AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria Recruiting into various positions(Abuja/Lagos)

August 11, 2010 | Posted by admin | 1,686 views

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely
with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN’s goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following positions at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
a. Monitoring & Evaluation Officers (Lagos & Abuja)
Reporting to the Program Director, the job holder would have responsibility for developing and
implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Program, including
obtaining data from the program sites, evaluating performance vis-ˆ-vis set targets, reporting on
achievements and progress made and recommending appropriate improvement options.
Job Tasks
* Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output
data for program improvement
* Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the sites and maintain a functional database
* Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the Federal Government on demand
* Conduct data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation
plans and procedures
* Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs
* Develop and support the implementation of operational research
* Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide
feedback to the program office and sites
* Work with program officers, site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports
and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users
* Coordinate/participate in unit/departmental meetings and trainings, and attend stakeholder meetings
and trainings on behalf of the organization
Minimum Qualification & Experience
An MBBS or B.Pharm and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree; five (5) years experience in the
monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs
Required Competencies
* Report writing and oral/written communication skills
* Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
* Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
* Basic knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
* Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation
* Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
* Confidentiality
* Analytical thinking
* Team orientation
b. Quality Assurance Officer (Lagos)
The Officer is expected to assist the Quality Assurance Coordinator in driving quality improvement
programs, with a view to achieving best practice performance levels and implementation of evidencebased
practices in caring for People Living with HIV/AIDS under the APIN program
Job Tasks
* Work with the QA coordinator to review the quality improvement protocol for the program
* Support the implementation of the quality assurance/quality improvement strategy for the program
* Carry out quality assessment of clinical care in the sites in collaboration with the coordinator
* Disseminate findings accordingly in collaboration with the clinical and SI teams
* Provide technical support to program sites in developing and implementing clinical quality improvement
activities in all program areas
* Promote sharing of experiences and documentation of quality improvement best practices
Minimum Qualification & Experience
An MBBS or MPH; a minimum of five (5) years experience in health care management and/or HIV/AIDS
prevention, care and treatment programming, including at least one year experience in healthcare quality
improvement, patient safety and outcome reporting
Required Competencies
* Report writing and oral/written communication skills
* Interpersonal skill
* Ability to use own initiative
* Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
* Basic knowledge of Statistics
* Team orientation
* Self-motivation
* Pro-activeness
c. Program Officer (Abuja)
Reporting to the Program Director, the Officer will be expected to provide support in all spheres of
programming, including program planning, implementation monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Job Tasks
* Support the process of identifying programming gaps and developing interventions to address the gaps
* Render assistance in the development and implementation of projects to respond to emerging issues
* Contribute to program design, implementation and review
* Support the development of work plans, track the status of implementation and prepare monthly report
on program implementation
* Review all reports submitted and provide feedback to the program office on a monthly basis
* Prepare quarterly status reports on programmatic and fiscal progress of all projects in collaboration with
M&E Officers and Program Associate
Minimum Qualification & Experience
An MBBS and/or an advanced degree in Public Health or Management; a minimum of five (5) years
experience in health care management and/or HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programming
Required Competencies
* Communication skill
* Counselling skill oGood knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment, care, prevention and programming
* Basic knowledge of statistics
* Team orientation
* Painstakingness
* Self-motivation
* Tactfulness
d. Office Administrator (Lagos)
Reporting to the Human Resource & Benefits Manager, the job holder will coordinate all office management
and other administrative activities, including ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the office. He/She will
also provide a wide range of HR support in the human resource and benefits management function,
including the implementation and tracking of HR policies and programs.
Job Tasks
* Coordinate all general administrative and office managerial activities
* Set up adequate systems and procedures for ensuring all-round availability of office consumables and
monitor same to ensure effectiveness
* Coordinate and monitor the provision of utilities, courier, telecommunication and other related services
* Manage office facilities and take necessary steps to ensure their all-round functionality
* Provide necessary assistance and make meaningful contributions to the planning and implementation
of HR improvement and other related projects, including the staff performance management system
* Monitor adherence to personnel policies and code of conduct and render report on non-compliance *
Work closely with the HR & B team to monitor and benchmark HR systems and practices in
peer organizations and report new practices for possible adoption
* Attend to day-to-day personnel issues and liaise with the Human Resource & Benefits Manager to
resolve them
* Monitor and keep accurate and up-to-date records of staff absences and render report on same
Minimum Qualification and Experience
A good first degree in the Social Sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant degree and membership of
the Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of
Personnel Management or any other relevant professional body; six (6) years cognate experience in a wellstructured,
best- practice organisation
Required Competencies
* Ability to prioritize and organize own workload and tasks appropriately
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Working knowledge of the various scope of administrative functions
* Ability to improve office systems and ways of working
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Basic knowledge of HR processes and practices
* Confidentiality
* Integrity
* Team orientation
e. TB Laboratory Officer
Under the general direction of the TB/Palliative Care Coordinator, the TB Laboratory officer will provide
independent, high-level and diverse support functions on TB laboratory activities for all APIN sites.
Job Tasks
* Provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality TB/HIV services; and contribute
to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of TB/HIV services at the
program sites
* Build capacity and ensure delivery of high quality TB/HIV services at all program sites using
internationally recognized best practices
* Support ongoing collaboration with partners and other relevant stakeholders on TB laboratory matters
and represent the organization in relevant meetings
* Provide technical oversight to APIN supported sites on all aspects of TB laboratory activities
* Participate in the development, organization, and delivery of TB laboratory training for laboratorians in all
APIN laboratories
* Carry out physical and technical site assessments in support of developing and improving TB laboratory
infrastructure and methods in all APIN laboratories
* Make necessary input to the development, documentation, and implementation of TB laboratories
Quality Assurance/Quality Control procedures
* Review Standard Operating Procedures for TB laboratory operations from time to time, recommending
changes and implementing same as approved
Minimum Qualification & Experience
A degree in Medicine with a post-graduate specialization in Medical Microbiology or Masters Degree in
Biological Sciences or equivalent (possession of a post-graduate degree in public health is an added
advantage); at least 5 (five) years relevant work experience, especially in an international organization.
Required Competencies
* Proficiency in microbiological and molecular methods necessary to perform key TB laboratory
operations
* Expertise in the design, implementation and monitoring of TB/HIV program,
* Experience in developing and delivering hands-on laboratory training
* Experience in implementing quality control procedures for laboratories
* Good report-writing and presentation skills
f. Clinical Officer (Lagos)
Reporting to the Associate Director – Clinical Services, the job holder will be responsible for providing
technical support to clinical activities at the program sites to ensure better service delivery.
Job Tasks
* Provide technical and programmatic support as well as implement high quality care and support
activities with primary focus on coordination of the APIN sites
* Assist in the coordination, implementation of all components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS
and report to the Associate Director – Clinical Services
* Assist in ongoing collaborations with the GON/USG and other partners to train, monitor and evaluate
ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB, OVC and other care and support programmes in Nigeria, using international best
practices
* Work closely with other members of the Clinical team to promote the documentation of best practices
and sharing of experiences in ART (Adult, pediatrics, HIV/TB ,OVC and PMTCT services)
* Render technical and program planning assistance to APIN sites in the clinical area
* Monitor clinical activities at APIN sites and render report on findings, making recommendations as
appropriate
Minimum Qualification & Experience
A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS, or MB;Bch degree); any other relevant post-graduate discipline
will be added advantage. A minimum of three years work experience in the management of HIV/AIDS
programme or related discipline
Required Competencies
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
* Good working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
* Good working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to prevention,
treatment, care & support
* Good knowledge of management of infectious diseases
* Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
* Ability to independently resolve personnel, programmatic and operational problems
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to stating how their skills, knowledge and
experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each
position. 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. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late
applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are
qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.

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