Recent Vacancies at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte

⏲ Feb 9, 2021, 10:31 PM
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APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Technical Associate - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Ref No: api-13603
Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti, Nigeria
Job Type: Temporary
Department: Strategic Information

Job Task

The desired candidates will work with the state M&E team to support the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems for the State. S/He will be responsible for collating data at the LGA level (Konshisha) and ensuring quality data reporting for the State program.
S/He will conduct timely review and analysis of state-level data and provide monthly feedback to the state Technical teams and other levels.

Qualifications and Experience

Must possess a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Behavioural / Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, or a relevant field.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
Familiarity with the socio-cultural contexts of Benue state will be an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Technical Associate, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Requisition ID: api-35486
Location: Abuja
Job Type: Temporary
Department: Strategic Information

Job Task

The desired candidates will work with the state M&E team to support the implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems for the State.
S/He will be responsible for collating data at the LGA level (Konshisha) and ensuring quality data reporting for the State program.
S/He will conduct timely review and analysis of state-level data and provide monthly feedback to the state Technical teams and other levels.

Qualifications and Experience

Must possess a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Behavioural/Social Sciences, Public Health, Demography, Biostatistics, Statistics, or a relevant field.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.
Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
Must have intermediate knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
Familiarity with the socio-cultural contexts of Benue state will be an advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Technical Officer, Clinical Services

Job Ref.: api-25977
Location: Benue
Job type: Temporary (7 months Contract)
Department: Clinical Services

Job Task

The successful person will work to accelerate progress toward the attainment of PEPFAR Nigeria program goals in the State, which will include providing support to HIV treatment facilities to achieve epidemic control by reaching the UNAIDS’ 95-95-95 goal.
S / He will work with other team members to promote age-specific, gender-sensitive approaches to antiretroviral therapy (ART) as part of the national “test and start” strategy to improve linkage to treatment in all LGAs in the state.
S / He will ensure that newly identified PLHIV (adults and children), as well as those currently on treatment, continue to receive uninterrupted ART services in all LGAs, are retained, and achieve virologic suppression.
S / He will support ART services for PLHIV through differentiated models of care and treatment in order to improve treatment outcomes and create efficiencies, including multi-month drug refills, use of community structures, etc. Special program emphasis is placed on Benue State where the “ART Surge Strategy” is being implemented.
S / He will work with other team members to ensure the achievement of the surge objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

Must possess a Medical degree (MBBS, MBChB) from a recognized institution.
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field would be added advantage.
Must be a registered medical practitioner with a current practice license from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Must have a minimum of six (6) years’ post-qualification experience and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience supervising and coordinating the direct provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services in an integrated community setting.
Knowledge of global and national HIV treatment standards.
Leadership / mentoring skills and good interpersonal skills.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook among others.
High level of integrity.
Must possess good relationship management / advocacy skills.
Must possess good report writing, presentation, data interpretation skills.