Program Manager - Global Fund HIV Project at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited

APIN Public Health Initiatives Ltd/Gte is a non-governmental donor-funded organization. dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked closely with key stakaholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the below position in our Global Fund / Lagos State Ministry of Health Project:

Job Title: Program Manager - Global Fund HIV Project

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• S/he has responsibility for coordinating the planning, implementation and reporting of all APIN Global Fund supported HIV activities in Lagos State, ensuring that program targets are achieved within defined timelines, as outlined in the workplan and within donor and organizational policies and Procedures

Job Tasks

• Work with other team members to develop program documents, including but not limited to proposals, work plans, and technical briefs for APIN management, LSMoH. The Global Fund, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of all program activities by APIN GF technical teams according to approved work plans and within the stipulated timelines and budget limitations.
• Manage disbursement requests to Global Fund/LSMoH, program budgets, tracking of financial and material resources at all levels, funds reallocation and reprogramming requests, according to the policies and guidelines of GF/LSMoH and APIN.
• Serve as a Liaison Officer between APIN and LSMoH on the Global Fund grant.
• Represent APIN in relevant meetings with LSMoH, development partners and other stakeholders on the Global Fund grant.
• Provide technical support to LGATechnical Associates on the implementation of SF work plans and other activities in Lagos state.
• Organize and participate actively in monitoring and hands on mentoring of facilities' staff on key deliverables and monitor performance on allocated targets on the SF grant.
• Ensure that all, required reports (Program, M&E, Finance, logistics, etc.) are prepared and submitted to various stakeholders within the expected time frame.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate and participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting, facilitating and evaluation of capacity building activities for health care providers of Global Fund HIV grant implementing facilities, in collaboration with relevant APIN program directorates and LSMoH.
• Perform any other role as assigned by the Head of APIN Lagos office, supervisor and management

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent), Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) and a minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment and care programs. Experience in TB, MNCH, RH and malaria programs would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above) and CV's to: [email protected]

Note

• The suitability 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 full name.
• The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for.
• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.