Senior Program Officer - Prevention, Care & Treatment at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) - 4 Openings

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: Senior Program Officer - Prevention, Care & Treatment

Locations: Abuja, Plateau & Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Scheduled Work Time: Monday - Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To: HIV Lead
Operational Contacts: TB Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director
Slot: 4 Openings

Position Overview

• The Senior Program Officer PCT 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 SPO 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to health care providers and sub-recipients to render effective and efficient quality of care to People Living with HIV (PLHIV)
• Mentor healthcare providers to improve and maintain the standard of care through ongoing performance assessment and feedback.
• Provide technical support for effective and efficient HIV/TB prevention and treatment services.
• Build the capacity of healthcare providers for effective referrals and linkages.
• Plan and review activities with sub-recipients, state and site staff, as well as other stakeholders in the state
• Ensure TB/HIV collaborative activities are happening at facility and State levels.
• Conduct quarterly supportive supervision to ensure quality program implementation and technical guidance as may be necessary.
• Support the State TB/HIV program to create awareness and demand for TB services.
• Organize and conduct regular visits to health facilities to ensure timely data collection, compilation, and reporting.
• Support the State HIV Program on routine data analysis and utilization.
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application, quarterly review report writing, and presentation.
• Ensure project reports are developed and submitted on time, are of good quality, and that the evidence they contain is accurately captured and submitted monthly.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders - Government of Nigeria, Global Fund, US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and other Implementing Partners and ensure representation at high-level meetings.

Education and Experience
Academic training:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine or Nursing. Master’s level/Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Epidemiology or a relevant field is an added advantage.
• At least four years of experience working with the HIV/TB 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 with minimal guidance.
  • Ability to meet deadlines according to lead-down rules.
  • Stakeholder collaboration skills and ability to appropriately represent the organization by engaging with stakeholders.
  • Good experience using Ms. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and applicable software related to the position.

Required competencies:
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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2023.