Jobs at FHI 360

Job ID: 18786
Locations: Abuja

Descriptions

• FHI 360 seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Director of Medical & Community Services on an anticipated USAID-funded project to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state/LGA-specific goals and objectives.
• The Director of Medical & Community Services will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the service delivery (clinical and community) components of the program.
• He/she will lead the implementation of the program design to ensure quality service delivery consistent with the national and international standards and guidelines.
• S/he will be the technical lead in program implementation.
• S/he will lead in the use of program data for program improvement and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. S/he will support all the technical program staff and will manage any clinical and community related issues in the program.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, oversight, and monitoring of activities for HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.
• Provide technical leadership in the area of demand creation to maximize HIV testing and counselling and creating linkages.
• Responsible for leading community engagement (leaders, youth, households, and males) to expand knowledge on HIV testing.
• Responsible for strengthening community and facility -based health delivery structures to optimize ART eligibility and retention in care and treatment.
• Contribute detailed and accurate technical deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID reporting requirements.
• Supervise a team and contribute to implementation of annual program work and plans.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate (M.D.) or equivalent (D.O. or non-US equivalent of M.D.).  or A master’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related discipline.
• Eight years of experience designing and implementing Public Health programs especially HIV/AIDS, TB and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) in developing countries. In-depth technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS program including Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support, PMTCT HIV/TB, OVCs as well as cross-cutting areas such as Health Systems Strengthening (HSS).
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
• Significant experience in relevant program management or technical advisory roles in complex health projects in Nigeria.
• Expertise in HIV care and treatment activities.
• Knowledge of community-level challenges impacting care and treatment delivery. Previous experience working with community based care givers and community support groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies that employ evidence-based approaches to meet project targets, especially under rigorous timelines.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff.
• Proven leadership, inter-personal and cross-cultural skills, and ability to build and motivate diverse teams.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

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Job ID: 18803
Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The project is anticipated USAID-funded project to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state/LGA-specific goals and objectives.

Position Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Director will report to the DCOP and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts.
• S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement, will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
• S/he will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, planning, and implementation of project knowledge management strategies. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research;
• Provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of Strategic Information;
• Lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E;
• Develop and implement appropriate guidelines to support USAID/Nigeria, Government of Nigeria (GoN) counterparts and USAID’s Implementing Partners in conducting M&E and reporting results, contribute to national data collection and information systems, ensure data quality;
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans;
• Work closely with the program team to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements;
• Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partners and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems; and
• Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics or a related discipline
• At least seven years of experience designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation activities for public health programs in developing countries, practical experience with HIV/AIDS programs preferred
• A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs
• Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills and in-depth knowledge and experience in USG/PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings.