Fresh Jobs at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER: 

• Under the supervision of the State Program Advisor/State Team Lead, the SPO provides oversight, coordination, monitoring and reporting of all ACE activities in the assigned State.
• S/he will provide management support to the state office and IAs focusing on work plans, sub agreement management, periodic fund requests, review of MFRs/SFRs, and reporting. Develop and oversee execution of systems for initiation, implementation, monitoring, amendment and close out of all ACE IAs’ sub agreements.
• Ensure that AHNI delivers on all its promises to donors and other stakeholders (achieve set targets, deliver quality services).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with donor and AHNI policies by the state office and IAs. Liaise with multiple stakeholders and collaborators to share information, coordinate activities and avoid duplication in the implementation of the programs.                                                                                                                                                                                 

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MS/MA degree in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years relevant experience in development programs.
• Or BS/BA in public health, business administration, health sciences, behavioral sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience in development programs.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

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SECURITY OFFICER:

•  will provide programmatic and administrative support to the project Offices.
• Contribute to the design, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of facility and community-based target driven activities focused on demand creation for uptake of HIV/AIDS services and quality service provision/delivery within the state or LGAs.
• Ensure adequate and timely activity implementation through periodic work plan review, processing memos, fund requests, monitoring of expenditure and initiating corrective actions to mitigate financial risk to the organization and adherence to donor and organizational policies and guidelines.
• Maintain program monitoring checklists and budget tracking tools to effectively supervise deliverables and burn rate of community-based target driven activities in the implementation of high-quality HIV/AIDS services at state, cluster and LGA levels; based on approved workplan.
• Facilitate filing of accurate documentation and maintain a database of all ad-hoc staff and program implementation resources.
• Support in the review, collation and submission of routine (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly) progress reports from the field teams including capturing of success stories in line with project and donor guidelines.
• Support the review of financial and programmatic reports on project deliverables to ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies and reporting timelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing and tracking system for the project including minutes of meetings.                                                                      

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant certification in international relations, Security Management, risk management, humanitarian work, ex-Military – Nigeria, SSS or Nigeria Police with 5 to 6 years’ experience
• A formal security qualification or security management training/work experience in complex environments (minimal 5 years)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic team experience and knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in complex context.
• Up to 3 years working with an NGO or development organization preferred
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, compilation of security reports and assessments
• Experience in training and coaching national staff in safety and security.

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT: 

• will provide programmatic and administrative support to the project Offices.
• Contribute to the design, planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of facility and community-based target driven activities focused on demand creation for uptake of HIV/AIDS services and quality service provision/delivery within the state or LGAs.
• Ensure adequate and timely activity implementation through periodic work plan review, processing memos, fund requests, monitoring of expenditure and initiating corrective actions to mitigate financial risk to the organization and adherence to donor and organizational policies and guidelines.
• Maintain program monitoring checklists and budget tracking tools to effectively supervise deliverables and burn rate of community-based target driven activities in the implementation of high-quality HIV/AIDS services at state, cluster and LGA levels; based on approved workplan.
• Facilitate filing of accurate documentation and maintain a database of all ad-hoc staff and program implementation resources.
• Support in the review, collation and submission of routine (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly) progress reports from the field teams including capturing of success stories in line with project and donor guidelines.
• Support the review of financial and programmatic reports on project deliverables to ensure compliance with donor and organizational policies and reporting timelines.
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing and tracking system for the project including minutes of meetings.                                                                      

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• BS/BA in Public Health, Business Administration or Health Sciences with 2-3 years relevant experience with development programs
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision

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TECHNICAL OFFICER – LABORATORY SERVICES: 

• will be involved in capacity building and mentorship of laboratory personnel, mentoring of health personnel on DBS collection techniques as well as documentation including SOP writing.
• S/he will be involved in mentoring of health personnel on viral load sample collection, processing, documentation and shipment, support in monitoring and mentoring of health personnel at ACE 1-supported facilities, documentation and storage of DBS samples and viral load specimen management.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for collating data reports, putting together monthly supply requisitions for project- supported laboratories, and support the running of DNA PCR assays for National EID and viral load program at the project-supported laboratories.
• S/he will support the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services, be involved in the development and implementation of quality control and quality assurance systems in collaboration with existing personnel and systems for laboratory in the focal facilities and ensure related documentation, training and monitoring.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Minimum of BMLS or AMLSCN in Medical Laboratory Science with at least 4 years of working experience in a laboratory.
• Or MSc in the applied biosciences with 5-7 years of working experience in a laboratory.
• Certification or license to practice medical laboratory science is an advantage,
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to PCR, HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in international development preferred.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public-sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) implementation and accreditation process will be an added advantage.

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TECHNICAL OFFICER – PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT: 

• under the supervision of the STO-HSS/CD, the TO-PSM will assist in the development of AHNi in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAs) and in all aspects of logistics and supply chain management of health commodities.
• S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’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.
• Provide technical support to facility focal persons in logistics to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of LMIS reports.
• Support facilities to maintain excellent inventory of commodities, ensuring proper documentation of expired commodities, separated from useable ones.
• Periodically support the health facilities to carry out stock audit exercise to ensure accountability and transparency.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• B.Sc. Laboratory Sciences, biological science, pharmacy or related degree 4-6 years post-national youth service experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in provision of logistics support for HIV/AIDS
• Sound understanding of HIV/AIDS technical areas
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.

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TECHNICAL OFFICER – HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: 

• will work under the supervision of the STO-HSS to provide support in the planning, implementing and monitoring of health systems strengthening and laboratory activities.
• S/he will contribute to AHNi’s provision of technical assistance to AHNi partners and implementing agencies at all levels to develop/review, implement and monitor health systems and laboratory strategies and activities.
• Assist in providing technical assistance in different health systems strengthening aspects using the six WHO building blocks and a reference guide, support the STO-HSS in collaborating with the relevant federal,
• State and LGA departments/agencies and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at all levels.
• Support the development and implementation framework for capacity development for the different departments in the design and implementation of evidence-based health systems policies and practices related to their technical programs and units.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years post national youth service experience with at least 1 year’s progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas.
• MPH or M.Sc. in related degree with at least 2 to 4years post national youth service experience with at least 2 years progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas.
• Experience in health systems analysis, health financing (including budgeting and health accounts), human resource for health (including workload analysis), and service delivery required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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TECHNICAL OFFICER – PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT CARE & TREATMENT: 

• 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 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 an 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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ASSISTANT TECHNICAL OFFICER – PMTCT: 

• will 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 PMTCT and HIV/AIDS services, support demand creation initiatives to scale up PMTCT 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, CA CX and PrEP services into routine health services including reproductive health.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS or similar degree with minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of 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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Technical Officer-PMTCT, PrEP & CaCx:

• will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health/Family Planning (RH/FP), TB and integrated medical services at the state level.
• S/He will coordinate the effective implementation of Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in the State, increase the awareness of CA CX to high-risk individuals in the Facility and community.
• Provide strategic direction, technical oversight, and ensure appropriate support for the development and implementation of program activities in Cervical Cancer prevention.
• S/He will support the planning, coordination and supervision of cervical cancer screening activities in ACE-supported facilities; support training facilitation of health care providers on cervical cancer prevention program and PrEP and build the capacity of the health facility staff and service providers in documentation, data collection and analysis.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD 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 an advantage
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Assistant Technical Officer – Prevention, Care & Treatment

• 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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PROJECT DRIVER: 

• will provide a variety of transportation support to the project.
• He will convey project Staff and Consultants to designated approved locations, ensure adequate safety, cleanliness, security and maintenance of the project vehicle assigned, ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements by studying schedule or ad-hoc request by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.                                            

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Secondary school leaving certificates, apprentice certificate or any other equivalent certificates with a minimum of 5-6 years’ experience
• Must have a Trade Test Certificate and a valid Driving License
• Must have expert knowledge of driving rules and regulations
• Experience as a Driver mechanic will be an added advantage
• Experience with large complex organizations preferred.

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Technical Officer-Prevention, Care & Treatment

• 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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• The ATO-AMERL will 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.
• S/he will re-validate high Frequency reporting, support onsite mentoring activities under the guidance of the Technical Officer-AMERL and take regular M&E tools inventory, reporting same to the Technical Officer-AMERL.
• S/He will monitor periodic M&E tools distribution to supported sites, provide administrative support to the department, provide M&E support to the states, and ensure that locally employed Monitoring and Evaluation Staff, Consultants and Partners understand and can support the M&E requirements and coordinate the logistics for all State M&E department trainings, workshops and meetings.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 2 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 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.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.