State Technical Lead at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV.It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: State Technical Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The position manages and provides overall guidance to the state implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
• The incumbent is part of the senior management team in a decentralized management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the organization.
• S/he will provide support to and coordination of the work of the regional and satellite offices.
• The successful candidate will lead program planning, design, review and the monitoring of the program implemented at the field level.
• S/he will work with the central office managers to establish a program management capacity development plan to assist with program planning, design, review and monitoring of program progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
COCT:

• Coordinate the State Clinical team in achieving targets of key program indicators through effective management of the weekly technical review meetings and other routine feedback platforms
• Provide leadership for the provision of person-centered care services
• Provide leadership for the implementation of integrated NCD -Cervical Cancer, HPT, DM and –COVID-19 and TB
• Provide leadership for the effective patient retention strategies including client centered DSD
• Design and deploy context-specific treatment support for special populations-KPs, Standalone DOTS sites and community drug pick ups
• Provide state leadership on adaptable case management system for all sub populations
• Support the states on Viral load optimization value chain management
• Provide leadership to state treatment support team in the provision of psychosocial support to PLHIV
• Provide technical support for an inclusive integrated quality management system to evaluate and address service delivery cascade gaps
• Strengthen program management platforms to aid the continuous transfer of managerial and technical competencies to supported entities
• Support the development and refinement of materials such as IEC, Health promotion and job aids and training material
• Support the enhancement TB/HIV integration services at supported sites
• Provide leadership in technical support to state agencies toward sustainability.

AP3:

• Support state and site level implementation of high degree of integration, collaboration and communication among PMTCT, Pediatrics and OVC programs to rapidly close the pediatric treatment gap
• Focus on prioritizing community interventions and consolidating the gains at the facility level
• Support the inclusive integration of pediatrics/adolescent, PMTCT and OVC across service delivery entities for desired clinical outcome
• Support leveraging of OVC resources to reach Pediatrics, adolescents and pregnant women with comprehensive, impactful and acceptable services
• Support the generation, transmission and triangulation of pediatrics, Adolescent, PMTCT and OVC related data across program areas
• Support the operationalization of a Community OVC/Pediatric/PMTCT (COPP) Team
• Support the state in Community action Data management using NDR lite
• Track site and community performance (data) - daily/weekly/monthly
• Any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Data and Service Coordination:

• Scale-up streamlined service delivery models with quality and fidelity: providing targeted, easy-to-implement, practical and actionable interventions aimed at systems strengthening without burdening human resources
• Monitor and enhance appropriate documentation of service delivery
• Strengthen monitoring to ensure quality of programs and data
• Facilitate site level QI activities to improve service/data quality
• Adapt the program to address gaps following the GTDR data review and deep dives
• Maintain the cohort of PLHIV in care and on treatment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master level Degree in Public Health, Management, Sciences or Behavioral Sciences, with at least 7-9 years working experience in managing programs at the community level, a Bachelor`s degree with additional experience will be considered
• At least 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community level working with public and NGO sectors required
• Supervisory experience in health program management with at least five years of experience working in health care system in Nigeria
• Experience working in collaboration with local Governmental partners, U.S. Government or bilateral donors preferred
• Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment is an added advantage
• Strong management skills
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program; and does not compromise ethics or integrity or undertake legal risks while pursuing program goals
• Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.