Program Officer Care and Support (C&S) at the Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) - 7 Positions

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.

The organization is seeking applications from suitable qualified candidates to occupy the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer Care and Support (C&S)

Locations: Ogun, Osun, Delta, Benue, Nassarawa, Kano and FCT
Reports to: Program Lead Care and Support

Summary/Overview

• The C&S Program Officer (PO) at the central, regional or state level and to be occupied by staff with a medical and or midwifery background.
• The C&S PO is also expected to spend 40% of his/her time in the office and 60% on supervisory and advocacy activities.

Essential Function

• Assist in the development and adaptation of guidelines, tools and other relevant materials for use in the national scale up of C&S activities in IHVN-supported sites in Nigeria.
• Assist in development of program strategies, work plans and their implementation for effective operations of the hub and spoke model of scale up.
• Ensure smooth operations and coordination of C&S activities at the regional and or state offices.
• Forge and maintain strong relationship with NEPWHAN, and other PLHIV networks
• Forecast and request for C&S commodities such as care kits and ACTION meals.
• Co-ordinate, track progress, review results and address C&S challenges
• Mentor doctors, nurses, support groups, Linkage coordinators, Treatment supporters, mentor mothers to provide quality care to PLHIV.
• Ensure that the facility operates a functional and efficient client flow system.
• Identify barriers to C&S and proffer solutions to these challenges.
• Assist and undertake needs assessments of new sites as required.
• Facilitate trainings sessions organized for site and community providers.
• Provide technical assistance to site and community staff through precepting, monitoring and mentoring.
• Facilitate training of health care workers at all IHVN supported sites in C&S.
• Facilitate effective linkages within thematic groups and overall community linkages.
• Report all activities to the Regional and State Managers, Program Area Lead and the Director, Community Medicine
• Adhere and abide by the ethics and code of conduct of the Institute.

Qualification
Education/Experience:

• RN, RM or BNSc, or a degree in health related course.
• A post graduate degree in Public Health is a definite advantage with excellent computer skills are required.
• Also required is at least 3 years working experience with participation in both clinical and community C&S activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities is necessary.
• Ability to clearly explain available C&S services.
• Community outreach and engagement talents.
• Clear understanding of the health system, PHC structure and HIV/AIDS.
• Supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening PHCs, local health structures and building local capacities for self-management

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document saved with applicants name in the following format e.g. Adamu Maduka Application C&S Program Officer FCT explaining suitability to Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Note

• Application must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject of the email e.g. Senior C&S Program Officer - Kano. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.
• Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.