Job Opportunities at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Number of positions: 2

Locations: Taraba and Yobe  

Job Overview:

Under the Supervision of the Technical Officer, the Assistant Technical Officer – General (Community HTS) will provide technical support at the state level to implement high-quality care, treatment, and support activities with a primary focus on HIV/AIDS programs. This role will focus on optimizing ART service delivery at various LGAs, tracking ART coverage, and minimizing missed opportunities in service delivery at ACE-1 supported facilities. The position includes providing technical assistance, mentorship, and supervision to health workers on HIV/PMTCT/ART/RH activities, as well as conducting hands-on and on-site mentoring of State / Local Government Implementing Team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to ensure the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment services at ACE-1 supported facilities across various LGAs.
• Re-validate high-frequency reporting and support on-site mentoring activities under the guidance of the Technical Officer.
• Maintain inventory of M&E tools and report regularly to the Technical Officer-AMERL.
• Monitor periodic distribution of M&E tools to supported sites.
• Provide administrative and M&E support to the state teams, ensuring all locally employed Monitoring and Evaluation Staff, Consultants, and Partners understand M&E requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for all State M&E department trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Engage with key stakeholders (Government of Nigeria, Implementing Partners) to promote and communicate ACE-1's principles, achievements, and impact.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy, facilitate collaboration, provide updates, and mitigate risks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• MB.BS or similar degree with 2 to 3 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 3-4 years relevant experience.
• 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.
• Must have clear understanding of PEPFAR MER indicators and reporting frequencies
• Must demonstrate knowledge on national and PEPFAR data capturing applications and databases (DHIS2.0, NOMIS, LAMIS plus, DATIM, NDR etc.)
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
• Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage

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The Petroleum Chemistry Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for managing its Petroleum Chemistry laboratory as may be requested by the Dean. The candidate shall contribute to keeping the Laboratory safe, maintaining and managing its equipment for students and faculty use.  She/he will work closely with the Dean and Chair of the department in guiding students through laboratory experience in line with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain Laboratory inventory
• Control and manage the use of Laboratory equipment by students, Faculty and Staff.
• Promote a good atmosphere, cleanliness and excellent laboratory environment for use.
• Lead and take visitors on a tour of the Petroleum Chemistry Laboratory.
• Be part of other committees aimed at promoting Petroleum Chemistry Laboratory development, staff welfare etc.
• Contribute to AUN’s community service and development.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department chair/Dean.

Requirements for the position:

• HND/BSc. in Petroleum Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably in petroleum chemistry or a related industry.
• Relevant certification in laboratory technology is a plus.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Experience in problem centered approach to learning.
• Experience in safety, managing students and laboratory equipment.
• Proficient in the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, especially those specific to petroleum chemistry.
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and experience with laboratory safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage laboratory operations effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and other stakeholders.

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The Television/Multimedia Studio Custodian will be responsible for the management, supervision, and maintenance of the radio, television, and multimedia design studios within the Department of Communications and Multimedia Design (CMD). The role involves overseeing the proper use of studio equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, maintaining accurate inventory records, and providing technical and operational support to students, faculty, and staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria. 

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the custodian of all equipment and facilities in the radio, television, and multimedia design studios.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of studio equipment, tools, and other resources.
• Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance on studio equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Coordinate repairs and servicing of faulty equipment as needed.
• Monitor and supervise the daily use of studios by faculty, staff, and students.
• Enforce compliance with the University’s laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that equipment is used safely and responsibly and that studios are kept in proper working order.
• Facilitate access to studio resources in alignment with academic schedules and project timelines.
• Ensure the security of all equipment and tools within the studios.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols to prevent damage, loss, or misuse of resources.
• Support the department in complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations related to media production.
• Provide technical support to multimedia design course instructors during studio-based classes and projects.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of equipment for studio sessions and productions.
• Maintain usage logs and reports for accountability and planning purposes.
• Support the department in budgeting, procurement, and planning for studio resources.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as may be assigned by multimedia design instructors or the Department Chair.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor of Science in Communications and Multimedia Design (CMD) or a related field such as Mass Communication, Media Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or Multimedia Production from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experiences working in a media production environment (radio, television, or multimedia).
• Proficiency in using editing software and audio-visual production tools.
• Strong knowledge of radio, television, and multimedia production equipment and software.

Other requirements/abilities for the position:

• Excellent organizational and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with faculty, students, and staff.
• Commitment to safety, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures

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The Webmaster is responsible for the management of AUN’s web-based information and for ensuring that the websites are kept up-to-date and error-free. The incumbent will work across departments and units of AUN to ensure that the websites accurately reflect and support the activities of the internal and external AUN community. The duties shall include but not limited to developing and implementing AUN’s web systems and infrastructure and serving as a point of contact for website development projects and also lead the process of managing and periodically re-designing (when necessary) a highly competitive web outlook, in accordance with the development philosophy of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, test and implement (as necessary) electronic documents, web-applications and infrastructure to support the internal and external operations of AUN and assesses new technologies for applicability to AUN’s web-presence.
• Oversee AUN’s social networking initiatives and monitors trends in social networking, online marketing and the World Wide Web to ensure enhanced positive image and visibility for AUN online.
• Coordinate the inputting of regular content into AUN’s websites gathered from a range of sources both within and outside the AUN community
• Implement the web design and managing the day-to-day maintenance of all AUN’s websites and entire web presence.
• Monitor web activities and incorporating new technologies and enhancements into AUN websites.
• Create new web pages and updating existing web profiles as necessary.
• Collaborate with departments and units in AUN to constantly update and renew web content, setting up systems/procedures to encourage timeliness, quality and accuracy of web page information.
• Archive old web pages and ensuring consistency in level of content, look and feel across the website.
• Maintain custody of all hardware and software necessary for managing and operating the AUN websites.
• Develop web infrastructure and utilizing applications to ensure optimum technical performance, as well as assessing new technologies for applicability to AUN’s website.
• Monitor the usage and traffic of AUN websites and providing regular reports on performance and traffic to the Director of PRC and the AUN President.
• Formulate and enforce web policies and standards that, among other things, establish procedures for ensuring the readiness, quality and accuracy of web content.
• Assess the University PR practices and design; and producing electronic forms and data management systems as well as enhanced mail merge and emailing systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Produce attractive and appealing electronic and printed documents, presentations and reports in close concert with the Graphic Design Artiste.
• Manage AUN web advertising and taking responsibility for the creation and deployment of electronic banner and text link ads.
• Undertaking other tasks as required by the Supervisor.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Masters preferred).
• At least six years’ experience working with web content and information systems or in related fields preferably in higher education.
• Must be competent in the use of PHP, HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHPMyAdmin, JavaScript, Joomla! Content Management System, Web authoring tools (e.g. Dreamweaver, FrontPage) and have basic knowledge in the use of multimedia and graphic animation software.
• Must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and must be able to effectively communicate technical policies and procedures to non-technical personnel.
• Must be capable of developing web-applications and computer-based information systems and have exceptional Desktop Publishing (DTP) skills.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications with ease
• Possess very good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Ability to project a positive image of the university at all times
• Ability to run different projects and tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Strong creative skills, including: - Content creation - Graphic design (particularly desirable)