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Project Details

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Summary

• The DCOP supports the COP and serves as the principal point of contact for procedural and substantive matters in the absence of the COP (as Acting COP).
• The DCOP will be responsible for managing day-to-day technical activities.
• S/he will be responsible for technical collaboration with stakeholders and other USAID-funded projects to strengthen partnerships, draw on lessons learned, innovations, and cutting-edge quality improvement methods, and translate best practices into improved implementation of interventions.
• The DCOP will provide technical leadership responsibilities in the following areas:
  • Programming for priority OVC sub-populations, including CLHIV, HIV-exposed infants, children of PLHIV, adolescent girls
  • OVC Preventive and Parenting Skills Development
  • Capacity strengthening for Government, Networks, and CSOs
  • Programming to support HIV prevention and epidemic control
  • MCH and nutrition
  • Food Security for positive HIV treatment outcomes.

Specific Job Responsibilities
Program Quality:

• Under the guidance of the COP, ensure high levels of program quality and work in close collaboration with the THRIVE directorates for high-quality and effective program integration and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant USAID guidelines and program quality standards for HIV and OVC programming for the THRIVE consortia and sub-recipients.
• Under the guidance of the COP, oversee periodic programmatic and technical reviews and manage changes in program direction and focus.
• In collaboration with the Director of Program, provide programmatic guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to THRIVE sub-recipients and partners to facilitate institutional capacity assessment to identify major challenges and develop effective capacity building plan.

Management and Administration:

• Guide the annual planning and budgeting exercise for thematic areas, track implementation as well as analyze performance periodically (program area score cards) and share analysis with the COP.
• Along with the COP, periodically review progress, integration with other USG funded partners and achievements of ICHSSA program to identify bottlenecks and recommend appropriate actions to ensure the program meets her target.
• Support the sub-granting process and ensure that sub-granting is carried out in compliance with USAID and CCCRN guidelines.

Representation:

• In collaboration with the COP, Chief Executive Officer, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies.
• As guided by the COP, represent CCCRN at all relevant technical working groups, sectoral meetings and coordination forums.
• Ensure the program’s compliance with the USAID branding and marketing requirements, as well as CCCRN marketing and communication procedures.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: The DCOP supervises the technical Advisors
• Internal: Directorates, Consortium Partners
• External: Government Ministry Agencies (MDAs); UN agencies; Peer agencies (NGOs)

Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CCCRN staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• CCCRN core values are: Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity, and Collaboration.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in relevant field e.g Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or Business Administration with focus on Public Health, Social Sciences or other related health field in the past 5 years
• Five (5) years of experience in senior program management implementing international development activities in Africa, with preference given to OVC and HIV/ health activities under a USG-funded award
• Technical expertise and experience with clinical programming domain guidelines around HIV testing services, PMTCT, HIV-exposed infants, CLHIV care and support
• Demonstrated knowledge of policy and programs serving vulnerable adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV acquisition
• Hands-on experience with PEPFAR project management processes and application of PEPFAR technical and administrative guidelines
• Familiarity with Nigeria’s institutional, policy and programming context for HIV clinical and community services, including knowledge of the social welfare and health sectors in Nigeria
• Demonstrated ability to engage government and represent OVC priorities and issues as they relate to children and adolescent living with or at high risk of HIV
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to build and motivate a team working with state and local government, community organizations, communities and families
• Flexibility to work both in a team and independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and statistical packages such as SSPS, Epi Info
• Excellent report writing skills with expertise in infographic representations
• Vast experience in operational research methodologies, scientific journal reviews and coordination of project learning goals
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally, as required
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse team

Required Travel:

• To field locations in Nigeria
• Occasional international travel to participate at relevant conferences, regional and global learning forums and conferences (subject to funds availability)

Work Environment:

• CCCRN is an equal–opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.

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About THRIVE

• Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) Award THRIVE is a five-year agreement by USAID, commenced on December 19, 2024.
• THRIVE is implemented by Center for Clinical Care and Research.
• The project will ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for, and protected by their households, communities, and local and state government to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

The project expected results is highlighted as follows:

• Households have increased access to basic services and care for OVC
• Communities ensure that OVC secure their rights
• Local and State Government deliver basic services, detect and respond to child rights violations
• Prioritized targeted services for specific OVC subpopulations.

Job Summary

• Responsible for HIV care and support services for the OVC and their household
• Coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all HIV-related subpopulations enrolled in the OVC project
• Liaise with the treatment implementing partners to ensure all CLHIV are identified and enrolled in the OVC care.
• She is part of the managing team of enrolled beneficiaries and has the duty to ensure prompt access to care, especially during emergencies
• Ensure HIV Care service provision at the household is designed to demonstrate attribution to the UNAIDS 95 95 95 epidemic control goal
• Build capacity of the Care and Support Team including implementing training programs, workshop and SOP/IECs/Document/Concept notes development

Job Specific Responsibilities

• S/he is to provide technical guidance to THRIVE partner CSOs in the Implementation of technical program activities for community-based HIV Care and Support in THRIVE Program
• Under the direction of the HIV Care and Support Advisor, collaborate closely with the THRIVE South team to roll out and implement an integrated and holistic community-based response to HIV /AIDs towards scaling up access to HIV prevention and care services for vulnerable children and their caregivers
• Provide technical input for the development of strategies, design and implementation of HIV Prevention / Care & Support activities by THRIVE project; ensure activities improve access to HIV prevention and care services amongst project beneficiaries and their caregivers.
• Direct CSOs towards overall technical quality - including adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines for all HIV Prevention Care & Support activities of the project.
• Support strategies towards ensuring that project activities are built on strong behavior change principles and build the capacity of CSOs and relevant GON staff in effective implementation and monitoring.
• Work with the Treatment partners and coordinate bidirectional patient referral from facility to community and vice versa.
• Obtains patient line list regularly and ensure data synergy with the treatment partners along all custom indicators.
• Lead the process of monitoring of quality HIV care at the household and ensure optimal drug adherence and viral load suppression
• Document OVC project attribution to the care and treatment partners’ overall achievement along the 95 95 95 epidemic control cascades.
• Work closely with the SMOH, SMWASD, SACA and HIV TWGs in the state assigned in identifying and capitalizing on leverage points for improved linkages and referral coordination at the community level and for Integration of HIV Prevention Care & Support elements into other OVC areas project activities and vice versa
• Other assigned roles by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills

• MBBS with 3 - 4 years of relevant experience in implementing HIV-TB Treatment and Prevention Program
• Technical experience with community level HIV prevention Care & Support programs
• Additional Qualification - Master of Science and / or MPH will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units and community outreaches
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Care and Treatment guidelines (Pediatric &Adult), PMTCT, TB, other STIs and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles
• Familiarity with PEPFAR-OVC programming and principles
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled In MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: This position has no supervisory role
• Internal: HIV Care and Support Advisor, State Program Manager, CSO Partners
• External:  Other Implementing treatment partners, SACA, Ministry of Health, SPHCDA.

Agency Wide Competences (for all CCCRN staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 
• CCCRN core values are; Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity and Collaboration.

Work Environment: 

• CCCRN is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.

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Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Senior Specialist - Community System Strengthening for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos. 
• The Senior Specialist, Community Systems Strengthening will play a pivotal role in the THRIVE South project. 
• This position will focus on enhancing community-level systems with a linkage to the government and health systems strengthening to improve the well-being of orphans and vulnerable children and their households. 
• The senior specialist will lead efforts to enhance local health, social services, and community-based support systems. 
• The Senior Specialist will work closely with community stakeholders, local governments, and other partners to design, implement, and monitor community systems interventions that promote sustainable, child-centered services and other matters of concern.

Specific Responsibilities

• Building and Strengthening Community Systems, Collaboration and Coordination, Advocacy, Resource Mobilization and Sustainability:
  • Contribute to the design and lead the implementation of community systems strengthening strategies in support of OVC THRIVE South project objectives.
  • Identify key gaps and opportunities within community systems and services, such as healthcare, child protection, education, and social welfare, and lead in the programming,
  • Collaborate with local stakeholders to develop sustainable community-level responses for vulnerable children and families.
  • Provide technical assistance to local partners to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of community-based services.
  • Conduct assessments to identify gaps and strengths in existing community systems, services, and resources available for OVCs.
  • Assess and build the capacity of local organizations, community workers, and service providers to deliver high-quality services to OVC.
  • Design and deliver training programs aimed at strengthening community systems and building local ownership of OVC services.
  • Develop and disseminate tools, guidelines, and best practices to improve service delivery at the community level.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Advisor Systems Strengthening & Resource Mobilization to identify ways to strengthen, align, and link formal and informal social service systems to support OVC and their household, quality service delivery, and a sustained OVC response.
  • Support the establishment and functioning of community-level coordination mechanisms (e.g., CIT, CPC, networks, task teams etc).
  • Assist in identifying and mobilizing local resources (financial, human, or material) to support OVC programs.
  • Design and deliver training programs aimed at strengthening community systems and building local ownership of OVC services.
  • Develop and disseminate tools, guidelines, and best practices to improve service delivery
  • Ensure that systems-strengthening interventions are designed for sustainability, focusing on local ownership, resource mobilization, and scalability.
  • Guide the integration of community systems strengthening activities within broader national and regional OVC programming.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Research and Innovation:
  • Support the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress on community systems strengthening activities.
  • Collaborate with the SI team to ensure that community-level data is collected, analyzed, and used to inform decision-making.
  • Regularly report on community systems strengthening activities and outcomes to the Systems Strengthening lead, State Program Manager, project management, and donor stakeholders.
  • Document best practices, lessons learned, and case studies to improve future interventions and share knowledge within the organization and with stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the generation of evidence on effective community systems strengthening models through research, assessments, and learning activities.
  • Innovate and adopt new approaches to address evolving community needs, leveraging lessons learned and best practices from the field.
• Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Cultivate strong relationships with government MDAs, non-governmental organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with national strategies and programs and seek opportunities to enhance collaboration and leverage resources among critical stakeholders to support an HIV-sensitive child protection system.
  • Advocate for policies and resources that support community systems strengthening for OVC at local, regional, and national levels.
  • Provide technical and programmatic leadership to develop an approach to sustainability plan development and implementation that increases the ability of relevant State institutions (e.g., SMWASD, SMOH) to fulfill their mandate and support an HIV-sensitive social service system.
  • Represent the Systems Strengthening unit and THRIVE South in meetings, forums, and other engagements to promote community systems-strengthening initiatives.

Minimum Requirement Education, Experience, and Skills

• Degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience working on OVC programs, child protection, community development, or health systems strengthening.
• Demonstrated experience in community-based service delivery, with a strong understanding of local governance and service systems.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing capacity-building initiatives at the community and local government levels.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, particularly in community-driven development programs.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including government, NGOs, and community groups.
• Ability to work in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with large-scale OVC programs or similar projects.
• Familiarity with child protection frameworks and policies.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural competency.
• Ability to innovate and adapt to local contexts.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

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The Project

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Nutrition Officer for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos
• Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Nutrition /SBCC, the Nutrition officer will support the implementation of high-quality nutrition intervention in Edo State, ensuring national protocols and agreed strategies are followed.  
• The Nutrition officer will work under supervision of the Senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC. 
• S /He will lead the Nutrition component of CCCRN THRIVE program in Edo State. 
• S/He is Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and reporting of the program’s Nutrition/ SBCC activities, and the integration of nutrition interventions into Health and community structures  

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: work in collaboration with the Senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC to provide technical leadership and guidance on nutrition-related interventions for OVC, including the development of nutrition care plans and protocols
• Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance: with guidance from the Nutrition lead, conduct nutrition assessments and surveillance to identify nutrition gaps and vulnerabilities among OVC.
• Capacity Building: With support from the Nutrition unit, S/He will build the capacity of CSO staff, Health workers, and caregivers to provide nutrition support and services to OVC.
• SBCC Capacity building: With guidance from the senior Advisor Nutrition/SBCC S/He will support the training of healthcare workers, community leaders, and other frontline staff on effective SBCC techniques and nutrition counseling skills to deliver consistent messages. 
• Monitor and Evaluate Nutrition Programs: Participate in monitoring and evaluating of nutrition programs, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• S/He will track the impact of SBCC interventions through data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize outcomes
• SBCC Needs assessment and analysis: With support from the Nutrition unit, S/HE will Conduct research to understand local nutrition needs, identify key barriers to healthy eating, and analyse existing behaviours to inform SBCC strategy development. 
• Partnership and Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive response to the nutrition needs of OVC. 
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare providers, and community leaders, to promote nutrition-related activities and ensure integration with existing health services.
• Implement Nutrition Programs: Implement and monitor nutrition programs, including Management of Malnutrition, WASH, Homestead Gardening, Food demonstration, Nutrition and counselling support (NACs) and MIYCN
• Develop and Implement Nutrition Education Materials: Adapt and disseminate nutrition education materials, including counselling cards, posters, to promote optimal MIYCN practices and healthy eating habits.
• Messaging development: Craft culturally appropriate and impactful nutrition messages that are tailored to different audiences and address specific behaviours like breastfeeding, complementary feeding, WASH and healthy food choices. 
• Community engagement: Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community mobilization activities to promote awareness and adoption of healthy nutrition practices. 

Required Qualifications

• BSC, HND, in nutrition, public health, or a related field.  
• Strong technical skills on Nutrition, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and OVC programming, including the unique nutrition needs of children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with national and international nutrition-related policies and guidelines, including the WHO guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition.

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Job Summary

• Under the overall supervision of the Senior Advisor, Nutrition and  Social and behavioural Change and  Communication, the SBCC and communication officer is responsible designing and implementing communication strategies aimed at changing social behaviours within a community, using research-based approaches to develop targeted messaging and materials that promote positive Health practices and address key social issues, while also managing the overall communication channels and public engagement activities for the Organisation.
• The successful candidate is responsible for planning, filming, editing, and distributing high-quality video content that effectively communicates the CCCRN THRIVE’s mission, Brand, programs, and impact stories. S/He will work closely various thematic and programs unit to capture impactful visuals for branding, awareness campaigns, and reporting purposes.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize video ideas, manage production logistics, ensuring ethical filming practices, and staying updated with video technology to create engaging content aligned with CCCRN THRIVE brand identity.
• Develop and implement a branding strategy that promotes the THRIVE OVC project's mission, values, and objectives.
• S/He will ensure that products and services from vendors meets the CCCRN branding standards.
• S/He will establish a quality control process on all branded items /services that defines a clear acceptance criterion for deliverables from vendors. When signing contracts with vendors, clearly state the CCCRN  expectations regarding brand adherence and potential penalties for non-compliance.
• Create communication materials, including brochures, flyers, posters, and social media content, that promote the OVC project's activities and achievements.
• Manage the OVC project's social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, You-tube, to engage with stakeholders and promote the project's activities.
• Develop and maintain the OVC project's website to provide information on the project's activities, achievements, and impact.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication activities and make recommendations for improvement.
• Take high-quality photographs that capture the OVC project's activities and impact.
• S/He must have a Copy/script-writing skills and the ability to adapt style to suit a range of audiences.
• Good understanding of editing workflows, including trans-coding, ingesting and archiving footage.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Ability to Manage video pre and post-production, scripting, camera work, webcasts, podcasts, and photography.
• Conduct multimedia training for CCCRN and field staff to enhance their photography, video skills and to ensure that the branding and media guidelines of CCCRN are uniformly and consistently followed.
• Ensure all audio-visual communication materials are in accordance with CCCRN audio-visual quality and ethical standards (infographics, photos, videos, etc.).
• Ensure proper archiving of audio-visual productions made in the Organisation to build an “institutional memory.”
• With guidance from Communication lead, Craft compelling press releases and media pitches highlighting the key messages SBCC campaign, including newsworthy angles, data-driven insights, and calls to action.
• Initiate contact with journalists and editors, offering exclusive interviews, expert commentary, or access to relevant events related to your SBCC campaign
• Thorough understanding of online video channels, social media, emerging technologies, and innovative approaches for content creation.
• Ensure messaging is evidence-based and addresses common myths and misconceptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication or related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in producing and editing audio-visual content according to international standards (photos, videos, graphics).
• Experience with Multimedia equipment and techniques.
• Expert knowledge, skill and experience of Adobe Creative Cloud suite, in particular Adobe Premier Pro.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to the aims and values of CCCRN.

