Senior Program Officer at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, Multi-Drug Resistant TB, Malaria and Research Programs, in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria, health facilities and Community Based Organizations.

As a Sub-Recipient to National Malaria Elimination Program on the Global Fund Malaria New Funding Model Grant, we require the services of an indigenous resourceful candidate for the vacant position:

Job Title: Senior Program Officer- Multi_Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (Global Fund Grant)

Location: Central Office, Abuja.

Overall Responsibilities

• S/he has responsibility for coordinating all IHVN Global Fund supported MDR TB activities in the State, ensuring that Program targets are achieved within defined timelines and as outlined in the workplan.
• S/he must demonstrate capacity to provide technical support to the State Ministry of Health (State Tuberculosis &Leprosy Control Team), Local Government Tuberculosis and Leprosy Supervisor (LGTBLS), and Community Based Organizations and Treatment Centers in implementing the program deliverables.

Key Working Relationship:

• Internal: HOD Community Medicine, State Manager, Associate Director, GF Program Coordinator and Other members of the MDR-TB team External: National TB and Leprosy Control Program Team, Treatment Centers, Community Based Organizations and other Tuberculosis Implementing Partners.

Qualifications Skills

• MBBS and Postgraduate Medical Fellowship or a First Degree in Medicine, Nursing, or Pharmacy and a Postgraduate degree in Public Health with a minimum of 10 years proven work experience and expertise in the implementation of public health programs especially TB
• Knowledge of TB/HIV
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks
• strong inter-personal and public relations skills,
• Excellent English language oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Specific Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the National, State, LGAs and Treatment Centers/health facility / Community on MDR- TB teams in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program deliverables.
• Ensure that program activities are implemented according to the work plans, approved deadlines, and within the budget limitations in the assigned state.
• Coordinate the activities of other team members within the State to ensure smooth and efficient program planning and implementation of activities.
• Advocate support for community MDR TB activities on behalf of IHVN to key stakeholders at State and LGA levels for sustainability.
• Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for general health care workers in the public sector/DOT Centers in collaboration with the State Tuberculosis Leprosy Control Officers (STBLCOs).
• Ensure relevant recording and reporting documents are available and adequately utilized.
• Represent IHVN in all meetings with State Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders at the State/LGA level.
• Actively participate in integrated supportive supervision and hands-on organized by STBLCOs and Tuberculosis Leprosy Supervisors (TBLS) on key activities on follow up investigations for ambulatory phase of treatment.
• Provide oversight functions to Lead CBOs in the activities of the Treatment Supporters.
• Support the STBLCOs in developing operational work plans for State TB Leprosy Control activities
• Work with the STBLCOs to mitigate challenges and proffer solutions.
• Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health, Regional/States and Program Coordinator.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the "Associate Director, Human Resources" through this email address: [email protected]

Note: Candidates should indicate appropriate position and location in their application letter.