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TECHNICAL ADVISOR – CLINICAL SERVICES
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 postgraduate fellowship in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine or Pediatrics; and 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.
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
MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT
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
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.
TECHNICAL OFFICER – CLINICAL SERVICES
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.
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
TECHNICAL OFFICER – MONITORING & EVALUATION
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.
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
TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng 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 February 6, 2015. 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.) are essential for all positions.
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.
DUE DATE: 6 February, 2015
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