State Program Advisor at FHI 360 - Akwa Ibom

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: State Program Advisor

Job ID: 18066
Location: Akwa Ibom

Project Description
The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Provides day to day technical support related to clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB, SRH-HIV and malaria both at the facility and community levels guided by FHI360 strategies and approaches.
• Coordinates the implementation of components related to clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB, SRH-HIV and malaria at the facility and community levels.
• Leads in strengthening systems of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks at state level.
• Contributes to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• S/he will coordinate the implementation of M&E activities for the Global Fund, and other donor funded projects at the IA, LGA and state levels and strengthen the implementation of the National Routine Health Information System at the IA, LGA and state levels.
• Develop the capacity of IA, LGA and state staff in monitoring and evaluation, including the proper use of data collection tools, data analyses, and data use to inform decision making.
• Administer and manage FHI360 Routine Health Information system (RHIS) database for the Global Fund and other donor funded projects.
• On a monthly basis, review and analyze IA-level data and provide feedback to state office counterparts and also prepare the M&E reports to the donors as at when due
• Contributes to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Assists in strengthening systems for reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contributes to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria activities.
• Remains informed on current programs in the field of clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation.
• Performs other prevention, care, health systems and treatment duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 - 9 years of relevant experience with international development programs. 
• Or MS/MA Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Health Sciences, Behavioral Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 5 - 7 years relevant experience with international development programs. 
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs will be an added advantage.

Remuneration
Very competitive compensation package.

Application Closing Date
13th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• FHI 360 is an Equal opportunity employer
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.