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Job Profile:  

• The Project MERL Adviser will support in developing the protocol for the LDSS and LADB research on the HepC3 grant in Oyo and coordinate the research, implementation, political buy-in, documentation and reporting of the project deliverables in Oyo State.
• He/she will participate in TWG meetings on HepC3, analyze and use data to improve program outcomes.
• He/she will write technical reports, abstracts, and journal publications.
• The individual will also be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities relating to Hepatitis C amongst PWIDs at the National and State levels.

Job role: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Oversee the daily activity of the HEPC3P grant and ensure the implementation of all project deliverables.
• Facilitate the review of the National Database for Viral Hepatitis, specifically for high-risk populations.
• Share monthly, quarterly and annual reports with the Programme Coordinator and the Technical Adviser.
• Write technical reports, abstracts, and journal publications.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ post NYSC experience in research and management of health-related programmes.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage.
• Experience implementing an HIV/Hepatitis project
• Knowledge of Programme management including conceptualization, budget design, implementation, and evaluation with experience in KP programming as an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies required

Technical Job-Specific Skills

• Technical knowledge and understanding of specific programmatic areas and comfortable with working with a range of stakeholders.
• Social dialogue and advocacy skills for fostering an enabling environment for programme implementation
• Presentation skills
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Leadership skills
• Technical report writing skills

Behavioural Attributes  

• Organisational skills
• Leadership skills
• Continuous and Innovative learner
• Honesty and integrity
• Resilient, resourceful, optimistic and energetic

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Job Profile:

• The STA Procurement and Supply Chain will take a leadership role in executing effective and efficient procurement and supply chain services on the GC7 project, ensuring project commodities reach the last mile at the right time and in the right condition.
• He/she will also be responsible and accountable for the storage, distribution and reporting of all commodities (health and non-health) on the GC7 project

Key Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will:

Program Development and Planning:

• Review and recommend for approval forecasts and supply plans for reagents and commodities from Gombe and Kwara.
• Identify feasible intervention option aimed to strengthening the HIV/AIDs, TB and other disease areas supply system and improving access to care and treatment. 

Technical Expertise:

• Provide technical guidance in establishing and maintaining standard in commodity management, distribution and documentation.
• Develop and ensure implementation of quality control procedure and guideline for consistency and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Provide training and support to employees on quality control procedures and standard of management, utilization and documentation of health commodities focusing on grant targeted populations.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Develop quality assurance management tools (regulatory legal framework, policies, standards, documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms, reports, etc.).
• Set up systems for products management, procurement and supply chain management (PSM) coordination.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision and monitoring mechanisms to ensure effective utilization of Health products, commodities and integration of disease specific products in the system.
• Monitor all drugs use regularly through the pharmacist in Gombe and Kwara with respect to adverse drug reactions for their efficacy, safety and quality.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders internally and externally for network support, resources and best practices to enhance quality service delivery.
• Provide clear continuous communication channels involving all the states PSM teams in decision making processes for grant improvement.

Qualification and Experience:

• B Pharm, Med Lab Sci. or other related Sciences is required.
• MPH, MSCM will be an added advantage
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is desirable.
• 6 to 8 years post NYSC relevant work experience in donor funded project.
• Must possess specific experience in supply chain programming related to HIV/AIDS, TB and other disease areas.
• Experience with Health supply chain management, commodity procurement, quantification, forecasting and familiar with product lines

Skills and Competencies Required:

• Must have an outstanding organizational and coordination abilities in management of supply chain activities in project implementation states.
• Knowledge of current national and global HIV treatment standard and licensure requirement.
• Familiarity with Nigeria current national guideline for HIV prevention, treatment and care
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, result oriented and a good team spirit to work with different people with cultural, religious background, lifestyle and sexual orientation.
• A strong leadership experience in management of public health commodities.
• Proficient in Microsoft 360, word processing, excel, Presentation applications.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability of a good relationship management/ advocacy skills
• A strong supportive/mentoring and supervisory skills