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• The Program Officer will execute the day-to-day implementation plans, provide technical assistance, mentor facility staff onsite and oversee Data assistants’ activities on ASPIRE project in one of the project states: FCT, or Rivers.

Key Responsibilities

• Program strategies implementation/Technical assistance
• Oversee day-to-day implementation processes at supported facilities; testing, enrolment, and other care and treatment services (adherence counselling, partner notification services, clinical assessment/evaluation, viral load sample collection, patient biometric capture etc)
• Review facility focal persons compliance with implementation procedures and mentor on operating procedures using the most up-to-date national guidelines
• Disseminate new strategies and support focal persons to effectively implement program strategies and track outcomes
• Coordinate and support patients scheduling and tracking for clinic visits, drug refills, Viral load tests and other care and treatment services such as EID, CD4, OTZ, recency testing etc.
• Coordinate service delivery on Prevention of Mother to Child care and treatment services
• Conduct clinical evaluation and enhanced adherence counseling for unsuppressed patients and participate in switch review meetings
• Facilitate the quality improvement processes in supported sites and report as appropriate
• Update and mentor focal persons on new program policies and guidelines
• Monitor and ensure proper documentation of services offered and outcomes in the appropriate data capture tools followed by updates on the various program databases
• Monitor ARVs, consumables, and lab commodities stock levels of drugs through routine validation of commodity use, stock on hand and demand as reported on bin card, and Combined Requisition and Request Forms (CRRF)
• Review ARVs, and commodities storage conditions and mentor facility focal persons on right dosage and FIFO

Leadership/Cluster representation

• Coordinate data clerks and surge monitors day-to-day activities, and mentor them on key program deliverables as it relates to data management
• Support onboarding and exit processes for new hires
• Represent cluster team during check-ins, problem-solving sessions, and program review meetings (Internal/IHVN)
• Lead site-level problem-solving across implementation areas, support and monitor implementation of agreed interventions

Workstream management

• Manage at least one integral part of the program areas as a workstream lead, and drive the activities to meet program qualitative and quantitative targets
• Coordinate implementation of workstream strategies, review, and track achievements
• Lead problem-solving sessions to address gaps identified in implementing workstream strategies at the facilities.

Data reporting

• Support facility focal persons on commodity stock management; bin card and transfer form updates and archiving
• Support monthly stock card and bimonthly CRRF reports collection and review and NHLMIS updates.
• Follow-up with data clerks to ensure all achievements across various program indicators are appropriately reported on the daily tracker.

Other responsibilities

• Participate in joint, cluster, and partner problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementation
• Provide daily updates on implementation activities to the team.
• Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization.
• Support any other tasks as may be required by the Program Manager and Project Director.

Required Competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Prior work experience in an HIV program will be an added advantage

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Allied health degree with an outstanding academic record;
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience in strategy, and systems strengthening in a major consulting firm. Previous experience in implementing public health programs is preferred;
• Equal employment opportunity statement

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• The Program Associate will provide technical and operational support for the execution of assigned SCIDaR programs. This will involve the day-to-day management of all program workflows and the provision of direct oversight for program analysts and interns who are executing assigned program activities.

Technical Responsibilities – Program Support

Program implementation

• Support day-to-day execution of the program activities;
  Monitor program workstreams and escalate program challenges;
• Gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing and communicating recommendations;
• Participate in client management discussions and implement recommendations in collaboration with the team.
• Ensure close collaboration and coordination with cooperating partners to guarantee smooth implementation of activities and achievement of results;
  Participate in routine technical problem-solving sessions with the primary client and relevant stakeholders to brainstorm implementation challenges and align on decisions to guide the path forward;
• Program monitoring and reporting
• Regularly monitor and review program activities to ensure quality, accountability, and contractual compliance with agreed deliverables and performance indicators as per the scope of work;
  Contribute to the preparation of monthly/quarterly technical and financial reports (the latter will be in collaboration with the designated Finance Officer);
• Participate in structured mid-term and end-term program evaluations;
• Program staff development and team building
• Participate in the assessment of candidates to affirm suitability for program roles;
  Contribute to program onboarding briefing with the program team at the beginning of a new program (or new staff upon joining an existing program) to communicate the program expectations, staff roles, deliverables and performance indicators;
• Support individual team members to identify and document learning goals at the beginning of the program (or new staff upon joining an existing program), and facilitate feedback sessions to track their progress;
• Facilitate periodic (at least monthly) individual performance reviews and provide feedback to program analyst on their strengths and re-direction needs as is it applies to program activities and deliverables;
• Contribute to all team management issues, including but not limited to team communication, data storage, and sharing modalities, team workstation, facilities, and other logistics, team bonding activities, etc.
  Participate as required in the comprehensive in-house professional development program that includes periodic training needs assessment; new staff onboarding and orientation; in-class training sessions; and staff mentoring program;
• Support Program Managers to anticipate project staffing requirements and planning staff placements to satisfy both employee professional development needs and project needs;
• Request ICT infrastructure and support services required for the effective execution of program activities;

Required Competencies

Core requirements

• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
  Demonstrated strong strategic thinking and thought leadership abilities;
• Advanced computer usage skills with proficiency in Microsoft® Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels in an organization;
  Reliable people manager, able to manage and promote inclusive and diverse teams within the organization;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates, and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace;
• Strong logical reasoning and creative thinking skills;
• Results-oriented performer, experienced in developing and tracking self and team with clear KPIs;
  Strong verbal and written communication skills,

Education and Experience

• Academic training: Minimum of Bachelors’ degree in International Development, Policy and Strategy Development, Medicine, Public Health, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Health Management or similarly relevant field;
  Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience implementing development programs; strong record of leadership in an academic, professional, or extracurricular setting. In strategy, systems strengthening in a major consulting firm is a plus.