OVC Associate 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. As 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: OVC Associate

Job Code: CSU0012
Location: Abuja

Overview

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding data analytical skills and proven track records in data management.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of OVC program activities in line with national guidelines.
• Assist in providing mentorship and coaching of CBO staff and case workers in delivering OVC services.
• Collate and prepare monthly programmatic performance reports from CBOs and health facilities for joint review at the country office
• Assist in strengthening linkages between CBOs and state and LGA structures for improved coordination of OVC service delivery.
• In collaboration with the clinical team ensure the institution of screening for common opportunistic infections as part of the service package for OVC at health facility and community levels.
• In collaboration with the CSU provide comprehensive services to adolescent and young women.
• Assisting in the collation of weekly activities, presentation during meetings and providing guidance for the implementation of those activities.
• Assist in overseeing the tracking of OVC activities at the states with the aid of trackers and other appropriate tools for monthly reporting
• Assist in strengthening the linkage between CBOs and Health facilities (bi-directional referrals) for improved coordination of OVC service delivery.
• Track documentation and updates of OVC folders for quality data capture and upload in NOMIS.
• Will work in close collaboration with pediatrics and HTS units to ensure index testing and viral load tracking and suppression.
• Participate in learning/knowledge management as per the organization integrated service model.
• Participate in training of CBOs staff, case workers and care givers in core packages of OVC services.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in any field
• At least 2 years’ experience in OVC or OVC related field in the PEPFAR program.
• Computer literacy
• Competency in writing and spoken English
• Ability to work in a team.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: [email protected] using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME (e.g. OVC Associate, CSU0012 - Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU) as the subject of the email.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as application sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received
• Females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.