Project Coordinator at ICAP Nigeria

ICAP - A global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

Working hand-in-hand with individuals at every level of the health system from patients to health care providers to government officials - ICAP is dedicated to delivering high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide quality and affordable health care. The organization tackles the world’s most pressing health threats and, in collaboration with partners around the world, implements transformative solutions to meet the health needs of individuals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Location: Abuja

Position Summary

• ICAP is seeking an in-country Project Coordinator on a temporary consultancy basis with demonstrated skill, expertise, and experience in HIV project implementation and management.
• Under the supervision of the Project Lead and Project Coordinator based in ICAP in New York, and working in close collaboration with the regional ICAP office, the Project Coordinator will oversee the coordination of two GTA projects in Nigeria.
• Along with the New York Project Coordinator, S/he will coordinate and monitor all project activities within Nigeria.
• The in-country Project Coordinator will be responsible for high quality reporting and monitoring of all components of the project including adherence to the projects’ scope of work, work plans, and timelines.
• This position is grant-funded.

Responsible for:

• Supporting the coordination of two Global Technical Assistance (GTA) projects: 1) Fast-track Test and Treat (T&T); and 2) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Major Accountabilities

• Work directly with the New York team to provide in-country management and coordination for all project activities; including organizing trainings and meetings, report writing, tool development, etc.
• Act as a liaison between in-country partners (i.e. CDC and Ministry of Health) and New York
• Coordinate timely implementation of all project activities according to the objectives and timeline identified in the work plan
• Responsible for regular communication and project reporting
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Education

• Master's in Public Health Degree preferred

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience working on public health projects either at the headquarters of an international or related-organizations, or in resource limited settings in the field of health service delivery systems, with focus on HIV preferred
• Experience working with global partners and funding agencies
• Experience with quality improvement and process evaluation methods
• Experience in compliance with protocols and IRB regulations
• Experience with good clinical practices (GCP)
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated successful experience working independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• English language skills required

Experience, Skills & preffered Qualifications:

• Knowledge of United States Government rules and regulations
• Previous work experience in Nigeria preferred
• Previous experience working with Ministries of Health and global non-governmental organizations.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should email their CV's and Cover Letter to: ho2258@cumc.columbia.edu with the subject line stating “Application for Project Coordinator-Consultant, Nigeria”.

Note: This is a part-time position for 5-8 months.