AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Job Vacancies in Abuja, Lagos and Jos, January 2015
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental
donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care
and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria,
including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001,
we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and
mitigate the impact of those disease through cutting edge, innovative
and sustainable approaches.
We are seeking qualified and suitably candidate to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Officer - Monitoring & Evaluation
Locations: Lagos, Jos
Job Description
- The job holder will be a member of the State Team and will be
responsible for leading program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and
quality assurance (QA) systems.
Job Tasks
- Support the setting up of M&E and QA systems at the program sites in the state
- Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection,
analysis, reporting and use of output data for programme improvement
- Share program output data with the State Team and the State Government through the State Team Lead
- Monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the State
- Work in collaboration with other members of the State Team to
follow up on Monitoring & Evaluation Committees at the program sites
to ensure the promotion of data utilization by relevant end users
- Provide technical support to site Quality Improvement Committees
to set up and implement internal quality management in collaboration
with the State Team
- Facilitate the provision of technical support to strengthen M&E and QA systems at the state level
- Contribute to the development and review of appropriate data
collection tools and procedures for all monitoring and reporting needs
- Contribute to the periodic review of the organization's quality improvement protocol, in line with national protocol
- Conduct periodic visits to program sites
Qualifications and Experience
- An MBBS degree and a minimum of five (5) years' experience
supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and
executing program evaluation.
- An MPH will be an advantage.
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools
(Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
are essential.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation, and programme management
- Good analytical skills, knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, including
knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to
monitoring and evaluation
- Ability to organize and coordinate training program
- Report writing and oral/written communication skills
- Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time
Job Title: Technical Officer - Clinical Services
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions
- The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support
for the delivery of quality HIV services, and attainment of programme
goals.
- S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working
relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for
programme sustainability.
Job Tasks
- Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN
Clinical Services and State Teams, between the APIN Program Office,
Program Sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
- Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV
services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need and
expansion of services to new sites
- Contribute to the development of programme work plans
- Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality
programme implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV
clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and
international best practices, and work towards target achievement by
supported sites and programme sustainability
- Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of
government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in
Nigeria and other partners
- Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.) (an MPH would
be an advantage) and a minimum of five (5) years' experience in HIV
prevention, care and treatment program, preferably with experience in
TB, MNCH, RH and malaria and programmes.
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools
(Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
are essential.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS
guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and
children
- Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
- Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
- Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs
- Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings
- Good written and oral communication skills
Job Title: Manager - Internal Audit
Location: Abuja
Job Descriptions
- To provide a full range of financial, compliance and operational
audits, as well as monitor adherence to financial policy and
procedures, and render timely reports to the Board and Management.
Job Tasks
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Plan and organize the Internal Audit function, including the
development of internal audit system and procedures, and the preparation
of an annual audit plan and budget
- Review and evaluate accounting and related internal control
systems, policies and procedures for compliance, adequacy and
effectiveness
- Conduct periodic compliance tests in all areas to ensure that controls are effective and satisfactory
- Lead the process assessment process to identify internal & external risks facing the organization.
- Verify assets and liabilities in program offices and sites and monitor program assets to ensure proper accounting
- Evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial and
operating information as well as the efficient and effective use of
resources
- Render reports on audit observations and findings, making change
or improvement recommendations as appropriate; and follow up on the
implementation of approved recommendations and directives from the Board
or Chief Executive Officer
- Initiate and develop measures for improving process and internal controls
- Work with the Finance function to identify, assess and manage financial risks
- Liaise with external auditors and/ or donor appointed auditors to ensure a hitch free audit exercise
- Review and evaluate the activities of HR, Admin, Procurement, IT and Finance units
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A good first Degree or HND in Accounting or any related
discipline, with relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA, CISA,
CFE, etc.)
- Master's Degree will be an advantage.
- A minimum of 10 years cognate experience, at least 4 of which
should be in a senior/middle level management of the Internal Audit
function of a donor-funded organization or in an audit firm
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools
(Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
are essential.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Knowledge of USG Regulations and Global Fund
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of donor funding mechanism
- Strong writing skills as demonstrated through previous experience reports writing
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to prioritize competing demands
- Strategic, analytical and planning skills
- Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Computer skills to include word processing and spreadsheet.
Job Title: Technical Advisor - Clinical Service
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support,
especially in the area of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for the delivery
of quality HIV services, and attainment of programme goals.
- S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working
relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for
programme sustainability
Job Tasks
- Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN
Clinical Services Team, between the APIN Program Office, Program Sites,
relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
- Provide support for managing the Lagos Office team of technical staff
- Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need
- Identify program-wide capacity building needs, especially related to ART
- Contribute to the development of programme work plans
- Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality
programme implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV
clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and
international best practices, and work towards target achievement by
supported sites and programme sustainability
- Support the coordination of all components related to the clinical management of HIV
- Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of
government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in
Nigeria and other partners
- Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A Degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch).
- A post-graduate fellowship in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine or Pediatrics.
- A minimum of eight (8) years' experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment programmes.
- Experience in TB, MNCH, RH and malaria programmes would be an advantage.
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools
(Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
are essential
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS
guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and
children
- Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
- Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
- Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs
- Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings
- Good written and oral communication skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement to:
[email protected]
The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on
the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as
applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job
position being applied for.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 6th February, 2015.