Latest Job Vacancies at Idmibok International (360HSDC)

Idmibok International, also known as 360 HSDC is a health community-based organization registered in Nigeria, that works in a targeted yet comprehensive manner to address critical health, institutional and development related issues. 360 HSDC achieves this by collaborating with global and local development and private entities, such as governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The organization has a multifaceted team of experts with proficiency and experience in emergency environments, humanitarian activities and development in diverse environments and ecosystems, globally and across Africa, including in South Sudan, and extensively in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: State Program Director Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The State Program Director will lead the Targeted Community HIV Testing project implementation to ensure that the project is well-organized and completed within the specified timeframe and budget.
• The candidate will have a keen understanding of the Nigerian (or similar) social and political climate and developments in the health sector

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure the programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained goals, objectives and targets
• Ensure that the project is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the State, its people and donors
• Ensure compliance with the terms of the award
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with donors, as well as other stakeholders
• Represent 360HSDC and the projectТs progress, achievements and lessons learned to donors and other key stakeholders, through meetings, conferences, and presentations
• Provide technical leadership and ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions
• Lead the annual work planning process in close collaboration with donors, HQ and project team
• Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of outputs and results in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation team
• Oversee the quality, preparation, and timely submission of project reports to the donor(s)
• Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff, and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results
• Write and/or review project materials and publications
• Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets
• Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/results
• Work closely with 360HSDCТs home office staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation
• Ensure compliance with operational policies and regulations of both donors and the organization

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Public Health, Health Administration, International Health or a related field; MD preferred with 7 years in the related field
• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in the area of HIV/AIDS
• Experience hiring and supervising personnel
• Identify necessary skills, knowledge and ability, in order to ensure that the team has the necessary training to meet evolving program needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leading the development of analytical products and ensuring high quality of all deliverables
• In-depth knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR-funded projects, regulations, compliance and reporting
• Ability to maintain and manage resources, while managing relationships with contributors and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, organizational and team-building skills
• High level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Title: Finance Officer Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The Finance Officer will provide support and guidance to the project on all tasks related to accounting and finance.
• S/He will also be responsible for budget planning, and providing strategic partnership to the project by proffering insights and financial advice that will allow the Management Team to make viable business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the assessment of budgetary needs; monitor and control project expenditure
• Analyze, evaluate and control disbursements/receipts, as well as expenditure variances against approved budgets
• Review vouchers and project disbursements for accuracy
• Provide financial status reports to supervisor
• Conduct regular checks of petty cash and cash accounts
• Maintain control over the project filing systems to ensure complete and organized accounting files, especially with regard to original procurement documents and personnel salary files
• Employ financial oversight and control mechanisms and procedures to ensure that all program expenses are in accordance with 360HSDC and donorsТ financial policies, procedures and rules and regulations;
• Ensure the smooth implementation of project accounting activities, including (but not limited to): timely and accurate bank reconciliations, invoicing, monitoring of expenditure levels against budget and funding obligations, financial projections and submission of monthly financial reports to 360HSDC HQ
• Regularly prepare and present financial reports, analysis, and recommendations concerning relevant financial issues
• Provide assistance with internal or external audit requirements
• Review all procurement actions, including procurements under grants, to ensure full and open competition to the greatest extent possible
• Identify and recommend improvements that could streamline implementation processes in the areas of accounting, finance and budgeting
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or any other related field is required; an advanced degree from a recognized institution will be an advantage.
• Professional qualification in accounting (ACA, ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated financial accounting experience in a structured organization; previous experience with an international nonprofit organization will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of Accounting software such as: QuickBooks Pro Accounting Software, Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Previous experience in a PEPFAR funded award is required
• Proficiency in Excel software required
• A high degree of integrity, accountability, energy and flexibility
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Job Title: Program Officer Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The Program Officer will grow the programs by working in collaboration with staff of the organization to develop project proposals, engage with existing and potential donors, and produce written materials for both internal and external stakeholders
• S/He will also play a significant role in directly contributing to the success of the project by delivering technical assistance and providing subject matter expertise and support.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan and manage 360HSDCТs support to the HIV/AIDS testing program in the State
• Coordinate key program strategies and results for the project
• Overall monitoring and analysis of the program environment and advise on timely readjustments of strategies and activities
• Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives
• Close communication with all stakeholders and promotion of 360HSDCТs mandate; provide recommendations and program/policy advice based on results
• Liaise with government and civil society counterparts
• Organize and participate as a resource person in advocacy meetings, round-tables, training workshops and other meetings related to specific HIV/AIDS issues
• Review, analyze, and evaluate technical reports and other materials relating to the project
• Represent the project in technical forums at field level
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application and quarterly review report writing and presentation.
• Provide technical support for weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual project performance reviews
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Development Studies, or other related Social Sciences or Medical Degree; Master's Degree preferred.
• 3 years minimum experience, in all-inclusive HIV testing services with focus on index case testing (ICT) and targeted PITC, PMTCT, with a mix of both community and facility strategies.
• Knowledge of the local communities, cultures and geography of the State.
• Knowledge of new business development for health, proposal writing and budget development.
• Knowledge of company's main clients and its operations.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft and deliver timely quality evaluation reports.
• Fluency in English required; Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.

Job Title: M & E Officer Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The State Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will lead the project team in the development and implementation of an M&E system for HIV/AIDS Targeted Community Testing and oversee routine program monitoring activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities on the project
• Develop and manage systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impact of the Activity;
• Responsible for the implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities
• Works with the Program Director to ensure that the monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted appropriately in line with Project, Country and donor needs.
• Ensure Community Testers are familiar and compliant with all necessary M&E tools
• Participate in State Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Working Group meetings
• Ensure regular maintenance of database/information system
• Provide direct oversight/supervision to Testers and ensure adherence to implementation guidelines in the assigned LGAs of operation
• Develop M&E plan for the State team for the conduct of routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data verification, validation and data quality assessments.
• Ensure all data are validated monthly before reporting
• Prepare monthly M&E reports and share with the Program Director before the final submission to HQ
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health or related field of study; Master's Degree preferred with 4 years experience
• Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation methodologies
• Knowledge of current health development, M&E, GIS, organizational learning, and impact evaluation assessment trends, debates, methodologies, and resources desirable
• Knowledge of web site applications, Microsoft Office, as well as data analysis software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, EPI INFO, etc.)
• Excellent skills of report and data analysis using pivot tables, pivot dashboard, Principal recipients (PRs) PUDR and dash board
• Good knowledge of program implementation, monitoring and evaluation techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with impact assessment is an advantage
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation of projects.
• Excellent analytical skills and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills and ability to draft and deliver timely quality evaluation reports.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Job Title: Program Assistant Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The Program Assistant will support the coordination of the Targeted Community HIV Testing project implementation in their assigned LGA, to ensure that the project is well-organized and is completed on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Officer to maintain adequate records of all documentation and correspondence with donors
• Track program reporting requirements and help ensure that report deadlines are met
• Ensure that requests for payment from field staff are accurately completed and submitted to the Finance team
• Work with the Project Officer to ensure that program quality standards are maintained and that programs adhere to 360HSDC and donors' requirements, including retention of relevant documents
• Provide administrative support to the Program Director and Project Officer as requested
• Other duties as requested.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Health or related field, or equivalent job experience
• 2-3 years of experience in programmatic support; international health projects are an advantage
• A broad variety of administrative, financial, and computer skills (including Word Access, Excel, PowerPoint, outlook, and Access), which may need to be acquired through very quick learning.
• Experience in coordinating USG funded projects and familiarity with international donor policies and administrative procedures
• Proven track record of working with a project team composed of technical experts, program, and finance staff.
• Proficiency in writing and editing letters, reports, and documents
• Fluency in any local language in the project state will be an advantage.

Job Title: Driver Location: Benue

Job Overview

• The Driver will be responsible for conveying staff and materials in accordance with the project needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation support to all staff and project activities
• Handle vehicle fueling and maintenance
• Ensure adherence to organization's transport and security policies.
• Provide logistic support as requested by the project office (line manager).

Qualifications

• SSCE, Diploma
• Valid Nigerian Driver's license
• At least 4 years of professional driving with an NGO
• Good spoken and written English; ability to communicate in at least one local language of the state
• Have a clean driving record
• Ability to dress in line with the organization's dress code
• Good interpersonal relationship
• Excellent knowledge of traffic laws and abides by them
• Ability to frequently lift heavy loads that are up to 50kg
• Knowledge of the entire project state and important offices within the city capital
• Willingness to travel out of State and hard to reach communities within the State.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] with the Job Title as the subject, including Location, E.g “State Program Director Benue”. Address your Cover Letter to: The Recruitment Team, Idmibok International (360HSDC), Abuja. Note: Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.