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Job Details

• The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is an indigenous, non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training, and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening. CCCRN built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners, and collaborators.
• CCCRN requires qualified candidates to fill the under-listed position for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos.   
• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the procurement process and all aspects of purchasing, negotiations, strategy, tool and process implementation
• Full compliance of procurement activities with CCCRN rules, regulations, policies and strategies; elaboration of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system
• Provides leadership and direction to vendors. Manages and develops tools to deliver business partner satisfaction and achievement of overall CCCRN business and financial objectives
• Negotiates favorable contractual terms and conditions for CCCRN with suppliers and also drive a cost saving and reduction strategy
• Execution of strategic sourcing initiatives that delivers on cost reduction commitments through the identification of new suppliers including periodic market checks to ensure competitiveness
• Develops standardized tools, practices and procedures shortening the quotation, bidding and decision making and evaluation time
• Support the development and compilation of a performance driven annual CCCRN approved vendor list
• Implements and maintains procurement policies and lead the regular review process to ensure relevance and conformance with best practices.
• Present reviewed policies for supervisor and board approvals
• Establishment and implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of Request for Quotes, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with CCCRN rules and regulations
• Ensure adequate documentation and record keeping of all procurement transactions filed and stored in an easy traceable manner.
• Management of procurement contracts and implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget checks errors and other problems
• Periodically Interfaces with Program area leads to plan and prioritize purchasing activities.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: All program staff, Administration and finance team
• External: Vendors, Suppliers and Service Providers

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors or Diploma in any of the social science or arts, with at least 5 years relevant working experience
• Good negotiation skills
• Good knowledge of computer applications and electronic procurement and contracting mechanisms or processes.
• Ability to multi task
• Demonstrates understanding of USG policies on procurement and administrative processes
• Ability to relocate at short notice

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Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Under the leadership of the Grant Compliance Manager, the G&C Specialist will be responsible for finance compliance support to allocated CCCRN local partners and related sub-agreements.
• Report Sub-Agreement commitments to be recorded in CCCRN accounting syste
• Review and process the issuance of project advances in accordance with CCCRN and Donor Policies and Procedures.
• S/he interprets USG regulations to local partners and CCCRN THRIVE
• Management.
• The specialist also assists with trainings on compliance, conducts financial reviews and follow-up of recommendations, and identifies training needs, and develops site-specific curriculum to address the needs.
• Serve as principle point of contact on compliance issues with partners and program managers/officers
• Provide senior level technical support to the CBOs/local partners to finalize their annual budgets, conduct a review of budgets against project targets, budget notes and justification, making recommendations and follow-up implementation.
• Monitor monthly reports for liquidation, update budget analysis and advise the Finance & Account Director and Grant and Compliance Manager accordingly
• Monitor allocated partner agreements and budgets and ensure compliance with Compliance Manuals and donor guidelines.  
• Conducts in CCCRN Internal Control and Monitoring/ pre-award assessments as required.
• Ensure that partners keep supporting documents for all financial transactions, keep ledgers for Fixed Assets, Purchase Requisitions, Cash Receipts and Disbursements.
• Other duties assigned

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: State Program Manager, State Program Officers,
• Supervisory: The position has no supervisory role
• External: CSO Partners

Qualifications and Skills

• B.Sc Accounting, ICAN/ACCA Certification
• At least 5 years post NYSC grants management experience in an international NGO
• Proficiency in the use of Quickbooks accounting Software
• Ability to work both in a team and independently and ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, required.
• Excellent analytical and information seeking skills, good decision-making skills.
• Should be willing and able to travel widely within the country
• Excellent English language oral and written communication skills.  
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

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Job Summary

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director for Strategic Information (DSI), should be responsible for the coordination of all M&E-related activities of the project as contained in the THRIVE South AMEL Plan and other emerging M&E activities as may be directed by the DSI.
• As may be required from time to time, support the review and revision of the THRIVE South AMELP and the Performance Management Plan (PMP) to reflect any changes in the performance indicators and PEPFAR Guidance.
• Provide leadership in the development and regular reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across thematic areas of the project to reflect best practices and cross learning among the thematic areas.
• Attend relevant THRIVE South project management and technical meetings, including community of practice meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff
• Foresee the overall planning and implementation of all strategic information activities related to but not limited to: MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning), CLA (Collaborating, Learning and Adapting), Operations Research, Information Science/Health Informatics (SI), Special Studies, etc.
• As may be directed by the DSI, serve as a liaison between THRIVE Project and USAID or her agent(s) on MIS related activities and in turn provide overall technical support on database organization, maintenance, development and update, to project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) and CSOs teams in the delivery of the project mandates in line with all USG accepted policies and procedures.
• Provided onsite support and guidance for the implementation and troubleshooting of the existing MIS systems and reporting portals used by THRIVE South, and CSOs such as NOMIS 3.0, NOMIS CHILD Monitor mobile app, USAID-supported APPR/DHIS and PEPFAR-supported DATIM (Data for Accountability, Transparency and Impact) and this will include but not limited to onsite installation, setup, data entry procedures, and data transmission, across all project states.
• Collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMWA), USAID and her supported-Implementing Partners (IPs), OVC umbrella bodies such as Association of OVC Non-Governmental Organization of Nigeria (AONN) and other ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the coordination of OVC response at the national level.
• In collaboration with the technical leads of M&E, CLA, HI, Database, develop a learning agenda for the project, and coordinate and harmonize the planning and delivery of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions for the THRIVE project across the five states.
• In collaboration with other thematic areas, provide technical support towards the preparation of program reports including but not limited to monthly, semi-annual and annual reports, quarterly reports, and ad hoc reports to donors with strict adherence to standards and timelines.
• In addition, support the development of abstracts, manuscripts, publications and presentation of studies and evaluation findings in local, regional and international seminars and workshops.
• Develop new programs and adapt existing ones to new applications as the need arises, and in collaboration with the HI unit and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) units carry out systems analysis related to the study of new applications, testing and revision of programs.
• Participate in national M&E technical working group (TWG) meetings to share best practices and ensure integration of the MIS platforms with the national management information systems for OVC.
• Collaborate with THRIVE management and CSO in planning, designing and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.
• Provide technical support to State Ministry of Women Affairs (SMWA) and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the use and application of the various MIS (at the state, LGA and Community levels).
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, semi-annual, annual, and ad-hoc reports from CSOs with strict adherence to standards and timelines.
• Support the development of electronic data entry questionnaires using appropriate data management applications and statistical packages, during periodic surveys and data analysis.
• Participate in the M&E technical working group meetings.
• Collaborate with THRIVE South management and CSO in planning, designing and undertaking program evaluations and special studies.

