Program Managers Vacancies at CHEERS Nigeria

Posted on: Wed 29-08-2018

CHEERS is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment. CHEERS is currently scaling up HIV Prevention and Treatment services focusing on Key Populations particularly Female Sex Workers in Imo and Anambra States and is in need of competent/qualified persons to fill up the vacant positions listed below.

Position: Program Manager (1 position)

Location: IMO

Summary of Position:

The state program manager will provide overall leadership and management of CHEERS KP (FSW) program in Imo and Anambra states in a manner that strengthens partnerships and coordination with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support among FSW in the state. Main responsibilities are indicated below:

Management Responsibilities:

• Serves as CHEERS representative in all matters related to Key Population activities in the states and with all other concerned parties.

• Spearheading coordination, implementation and reporting of FSW program in the states

• Ensure optimal resource management of the program in the states. Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of an integrated KP(FSW) OSS plan for the two states in collaboration with the Head Office Program Management Unit

• Operationalize KP(FSW) program plan in the states ensuring efficient coordination of resources to maximize integration and synergy of activities towards achievement of set targets and performance expectation

• Establish system in the state for project monitoring, evaluation, reporting using national tools and instance.

• Support the state HMIS team to strengthen state M&E data system with periodic analysis and review to inform and enhance program management at the state level.

• Establish a system for timely relevant technical support to all focal/supported health facilities in the states

• Take responsibility for management of the state KP(FSW) program budget and all other resources under the direction of the head office Program Management Unit

• Advocate and represent CHEERS at the highest level in the state on matters related to KP(FSW).

• Liaise and network with relevant CHEERS partners and co-implementers in the ate to improve CHEERS visibility, coordination of activities and promotions of shared advocacy agenda.

• Supervise staff and manage staff performance and development

• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keep the Head Office management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• MBBS, MSC, BSc, additional qualification will be an added advantage

• Two years plus management experience in KP(FSW) programs especially managing Global Fund, USG programs at state level.

• At least one-year experience in managing a team of at least three persons and also in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support.

• Must have managed similar programs in any other of the states listed above

• Experience in planning and budgeting required

• Proven programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in providing support to institutions/states to strengthen their management and/or leadership capacity, systems and processes, and sustainability potential

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with colleagues, teams and partner organizations to achieve result.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Comfortable with a team approach to management and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in MS Office, basic research application like Epi-Info, SPSS etc will be an advantage

• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex document and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.

Application Closing Date:

31st August 2018

How to apply:

Please submit a one page application and CV as a single document (word or PDF only) containing contact details of 3 referees to [email protected] please indicate clearly that you are applying for any of the above mentioned position by mentioning the position and state in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter.

Candidates are discouraged from applying for more than one position The closing date for all application is 5pm Friday 31st August 2018.

NOTE: There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost in the first week of September 2018.

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