Job Vacancies at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• Under the Supervision of the Technical Officer, the Assistant Technical Officer will work with the state-level staff & government counterparts in assigned facilities to provide support and guidance on implementation of high-quality HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and TB/HIV intervention, monitoring and evaluation activities and on donor and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• The ATO will assist the Technical Officer in providing technical support at the facility level to implement high quality care, treatment, and support activities with primary focus on HIV/AIDS programs, including correct implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ACEBAY’s activities through adherence to timely documentation and reporting of activities.
• S/He will 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 to ad hoc staff, clinical mentors and facility focal persons on HIV/TB, PrEP, HIVST, Viral load sample collection, GBV and cervical cancer screening and monitor progress towards USAID targets through routine monitoring, monthly data validation and quarterly DQA in assigned facility.
• The ATO will also support the STO-PCT/TBHIV to share progress report during daily SRMs, weekly DRM and during quarterly TWGs with GoN and other stakeholders.

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 including familiarity with northern Nigeria M&E context and locations.
• 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

• Will be responsible for providing security advisory to staff across the entire GF NAHI Grant implementation states to minimize staff exposure to security risk and mitigate any harm to staff or program property.
• He/she will develop and implement security management plan and security protocols for AHNi state offices, conduct regular security risk assessments in line with minimum operation requirements, conduct regular safety audits of all AHNi premises and recommend measures that would reduce risk, focusing on prevention and deterrence, ensure that Security Guards at all AHNi premises have undergone basic safety and security trainings and maintain clear records on the same.
• In consultation with the Admin Manager/SFAO/SPO, he/she will ensure that safety features are installed in all AHNi premises, conduct safety and security trainings to all new staff before deployment to filed locations.
• Also, the Security Officer will analyze staff security and safety needs and share with line managers through the State Team Lead, develop a catalogue of mandatory trainings that staff should undertake & conduct brief security briefs before deployment to deep field locations, ensure close coordination of AHNi security protocols with other actors in the operation areas and keep monitoring for any actions that may elevate our security risk for immediate remedy.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. or HND in any relevant discipline; including Psychology, Security & Safety, etc., with 3 to 5 years post-NYSC experience in Security & Safety Management.
• Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage. 
• Sound report-writing skills, activity budgeting and activity tracking with set timelines.
• Proficiency in Security and Safety management, incident reporting, training facilitation, security briefing, etc.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities to deliver on urgent tasks.
• Ability to work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is required.

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Job Description

• The Compliance Officer will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which Global Fund’s financial resources are managed.
• S/He will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, adequacy of internal controls, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws/regulations and the safeguard of assets within AHNi’s policy framework.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BSc. in Accounting or Finance with 4-5 years relevant experience with international development programs that includes 3-5years of experience in internal control function.
• MS/MA in Accounting or Finance or related field with 3-4 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 3-5 years of experience in internal control function.
• Experience in accounting and accounting principles enough to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses.
• Experience in financial reporting, and financial management systems applications
• Familiarity with Global Fund or similar donor-funded programs is required.
• CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.

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Job Description

• With the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Senior IT Officer will perform a range of assignments related to planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining AHNI’s computer information systems and applications, and is responsible for the design and maintenance of these systems and applications.
• The successful candidate will also support the development of technical approaches in consultation/coordination with others involving a range of hardware and software tools and the interface of these various tools and develop programming in high level languages involving complex validity checks and processing that are complex and may involve varied and numerous programs and applications that are interrelated, requiring extensive interfacing with other applications and systems.
• S/he will oversee the operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting and local enhancement/extensions of automated systems; monitor transactions to measure the performance and continuing effectiveness of AHNi’s IT systems.
• S/he is responsible for maintaining the office local-area network (LAN), wide-area network (WAN), network segment, Internet, or intranet system and provide day-to-day onsite administrative support and periodic servicing of the network and all peripherals..