Minimum Qualifications

• The Senior Specialist Strategic Information (SSSI) will function as the State SI lead for Lagos State and will work collaboratively with the Database Manager and other thematic area leads in the coordination, supervision and monitoring of all Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) activities on routine basis and as the need may arise.
• S/he will serve as a liaison between the THRIVE South Project and the 6 CSOs in the state in SI-related activities and in addition provide technical support to the CSOs in the organization, maintenance and updating of all existing databases and management information systems (MIS) used by the project in data collation, management and reporting; at levels of reporting; such as the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS), PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability, Transparency & Impact (DATIM and any other MIS.  
• As may be required from time to time, s/he will develop computer programs and troubleshoot databases to generate data, data/pivot tables and reports to respond to program and donor reporting requirements, on schedule and as the need arises.
• Support the planning and delivery of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions for CSOs and the project MEAL team at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Database Manager to ensure CSO understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements
• Mentor and support the THRIVE South MEAL Technical Specialist and CSO M&E officers to ensure they understand the OVC indicators, data elements, data requirements and report formats of each of the MIS used by the project.
• Provided onsite support for the implementation and updates of the existing MIS systems used by the project and CSOs and this will include but not limited to onsite installation, setup, data entry procedures, and data transmission.
• Provide support for collation and processing of NOMIS data reports and other related reports from the CSOs.
• Provide technical support to State Ministry of Women Affairs (SMWA) and other Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the use and application of the various MIS (at the state, LGA and Community levels).
• Support the collection of GIS coordinates of project site locations and the development of service maps
• Support the implementation of THRIVE South Project Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data management and website development.
• Support the preparation of monthly, semi-annual and annual and ad-hoc reports from CSOs donors with strict adherence to standards and timelines.
• Maintain an inventory of data collection and monitoring visits to partners on a regular basis to monitor M&E systems
• Ensure that CSOs participate in the data quality assessments (DQA), understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations
• Support the organizational capacity assessments of the CSOs and implementation of the capacity building plans.
• Support the development of electronic data entry questionnaires using appropriate data management applications and statistical packages, during periodic surveys and data analysis.
• Develop new programs and adapt existing ones to new applications as the need arises, and in collaboration with CLA, HI and MEAL units carry out systems analysis related to the study of new applications, testing and revision of programs.
• Participate in the M&E technical working group meeting to help ensure that the MIS platforms are being implemented by all CSOs correctly.
• Attend relevant THRIVE South Project management and technical meetings, including community of practice meetings, to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff
• Participate in the M&E Working group to help ensure that the system is being implemented by all CSOs correctly.
• Attend relevant THRIVE South Project management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and M&E staff.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with emphasis in community-based (or OVC) Development Programme, Public Health, Statistics or any development related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in implementing M&E for programs related to Health, HIV, OVC, TB, agriculture or food and nutrition security programming, of which at least two years with a NGOs.
• Demonstrated skills in M&E, data management and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills for effective teamwork; as well as the ability to work independently on a frequent basis, taking initiative, working under pressure, managing a variety of activities concurrently, and delivering outputs on schedule.
• Experience in managing a broad-based database, data management applications, statistical packages and MIS including MS Office (Excel, Access, power point), NOMIS, SQL, ORACLE, SPSS, STATA, etc.
• Ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
• Ability to support partners working at a distance to achieve results against program objectives/targets.

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Job Summary

• The state program manager is responsible for direct management and coordination of all project activities in the state, in line with project implementation plan. 
• S/He ensures that all project activities in the state meet effective programming standards and best practices established by USAID, for Improving the Quality of Life of Vulnerable Children.
• S/He ensures that services provided to vulnerable children are needs based and in line with the National service standard and the PEPFAR guidelines.
• S/He provides support to stakeholders, strengthens technical capacity, carry out advocacy, supports community improvement team, provides timely update on grant work plan and coordinate state project activities to ensure successful implementation of all projects.
• Work with technical advisors to ensure the standard of care is in line with national and international standards and in line with project objectives and deliverables.

