ICAP is 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.
We are recruiting highly qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Management Officer (Differentiated Service Delivery)
Job ID: 2931 Location: Abuja
Categories: Program Management / Implementation / Support
Report to: Head, HIV Care and Treatment, NASCP
Travel Requirements: TBD
Project Summary
The Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD)Project Management Officerwill work under the Head of HIV Care and Treatment at the National AIDS and Sexually transmitted Infection Control Program (NASCP) to support the scale-up of differentiated service delivery (DSD) for HIV in Nigeria.Project management responsibilities include coordinating and documenting DSD activities, supporting development and review of DSD policies, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of DSD activities, and ensuring the completion of DSD-related projects on time within budget and within scope.
The DSD Project Management Officer will assist the Head of HIV Care and Treatment to oversee all aspects of the national DSD program activities and will coordinate and engage stakeholders,set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize project progress and prepare reports for NASCP care and treatment head and coordinator regarding status of DSD.
The successful candidate will work directly with the NASCP care and treatment team and relevant stakeholders to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.
He or she will coordinate with other departments, especially M&E and TB, to ensure all aspects of the national DSD program are harmonized.
The successful candidate will also support the country’s engagement with the ICAP-led HIV Coverage, Quality and Impact Network (CQUIN), ensuring timely response to requests and participation in CQUIN-related activities.
Major Accountabilities
The DSD Project Management Officer will be responsible for coordinating, supporting and documenting DSD activities within NASCP. Major accountabilities will include:
Coordinate internal resources, stakeholder management, meetings, and schedules, for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed
Manage the relationship with MoHS partners and all stakeholders
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Spearhead DSD-related Knowledge Management for NASCP, including:
Maintain electronic files/resources related to DSD, including national DSD-related policies, guidelines, M&E indicators, training curricula and case studies
Regularly review published and “grey” literature on DSD
Liaise with countries in the CQUIN network (and elsewhere) to stay abreast of policies, training resources, case studies, and best practices
Document case studies, best practices and lessons learned in Nigeria
Participate in the CQUIN DSD Coordinators Community of Practice
As needed, support CQUIN’s south-to-south knowledge exchange
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.
Qualifications
Education:
MBBS (equivalent degree)
Master’s Degree in MPH, ProjectManagement, Management or MBA.
Experience, Skills & Preferred Qualifications:
MBBS (equivalent degree) with Project Management Experience.
Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or 3 - 5 years of experience
Proven working experience in project management
Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification
Project Manager top skills & proficiencies
Developing and Tracking Budgets
Coaching
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2023 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).
Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.