Job Opportunities at Pro-Health International

Project Summary

• The ICHSSA-4 project is a 5-year USAID-funded award that commenced in December 2019 and will run up until December 2024. The project is being implemented by a consortium of partners, with Pro-Health International (PHI) as the lead partner and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as the sub in Adamawa, Bauchi,and Taraba states.
• The ICHSSA-4 project aims to ensure that Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) are cared for and protected by their households, communities, local and state governments to reduce their vulnerability to HIV.

Responsibilities
State Team Lead Responsibilities:

• Manage relationships with new and existing sites, maintain and communicate information on sites, coordinate responses to site issues, collaboratively share issues and responses both in documents and in Program Review meetings, and develop strategies for promoting stakeholder involvement in the program, including fostering healthy relationships between partners and the GON and related communities.
• Supervise all state team staff as they help partners remain in compliance with PHI and USAID rules and regulations for management of resources, and direct all technical aspects of project implementation, while actively supervising and mentoring staff on program implementation
• Participate in strategic planning and implementation of strategic priorities, and organize periodic partners’ forum to share updates and examine achievement of program goals

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical input for the development of strategies, design and implementation of community HIV prevention, care and support activities by ICHSSA 4; ensure activities improve access to HIV prevention, care and support services by community members including project beneficiaries and their caregivers.
• Direct CSOs towards overall technical quality - including adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines for all community HIV Prevention, Care and Support activities of the project.
• Ensure project activities are built on strong behavior change principles and builds the capacity of CSOs in effective implementation and monitoring.
• Provide guidance for the liaison with USG and non-USG funded projects and implementing partners providing and or supporting HIV diagnostic and treatment services and fostering effective working relations with these organizations
• Lead GON actors and CSOs 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
• Keep abreast of research and trends in effective behavior change approaches in HIV Prevention Care & Support and engagement of Community Health Workers/Volunteers and ensure project approaches remain in line with Quality Improvement standards, evidence, best-practices and lessons learned.
• Develop training modules and tools and conduct relevant trainings and workshops for CSO staff and GON in line with identified capacity strengthening needs.
• Identify technical support needs, develop scopes of work, identify internal or external candidates, and monitor Consultants.

CSO-level Responsibilities:

• Program Management (PM) personnel are expected to actively manage program activities at assigned CSO, supervise the CSO staff and coordinate all responses and implementation activities to ensure optimal and adequate program deliverables.
• PM personnel are expected to carry out regular supportive supervisory visits to CSOs and provide technical support to CSO staff across all thematic areas include care and treatment, nutrition, gender, protection, psychosocial support, and education.
• The position requires consistent technical support to the community testing and targeted testing teams in the active drive for CALHIV enrolment within designated communities.
• PM personnel are expected to actively support the identification of HIV exposed infants (HEI), Survivors of violence against children (SVAC), children of people living with HIV (CPLHIV), children of Key population (CKP) and adolescents at risk (AAR).
• Staff must have a good working relationship with CSO staff, community leaders, community gate keepers
• Work closely with the health system strengthening unit to effectively map out and work with community appendages within designated local government areas e.g., traditional birth attendance centers, colleges/institutes of education, Gender referral centers, health facilities, one stop shops (OSS) to strongly support referrals etc.
• Facilitate capacity development for partner CBOs, community volunteers, child protection committees and other key stakeholders as required.
• Work closely with Household economic strengthen Team to support Household and ensure household economic resilience.
• Actively work with all CSO staff to ensure community case workers pay routine visits to household and provide services as at when due.
• Lead technical review meetings and use CSO data to ensure comprehensive monitoring of program performance and 100% achievement of program results.

Facility Level Responsibilities:

• Supervise the facility case manager for 100% enrolment of CALHIV into the ICHSSA 4 projected.
• Actively support facility case managers in the follow-up of final outcomes for HIV exposed infants (HEI).
• Coordinate the active call back of CALHIV households due for HIV service provision – Test and Start, isoniazid commencement, cotrimoxazole commencement, ante-natal commencement, viral load sample collection, commencement of enhanced adherence counselling.
• Provide adequate technical support in strengthening Operation triple zero clubs and teens club aimed at achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goal.
• Ensure continuum of care for all CALHIV households.

State Level Responsibilities:

• Participate actively in the program focused analysis of the experiences, risks, and challenges for all target populations.
• Support and strengthen all referral/linkage mechanism between the communities and health facilities for all program target populations.
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of project efforts, achievements, lessons learned and innovations within PHI and to the larger Nigerian and global community, as appropriate.
• Collaborate actively with all state actors, funded implementing partners, community, and facility stakeholders to enable seamless program implementation.
• Provide active oversight on all team members – community case workers, CSO staff, case monitors, case managers, community testers and all other staff under their jurisdiction.
• Carry out other duties as designated by the Director or Programs, and other members of the senior management of the ICHSSA 4 project.

