FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Technical Director
Job ID: 18217
Location: Abuja
Area: Hidden (192262)
Contract type: 1 year fixed term
Job Summary / Responsibilities
Basic Function:
- Under the guidance of the Project Director, provide technical leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the technical implementation of the Global Fund PR-HIV Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership on all technical matters and ensure quality of the Global Fund PR-HIV Program.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, CT, TB/HIV, OVC and support programs.
- Ensure that high quality technical programs are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with partners, the GON and other stakeholders.
- Oversee quality assurance program for all technical aspects of the Program.
- Ensure the technical training and staff development in the Global Fund PR-HIV Program in relevant areas.
- Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to Global Fund and Nigerian regulations.
- Assist with the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.
- Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
- In collaboration with the Project Director, oversee the implementation of an indicator-based performance monitoring plan.
- Support the Project Director to ensure that all technical areas of the project are integrated and maximize the use of available resources of the project.
- Oversee reporting and monitoring of technical performance metrics.
- Ensure technical program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years relevant supervisory experience.
- Or BS/BA in Social Science, Public Health or related field, with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, Global Fund, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
- Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online