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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 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.

Opening Date: 02/08/2022

Closing Date: 16/08/2022

Summary/Overview:

The PM PPM, TB-LON 3 will be responsible for private sector service delivery on the TB-LON 3 project, encompassing TB services across the continuum of clinical and community care among various cadres of private sector providers. She/He will lead the implementation and reporting of the private sector component of the project, provide technical expertise in high-impact interventions and their integration into established service delivery systems within facility and community TB PPM Providers, while ensuring the provision of high quality TB care to the beneficiaries and the achievement of both qualitative and quantitative targets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with other team members to develop TB-LON 3 TB PPM strategic and operational plans, ensure activity implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of performance;
• Develop/adapt the technical content of TB PPM service delivery, as well as capacity building tools, guidelines, SOPs and other policy documents;
• Coordinate TB-LON 3 PPM cascade of care including demand generation, prevention services, case finding interventions, quality diagnostic services, case holding, referrals and linkages;
• Develop innovative strategies and interventions for improving the impact of TB-LON 3 TB PPM activities and appropriately reflect these in weekly, monthly and annual activity plans;
• Coordinate with the NTBLCP, STBLCPs, and other internal and external stakeholders to determine TB PPM capacity building needs 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 to provide the technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes of TB PPM as a whole, and TB-LON 3 Project targets in particular;
• Strengthen the existing structure and support mechanism for Intermediary Organizations to implement sustainable mechanisms of service delivery across all TB PPM providers;
• Analyze the TB PPM cascade of care on a weekly basis and develop solutions for improving the quality of care and achievement of targets and objectives
• Ensure that technical and field staff prepare various internal and external data and programmatic reports as required;
• Represent IHVN in presenting periodic updates to Federal, State, Local Government and Facility stakeholders, as well as USAID, IHVN and other key stakeholders during meetings, conferences, etc.;
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with the Government, Private Sector and other Partner officials at National, State, Local Government, facility and community levels;
• Any other function that may be assigned by the COP and IHVN Executive Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrable leadership skills, including building and managing high-level relationships with donors, government, private sector entities, NGOs, research institutions, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Strong networking and representational skills;
• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or its equivalent or higher degree in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred;
• At least five years of professional experience in private sector engagement or experience in developing and managing partnerships, including brokering public-private partnerships. Proven experience in capacity building, leadership, planning and management;
• Demonstrable experience in successful implementation of USAID or other donor-funded programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and sub-national government levels;
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos or other South West States;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Excellent oral and written communication in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analysing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.

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.

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.

Opening Date: 2/08/2022

Closing Date: 16/08/2022

Responsibilities

• Administration of payments (Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.) and Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Timely Capturing of state office Vouchers into the state financial reporting templates.
• Preparation of Monthly bank reconciliation of the state office cashbooks.
•  Perform Collation and filling of financial documents, vouchers, support evidences in line with cashbook print outs on a periodic basis.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and Project’s Director of Finance & Operations.

Requirements

• Possession of a B.Sc. in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or related discipline.
• Minimum of 1-year post qualification hands-on experience in a Finance related environment is required.
• Must be self-starter with the ability to work in a team, dynamic and open.
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office etc.)
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication.
• Ability to relate with subordinate’s colleagues and superiors.
• Innovative with sound mind.

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]

• 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. IHVN provides 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 support the Institute’s drive to increasing access and utilization of basic nutrition services for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls and children under five years of age, IHVN is sourcing for suitably qualified dynamic candidates to fill in the following positions:

Opening date: 23^rd June, 2022
Closing date:  07^th July, 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 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.

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 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 additional funding for this Award to scale up COVID-19 vaccination activities in 2 States.

Job Title: COVID-19 LGA COORDINATOR,  (COVAX LGA Coordinator)TB-LON 3 PROJECT (20)
Department: Office of the CEO                     
Job Location: Lagos & Oyo States
Reports to: COVAX State Coordinator, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date:       17^th June 2022
Closing Date:          01^st July 2022

Job Summary:

The COVAX LGA Monitor will support and ensure widespread and equitable access to and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations to unvaccinated individuals at community and facility levels in the LGA.  S/He would also strategically support the integration of COVAX vaccination activities into PHCs routine immunization programs in the assigned LGA.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Check and maintain the implementation process of TB-LON 3 COVAX immunization activities in the LGA.

2. Support capacity building of LGA healthcare workers on RCCE to integrate COVID risk communication and vaccine promotion messages into existing service provisions in the PHCs and outreach programs.
3. Facilitate orientation of engaged LON 3 TB Response partners on vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 misconceptions; and support integration of COVAX vaccination into TB screening at facility and community level.
4. Provide technical assistance for LGA COVAX vaccination outreach activities, facility based vaccination activities and house to house visits.
5. Support the integration of TB screening into all COVAX vaccination activities in the LGA – facility and community level.
6. Ensure proper documentation of COVAX activities, spot checking of COVAX documentation tools and timely reporting of COVAX activities data.
7. Document COVAX activities and produce weekly reports on COVAX activities in the LGA and report challenges to COVAX State Coordinator where necessary.
8. Any other duties as assigned by the State Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in health, social sciences or humanities  
• Good knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccination program.
• At least two years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
• Experience in working at the grass root.
• Very good knowledge of MS word, excel, power point etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Yoruba

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong ability to engage people, organize activities and conduct community events.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Yoruba
• Ability to multi task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated  

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]

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.