Capacity Building Specialist at AIDS Prevention initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, induding HIVIAIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked dosely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches

We are seeking suitably qualified candidates to apply to assume the following position:

Job Title: Capacity Building Specialist

Location: Abuja

The Person
The Specialist will be expected to develop, manage, coordinate and participate in needs-based laboratory capacity building programmes and training-of-trainer programmes for laboratory personnel and key stakeholders, including Ministries of Health. S/he will also be responsible for strengthening the laboratory human resource and technical capacity of supported institutions for the provision of quality services to improve HIV/TB care and treatment

Job Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic and technical guidance to supported institutions in managing laboratory human resource and technical capacity building activities
• Develop training policies and plans relevant for an HIV/AIDS and TB laboratory programme
• Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of capacity building activities of APIN laboratory programme
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop a pool of laboratory training curricula and supporting resource materials for national use
• Provide technical assistance to lab personnel of supported institutions to identify and participate in continuing professional development (CPD) programmes that are specific to their needs
• Conduct systematic review of effectiveness of training programmes and effect modifications as deemed necessary.
• Ensure proper documentation of all training activities and ongoing professional development and ensure effective utilization of training data to improve programme management
• Conduct periodic training needs assessment to determine existing training gaps.
• Develop training evaluation and assessment tools to measure the outcome of training programmes

Qualifications and Experience

• A Master’s degree in any relevant Laboratory discipline with professional certification of either AIMLT/FIMLT and a minimum of 7 years post qualification experience. Previous experience working with an international development organization will be added advantage.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to organize and coordinate training programme and meetings
• Report writing skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Familiarity with the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical testing activities, especially in an HIV/AIDS environment.

Application Closing Date
15 November, 2012.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should Click Here to complete an online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed against the position. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Computer literacy and skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, internet browsing, etc.) are essential for this position; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel, as may be required.

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.