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Director of Strategic Information (DSI) TB LON 3

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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels.

To support the Institute’s drive to detect and treat tuberculosis (TB) in the country, IHVN is sourcing for a suitably qualified dynamic candidate to fill the position for the DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INFORMATION (DSI) TB LON 3

The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will be the lead technical expert responsible for all Strategic Information aspects of the activity, including monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and reporting of performance and results of the project. S/he will lead efforts to ensure accurate and timely performance reporting for the activities in the project. Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates (Internal and External)

POSITION: Director of Strategic Information (DSI) TB LON 3
LOCATION: Lagos

OPENING DATE: May 10, 2021
CLOSING DATE: May 24, 2021

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: 

  • A minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health, epidemiology, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics, or a related field is required.
  • At least eight (8) years of experience in programs designing, establishing, and managing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive, performance-based programs.
  • Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • The DSI will have a working knowledge of Nigeria’s health service information systems and M&E processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting, with understanding, experience and competency in working with community-led organizations.
  • The DSI will be skilled in the development and use of data/data analytics to aid program decision making, with demonstrated ability to perform robust data extraction from internal and external information systems.
  • S/he will have the ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools, making recommendations based on findings.
  • S/he will be able to portray complex data sets in easy to understand formats/visualizations.
  • Proficiency in the use of Tableau, Power BI, and Think-Cell.
  • S/he will have knowledge and working experience in the use of mapping and other similar tools (including computer software programs) to target program interventions and resources.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Knowledge of USG funded monitoring and evaluation programmes.
  • Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The DSI will:

  • Oversee all Strategic Information (SI) activities for the grant across supported States.
  • Support community organizations to monitor, document and analyze the performance of their TB services and activities and ensure data quality.
  • Liaise with relevant technical advisers and counterparts responsible for state and LGA level SI function
  • Ensure monitoring, evaluation and coordination with national data systems.
  • Provide technical guidance to state team on monitoring, evaluation and learning processes including the development of performance indicators, setting annual targets, monitoring project progress against annual targets, ensuring timely data collection, generating quarterly and annual reports.
  • Participate in health system strengthening activities.
  • Oversee the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
  • Develop indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements for the project.
  • Oversee the generation of all program reports including USAID quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual progress reports.
  • Oversee the development of performance monitoring plans for the project.
  • Ensure the institutionalization of data demand and use within the state program through the use of gap analyses, run charts and site fact sheets
  • Represent the organization at meetings with funders, Government of Nigeria(GON) and other stakeholders on M&E related matters.
  • Provide strategic technical assistance to the government agencies and wider State response on theories, strategies and approaches for monitoring and evaluation at the State level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

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

Facility Upgrade For GenExpert Sites

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National Competitive Bidding

BID TITLE: FACILITY UPGRADE FOR GENEXPERT SITES

ITB No.: ITB/IHVN/GF PPM/001/2021

FACILITY UPGRADE AT GENEXPERT SITES FOR 6 LOTS

  1. Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

  • Background

    IHVN was selected as a Principal Recipient to oversee a two (2) year (2019 – 2022) TB PPM grant by the Global   

    Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. In 2016, Xpert MTB/RIF testing was adopted in 2016 as the first point of diagnosis for all forms of TB in Nigeria but the suboptimal functionality of the machines has contributed to the low detection rate of TB Case in Nigeria. As part of the activities in the PPM grant, IHVN has been made responsible to ensure that facilities where some selected Xpert MTB/RIF machines are domiciled in the country are upgraded.

  • Purpose of RFB

The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the upgrade of GeneXpert sites across 6 Geo Political zones of Nigeria with oversight from Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria.

  • Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding

IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers, suppliers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFB during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are required to provide the following information:

  • Signed Cover Letter indicating Lot Number (check Bid BOQ on our website for more information)
  • Company Profile
  •    Proof of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission CAC.

All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years. i.e. 2017,2018, 2019 & 2020 if readily available;

  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last 5 years. 
  • Expert knowledge and demonstrable working experience on building services.
  • Technical and human resource capacity to rapidly cover a large number of sites and ability to work within agreed timelines
  • Bank Reference Letter
  • Bid security shall be provided in the amount and form indicated in the BDS
  • All bidders must indicate their bid validity period. The bid validity period will be 90 days,
  • Submission Requirements
  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • Cost Proposal:IHVN desires that bidders to provide bid formatted in the templates in the BOQ. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira.
  • Delivery Information:Delivery period should be stated in line with the expected project performance period
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative

Notice:

  • Bids which must reach us within three (3) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

All interested bidders can download the BID documents below;

Bidding Document_ GeneXpert Site Facility Upgrade
Lot 1 NORTH CENTRAL
Lot 2 NORTH WEST
Lot 3 NORTH EAST
Lot 4 SOUTH SOUTH
Lot 5 SOUTH EAST
Lot 6 SOUTH WEST

7. The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:

  • Funding Agency : GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time: 10th May, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time: 28th May, 2021 at 10:00am
  • IHVN contact person: Head of Supply Chain Management Department
  • IHVN Technical person on project : Head of Unit –Technical Team

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Pent House, Maina Court
Plot 252, Herbert Macaulay Way
Central Business District
P.O. Box 9396, Garki, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: [email protected]

I thought my ill health was due to witchcraft – Rofiat

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Figure Above: (Left to Right) Mallam Akinsanya Taimiyu, his daughter, Rofiat; Medical Director, Mobiar Clinic, Dr Aremu Morufu and IHVN Linkage Coordinator, Mrs Ajibola Ahmed. 

The journey from Lagos to Ibadan was like a journey of a thousand miles for Rofiat Adedokun, a 21 year old hair dresser. Rofiat was weak and she coughed persistently. Her eyes were weary from lack of sleep and her chest also felt heavy.

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RFP FOR THIRD PARTY LOGISTIC SERVICES

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  1. Introduction

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading local non-governmental organization implementing HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Research and non-communicable disease projects in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by these diseases.

  • Background        

The Institute of Human Virology-Nigeria (IHVN) has received grants from Global Fund to implement the Public Private Mix (PPM) grant in Nigeria and intend to apply part of the grant to engage  third party logistics service providers for the purpose of (1) Warehousing and (2)Distribution of Health and Non-Health Commodities for the Institute.

IHVN is an Organization that is dependent on the budgetary and extra-budgetary contributions it receives from it funders for the implementation of its activities. Bidders are, therefore, requested to propose the best and most cost-effective solution to meet IHVN requirements, while ensuring a high level of service.

  • Purpose of RFB

The purpose of this request is to solicit for bids to facilitate the implementation and ensuring that all IHVN commodities are warehoused and distributed on a timely basis and safely to identified destinations.

  • Invitations for Expression of Interests and Bidding

IHVN is soliciting for interests from reputable service providers and organizations with relevant experience in carrying out services listed on our RFP during the project implementation period.

To be eligible to participate in the bidding process, interested organization are required to provide the following information:

  • Signed Cover Letter indicating Lot Number (check Bid BOQ on our website for more information)
  • Company’s profile with organogram detailing the structure of the organization.
  • Evidence of company registration (certificate of incorporation of the company – CAC)
  • All Bidders must include copies of tax clearance certificates for the past three years.
  • Verifiable evidence of completing similar jobs successfully in the last 3 years, hands-on experience in warehousing management or distribution of health commodities. 
  • Bank Reference Letter
  • Letters of commendation from at least two companies confirming your track records in meeting up with agreed KPIs in your contract with them.  Copies of such contract should be attached as part of your experience on similar assignments. 
  • Submission Requirements
  • All bids must be in ink or type written; submission in pencil will not be accepted.
  • Cost Proposal:IHVN desires that bidders provide bid formatted in the templates in Annex 7. Bids must be in Nigerian Naira.
  • Bid must be in Company’s Letter head, duly signed and stamped by an authorized company representative
  • Apart from hard copies, all quotations must also be submitted in Excel Format (Tables) and Word format (proposals) on a separate flash drives. Any quotation without soft copies (for technical and financial proposals) will not be evaluated. The flash drive should be passworded and the password shall be contained in the sealed financial bid envelope.
  • Financial evaluation for warehouse will be based on least cost selection. .
  • Financial evaluation for distribution services will be based on least cost per state
  • Copies of the complete hard copies of technical and financial proposal to be submitted and marked separately in sealed envelopes must be sent via courier or hand delivered, in a sealed envelope or parcel to below address.

Notice:

  • Bids which must reach us within three (3) weeks from the date of this publication should have the title of the BID written on the “Top Left Hand Corner” of the envelope.

All interested bidders can download the BID here;

RFP Document 3PL Services
Annex 7 BOQ Warehousing and Distribution

7. The Institute’s Contacts/Question about the Bid and Bid Deadline:

  • Funding Agency: GF PPM Grant
  • Bid Start Date/Time: 7th May, 2021
  • Bid Deadline Date/Time: 27th May, 2021
  • IHVN contact person: Head of Supply Chain Management Department

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Pent House, Maina Court
Plot 252, Herbert Macaulay Way
Central Business District
P.O. Box 9396, Garki, Abuja-NIGERIA
Tel: +234 (0) 9 4610342, 4610341, Fax: +234 Ext. 4025 Email: [email protected]

IHVN Inaugurates OVC Technical Working Group

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IHVN Program Officer,  Ibrahim Abdullahi, addressing members of the newly inaugurated Technical Working Group.

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has inaugurated a technical working group to monitor and evaluate community-based organizations which are providing care to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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