Program Officer, TB at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer, TB

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Support the program manager and senior program officer in achieving key deliverables of the grant.
• Provision of on-site clinical mentoring and technical assistance to the technical staff of DR-TB sites in the country and ensuring that these facilities operate optimally.
• Monitor the implementation of TB specimen referrals by SRs and collect monthly reports from the states.
• Monitor the implementation of Nigeria EQUAL TB activities and render administrative and technical support to participating facilities.
• Participation in regional/National TB PPM meetings and other initiatives as assigned by the program manager.
• Collect, collate, and review routine program reports from SRs and 27 DRTB treatment facilities in 26 states and provides feedback.
• Quality of care assessment and ensuring that patients in all IHVN-supported facilities receive high-quality comprehensive TB/HIV /AIDS care and treatment in line with WHO and National Guidelines across implementing states.
• To work with Sub-partner, government agencies, donor representatives, facility/site staff, focal persons, and IHVN staff to effectively manage programmatic challenges.

Education and Experience

• A University Degree in Medicine. An MPH or additional master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 3 - 5 years of professional-level experience managing public health and health delivery with emphasis on TBHIV, care and treatment.
• She/he must have experience working with PEPFAR or GF-funded care and treatment programs. Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and management of TB and TB/HIV program and private sector engagement is desirable.
• Must be familiar with the broad range of TB and TBHIV issues, understanding of the major issues affecting TBHIV with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of TBHIV programs in Nigeria.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation skills are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis, and good inter and intrapersonal communication skills.
• Being goal oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• English language (high proficiency in verbal and written expression).
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports often under pressure and in complex situations.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters and detailed Curriculum Vitae in Microsoft word format to "The Assistant Director, Human Resources" via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail