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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.

The Integrated Model for the Prevention of Anal Cancer using screen and Treat for HSIL study (IMPACT) will be advancing research on anal cancer screening among sexual and gender minorities living with HIV in Nigeria. Through the IMPACT study, IHVN is seeking for qualified candidates for the following positon

Job Title	IMPACT Interviewer
Job type	Full Time, Monday through Friday. This is a 1-year contract position, with up to 5 years renewal
Job Location	TRUST Clinic, Abuja

Opening Date: 23/01/2023

Closing Date: 01/02/2023

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure clients sign informed consent before administering the questionnaire.
• Describe the purpose and general procedures of the interview.
• Administer IMPACT study questionnaire using computer tablets.
• Administer IMPACT post-procedure satisfaction questionnaire.
• Translate the questionnaires to Hausa for those who do not speak English
• Attend to client questions as needed.
• Escort the client for clinical evaluation.
• Participate in local and HQ team meetings.
• Submit weekly report to site manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• BS degree in a health related field/discipline is preferable
• Two or more years working with networks of hard-to-reach populations
• Previous experience maintaining confidentiality and assisting with situations that may require discretion.
• Prior experience working with HIV/AIDS
• Prior experience with qualitative research and focus groups is an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and self-sufficiency.
• Communication skills in English and Hausa.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Hiring Range: Commensurate with education and experience. Salary is contingent on grant funding.

Reporting: Will report to the Head of the Trust Clinic and the Principal Investigators of the IMPACT study.

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume or Curriculum Vitale and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
• Application 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 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.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Job Title	ART Cascade Lead
Reports to	Director, PEPFAR PCU
Unit	Program Coordinating Unit
Job Location	Abuja, Central Office

Opening Date: 17/01/2023
Closing Date: 31/01/2023

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide programmatic and technical oversight to Regional/State Enhanced Sites Management teams across prioritized indicators of the ART cascade in line with PEPFAR and GoN guidelines.
• Ensure review of Regional/State ESM reports and provision of feedback.
• Ensure weekly program-wide data review for cascade losses and provision of feedback to site-based and regional technical teams, departments, Program Coordinating Unit, and IHVN Program Management Team. 
• Ensure that required reports (Program, M&E, Finance, logistics, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the funder within the expected time frame.
• Provide guidance, review, and harmonization of departmental/state work plans and facilitate implementation and reporting.
• Provide an appropriate platform for integrating services within the various departments.
• Support program area leads to develop program monitoring templates and ensure proper utilization and reporting.
• Proactively analyze and identify choke points in program implementation and facilitate quick resolution by relevant departments.
• Coordinate the planning, funding, and implementation of CDC key direction in the ART program.
• Support capacity building for facility and program staff in line with PEPFAR and GoN guidelines.
• Encourage the implementation of electronic platforms for data management to enhance prompt availability and utilization of data for informed decision making.
• Support review of annual progress report and continuation application in line with PEPFAR directives.
• Ensure skillful and appropriate communication that will positively project the organization’s image.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS Degree or any health-related degree.
• Master’s Degree is compulsory.
• Candidate should have at least 8 years of working experience  with 5 years in the HIV program
• Candidate must have good data analysis and grant writing skills.

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 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, 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 be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Job Title	TB/HIV Cascade Lead
Reports to	Director, PEPFAR PCU
Unit	Program Coordinating Unit
Job Location	Abuja, Central Office

Opening Date: 17/01/2023

Closing Date: 31/01/2023

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the coordination and implementation of TB/HIV activities at the states and facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to hospital OPDs, TB clinics, HIV clinics, and the community on TB/HIV cascade to prevent cascade losses and ensure achievement of the desired targets.
• Provide technical support for the training, supervision, and implementation of TB/HIV activities working with the TB/HIV lead.
• Support weekly cascade analysis of TB/HIV data and share findings with HQ and state leads for follow-up and necessary remediation actions.
• Facilitate and coordinate funding for TB/HIV activities through the review of work plan and implementation of planned activities in line with the program direction.
• Facilitate training of staff and partners on TB/HIV by identification of training needs and making appropriate budgetary provisions.
• Ensure that TB/HIV activities are documented and updated on the appropriate electronic platforms.
• Provide expert opinion and advice to the Project Director on key TB/HIV-related activities to meet the funder’s objectives.
• Ensure timely programmatic and financial reporting on TB/HIV activities.
• Support review of annual progress report and continuation application in line with PEPFAR directives.
• Ensure skillful and appropriate communication that will positively project the organization’s image.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS Degree or any health-related degree.
• Master’s Degree is compulsory.
• Candidate should have at least 8 years of working experience  with 5 years in the HIV program
• Candidate must have good data analysis and grant writing skills.

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 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.

As a Principal Recipient of the Global Fund Public-Private Mix grant for TB (PPM), IHVN is leading TB service expansion in the private sector in Nigeria, working with hospitals and community-based entities in 21 States, in addition to providing technical support to the National TB and Leprosy Control Program (NTBLCP) on TB diagnostic infrastructure in Nigeria.

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

Job Position	Program Officer, TB
Job Family	Technical
Unit	Global Fund TB
Job Location	Kano and Lagos

Opening Date: 14/12/2022

Closing Date: 28/12/2022

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Quality of care assessment and ensuring that patients in all IHVN supported facilities receive high-quality comprehensive TB, TB/HIV and MDR TB care and treatment in line with WHO and National Guidelines in PEPFAR and Global Fund sites (TB/HIV, MDR-TB).
• Program facilitation for effectiveness and efficiency, facilitation of communication, collaboration, task sharing and teamwork among clinic staff of all sites.
• Provision of on-site clinical mentoring and technical assistance to clinic staff of all sites.
• Improvement of strong linkages between the PPM facilities and the TB Control program at the State and LGA level.
• To ensure that the facility operates a functional and efficient client flow system.
• To support the project monitoring and evaluation team to ensure that high high-quality project data were collected and analyzed for informed decision making
• To perform quality improvement, program evaluation, monitoring and to render administrative support.
• Participation in meetings and other initiatives as assigned.
• To work with Sub-partner staff, government agencies at all levels, donor representatives, facility/site staff, focal persons and IHVN staff to effectively manage programmatic challenges.
• Act as liaison for community resources for patients, community and network within the hub and spoke model of the PPM implementation structure.

• To report all activities to the central office Senior Program Officer TB/HIV, Technical Advisor HIV/TB/MDR-TB and the Director/Head, Clinical Services Department.

• To adhere and abide by the ethics and code of conduct of the Institute.

• To carry out any other duties/ assignments as directed by the Director Clinical Services department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills and Abilities: 

Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills with proficiency in the computer programming – Word processing, spreadsheet, presentation skills are required.

• Proficiency in data analysis, good inter and intrapersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Ability to evaluate data and prepare quality reports often under pressure and in complex situations.
• Being goal oriented with ability to plan and organize, make decisions, manage time and practice critical thinking.

Education: A University degree in Medicine. An MPH or additional master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience: A minimum of 3 – 5 years professional level experience managing public health and health delivery with emphasis on TBHIV, care and treatment. She/he must have experience working with PEPFAR or GF funded care and treatment program. Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, and management of TB and TB/HIV program and private sector engagement is desirable.

Language Proficiency: English language (high proficiency in verbal and written expression)

Job Knowledge: Familiarity with the broad range of TB and TBHIV issues, understanding of the major issues affecting TBHIV with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of TBHIV programs in Nigeria.

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 Manager, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] Application 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 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 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 International Research Centre of Excellence (IRCE) was established by Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) to create an enabling environment which facilitates research activities that bridge international and Nigerian researchers. IRCE promotes public, private partnership for quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa.
IRCE has a number of grants and projects running and the INFORM Africa (Role of Data Streams In Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa) project is one of such projects that brings together a multi sectoral and multidisciplinary group of investigators with complementary expertise in data science and other relevant disciplines, to collectively work on using retrospective public health and routine clinical data on SARS-CoV-2 and HIV;  exploring the relationships using national datasets in Nigeria and South Africa.

INFORM Africa is part of a Consortium of projects under the Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DSI-Africa) Initiative. DSI-Africa Initiative aims to leverage data science technologies to transform biomedical and behavioural research and develop solutions that would lead to improved health for individuals and populations.

The INFORM Africa project will run for 5 years from 2020 – 2025.

Position (Designation):	Program Officer/ Communications Specialist
Reports To:	Research Hub Manager
Job Location:	Abuja, International Research Centre of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN Campus), Abuja, Nigeria

Opening Date:10^th December 2022
Closing Date:  31^st January 2023

Summary/Overview:

We are looking to hire a dedicated communications officer to join our research hub at INFORM Africa. The communications officer will develop and maintain our website, support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public &  media, and coordinate promotional events and activities of the INFORM Africa projects.
To succeed as a communications officer, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A bachelor’s degree with experience as a communications officer or equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired. This position will support the Administrative core of INFORM Africa and will involve working closely with the Research Hub Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communication strategy
• Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, products and/or services
• Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization (when authorized)
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain a media database and the project website
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required
• Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics
• Proficiency in design and publishing software
• Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to the research hub manager
• Report challenges to the Research Hub Manager, where necessary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Strong networking and representational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work
• Able to communicate complex issues in a concise, accessible, and engaging manner
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality
• Conversant with the use of Microsoft Office Applications – MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or sciences
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a communications/ science communication role
• Evidence of active social media presence
• Knowledge of desktop publishing software (e.g., InDesign/Photoshop).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms
• Previous experience working in a role that was heavy on communication strategies and website maintenance will be preferred.
• Master’s or higher degree in is an added advantage

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 Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] 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.