Job Vacancies at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria

Programme Overview

• The National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP) is a division of the Department of Public Health in the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH).
• Its mandate is to coordinate the formulation and effective implementation of the Nigerian government policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for the prevention of new HIV infections as well as improve on the existing treatment, care and support for those persons already infected and affected by the virus in the country.
• In collaboration with the USG, NASCP is implementing a first phase of National Clinical Mentoring in the HIV programme in 19 Nigerian States for improved HIV service delivery.

Job Summary

• The candidate must be domiciled in the state and be conversant with the terrain.
• S/He is expected to build the capacity of frontline Healthcare workers to provide quality HIV clinical services offered as part of a comprehensive package of care in both public and private facilities as well as in communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site clinical training to health care workers on HIV treatment according to the national guidelines, including adult and pediatric ART and the treatment of tuberculosis and other opportunistic diseases.
• Provide training through clinical consultation, assisting local health care workers to identify key bottlenecks affecting patients’ access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and helping them with direct patient care as needed
• Provide continuous medical education (CME), which may include didactic training sessions to health professionals, as needed. All training will be in accordance with the national guidelines.
• Provide health worker capacity building sessions using various methodologies (including use of project ECHO, low bandwidth video conferencing).
• Assist as requested with facilitating sessions on the weekly ECHO videoconferencing sessions with health workers from various sites in the states
• Develop standard operating procedures for the provision of HIV clinical care at the health facility in collaboration with the Ministry of health and other stakeholders. This may include troubleshooting problems with the patient flow, tracking defaulters, or clarifying referral pathways by developing appropriate algorithms
• Submit a monthly report on training and technical assistance activities, as well as findings and recommendations for strengthening services in the health facility and compliance with the national treatment guidelines
• Perform other duties related to clinical mentoring as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent). Post-graduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• At least 3 - 5 years’ experience with clinical HIV and AIDS care, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Must have at least 2 years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV clinical care program. Experience in the provision of HIV clinical training
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery
• Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.

Required Competencies / Skills:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to ongoing challenge.
• Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills
• Sensitivity to different cultural working environments
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, and write reports
• Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Proficiency in the computers and software/applications such as presentation software, spreadsheets, and video conferencing.

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Department: Strategic Information
Type of Employment: Adhoc Program Assistant

Overview

• Providing technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities to meet program targets.
• Ensuring data quality, adhere to best practices in data collection, collation, reporting and use in different levels.
• Promoting health system strengthening activities at all levels, and the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program.
• Collaborating with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitoring collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use of data.
• Ensuring completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Providing guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Supporting the routine use of data for decision making at supported states, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participating in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensuring compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to reporting timelines.
• Participating in development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participating in developing matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generating all program reports including New Tools reports, routine program reports and USAID quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
• Archiving all reports received from facilities/LGAs.
• Ensuring reporting tools, standard monitoring and evaluation indicators are utilized for consistency in measurement.
• Participating in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and Monitoring &Evaluation
• Participating in health system strengthening activities.
• Generating regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Putting in place proper feedback mechanism for data quality of indicator reports.
• Participating in periodic data quality assessments at health facilities we support, generating reports and tracking implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participating in facility assessment and activation activities and providing technical support as required.
• Strengthening national reporting lines at supported health facilities.
• Providing technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Overseeing data reporting on Mobile X-ray, Truenat Connectivity Software and TPT Enrollment, Treatment monitoring apps.
• Supporting use of data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information.

Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience: 

• A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of two years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience working with tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the Nigerian context is desirable.
• Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information System is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• United States Government- funded monitoring and evaluation programs.
• Reporting framework for tuberculosis, including indicator definitions.
• National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel and Access.
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
• Have a supportive attitude towards strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.

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Slots: Oyo (2) and Osun (2)
Reports to: State Lead

USAID Nigeria TB LON Region 3 Project
The TB LON Project is funded by USAID Nigeria and focuses on locally generated solutions to provide TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and notification, while addressing stigma and discrimination. The TB LON 3 project is to be implemented by IHVN to expand the provision of and increase access to TB services among formal and informal health providers through the engagement of the private sector, umbrella and local chapters of health and allied professional organizations, faith-based institutions, communities and civil society. The project is targeted at increasing the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases that are detected, treated and notified to  437,895 within the five year grant implementation period 2020 to 2025 and implemented across 4 states in Nigeria; Lagos, Osun, Ogun, and Oyo State. The project’s four intermediate results are as follows:

• Improved access to high-quality, person-centred TB, DR-TB, and TB/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (TB/HIV) services.
• Strengthened TB service delivery platforms.
• Reduced TB disease transmission and progression and
• Accelerated TB innovations with improved impact on program implementation.

IHVN is working with a consortium of partners. Towards meeting the project set targets, IHVN and partners adopted a mixed model of community and facility based, health systems strengthening strategies and digital solutions to find TB cases.

Purpose of the Position

• The main responsibility of the Radiographer is to perform radiological duties in compliance with international standards using a mobile digital x-ray backpack unit.
• S/he will also perform selected administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of quality radiography for the purposes of screening clients for TB in a mobile environment as part of an Active TB Case Finding (ACF) & Contact Investigation team.

Specific Objectives and Duties

• Conducting screening of clients to identify presumptive TB for digital x-ray examination when applicable.
• Preparing the client for radiological procedures.
• Taking measures to protect clients, oneself and other staff from radiation exposure according to best practices and manufacturer’s guidelines.
• Taking quality diagnostic radiographs of clients according to established procedures for patient care and safety.
• Ensuring maximum of two and half minutes is spent per client for x-ray, while maintaining a repeat rate of two percent or less.
• Accurately documenting completed radiological procedures, completely and promptly
• Storing all radiographs in an easily retrievable manner.
• Ensuring that all equipment are in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Reporting immediately any equipment malfunctions to the State Lead.
• Maintaining mobile x-ray unit, stocking necessary radiological supplies.
• Making suggestions to improve work methods.
• Serving as the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO).
• Keeping record of the dosimetry readings.
• Train new employees.
• Working closely with the other team members for the purposes of prompt diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Performing any other tasks as directed by the State Lead.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Radiography.
• License of practice by Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• Good computer skills, including familiar and comfortable with using MS Excel.
• Attention to details.
• Flexibility across a range of field and office related tasks
• Good attitude, self-motivated and ability to work well individually as well as in a team.
• Two years’ work experience in any radiography field.
• A license according to the state laws.
• Experience with a non-governmental organization will be an added advantage.