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 4 - 5 years post national youth service relevant experience of which 2 years should have been in a supervisory role.
• Or MS/MA Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 5 - 7 years post national youth service relevant experience of which 3 years should have been in a supervisory role.
• Candidate must possess Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and/or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certifications.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Experience with a multi-site network (at least 3 sites) with a minimum of 200 users is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for accounting and finance operations for the HQ and state office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
• S/He will provide support for operational problem resolution on HQ and state office cash accounts, bank resolutions, finance systems, resolution of audited questioned costs, and financial close outs at the state level.
• Ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the HQ office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• Also, s/he will monitor/track SRs cash balance and work with the Finance Manager to ensure prompt cash transfer to SRs and State Offices to avoid cash-out.
• S/He will oversee capacity building activities and other support to local implementing agencies (IAs) in the focus States.
• The Senior Accountant will also ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the HQ office, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records, prepare monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities for the Finance Manager’s review.
• Take lead in the preparation of the project activity budget and workplan development, ensure timely processing of payments including retirements and support the procurement unit carryout procurement process.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for accounting and finance operations for the state office and ensure compliance with the contractual requirements of Nigeria’s programs/projects with the objective of providing professional accountancy services consistent with generally accepted accounting principles.
• The SFO will vouch all payment request from staff and vendors to ensure completeness of documentation and correctness of payment amount, review and process payment request on the online payment portal, review program memo to ensure that activity work plans agree with approved budget and maintain accounting files, tracking and following up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation.
• S/He will also review monthly financial report to ensure accuracy and completeness in transaction classification and posting, use the Budget Expenditure tracker to monitor actual expenditure against standard amounts, identify cost savings and work with state program team in processing approval for reprogramming.
• The SFO will supervise and review all procurement activities to ensure they are conduct in line with the organization policy guidelines and international best practices and supervise the activities of the finance personnel at the state level.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in office management and administration.
• CPA, ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE or any other relevant professional qualification is required.
• Experience in managing financial records of donor-funded organizations, and familiarity with donor and local contractual procedures is an advantage.

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Job Description

• The Administrative Officer will support the project staff in the provision of administrative and logistical services.
• S/He will assist in arranging travel logistics for Staff, Consultants and Training Participants including hotel reservations and where required, arranging airport and hotel pick-ups.
• S/He will assist in the maintenance of efficient records/storage of all office supplies and coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services for the office.
• Also, s/he will ensure proper storage and maintenance of all office assets and keep up-to-date records of all assets.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• University Degree, a recognized equivalent or HND
• Strong administrative and secretarial skills
• Familiarity with international NGOs is an advantage.
• Experience with large complex organization preferred.
• Well-developed computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft office tools.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organization skills
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.

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Job Description

• Will assist the Senior Accountant to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking account, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records.
• S/he will work with the Senior Accountant to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including financial status of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts, assist in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities and monitor periodic expenditures of project by analyzing financial data and producing periodic and ad hoc reports.
• Also, s/he will provide support with the accounting workflow, in the review and audit of sub-recipients reports for reimbursement of expenditures, function as support for processing cash advances, retirements, petty cash management and refunds made in favor of AHNI and prepare fiscal year budgets and enter them into AHNI’s accounting software program.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Sound accounting skills.
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with NGOs preferred.

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Job Description

• The Procurement Officer will develop, plan, and manage policies and strategies related to procuring supplies and services (in accordance with AHNI & Global Fund policies) in support of all AHNi offices and projects at HQ and State Offices, both domestic and international sourcing.
• S/he will participate in the negotiation of contract terms on a range of procurements and monitor delivery of exact specifications.
• With the Senior Procurement Officer, s/he will develop policies and systems for AHNi procurement at HQ and State office level, identifying what is procured locally & nationally.
• The successful candidate will plan, coordinate, and manage the central procurement activities of AHNi with HQ and State Offices, including storage and delivery, train staff at the HQ & state level in procurement rules and processes and record keeping, monitor procurement processes and compliance with AHNi procedures at HQ and field levels.
• The Procurement Officer will implement sourcing strategies to support corporate and state objectives, providing AHNi with competitive advantage in the areas of materials, supplies, and services.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA Degree in relevant field with 3 - 5 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Or MS/MA Degree in relevant field with 2 - 3 years relevant procurement experience.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in procurement.
• Familiarity with donor-funded procurement rules and regulations is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services to AHNi State Offices.
• S/He will assist in the preparation of monthly financial report forms, which accompany executed sub-awardee project documents, attend to all administrative functions in the Finance unit, prepare monthly reporting/ budgets data entry into excel spreadsheets and automated MIS reports and disseminate information to AHNi State offices/HQ.
• Also, s/he will manage and ensure quality in all GF events logistics - Reservations (Accommodation/Flights/Venue etc.), meals, event materials, attendance, support finance with needed information’s/documents to make prompt participants payment, support in the State office’s procurement process including, but not limited to, purchase requests, prequalifying vendors, soliciting quotes, collating quotation/bids from prequalified/potential vendors, the vendor selection process through receipt and payment for goods and/or services etc.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• University Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Experience with administrative and secretarial skills.
• Sound accounting skills.
• Experience with large complex organization is required, familiarity with international NGOs preferred.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for overseeing community mobilization and gender inclusion activities in the state, with guidance from the Community Mobilization and Gender Specialist.
• S/he will ensure implementing activities to promote enrollment, retention and learning for girls, also ensuring community outreach activities to promote positive norms around girls’ education.
• H/She will also coordinate with the school-based committees to design school leadership strategies that will promote inclusive education for girls and learners with disabilities.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences is required.
• Competency and skills in community engagement and understanding of education and gender issues; sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues is required.
• Five (5) years working experience with INGOs, NGOs and/or CBOs is an advantage.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Packages/Internet).
• Ability to work well with others, develop and maintain compatibility among recipients of assistance.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, cross cultural and collaborative.
• Outstanding communication skills (Oral and Written).

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Job Description

• Will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs (ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, RH/HIV, and HTS) and other services including direct service provision support for community level services based on the ongoing HIV and Tb surge in Akwa Ibom state.
• Support, scale up and coordinate the community level implementation of integrated HIV and TB surge strategies aimed at maximizing HIV case finding efficiencies based on the 95:95:95 strategies.
• S/He will support optimal linkage and enrolment rates for identified HIV positive adult, adolescent and pediatric clients at community level based on the 95:95:95 strategies, support the community level implementation of test and start strategy including same day ART enrolment for identified HIV positive adults, adolescent and pediatric patients based on the 95:95:95 strategies and  also support the community level implementation of strategies aimed at optimizing retention in ART care and enhancing virological suppression for adult, adolescent and pediatric patients enrolled in ACE-supported treatment locations based on the 95:95:95 strategies.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MBBS with a minimum of 1 year post national youth service experience in clinical care OR Registered Nurse / Midwife / B.Sc Nursing with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and TB/HIV technical areas.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting including government and non-government settings.
• Experience in integrated HIV care delivery.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.

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Job Description

• Will support the development, implementation and supervision of all AHNi’s Electronic Information Systems at the State and facility levels.
• S/He will provide technical assistance for the design and content development for electronic information systems (LAMIS, DHIS, GIS and any other AHNi package or database tools) used for M&E operations.
• This function will include assisting the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M&E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
• Also, the position will support on-site implementation of solutions and capacity building of users on the packages, assist in the developing of software and database tools and ensure that developed tools meet the intended reporting and data output requirements for both internal use, donors, GoN and other stakeholders.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or other relevant field with 3 - 5 years’ experience in software development, DHIS 2 configuration. Deployment skills will be an added advantage.
• MB.BS/MPH/MSc or similar degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, General Statistics or Biostatistics, Health Informatics and/or Management with 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience in data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems such as NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for continuous improvement of financial systems and compliance levels at the Project Head and State Offices.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; prioritizes areas to be addressed, then, working with staff on the ground, develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Ensure compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated and resolved.
• Institute and maintain an effective compliance communication program for the project, including promoting (a) use of the Feedback Finance hotline; (b) heightened awareness of SOPs and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
• Provide continued orientation to the State Finance and Administrative staff on how to support facilities to compile and submit monthly fund requests and prepare consolidated fund requests for the whole state (covering all Health facilities and Sub awards).

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MSc. in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experience with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
• CPA, ACA or recognized equivalent is required.

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Job Description

• Will provide leadership and technical support in the areas of PMTCT, clinical care/ART and reproductive health.
• S/he will coordinate services needed to implement high quality care PMTCT, HIV care and treatment and reproductive health/family planning services.
• Provide oversight and supervisory roles to the appropriate Technical Staff, develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and RH/FP and represent AHNi to Donors and government officials on issues of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT and RH/FP.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience with at least 7 years progressive experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings
• Proven ability in supervising staff.

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Job Description

• The STO-PCT will support in the provision of technical leadership in regard to clinical management of HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches in implementation of programs for the General and Key population
• 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, KP services, care and support.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 to 6 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with ARV program.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will 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), coordinate the design and implementation of components related to screening, diagnosis and management of viral hepatitis and harm reduction interventions, for Key and priority population.
• S/he will provide technical leadership in developing strategies and interventions to improve the quality of HIV programming and service delivery for Key and Priority Populations, provide technical assistance in the delivery of comprehensive community-based HIV prevention services, expand and improve testing services for Key Populations working with community-based organizations in the state and provide technical assistance in the delivery of community and facility-based Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to KPs.
• S/he will also lead harm reduction interventions for persons who use drugs, including needle-syringe program in the state.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/MD/PharmD/PHD/MPH or similar degree with 5 to 7 years progressive experience working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with key population programs.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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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

• Will be responsible for designing and implementing harm reduction interventions for people who use drugs and key populations in the state. S/he will work closely with the project team to scale up the needle syringe program and other interventions in the state.
• The successful candidate will provide technical direction for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of comprehensive harm reduction program for PWIDs, provide technical assistance to state teams to undertake implementation of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to harm reduction and support the state team and CBOs to implement strategies aimed at providing information, education and communication services on safer injecting practices, safe handling, and disposal of injecting equipment.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Medical Degree (MBBS, BPharm Nursing, Public Health), with 2 - 3 years of proven experience in implementation of key population programs is required.
• Experience in harm reduction programs will be an added advantage.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for providing technical support to all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment activities for children, adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women.
• S/he will support interventions related to integrated services for triple elimination of HIV, Hepatitis and Syphilis among pregnant women, retention and early infant diagnosis.
• The successful candidate will provide technical support to ensure facilities provide integrated and holistic PMTCT and Pediatrics care and treatment, provide support for quality pediatric HIV care including diagnosis and management of Opportunistic Infections, ARV Optimization, and monitoring children on ART for drug resistance.
• The ATO will also coordinate facility and community level strategies to ensure tracking mother baby pairs, and adherence and retention activities for children on ART and provide technical support in viral load testing, monitoring and coverage for children on ART as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Medical Degree (MD, MBBS, Nursing, Public Health), with 2-3 years of proven experience in implementation of PMTCT programs.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) is an added advantage.
• Experience in providing mentorship and training.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings.
• Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women in resource limited settings.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for technical support to the Adolescents Girls Young Women component of the Global Fund program in Anambra state.
• This includes the design, implementation, and monitoring of sound technical strategies and interventions targeting AGYW and HIV Prevention as well as ensuring the integration of interventions with the other key program areas.
• The successful candidate will support the delivery of prevention services to AGYW and scale up of prevention and other sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services for AGYW interventions related to HIV Testing Services treatment, care, and support services for Adolescent Girls and Young Women.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Degree in Medicine, Public Health, or any related field with 2 - 3 years’ experience in HIV programs is required.
• Experience implementing Adolescent, Girls and Young Women interventions will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in Global Fund HIV prevention programs targeted at vulnerable populations is an added advantage.
• Background in capacity building (training, mentoring, technical assistance provision) is an added advantage.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for the State Office.
• S/he will ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project’s M&E needs.
• S/He will provide technical oversight for designing, development, planning, implementation; and capacity-building of monitoring and evaluation of assigned unit level programs and develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation components.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/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 MS/MA in 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 BS/BA in Statistics, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Monitoring and Evaluation or in relevant Degrees with 7 to 9 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation for Global Health Initiatives.

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Job Description

• Will support the development, implementation and supervision of all AHNi’s Electronic Information Systems at the State and facility levels.
• S/He will provide technical assistance for the design and content development for electronic information systems (LAMIS, DHIS, GIS and any other AHNi package or database tools) used for M&E operations.
• This function will include assisting the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M&E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures. Assist the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M&E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
• Also, the position will support on-site implementation of solutions and capacity building of users on the packages, assist in the developing of software and database tools and ensure that developed tools meet the intended reporting and data output requirements for both internal use, donors, GoN and other stakeholders.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science or other relevant field with 3 - 5 years’ experience in software development, DHIS 2 configuration. Deployment skills will be an added advantage.
• MB.BS/MPH/MSc or similar Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, General Statistics or Biostatistics, Health Informatics and/or Management with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience in data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems such as NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will be responsible for designing and implementing a strategic vision for electronic systems to analyze, report, visualize, and disseminate program data. S/he will work closely with the project team to implement innovative data visualization tools tailored to country-specific needs.
• S/he will oversee the creation and dissemination of analytic tools including user-friendly front-end interfaces, automated routinely generated reports, queries, and analytic datasets to the project team, the principal recipient, and key stakeholders.
• S/he will advise on data management systems security and compliance with national guidelines, lead efforts to develop robust, user-friendly, high-quality interfaces for data visualization.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• A First Degree in Public Health, Demography, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Management, or a related discipline. An advanced degree is an added advantage.
• 3-4 years of experience managing and analyzing large data sets and experience with advanced statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with DHIS, SPSS, SQL, STATA, and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with Geo-special analysis tools, e.g., QGIS, and ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated experience with PowerBi or Tableau.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and management of health monitoring and evaluation systems in low-resource settings.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

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Job Description

• Will provide technical expertise and assistance in implementing high quality laboratory services within the AHNi-led GF NAHI HIV care and treatment project including laboratory capacity development at project health facility sites.
• The STO-Lab services will provide technical support and develop quality policies, quality tools, SOPs and recommendations related to the implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of laboratory services for HIV/AIDS and other opportunistic infections (OI) in collaboration with technical staff within AHNi and at national, state and local agencies in Nigeria.
• He/she will carry out quality control functions/activities in collaboration with the local and state teams of the labs, including quality control inspections schedules and the collection of quality control records, ensuring the availability of quality records and providing technical assistance in capacity building for laboratory services personnel at health facilities and other settings as appropriate.
• Also, the STO-Lab will review and monitor QA and QC activities of the Laboratory in order to determine conformance with established policies, national regulations, or accreditation requirements, provide technical leadership and technical support related to high technology (TB culture, PCR) laboratory services, coordinate Proficiency Testing (PT) activities and ensure PT is being done for each specialty; explore other ways of testing evaluation in the absence of PT and ensure collection and collation of laboratory data and reporting into the DHIS ensuring its use in making program decisions.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BMLS / AMLSCN in Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field
• 7-9 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Or master’s degree in laboratory sciences or related field with 5-7 years post national youth service experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in provision of laboratory support for HIV/AIDS
• Experience in the management of laboratory services, particularly health facility-based services, including quality assurance systems, laboratory analysis, and interpretation and reporting techniques based on best practices, quality management practices and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of advanced laboratory procedures, diagnosis and management related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment is required with some experience in an international development organization preferred.
• Certification/ license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist is required.

