The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is an international non-profit affiliate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), which works to strengthen health systems and reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS in the areas where we operate. We currently have offices in six countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia.

 

We seeking qualified candidate to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Project Director, Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria (SHARP)

 

Location: Abuja

 

Background

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation currently seeks a project Director for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded health project in Nigeria.

The Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program Nigeria will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas’ specific goals and objectives.

This project will cover governance, access, and demand activities for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) services.

The specific objectives of the program include targeted and efficient HIV case identification through optimized index partner and self-testing, linkage to care and treatment; patient enrollment in HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and retention; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key and vulnerable populations to achieve epidemic control; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services.

 

Job Description

We are looking for project director to lead our program in this regard:

The project director will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project and report directly to MGIC country Director.

S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements.

The proposed project director should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and should have extensive experience in public/international health.

S/he should have experience managing similar projects with significant management responsibility with proven ability to work with partners including host country government officials as well as other donors and stakeholders.

 

Responsibilities

Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Nigerian government, project stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors

Supervise project implementation and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements within acceptable stipulated timelines

Direct and monitor implementation of activities within the work plan, ensuring that activities are performed to a high professional standard, effectively implemented and fulfill donor and the organization’s requirements

Lead, manage, and direct the project to achieve an HIV response that is both effective and cost-effective

Supervise senior management team; technical, clinical, and administrative staff; and subcontracting organizations

Ensure compliance with all donor- related, organization, and program-specific policies.

Provide oversight for the project’s financial management systems and ensure they are compliant with USAID policies and procedures and donor rules and regulations.

Solid technical knowledge in HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases (malaria and TB), maternal and child health, Health Systems Strengthening, Quality Improvement/ Quality Assurance

Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate and incorporates Nigerian HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey estimates in the planning process to maximize programming impact

Create and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision in collaboration with others to scale up programs and services according to the latest epidemiological data

Lead project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications

Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner and make appropriate program adjustments

Implement innovative strategies that demonstrably increase testing yields using index partner testing, reduce lost-to-follow-up using data to identify those who have fallen out of care, and other applicable approaches to address unmet needs and to close gaps in the treatment continuum

Willingness to work in the North-Western states as Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Niger and Kwara.

 

Qualifications

Doctoral degree or a Master’s degree in Public Health, Medicine or related discipline

Minimum of 4-5 years of recent, relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID-funded or other donor-funded health programs of similar size, scope, and complexity

Experience in a similar role on a donor-funded project in Nigeria

Proven success in managing HIV/AIDS programs, and strong technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, maternal and child health, health systems strengthening and quality improvement/quality assurance

Proven ability to collaborate with National and local government stakeholders, international donors, and local partners at national and sub-national levels; track record of building local partners’ capacity

Proven experience and capacity using data to inform decision making on multi-complex programs and create sustainable change

Ability to incorporate quality improvement strategies into all facets of the project especially around data management

Strong experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, data use and knowledge sharing

Extensive experience managing similar projects

Conversant with USAID reporting cycles and formats

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams in developing countries

Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate a strategic vision

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

 

Application Closing Date

3rd June, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: