) and Key Population (KP) [FSW, MSM, PWID] with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS and community HIV care services.
• The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches in implementation of programs for the GP and KP, work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the design and implementation of facility-based programs in relation to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment, TB HIV services integration, PMTCT, KP services, care and support.
• S/he will work with relevant staff and partners to coordinate the design and implementation of community-based programs in relation to community HTS, PMTCT, and KP services including optimizing HIV case finding and linkage to care at supported health facilities and/or KP One-Stop-Shops (OSS).
• S/he will also liaise with partners implementing community programs for the GP and KP to optimize community-facility linkage of clients identified to be HIV positive and retention to care and treatment and provide technical leadership to build the capacity of local partners and state government counterparts to provide treatment, care and support programs for the GPs and KPs in communities and facilities including OSS and create effective community-facility linkages.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MBBS / MD or any similar Degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• The SCO will ensure compliance with AHNi and funder policies, procedures, the management and reduction of general risk to the organization.
• S/he will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which AHNi’s financial resources are managed.
• S/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets.
• S/he will plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of funder organizations and other control procedures in purchasing, procurement and contracting are in place and are being properly implemented and managed within AHNi offices.
• S/he will also be responsible for advising and monitoring quality standards and ensuring value for money.

Minimum Recruitments Standard

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance with 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs that includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience in internal control function
• M.Sc / MA in Accounting or Finance or related field with 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of supervisory experience in internal control function
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications
• Familiarity with USAID or similar donor-funded programs is required
• CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required
• Overseas internal control experience is an advantage.

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Job Description

• Will focus on optimizing pediatric and adolescent HIV Care & Treatment service delivery through the provision of second- and third-line ART and ensure smooth implementation of ACE’s role in pediatric and adolescent HIV service delivery.
• S/He will work very closely with facility-based health workers, State Ministries of Health, Community based organizations and relevant Stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance at supported HIV treatment facilities to achieve epidemic control by reaching the UNAIDS’ 95-95-95 goal in children and adolescents living with HIV, support scale up of evidence-based strategies in accordance with the UNICEF service delivery framework in supported states and health facilities.
• S/He will also perform quality of care assessment and ensure that children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) in all supported health facilities receive high quality comprehensive ART services in accordance with National Treatment guidelines, support uptake of differentiated models of care and treatment for CALHIV in order to improve treatment outcomes and create efficiencies, including multi-month drug refills, use of community structures, etc.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD or similar Degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) including TB in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is and advantage
• Experience in pediatric ART service delivery.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• The Ideal candidate will provide technical oversight for designing, developing, planning, implementation and capacity-building of monitoring and evaluation of assigned unit level programs, provide quality technical assistance to assigned State programs, provide desk and on-site monitoring and evaluation oversight to assigned States and participate in resource development and other report writing on assigned activities.
• S/he will develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation components, manage the assigned project reporting cycle for the States, conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites as applicable and conduct analysis of program implementation to identify areas of weakness or opportunity vis- a-vis the appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
• The TO-M&E will also develop and monitor workplans, including surveillance, monitoring and evaluation and research, analyze data sets and technical assessment findings, prepare reports and papers summarizing project results.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc / BA in Statistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or in any relevant Degree with 5 to 7 years’ relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or MPH / M.Sc / MBA / MA / MBBS / MD in any relevant Degree with 1 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will provide technical support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on tuberculosis control and treatment as well as all issues surrounding TBHIV co-infection.
• S/He will also provide support related to TB/HIV collaboration strategies and approaches, related to implementation of collaborative activities at the State Level, coordinate the design and implementation of components related to tuberculosis programs and TB/HIV collaborative activities in all SIDHAS states, provide technical assistance in tuberculosis and TBHIV management capacity building to field programs and work in close collaboration with the Care and Treatment Unit in the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD or similar Degree with 5 to 7 years with a minimum of 5 years progressive experience in care and support for HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis in resource constrained settings.
• Experience with ART/TB programs is required.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.

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Job Description

• Will provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS and PMTCT.
• Provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment, and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART). Assist in the development of strategies for the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS mitigation interventions.
• This includes orphans and vulnerable children programming, home-based care and other care and support activities at the community level.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment in field-level projects and programs.
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS care and support capacity building at the state level.
• Work with technical relevant technical staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
• Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation capacity building to field programs and develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of prevention and mitigation of HIV/AIDS.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD Degree with 4 to 6 years post-national youth service experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• With technical oversight from the STA-AMERL, S/he will design and implement monitoring and evaluation activities for the state offices.
• Work with others in the state office and local implementing partners to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.
• Manage the state office’s reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete datasets are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required.
• On a monthly basis, ensure that high quality analyzed facility-level data is disseminated to relevant staff at facilities and decision-makers.
• Ensure that data is used to highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with facility management and other departments in addressing these gaps.
• Coordinate regular data quality assessments, undertaken in a participatory manner, with facility staff and ensure the completeness, consistency, and validity of routine data

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• B.Sc / BA in Statistics, Pharmacy or Microbiology with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• MBBS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Or MPH or M.Sc / MA in a relevant Degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

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Job Description

• Technical Officer - AMERL: is responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the state office.
• S/He will work with others in the state office and local implementing partners to ensure that state monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs, work with the state-level staff and government counterparts to provide support and guidance on program/project monitoring and evaluation activities and on Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Work with local partners to support the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence to complete, correct and timely reporting and ensure that the quality of program/project activities adheres to SOPs by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD / PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring, and evaluation or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

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Job Description

• Will provide technical leadership and support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches in implementation of the programs.
• S/He will work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the design and implementation of facility-based programs in relation to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment, TB HIV services integration, PMTCT, care and support, work with relevant staff and partners to coordinate the design and implementation of community-based programs in relation to community HTS and PMTCT including optimizing HIV case finding and linkage to care at supported health facilities, liaise with partners implementing community programs in order to optimize community-facility linkage of clients identified to be HIV positive and retention to care and treatment, support the provision of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and ART in line with National and Global best practices and guideline.
• S/He will also oversee the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level and community level, provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care including the management of opportunistic infections (OI) and Palliative care capacity for PLHIV, contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets and represent AHNi to donors and government officials on issues of HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support at the State level.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS / MD or similar Degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource constrained settings
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• With the supervision of the DME, the DD-SI will lead in the design, development and implementation of the project’s SI and database functions including all systematic data analysis process of data outputs from the electronic information systems, carrying out advanced data analysis and preparing data analysis products for presentation and reporting.
• S/he will provide technical leadership and support to strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and performance reporting within the targeted geographic area, which may include building capacity of community organizations and other stakeholders to monitor, document and analyze the performance of their HIV services and activities and ensure data quality.
• S/he will liaise with the DME, government of Nigeria and other counterparts responsible for national and state-level SI and support coordination with national health management information systems. The DD-SI will be responsible for all SI reporting to ACE-BAY, USAID, and stakeholders.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Epidemiology, Geography or other related areas with 5-7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in international development related to HIV/AIDS comprehensive services.
• 5 years practical or demonstrable experience in monitoring and evaluation or data management.
• Previous experience working with USAID or PEPFAR-supported programs including familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to be the technical specialist and as the lead subject matter expert in monitoring and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, Epi Info and/or other analytic software and to provide evidence-based recommendations accordingly.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the use of GIS and other tools to support geo-spatial display of data to target program interventions and resources.