New Job Openings at Institute of Human Virology

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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

We are recruiting qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Contact Investigation Monitor (CI Monitor), 4

Locations: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Osun
Department: Office of the CEO
Reports to: CI Coordinator, TB-LON 3 Project

Background

  • The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
    • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
    • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
    • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
    • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
  • The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.
  • USAID recently approved a grant to scale up Contact Investigation activities in 4 States.
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Job Summary

  • The CI Monitor will coordinate and lead the implementation of strategies to rapidly scale-up Contact Investigation activities in the project state.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the implementation of CI activities in the State.
  • Coordinate the engagement, involvement and linkages of key partners to support CI scale up in the state.
  • Coordinate the implementation of CI activity plan in all the engaged LGAs in the State.
  • Support the State in capacity building of healthcare workers on CI activities
  • Represent TB LON 3 on relevant committees and technical working groups in the state.
  • Check and maintain the process of intensified TB case finding and treatment at sites and in the community through contact investigation
  • Collect weekly line list of index patients for contact investigation from contact tracers.
  • Routine visits to supported facilities to assist in ensuring smooth Contact Investigation process at the clinic when necessary.
  • Support Community/DOTS referral linkage coordination, ensuring seamless integration with complete referral of presumptives and eligible contacts for TPT between the two service points.
  • Provide technical assistance to contact tracing officers and community volunteers on TB screening, presumptive identification and further evaluation for diagnosis.
  • Supervise TB LON 3 Contact Tracers in the state.
  • Collate LGA reports on CI activities and produce periodic reports on CI implementation in the state.
  • Support high quality data recording and reporting with Spot checking of TB documentation tools.
  • Support TB LON 3 state SI Coordinator to verify CI data; and appropriately use data for program review to improve quality and increase performance.
  • Provide support to Contact Tracers and community volunteers to ensure maximum yield from contact tracing activities.
  • Collate weekly site contact investigation reports and routinely verify reports generated against source documents and report challenges to IHVN supervising officer where necessary.
  • Collate monthly stocks of available TB preventive medicines for decision making.
  • Any other duties as assigned by CI Coordinator or TB LON 3 Management.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum of a Degree in Medical, Health or Social Sciences.
  • Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage.
  • Sound knowledge of TB program.
  • At least three (3) years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
  • Experience in working with key state health stakeholders.
  • Experience with USAID or any other donor will be an advantage.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong coordination, planning, networking and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
  • Innovative, proactive and self-motivated .

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “Deputy Director, Human Resources” via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Title: Program Assistant, (PA SI) TIFA, TB-LON 3

Location: Lagos
Department: Prevention, Care, and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Strategic Information, DSI), TB-LON 3 Project

Background

  • The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
    • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
    • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment, and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
    • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
    • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
  • The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, the Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient, and other Implementing Entities. USAID recently approved a grant to scale up Contact Investigation activities in 4 States.

Job Summary

  • He/she will support the implementation of Contact Investigation (CI) Strategic Information activities in the 4 states to ensure program targets are met.
  • Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels.
  • Ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required for Contact Investigation (CI) activities.
  • Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels.
  • Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Ensure completeness, correctness, and consistency of Contact Investigation (CI) data reported from the basic management unit to the next levels;
  • Ensure complete and consistent reporting on all electronic platforms used in TB-LON3 and the National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS);
  • Assist in the maintenance and support of all electronic platforms used to document project Contact Investigation (CI) activities;
  • Ensure compliance of Contact Tracers to reporting timelines and reporting lines;
  • Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized Contact Investigation (CI) monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement;
  • Monitor Contact Investigation (CI) data processes from the collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and use.
  • Participate in site monitoring, supervision, and mentoring; Data Quality Assessment (DQA);
  • Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Contact Investigation (CI) activities progress towards achieving set targets;
  • Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports;
  • Managing a database of index patients’ information data and index contacts list for the 4 states;
  • Perform other duties as assigned by IHVN Management.

Minimum Requirements

  • A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social Sciences, Statistics, and Epidemiology.
  • Minimum of 1-year working experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience in data collection, processing, and use.
  • Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs.
  • Experience with the USAID Strategic Information system is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools, and guidelines.
  • Data management and analysis skills.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills, and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
  • Report writing and presentation skills.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications.
  • Team player and goal-oriented.
  • Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria environment of the country.
  • Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
  • Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
  • Flexibility, willingness to travel, and work weekends.
  • A good understanding of the USAID strategic information system.

Application Closing Date
16th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “Deputy Director, Human Resources” via: careers_tblonsi_pasi@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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Job Title: Contact Investigation Coordinator (CI Coordinator) – TIFA, TB-LON 3

Location: Lagos
Department: Prevention, Care and Treatment
Reports to: Director of Technical Programs (DTP), TB-LON 3 Project

Background

  • The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:
    • Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
    • Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
    • TB disease transmission and progression reduced
    • TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.
  • The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.
  • USAID recently approved a grant to scale up Contact Investigation activities in 4 States.

Job Summary

  • The CI Coordinator will support the DTP in the implementation of TB-LON 3 Contact Investigation activities.
  • She/he will oversee TIFA field CI operations across the LON 3 States, with special focus on rapid scale-up, tracking activity implementation, driving target achievements and improving the quality of CI services.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for the overall implementation and scale-up of TB-LON 3 Facility and Community CI and TPT activities in the project states.
  • Provide capacity building, supportive supervision, coaching and mentoring for CI Monitors and other field staff.
  • Build strong partnerships and strategic collaborations with NTBLCP, STBLCP, Community gatekeepers and other key stakeholders
  • Represent TB-LON 3 on relevant committees and technical working groups and support the review and update of relevant policies, guidelines and training manuals.
  • Conduct CI data verification, validation and data quality assessments (DQAs) using standard checklists.
  • Track the contribution of TB-LON 3 to CI and TPT uptake in the four States.
  • Support research and learning around CI scale up and TPT uptake.
  • Produce periodic reports on the achievement of CI activities in TB-LON 3.
  • Perform other duties assigned by IHVN Management.

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s Degree, or its equivalent in Public Health, Health Program Planning and Management, or other relevant field preferred.
  • A minimum of 4 years experience in public health service provision and implementation, especially in TB, HIV, and other diseases of public health importance.
  • Proven experience in capacity building, leadership, planning and management.
  • Experience in working with health and community stakeholders, particularly in the South West States.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
  • Strong networking and representational skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
  • Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.
  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the “Deputy Director, Human Resources” via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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Job Title: Grant Management Assistant

Location: Central Office, Abuja
Department: Administrative
Unit: Grant Management Office

Job Description

  • Interpret funding/ application guidelines: RFA, RFQ, FOA, NOFO.
  • Meet with relevant stakeholders towards full participation in writing grant proposals, response to RFPs/FOAs, and completing application forms in the Grants.gov and ASSIST applications.
  • Prepare LOAs and MOUs for partners’/Treatment sites and stakeholders and reviewing contract sub-awards/ subcontracts, including the scope of work, budget, modifications, prior award expenditures, extensions, Addenda to MOU/LOA/Agreement.
  • Prepare and review of Sub-partner financial submissions for conformity with funding guidelines.
  • Prepare budget submissions for grant proposals in line with best financial practices and budgetary principles.
  • Develop funding dynamics for budget submissions of Sub-partners, consultants, contractors, and service delivery facilities.
  • Orient and mentor Regional, State office, and Health facility staff concerning the interpretation of the contents of the LOA, such as Scope of work, activities, responsibilities, reporting, terms of agreements, certifications, budgets, etc., as indicated in the LOAs/MOUs.
  • Liaise with Regional/State staff on one hand and partners and health facilities on another on all matters concerning the Grant and the existing relationships.
  • Document correspondence, maintenance, and tracking LOAs, MOU, and Budgets.
  • Attend to the external auditors’ requests regarding Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with our funding partners, and Letters of Agreement with implementing partners.
  • Prepare and collate Monthly Spend plan and Work plan and Burn-rate analysis.
  • Review all grants and contract sub-awards/ subcontracts, including the scope of work, budget, modifications, prior award expenditures, and extensions.
  • Assist Grants Director in negotiating, executing, and implementing grants policies and co-ordinate various grants activities effectively.
  • Other cross-cutting activities across several Prime and Sub Grants

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics, and Business.
  • Computer literacy – strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
  • Possessing a professional degree such as MBA (Finance Management) or a professional certification (ACA) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

  • Must have completed NYSC service and two or more years of working experience required.
  • Working experience in a Non Government Organisation (NGO) with international funding portfolio will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
11th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Resume and a one page Cover Letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to “The Deputy Director, Human Resources” via: careers@ihvnigeria.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

  • All Applications must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • The subject of the email should be the job position and full name of the applicant.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process.

PLEASE NOTE:

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  •  We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices
  •  Our people are all equally gifted in unique ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours, Are you ready to inspire us with your ideas?
  • We encourage all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
  • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Due to the urgency of the position, we have the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline
  • Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview
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  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by people assigned to it.
  • They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
  • All personnel may be required to perform other responsibilities in addition to those specified from time to time, as needed.
  • We do not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
  • Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity inclusion. We do not discriminate on grounds of colour, race, nationality, religion, age, ethnic origin, disability, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation in our employment practices
  • Our people are all equally gifted in unique ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours, Are you ready to inspire us with your ideas?
  • We encourage all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.
  • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  • Due to the urgency of the position, we have the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline
  • Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview
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