Specific Job Responsibilities

•  Provide leadership and coordination to transitioned and new CSO partners to implement THRIVE South based on the project design and objectives.
• Facilitate a working environment of mutual trust, respect, and care among the local project team. Encourage effective teamwork, with case managers and CCWs supporting each other.
• Conduct regular meetings to ensure issues are raised and addressed and to encourage reflection on project progress and learning for improvement.
• Oversee the implementation of planned activities to ensure targets are achieved:
• Ensure that project activities are carried out promptly in line with USAID USAID-approved work plan, and that the project achieves results in line with its annual approved work plan, and that the project achieves results in line with its annual PEPFAR targets in each program area.
• Ensure each CSOs has a clear weekly work plan aligned with the approved monthly work plan and budget.
• Conduct monitoring visits to project activities to assess progress against targets and to provide coaching and direction to activities in areas where improvements are needed.
•  Act as the initial trouble-shooter when difficulties in implementation are identified; meet with necessary project participants, listen to challenges, and actively identify solutions such that projects can continue as needed.
• Submit timely, accurate, and professional reports that meet donor requirements. Prepare reports to be submitted for donors, State, and local government offices.
•  Monitor local context and report on how changes in context may affect program activities. This includes changes in the security environment.
• Closely collaborate and network with government stakeholders and others to ensure transition and sustainability of the program, continued partnership and sharing best practices in various fields.
• Co-ordinate with other USAID partners or organizations in the area to ensure complimentary service provision for the project beneficiaries.
•  Promptly escalate program implementation challenges to supervisor and project management team
• Perform other tasks assigned to him/her by THRIVE South Project Management Team.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Development Studies, Social Work or other health related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in senior program management implementing international development activities in Nigeria, with preference given to OVC and HIV/AIDS/ Health.
• Strong track record of HIV/AIDS programming, understanding of the PEPFAR 95-95-95 goals and proven ability to produce demonstrable technical and program results
• Knowledge and understanding of OVC issues, Child Protection and Adolescent challenges and policy for HIV Care for Children, and OVC Case Management, in addition to extensive knowledge of key actors in these fields
• Knowledge of case management and national standards of care for orphans and vulnerable children
• Previous 5 years’ experience of managing sub-award recipients.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: Directly supervises the program specialist and officers, thematic areas specialist, Office Administration officer. Also coordinate the operational plans of project advisors.
• Internal: Director of programs, Thematic Advisors
• External: CSO Partners, State government agencies, other implementing partners.

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Project Details

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

About THRIVE:

• Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) is a five-year agreement by USAID, commenced on December 19, 2024. THRIVE is implemented by Center for Clinical Care and Research.
• The project will ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for, and protected by their households, communities, and local and state government to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

The project expected results is highlighted as follows:

• Households have increased access to basic services and care for OVC
• Communities ensure that OVC secure their rights
• Local and State Government deliver basic services, detect and respond to child rights violations
• Prioritized targeted services for specific OVC subpopulations delivered

Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Senior Specialist, Integrated Health and Support for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos.

Job Description

• Responsible for HIV care and support services for the OVC and their household
• Coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all HIV-related subpopulations enrolled in the OVC project
• Liaise with the treatment implementing partners to ensure all CLHIV are identified and enrolled in the OVC care.
•  She is part of the managing team of enrolled beneficiaries and has the duty to ensure prompt access to care, especially during emergencies
• Ensure HIV Care service provision at the household is designed to demonstrate attribution to the UNAIDS 95 95 95 epidemic control goal
• Build capacity of the Care and Support Team including implementing training programs, workshop and SOP/IECs/Document/Concept notes development

Specific Job Responsibilities

• S/he is to provide technical guidance to THRIVE partner CSOs in the Implementation of technical program activities for community-based HIV Care and Support in THRIVE Program
• Under the direction of the HIV Care and Support Advisor, collaborate closely with the THRIVE South team to roll out and implement an integrated and holistic community-based response to HIV /AIDs towards scaling up access to HIV prevention and care services for vulnerable children and their caregivers
• Provide technical input for the development of strategies, design and implementation of HIV Prevention / Care & Support activities by THRIVE project; ensure activities improve access to HIV prevention and care services amongst project beneficiaries and their caregivers.
• Direct CSOs towards overall technical quality - including adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines for all HIV Prevention Care & Support activities of the project.
• Support strategies towards ensuring that project activities are built on strong behavior change principles and build the capacity of CSOs and relevant GON staff in effective implementation and monitoring.
• Work with the Treatment partners and coordinate bidirectional patient referral from facility to community and vice versa.
• Obtains patient line list regularly and ensure data synergy with the treatment partners along all custom indicators.
• Lead the process of monitoring of quality HIV care at the household and ensure optimal drug adherence and viral load suppression
• Document OVC project attribution to the care and treatment partners’ overall achievement along the 95 95 95 epidemic control cascades.
• Work closely with the SMOH, SMWASD, SACA and HIV TWGs in the state assigned in identifying and capitalizing on leverage points for improved linkages and referral coordination at the community level and for Integration of HIV Prevention Care & Support elements into other OVC areas project activities and vice versa
• Regularly review Care and Support MIS tool, trackers and other monitoring tools to ensure appropriateness and relevance
• Work closely with the Advisor and THRIVE Research Team to support development of Research Protocols, documents and literatures  
• Other assigned roles by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: This position has no supervisory role
• Internal: HIV Care and Support Advisor, State Program Manager, CSO Partners
• External:  Other Implementing treatment partners, SACA, Ministry of Health, SPHCDA,
• Agency Wide Competences (for all CCCRN staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. CCCRN core values are; Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity and Collaboration

Required Qualifications

• MBBS with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in implementing HIV-TB Treatment and Prevention Program, technical experience with community level HIV prevention, Care & Support programs: Additional Qualification -Master of Science and / or MPH will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of PEPFAR MER/CUSTOM/OHA Indicators, particularly continuum of care OVC outcomes indicators
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units and community outreaches
• Good knowledge of HIV Care and Treatment guidelines (Pediatric &Adult), PMTCT, TB, other STIs and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles
• Familiarity with PEPFAR-OVC programming and principles
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required,
• Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled In MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Senior Nutrition Specialist for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos. 
• Under the supervision of the Senior Advisor, Nutrition /SBCC, the senior Nutrition Specialist will support the implementation of high-quality nutrition intervention in Lagos State, ensuring national protocols and agreed strategies are followed.
• The Senior Nutrition/SBCC Specialist will lead the Nutrition component of CCCRN THRIVE program in Lagos State.
• S/He is Responsible for the overall implementation, oversight, and reporting of the program’s Nutrition activities, including design of behavior change and communication interventions and integration of nutrition interventions into Health and community structures .

Specific Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance on nutrition-related interventions for OVC, including the development of nutrition care plans and protocols
• Nutrition Assessment and Surveillance: Conduct nutrition assessments and surveillance to identify nutrition gaps and vulnerabilities among OVC.
• Program Design and Implementation: Design and implement evidence-based nutrition programs for OVC, including community-based nutrition interventions and support for institutionalized care.
• Capacity Building: Build the capacity of CSO staff, Health workers, and caregivers to provide nutrition support and services to OVC.
• SBCC Capacity building: Train healthcare workers, community leaders, and other frontline staff on effective SBCC techniques and nutrition counseling skills to deliver consistent messages.
• Monitor and Evaluate Nutrition Programs: Participate in monitoring and evaluating of nutrition programs, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to track the effectiveness of nutrition interventions for OVC.
• Track the impact of SBCC interventions through data collection and analysis, adjusting strategies as needed to optimize outcomes
• SBCC Needs assessment and analysis: Conduct research to understand local nutrition needs, identify key barriers to healthy eating, and analyse existing behaviours to inform SBCC strategy development.
• Partnership and Collaboration: Collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive response to the nutrition needs of OVC.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare providers, and community leaders, to promote nutrition-related activities and ensure integration with existing health services.
• Implement Nutrition Programs: Implement and monitor nutrition programs, including Management of Malnutrition, WASH, Homestead Gardening, Food demonstration, Nutrition and counselling support (NACs) and MIYCN
• Develop and Implement Nutrition Education Materials: Develop and disseminate nutrition education materials, including counselling cards, posters, to promote optimal MIYCN practices and healthy eating habits.
• Messaging development: Craft culturally appropriate and impactful nutrition messages that are tailored to different audiences and address specific behaviours like breastfeeding, complementary feeding, WASH and healthy food choices.
• Community engagement: Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and community mobilization activities to promote awareness and adoption of healthy nutrition practices.

Required Qualifications

• B.SC, MSc, PGD public health, or a related field.
• Strong technical skills on Nutrition, knowledge of HIV/AIDS and OVC programming, including the unique nutrition needs of children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with national and international nutrition-related policies and guidelines, including the WHO guidelines for the management of severe acute malnutrition.

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Project Details

• The project goal is to improve the health and well-being of children living with HIV and reduce HIV-related risk among uninfected children, adolescents, and young people by providing a suite of social welfare and related services that mitigate the multiple, layered vulnerabilities they are subject to and, in so doing, contribute to sustained HIV epidemic control and resilience, also sustaining epidemic control by improving the health and well-being of children living with HIV.

About THRIVE:

• Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) is a five-year agreement by USAID, commenced on December 19, 2024. THRIVE is implemented by Center for Clinical Care and Research.
• The project will ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for, and protected by their households, communities, and local and state government to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

The project expected results is highlighted as follows:

• Households have increased access to basic services and care for OVC
• Communities ensure that OVC secure their rights
• Local and State Government deliver basic services, detect and respond to child rights violations
• Prioritized targeted services for specific OVC subpopulations delivered

Job Summary

• We require qualified candidates to fill the position of Integrated Health and Support Officer for a 5-year USAID award known as Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals Through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) South Project, implemented in the five states of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Edo and Lagos

The Ideal candidate will:

• Be responsible for HIV care and support services for the OVC and their household
• Coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all HIV-related subpopulations enrolled in the OVC project
• Liaise with the treatment implementing partners to ensure all CLHIV are identified and enrolled in the OVC care.
• She is part of the managing team of enrolled beneficiaries and has the duty to ensure prompt access to care, especially during emergencies
• Ensure HIV Care service provision at the household is designed to demonstrate attribution to the UNAIDS 95 95 95 epidemic control goal.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• S/he is to provide technical guidance to THRIVE partner CSOs in the Implementation of technical program activities for community-based HIV Care and Support in THRIVE Program
• Under the direction of the HIV Care and Support Advisor, collaborate closely with the THRIVE South team to roll out and implement an integrated and holistic community-based response to HIV /AIDs towards scaling up access to HIV prevention and care services for vulnerable children and their caregivers
• Provide technical input for the development of strategies, design and implementation of HIV Prevention / Care & Support activities by THRIVE project; ensure activities improve access to HIV prevention and care services amongst project beneficiaries and their caregivers.
• Direct CSOs towards overall technical quality - including adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines for all HIV Prevention Care & Support activities of the project.
• Support strategies towards ensuring that project activities are built on strong behavior change principles and build the capacity of CSOs and relevant GON staff in effective implementation and monitoring.
• Work with the Treatment partners and coordinate bidirectional patient referral from facility to community and vice versa.
• Obtains patient line list regularly and ensure data synergy with the treatment partners along all custom indicators.
• Lead the process of monitoring of quality HIV care at the household and ensure optimal drug adherence and viral load suppression
• Document OVC project attribution to the care and treatment partners overall achievement along the 95 95 95 epidemic control cascades.
• Work closely with the SMOH, SMWASD, SACA and HIV TWGs in the state assigned in identifying and capitalizing on leverage points for improved linkages and referral coordination at the community level and for Integration of HIV Prevention Care & Support elements into other OVC areas project activities and vice versa
• Other assigned roles by supervisor.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: This position has no supervisory role
• Internal: HIV Care and Support Advisor, State Program Manager, CSO Partners
• External:  Other Implementing treatment partners, SACA, Ministry of Health, SPHCDA,
• Agency Wide Competences (for all CCCRN staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. CCCRN core values are; Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity and Collaboration

