Program Manager (Technical) Adult / Pediatric HIV at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager (Technical) Adult / Pediatric HIV

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Scheduled Work Time: Monday - Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To: HIV Lead
Operational Contacts: HIV Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director

Position Overview

• The incumbent will ensure high-quality Pediatric/Adolescent and Adult HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment Services in the program.

Description and objectives

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, GF-GC7 Grant, the PM will collaborate closely with Sub-Recipients, NASCP, and other relevant stakeholders to provide technical oversight of the Sub-Recipients’ day-to-day implementation of all HIV prevention, care, and treatment strategies toward achieving the UNAIDS (95-95-95) targets and providing guidance for program implementation according to the National Treatment Guidelines and policies.

Education and Experience
Academic training:

• Master’s level/Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology, with a medical degree.
• At least six years of experience working with HIV programs at various levels, planning and managing projects.
• Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English,
• Fundamental skills in project planning, design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently and deliver quality work on time.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver under pressure without guidance.
• Ability to meet deadlines according to laid-down rules.
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with donors and other stakeholders.
• Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports, often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal-oriented with the ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time, and practice critical thinking.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.

Core requirements:

• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in computer programming - Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and good inter and intrapersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae as one Microsoft Word document to "The Assistant Director, Human Resources" via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note: IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.