Basic Functions of the position
The Program Manager provides technical and programmatic support to the implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention activities of the Institute of Human Virology programme, including sexual prevention (HCT, Abstinence, Be faithful [AB] and Condoms and other prevention and Key Affected Population), medical prevention ( injection safety/health care waste management, community based organizations and Community Multi-Drugs Resistant Tuberculosis activities.
He/she will supervise and coordinate all relevant activities for all community prevention activities through effective supervision of staff and effective project management to meet program targets.
Specific Responsibilities
Provide sound technical guidance and programmatic support to all IHVN sites and partners to implement high quality HIV/AIDS prevention activities including sexual prevention and bio-medical prevention
Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting of prevention services
Build capacity and ensure delivery of high quality prevention services at all programme sites, using internationally recognized best practices
Identify, train, monitor and evaluate community based groups in delivery of program targets
Coordinate training of other health and non-health personnel in collaboration with IHVN departments.
Oversee and utilize best practices in program-level delivery
Help with development of departmental work-plan and community based groups work-plans
Develop strategies for the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention, behavior change intervention among most at risk populations i.e. PLHIV, MARPs to reduce sexual transmission
Work with the SI Team to develop and update HIV prevention tools, Standard Operating Procedures, and data collection, data quality audits, reporting of indicators etc.
Ensure ongoing collaboration with the Government of Nigeria, US Government agencies, support groups of People Living with HIV, collaborating institutions, Non-Governmental Organizations/Community Based Organizations/Faith Based Organizations and other partners in the public and private sectors
Ensure the development, supply and distribution of IEC materials
Ensure functionality of MDR TB Treatment Supporters and the CBOs
Provide oversight functions to all IHVN states/Regional offices on Community DR TB activities
Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for general health care workers in the public sector/DOT Centers in collaboration with the STBLCOs
Ensure relevant recording and reporting documents are available and adequately utilized
Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health, Regional/States and Program Coordinator.
Qualifications and Skills
A first degree in Medicine, BSc Nursing Science, the Social Sciences or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years proven work experience, design and implementing and monitoring of HIV prevention and MDR TB Community Activities preferably in an international NGO. Possession of a post graduate degree in Public Health will be an advantage
Knowledge of DR- TB
Demonstrate knowledge of the Nigerian Health System and Social Networks
Strong inter-personal and public relations skills
Excellent English language, oral and written communication, with proficient in MS office word, excel and outlook.
go to method of application ยป
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document saved with applicants name in the following format e.g. Adamu Maduka Manager Prevention and Community MDR-TB explaining suitability to: Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: careers@ihvnigeria.org Note
Apply via :
careers@ihvnigeria.org