Qualifications and Skills

• MBBS, M.Sc or MPH with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience in implementing community HIV Prevention, Care and 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 community HIV Prevention, Care and Supportprevention, case detection and treatment support programs in health facilities and community outreaches
• Experience in contributing to project design and proposal development in the HIV/TB/Health sector for USAID/PEPFAR programs.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation and reporting HIV Prevention, Care and Support activities
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Prevention, Care and Support guidelines and experience working with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA)
• Familiarity with OVC and community HIV Prevention, Care and Support 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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Primary Function

• The Nutrition Officer will assist the Nutrition Advisor in capacity strengthening of CSOs to provide high-quality nutrition services for vulnerable households and populations.
• Support CSOs to ensure that project activities and approaches used are in line with relevant ICHSSA4 project objective and government policies.
• S/He will map project communities and facilities to determine common nutritional vulnerabilities for CLHIV and other priority groups for Nutritional interventions.
• S/He will conduct project-level rapid assessment and develop SOP, Nutrition pathways charts, and guidance documents with the guidance of the Nutrition Advisor
• H/she documents and disseminate project efforts, achievements, lessons learned, and innovations within PHI and to the larger Nigerian and global technical community, as appropriate.
• S/he will assist in the development of assessment tools, analysis of household vulnerability assessment results, and articulation of appropriate relevant interventions to address identified gaps
• S/he will be responsible for writing reports of Nutrition Community of Practice meetings and trainings while providing logistical and programmatic support during such activities
• S/He will keep track of all nutrition intervention needs along the 95-95-95 cascade and provide interventions in supporting the nutritional needs of the beneficiaries.

External Responsibility

• The Nutrition Officer will support the CSO and community volunteers to provide nutrition services to the beneficiaries and report the same quarterly
• The Nutrition Officer will ensure timely preparation of high-quality training and meeting reports
• Support the Secretariat of Nutrition Community of Practice and convene meetings and follow up with CSOs, working groups or ad hoc committee to complete assigned tasks as appropriate
• Conduct quarterly review of partners’ progress reports, tease out promising practices and identify nutrition accomplishments of research significance in furtherance of ICHSSA 4 learning agenda
• S/he will maintain strong partnership with implementing CSOs, government and private sector players and other relevant stakeholders in manner that reflects professionalism, mutual respect in accordance with PHI value-based behavior
• Perform any other functions that may be assigned by the Nutrition Advisors from time to time

Minimum Qualification / Skills

• BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with reputable organizations on Infant and child nutrition and referral services
• Good working knowledge of current Nigeria’s HIV Response, HIV prevention and treatment adherence principles, particularly for children
• Knowledge of GON and PEPEAR current OVC guidelines and ability to address the guidelines using the project's strategy.
• Must understand the principles of 95-95-95towards zero HIV transmission and contribution of Community OVC programs to this goal.
• Experience working closely with other IPs and government personnel at several levels.
• Practical experience in IYCF and Food Demonstration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Finance Officer will be responsible for supervising bank transactions, preparation of payment Vouchers and writing of cheques, posting of payment Vouchers and preparation of financial reports.
• Will be responsible for budget tracking, reviewing posted transactions in the Tally, bank reconciliation and ensuring timely remittances of statutory deductions.
• The Finance Officer will also be in charge of making requisition for funds, reimbursements and involvement in the capacity building of community-based organizations and hands-supports in financial management
• To ensure compliance with PHI manuals and USAID rules and regulations.
• Will keep proper financial records for donor and external audit’s view.
• He or She will participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports for donor agencies and PHI.
• Make daily postings to ensure income and expenditures are given proper treatment in the project financial system. Ensure that expenditures are within budgetary allocation and report variations
• Ensure efficient use of project resources and compliance with organizational, Nigerian and various
• Undertakes payroll preparation, tax and pension deductions and remit same appropriately
• Ensure efficient use of project resources and compliance with organizational, Nigerian, and various donor financial regulations and procedures, In addition, he or she will:
• Participates in monthly bank reconciliation for the program accounts.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Applicants must have BSc / HND in Accounting or other related Social Sciences.
• Also required is minimum of 3 years working experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word Excel and Tally, sound analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in managing USAID grants, rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with Nigeria NGOs contractual procedures and a relevant higher degree will an added advantage.
• Belonging or in the process of belonging to a Professional Accounting Body will be an advantage.

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Job Description

• Conduct an analysis of the experiences, risks and challenges for children--- girls and boys, including disabled children--- in the targeted states / communities.
• Design and conduct gender assessments at regular intervals
• Develop a gender mainstreaming plan and keep it up-to-date annually. The plan must include activities, indicators and means of verification, deadlines and resources for each activity;
• Collaborate with other colleagues and CBO partners to ensure gender integration throughout the implementation of the project in accordance with the USAID donor policies / strategies and gender requirements;
• Provide technical support to CBOs in raising awareness in target communities about the sexual risk’s adolescents
• Support CBOs to identify and address the difficult issues of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and GBV through culturally acceptable and age-appropriate content and highlighting the key role parents can play in protecting their children from CSA and GBV and responding to abuse.
• Support CSOs to establish and strengthen referral mechanism and linkages between the communities and health facilities for ASRH and gender-based violence, including implementation ofclinical pathway for treatment of sexual assault survivors;
• Contribute to the documentation and dissemination of project efforts, achievements, lessons learned and innovations within PHI and to the larger Nigerian and global community, as appropriate;
• Facilitate capacity development for partner CBOs, community volunteers, child protection committees and other key stakeholders on gender integration and child protection;
• Provide regular supportive supervision to CBO staff to ensure the achievement of expected results;
• Monitor and evaluate program performance on gender-related goals and objectives, and contribute content for internal and external reporting.
• Collaborate with the Gender and Adolescent Program Advisor and other PHI ICHSSA team to drive the implementation of Gender and Adolescents in Bauchi.

Required Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 50 % of time

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• BSc in Social Sciences, Education
• 2 - 4 years work experience.
• Must have good knowledge of Gender mainstreaming
• Good working knowledge of current Nigeria’s HIV Response, HIV prevention and treatment adherence principles, particularly for children
• Knowledge of GON and PEPEAR current OVC guidelines and ability to address the guidelines using the project's strategy.
• Must understand the principles of 95-95-95towards zero HIV transmission and contribution of Community OVC programs to this goal.
• Experience working closely with other IPs and government personnel at several levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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Job Description

• Support and oversee the SI work of the Civil Society Organizations (CSO) in the implementation and use of the ICHSSA 4 SIsystem.
• Oversee the training of CSO staff in the ICHSSA 4 SIsystem including the NOMIS forms and database
• Ensure CSO understand the information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements
• Work closely with the CSO SIofficers to ensure they understand the data requirements and data-gathering and report formats.
• Support CSO SIstaff in their work with the community care workers (CCWs or equivalent) to ensure that sufficient training is done for CCWs, that the correct forms are used and that accurate reports are submitted on a timely basis.
• Ensure that CSO using the NOMIS system and reports to PHI on a timely basis
• Visit partners on a regular basis to monitor SIsystems
• Work with contract SIfirm in the implementation of data quality assessments.Ensure that CSOs participate in the data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations
• Support the TS SIand TS Database in the analysis of CSO and NOMIS data for the quarterly and annual reports to USAID and other reports as required
• Coordinate with civil society and government actors and that data and reports are shared as required by the SIsystem
• Participate in the SIWorking group to help ensure that the system is being implemented by all CSOs correctly.
• Attend relevant ICHSSA 4 management and technical meetings to ensure close coordination between program, management, and SIstaff
• Collaborate with ICHSSA 4 management and CSO in planning, designing and undertaking program evaluations and special studies
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director Strategic Information

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with emphasis in Rural Development, Public Health, Statistics or a Development related field.
• Demonstrated skills in SIdata management and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
• At least two years of professional experience in implementing SIfor programs related to Health, HIV and OVC, agriculture or food and nutrition security programming, of which at least one year with a NGOs.
• Experience in managing M&E databases including DHIS and NOMIS
• Demonstrable computer literacy in MS Office - Excel, Power Point and Word.
• Experience in data analysis in Access and at least one of the following: CSPro, SPSS, EpiInfo or STATA is an added advantage.
• 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.

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Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for covering the front desk and ensuring that staff and visitors sign the registers
• Serve as the primary custodian of office supplies and consumables. Distributes these based on written request.
• Maintain proper and accurate records/inventory of office supplies, distribution and usage.
• Procurement of small items as directed, adhering to PHI purchasing and procurement guidelines at all times.
• Ensure that the front desk is not left unattended and well administered.
• Photocopying and other Admin tasks as directed.
• Ensures good record-keeping and filing.
• Organizing conference room scheduling, equipment, and cleaning
• Directs and engages visitors appropriately
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Qualifications / Skills

• HND / University Degree or recognized equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Familiarity with administrative and secretarial skills is an advantage
• Familiarity with international NGOs is an advantage
• Good Communication skills.

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Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Secures premises and personnel; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
• Maintains the organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assists the Security Manager in implementing security policies and procedures.

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• HND in Security-related courses are an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years working in a medium to high-risk environment
• Excellent Surveillance Skills,
• Must have good Judgment and Objectivity.
• Must be dependable and have emotional control and Integrity,
• Must Understand Safety Management
• Exhibit Professionalism,
• Good Reporting Skills

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Job Summary / Responsibilities 

• The driver will be responsible for ensuring the seminimum maintenance standard of the PHI fleet is up to the manufacturer’s standard.
• Will ensure routine maintenance of PHI vehicle and ensure reliable and safe transportation of Staff, assets and other goods.

Disclaimer Clause:

• This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Minimum Qualification / Skills

• Senior Secondary School Certificate.
• Must have a minimum class B license
• Knowledge of the terrain and familiarity with the language is an added advantage
• Have at least 5 years driving experience