Qualifictions & Skills

• MBBS with a minimum of 1 -2 years of relevant experience in implementing HIV-TB Treatment and Prevention Program, technical experience with community level HIV prevention, Care & Support programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units and community outreaches
• Good knowledge of  HIV Care and Treatment guidelines (Pediatric &Adult), PMTCT, TB, other STIs and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles
• Familiarity with PEPFAR-OVC programming and principles
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled In MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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About THRIVE

• Transforming Health and Resilience for Individuals through Vibrant Empowerment (THRIVE) Award THRIVE is a five-year agreement by USAID, commenced on December 19, 2024. 
• THRIVE is implemented by Center for Clinical Care and Research.
• The project will ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for, and protected by their households, communities, and local and state government to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

The project expected results is highlighted as follows:

• Households have increased access to basic services and care for OVC
• Communities ensure that OVC secure their rights
• Local and State Government deliver basic services, detect and respond to child rights violations
• Prioritized targeted services for specific OVC subpopulations delivered.

Description

• Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern, particularly in under-served and hard-to-reach communities. 
• Early and accurate diagnosis using modern tools like portable digital X-ray, especially for children and adults in the community, is critical for effective TB control. 
• This role supports community-based TB case finding initiatives by operating portable digital X-ray machines and collaborating with key stakeholders, including State TB partners and community representatives
• Objective To support TB-HIV acceleration plan (TAP) through TB detection efforts by operating portable digital X-ray equipment during outreach and screening campaigns, ensuring high-quality imaging and safety, while actively collaborating with State TB teams and community actors for effective service delivery.

Job Summary

• Responsible for operating and maintaining portable digital X-ray machines for TB screening during community outreach activities.
• Conduct basic image interpretation or assist with image transmission to remote radiologists for interpretation as needed
• Ensure timely uploading, labeling, and storage of images on designated digital platforms including troubleshooting basic technical issues with the digital X-ray equipment
• Work closely with State TB and Leprosy Control Programs (STBLCP), Local Government TB supervisors, and implementing partners; coordinate with relevant community team for smooth field operation
• Support training or sensitization sessions on the use of digital X-ray in TB screening for relevant stakeholders if required
• Support community engagement to increase PDX awareness, acceptability providing clear and culturally appropriate communication on the X-ray process and its role in TB diagnosis
• Maintain accurate records of all screening activities including number of individuals screened, challenges, and outcomes and submit periodic reports as required by the supervisor
• Proficiency in using CAD software.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• S/he is to Prepare and position patients for X-ray procedures, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Operate PDX equipment to capture high-quality diagnostic Images. Adjust Imaging parameters according to specific diagnostic needs.
• Basic interpretation of CAD-generated heatmaps/scores
• Maintain accurate records of radiographic procedures and patient Information.
• Ensure compliance with all radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure risks.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality control checks on radiographic equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and coordinate with technical support for repairs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Participate In ongoing training and professional development activities.
• Participate in planning and coordination meetings with State TB partner
• Support and adhere to the facility's policies and procedures.
• Apply infection prevention and radiation safety measures according to national and international standards
• Work closely with the State TB and Leprosy Control program (STBLCP) to ensure optimal use of the Portable Digital X-rays for Active TB case finding In Hotspot communities. Integration with national TB notification platforms or health information systems
• Perform other additional duties assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

• Supervisory: This position has no supervisory role
• Internal: Integrated Health Care Advisor, Integrated Health Care Specialist and Officers, State Program Manager, CSO Partners
• External:  Other Implementing treatment partners, SACA, Ministry of Health, SPHCDA.

Agency Wide Competences (for all CCCRN staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CCCRN and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results. 
• CCCRN core values are; Excellence, Knowledge, Professionalism, Accountability, Diversity and Collaboration.

Qualification and Skills

• B.Sc Radiography (preferred) or Higher National Diploma
• Valid practicing license from the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN).
• Certification in radiation safety or basic radiation protection
• Minimum of 1 year of post-qualification experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficiency In operating digital radiography equipment.
• Knowledge of pediatric and adult chest imaging techniques
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and protection protocols.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work Independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with NGO activities, particularly TB programs, is an added advantage.
• Must be flexible with absolute Integrity, organizational awareness, and understanding of cultural differences.
• Physical fitness to handle the demands of the role, including standing for long periods and moving equipment.
• Must possess an Android phone for reporting and communication purposes.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with digital equipment.
• Ability to manage official Information In a confidential manner.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Work Environment: 

• CCCRN is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.

Statement of Commitment to Protection:

• ‘’CCCRN’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.