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Job Description

• Will work to provide technical leadership in the planning, implementing, and monitoring of procurement and supply chain management activities at the state level in the project.
• S/he will contribute to providing technical assistance and coordination to implementing health facilities within the state to promote commodity security. S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.
• The STO-PSML will coordinate the Logistics Management Information System at GF-supported health facilities by ensuring collation, validation, prompt and timely submission of CRRFs by the Health Facilities to the stakeholders, coordinate the generation and validation of the last mile distribution (LMD) orders in collaboration with the state LMCU and ensure that same are submitted to the service providers for resupply to the health facilities.
• S/he will also coordinate the activities of the Technical Officers in the state to ensure continuous availability of health commodities for uninterrupted service delivery, promote transparency and accountability in the management of health commodities by ensuring best practices in storage and inventory management at GF supported health facilities and collaborate with partners and relevant stakeholders at all levels to implement strategies aimed at sustaining the availability of health commodities and improving service delivery at the health facilities.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years post national youth service experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with at least 5 to 7 years post national youth service experience with at least 3 years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Or BS/BA in logistics, pharmacy or relevant field with 7 to 9 years relevant experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will work with the AHNi MD to develop annual work plans and budgets; create and support an effective team; provide technical guidance, support monitoring and evaluation; coordinate activities with sub-grantees and harmonize implementation with the teams in Central and Southern Cluster in Cross River.
• Liaise with government stakeholders, implementing partners and other programs within the state for collaboration and synergy. Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Manage diverse teams in complex environments, and deliver results within agreed timelines, and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements.
• S/He is responsible for providing strong leadership, coordinate, monitor, track and report project progress and performances within the triple constraints of project implementation for enhanced output and outcome and consequent achievement of project goal and objectives in the State.
• Also, s/he will provide programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, RH/FP and integrated clinical services activities, build the capacity of Staff on national procedures and project management tools and techniques, guiding implementation, USAID cost principles in compliance with all requirements and also prepare formal evaluation of assigned employees’ performance as scheduled and required.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• MS/MA in Social Science, Public Health, Business Administration or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7 - 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Or BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health, Business Administration or related field, with a minimum of 9 - 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.

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Job Description

• Will ensure implementation and tracking of GF approved activities in the quarterly workplan delineated for the clusters, maintain detailed ad-hoc staff/volunteer & stakeholder database which must be updated on monthly basis and maintain complete list of all onboarding documentations and acknowledged offer Letters of ad-hoc staff within the cluster.
• He/she will support to ensure all activities implemented are well managed and retired according to established accounting policies and procedures, assist to track the submission of monthly fund requests and monthly/quarterly project as well as program narrative report from the clusters.
• The Program Assistant will assist in analyzing ad-hoc human resource accountability matrixes and transmit it to the central team through a comprehensive report, support to identify evolving cluster operational needs, prepare budgets and justifications for budgetary adjustment requests.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. or HND in any relevant discipline; with 2 to 5 post NYSC experience in Program/project management.
• A minimum of 2 years post NYSC relevant experience in Program or Project Management of Public Health programs.
• Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage. 
• Good knowledge of Report Writing, activity budgeting, activity tracking with set timelines.
• Good working knowledge and proven skill in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Browsing, etc.).
• Ability to multitask and set priorities to deliver on urgent tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Work independently with initiative to manage high volume workflow.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.

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Job Description

• Will provide support in program planning, design, review and the monitoring of AHNI/GF project implementation at the field level.
• H/She will provide programmatic, technical and financial support to implement high quality intervention and related activities with primary focus on clinical care and public health management at the state levels.
• The PO will support and coordinate AHNI activities within donor guidelines and regulations, assist in strengthening a system of reporting strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets, support the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets, support the provision of programmatic assistance to local AHNI partners in programming HIV/AIDS activities in the state and support the desk review of key SOs documents (state MOUs, organizational chart, budget, workplan, M&E, administrative and financials).
• Also, s/he will work with their supervisor to oversee capacity building activities for local implementing Agencies (IAs) in the focus states.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Sciences, Health Sciences or behavioral sciences.
• 5-7 years working experience in development & humanitarian programs at the community level with at least 3-5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation working with public and NGO sectors required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain good working report with staff and other AHNI partners is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in terms of reporting is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs, CBOs and IDP intervention is an added advantage.

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Job Description

• 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 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.