The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. The Institute's mission is to be a Center of Excellence in providing health service implementation, capacity building, and research, and ensuring equitable access to individuals and communities through innovative and evidence-based strategies.
All Interested Candidates
Position: State Advisor, DR TB-Global Fund Programs Location: Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Plateau, Nasarawa, FCT, Kaduna, Kebbi, Zamfara, Ebonyi, Anambra, Abia, Imo, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Oyo, Kwara, Benue, Kogi
Summary/Overview:
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)), is the Principal Recipient (PR) of the Global Fund New Funding Model (NFM) Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR TBI grant for the public and private sectors. The DR TB grant would be implemented across the 36 plus 1 States of the federation, while IHVN would support community DR TB activities in 24 States and FCT. To strengthen the programmatic management of DR TB and improve the quality of care at the State and Community levels, IHVN seeks to engage the services of experienced local Consultants who shall provide technical support across the 24 States and FCT in the implementation of the GF NFM DR TB grant.
Specific Activities:
The Consultant will be responsible for the following:
• Providing technical assistance to the State and LGA DR TB teams to ensure effective implementation of DR TB activities in alignment with the National Guidelines and Grant requirements.
• Promoting/facilitating advocacy to Federal institutions, State Government, Local Government and private sector for resource mobilization and promote sustainability
• Collaborating with State DR TB teams to conduct regular supportive supervision and mentoring of LGA DR TB programs to ensure improvement in service quality
• Support State to implement innovative strategies in the diagnosis and prompt enrollment of DR TB cases according to National guideline
• Support State programs in ensuring timely, accurate and complete submission of programmatic reports every quarter in line with the Grant and national reporting requirements
• Provide technical support to the development of annual work plan
• Support state DR TB teams in capacity building of LGA DR TB teams
• Participation in and technical support for State DR TB team meetings
• Strengthen the capacity of the State in data use and operational research
• Ensure effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders in the State, LGA and community to promote visibility of Global Fund supported DR TB program.
Terms of Engagement:
This will be a one year part-time contract with effect from May 2016, subject to yearly renewal of contract agreement.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, interested individuals must have the following qualifications:
• Medical Doctor with at least lSyears post qualification experience with passion for quality of care for DR-TB patients
• MPH or any other post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of management of Drug Susceptible and Drug Resistant TB according to the national guidelines
• Strong program implementation experience and ability to carry out advocacy, work as a team and produce timely reports
• Current or past experience working with Federal or State Governments is an added advantage
• Knowledge of Microsoft word, PowerPoint and excel is essential
• Ability to communicate in English and local language of the particular State is desirable
Method of application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume, genuine supporting documents, academic qualifications and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document saved with applicants name in the following format e.g. Yusuf Obiora Tunde State Advisor, DR TB Global Fund Programs -explaining suitability to Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]
Application must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject of the email e.g. State Advisor, DR TB -Global Fund Programs - Jigawa. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.
Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Any application received after the stipulated Ten (10) working days will not be accepted.
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
You may also like
Consultant - One Health at World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority…
Consultant - One Health at World Health Organization (WHO)
World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority…
Program / Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer at the Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF)
The Women and Children Health Empowerment Foundation (WACHEF), is a Non-Gov…
Director of Administration at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Babbar-Ruga Katsina (NOFIC)
The National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Babbar-Ruga, Katsina, is a parasta…
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Consultant at House of Tara International
House of Tara International is the largest brand in the beauty and cosmetic…
