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Introduction

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

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Program Officer
Reports to:	Technical Lead/Project Director Rivers Surge Project
Location:	Rivers State

Opening Date: 20^th June 2023

Closing Date: 4th July 2023

Description and objectives

Under the supervision of the Project Director Rivers State Surge project, he/ she will ensure high-quality HIV and tuberculosis (TB) services in line with the 95-95-95 UNAIDS goal. She/He will provide technical expertise in implementing high-impact interventions to ensure quality service delivery across all program areas. She/He will lead the day-to-day implementation of all ART services in the assigned health facility and guide program implementation according to the National Treatment Guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Performing Quality Improvement and program evaluation, monitoring, and administrative support
• Providing Quality of Care assessment and ensuring that patients in health facilities receive comprehensive care and treatment according to recommended guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Bridging the “know-do gap” in the program implementation site across all thematic areas.
• Working with health facility staff and focal persons and colleagues to effectively address operational challenges (including service logistics, staffing shortages, training needs, and commodity supply)
• Identifying implementation bottlenecks across program areas at the site and proffer solutions
• Ensuring strong linkages within the ART program at the site level, e.g., between HIV Counseling Testing Areas and Clinic, Laboratory, and Clinic, referral between the PMTCT and the Adult Clinic, referral between TB and ART clinic
• Establishing measures to assess the impact of our program in the community.
• Provide on-site clinical training to healthcare workers on HIV treatment according to the National Guidelines for managing adult and pediatric ART, treatment of tuberculosis, and other opportunistic infections.
• Facilitating Quality Improvement projects, report writing and collation, and data analysis.
• Reporting all activities to the State Technical Leads, Program Area leads, and Director Prevention Care and Treatment Department.
• Carrying out any other duties/ assignments as directed by supervisors, program area leads, and the Director of the Prevention Care and Treatment Department.

Experience, Skills, and Competencies

• At least 3-5 years’ experience with clinical HIV and AIDS care, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART)
• Must have at least two years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV clinical care programs. Experience in the provision of HIV clinical training.
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
• Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in the English language (oral and written) and good inter and intrapersonal communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing, data evaluation, and excellent report writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Excellent persuasive skills, and good stakeholders’ management track record.
• Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Must be proactive and deliver quality work on time.
• Be willing and able to work effectively in a team.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification/Master’s level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected]

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 prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

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 tuberculosis (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:

1. 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
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment, and notification with improved TB service delivery.
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced.
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient, and other Implementing Entities.

To drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Program Manager Childhood and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (PM CTB/DRTB)
Reports to:	The Chief of Party,TB-LON 3 Project
Location:	Lagos State

Opening Date: 16/06/2023
Closing Date: 30/06/2023

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Technical Programs, the Program Manager Childhood and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (PM, CTB/DRTB) for the USAID TB-LON 3 project will be responsible for the technical content of CTB/DRTB service delivery across the continuum of clinical and community care, from case finding to cure. She/He will provide technical expertise in high-impact CTB/DRTB interventions and their integration into established service delivery systems within public and private sector health service providers. S/he will lead the day-to-day implementation of CTB/DRTB activities for the Project, design, and guide interventions, develop key technical partnerships, oversee and conduct technical training, represent the project in technical meetings, and ensure documentation and dissemination of CTB/DRTB best practices from the Project.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/adapt the technical content of CTB/DRTB service delivery, encompassing the continuum of clinical and community TB care and capacity-building tools, guidelines, SOPs, and other policy documents.
• Provide technical support, including capacity building to State TB Program Staff and existing Project staff in improving MDR/XDR-TB case detection and management.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of programmatic Management of Drug-resistant TB, including but not limited to active case finding, contact management, TB/HIV, TB infection control, patient support, TB logistics management, treatment response monitoring, and monthly program reviews through MDR-TB Concilium of expert review.

• Support the expert DR-TB committees and TB technical, strategic working group meetings to address policy, technical and programmatic gaps in MDR-TB diagnosis, treatment, and infection control.

• Coordinate the cascade of care for CTB/DR-TB, including prevention services, case finding interventions, quality diagnostic services and case holding, referrals, and linkage support services.
• Develop innovative strategies and activities for improving the impact of TB-LON 3 CTB/DRTB activities.
• Coordinate with the NTBLCP, STBLCPs, and other stakeholders to determine all capacity-building needs for CTB/DR-TB and identify suitable opportunities to deploy appropriate resources to meet these needs.
• Work in close collaboration with the FMOH, SMOH, NTBLCP, STBLCP, USAID, and other stakeholders on the identification of technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes for CTB/DRTB for the TB-LON 3 Project as a whole and for specific State targets as well.
• Provide mentoring and supervision to the CTB/DR-TB activities of the TB-LON 3 State Teams.
• Prepare, update, analyze, and interpret the CTB/DR-TB care cascade and performance data daily, weekly, monthly, and as required; troubleshoot solutions for improving the quality of care and achieving project targets and objectives for CTB/DR-TB.
• Keep the Project Leadership informed of progress, constraints, and other issues regularly and assist with identifying appropriate responses.
• Coordinate development of training curricula, standards operating procedures (SOPs) and oversee training on CTB/DRTB
• Represent IHVN in presenting periodic reports to USAID and other key stakeholders through meetings, conferences, etc.
• Produce weekly and monthly project updates and reports and monthly activity plans for CTB/DRTB.
• Champion and facilitate the achievement of program targets at the TB-LON 3 country office.
• Any other function that the COP and IHVN Executive Management may assign.

Experience, skills, and competencies

• At least seven (7) years of experience working with TB programs at various levels.
• At least five (5) years of experience implementing CTB/DRTB activities.
• Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CTB/DRTB guidelines and policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in the English language (oral and written) and good inter and intrapersonal communication and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing, data evaluation, and excellent report writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Excellent persuasive skills, and good stakeholders’ management track record.
• Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Must be proactive and deliver quality work on time.
• Be willing and able to work effectively in a team.

Educational qualifications

• Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent).
• Postgraduate qualification/master’s level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address:[email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

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:

1. 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
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened.
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.

Position	Program Officer, S.I TB LON 3
Scheduled work time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	IHVN – Lagos Regional Office
Reports to	Director, Strategic Information TB LON 3

Opening Date: 9th May 2023
Closing Date: 22nd May 2023

Job Summary:

S/He will provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of Strategic Information activities in the organization to ensure program targets are met.  Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in data management processes from data collection, collation, reporting and use at different levels. Ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program. Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Support the routine use of data for decision making at supported States, LGAs and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensure compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to reporting timelines.
• Participate in development of SOPs for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participate in developing indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements
• Generation of all program reports.
• Participate in the generation of routine program reports and USAID quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual progress reports.
• Ensure all reports received from facilities/LGAs are archived.
• Prepare adhoc reports as required and requested.
• Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and recording & reporting tools for consistency in measurement.
• Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans.
• Participate in health system strengthening activities.
• Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets.
• Ensure a proper feedback mechanism is put in place to ensure data quality of indicator reports.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities, generate reports and track implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participate in facility assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required.
• Strengthen national reporting lines at supported facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Oversee data reporting on eTB Manager, GxAlert/Aspect and TB notification app.
• S/he will also support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information TB LON 3

Educational/Experience:

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with Tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Knowledge of USG funded monitoring and evaluation programmes
• Knowledge of the reporting framework for Tuberculosis including indicator definitions
• Knowledge of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools, making recommendations based on findings.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative 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 especially Excel and Access
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Mode 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 Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
• The position applied for MUST be 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 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.

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:

1. 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
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened.
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.

Position	Program Assistant, S.I TB LON 3
Scheduled work time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	IHVN – Lagos Regional Office
Reports to	Director, Strategic Information TB LON 3

Opening Date: 9th May 2023
Closing Date: 22nd May 2023

Job Summary:

S/He will support the implementation of Strategic Information activities in the organization 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 in the program. Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of 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 in TB LON3 National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS).
• Ensure compliance of facilities / LGA Tuberculosis Supervisors to reporting timelines and reporting lines.
• Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement.
• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Participate in site monitoring, supervision and mentoring.
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Facility, LGA, and State progress towards achieving set targets.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports.
• Maintain facility information data and facility list for the state.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information TB LON 3

Educational/Experience:

• 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 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 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.
• A good understanding of the USAID Strategic Information System.

Mode 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 Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
• The position applied for MUST be 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.

About the project

Cancer causes an estimated 533,000 deaths in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) annually. Breast cancer and cervical cancer are the most common in the SSA, making women the more disproportionately affected demographic. The biggest challenges to cancer care in this region are the lack of sufficient data, implementation, monitoring, challenges to comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and multi-level cancer care at all levels of the health system. The widely established benchmark indicators of adequate care are screening uptake, stage at presentation, time to diagnosis, and referral to treatment. Applied research aimed at substantially contributing to decreasing mortality must address key variables along the continuum of care such as, what is the pattern of cancer incidence, cancer stage, cancer survival and how does it change over time? How can the demand for cancer screening in rural and urban communities be increased? How can cancer care be successfully integrated in decentral primary care settings? How can hospital-based cancer registries help trace patient journeys and support standardized treatment referral within a resource constrained setting.

The overall goal of the Network for Oncology Research in Africa (NORA) is to contribute to reducing mortality of Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer in partner countries (Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia and Tanzania) that are part of the NORA consortium. NORA is set to carry out research which establishes evidence-based breast cancer, cervical cancer screening, and treatment pathways applicable in SSA. The research also seeks to generate policy recommendations for effective cancer control strategies. Ultimately, the goal of NORA is to contribute to a significant reduction in breast cancer and cervical cancer mortality in Africa.

In addition, NORA provides the following:

1. A platform for academics and young scientists with comprehensive methodological and management competencies, enabling them to take on long-term applied research within the framework of national strategies.
2. An advanced mentoring concept which gives scientists confidence to develop their individual research profiles.
3. Intensive networking and participation in scientific events geared towards fostering a community of practice, aimed at shaping the African research agenda, and adapting it to population needs.

Requirements for selection:

The project involves capacity building for scientists in the field of cancer research and is therefore offering opportunities for postdoctoral fellows, PhD, and masters students in target research themes along the cancer care continuum to develop their research, leadership skills and future independent research careers.

Students are expected to have:

Post-doctoral position (1)

A PhD, and must be currently enrolled in a Postdoctoral training program in the field of epidemiology, public health, or implementation sciences and conducting research in cancer in Nigeria.

PhD position (2)

A Master’s Degree, and must be currently enrolled in a PhD program in the field of epidemiology, public health, and implementation sciences for themes related to public health in Nigeria.

Masters position (6)

A first degree, and must be currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program within the field of epidemiology, public health, or implementation sciences for themes related to public health and willing to conduct research in breast or cervical cancer as part of master’s dissertation in Nigeria.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Language requirement: Fluency in English (written and spoken)
2. Interest in cancer research and a commitment to a career path in cancer epidemiology and cancer-related research-training
3. Enrolled in a Masters, PhD, or Postdoctoral training programme in a recognized training institution prior to application.
4. Willingness to centre thesis around the NORA research areas of cancer registration, breast and cervical cancer)
5. Possess relevant skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and creativity.

Application process:

Eligible candidates are required to submit the following:

• Updated academic CV with publications relevant to your application.
• Application letter stating reasons for application and why you are eligible for the role.
• A Personal statement stating the following:

1. Description of relevant professional achievements and related experience
2. Motivation for application
3. Research interests
4. Career goals, future growth and career advancement based on this fellowship opportunity.

• A 3–5-page research concept with background, hypothesis/research question, objectives, methods and reference.
• Also include a summary not exceeding 350 words with introduction/background, objective, method and expected result.
• Two academic reference (supporting) letters.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application documents to [email protected]. The application deadline is the 10th of May 2023. Late applications will not be entertained.

About the employment offer:

The project will provide successful candidates with the following:

1. Stipend as per the project scale for successful Masters, PhD. and Postdoc candidates
2. Research project and tuition support
3. Multidisciplinary mentoring across the consortium universities and centers
4. Possible additional training cost and travel support

Recruitment

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by the panel of assessors and interviewers.