Monthly Archives: November 2021

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health (SFH) as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title: SENIOR PROGRAM SPECIALIST, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (TB-LON PROJECT)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:   Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Lagos State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program

REPORTS TO:         Chief of Party, TB-LON; Director, Strategic Information-IHVN

LOCATION:             TB-LON Office, Lagos

Opening Date: 15^th November 2021  
Closing Date:   28^th November 2021                                               

POSITION OVERVIEW/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be embedded in the Lagos State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Program (LSTBLCP). S/He will be expected to redesign, and strengthen the M&E and data management system within the program to align with National systems in line with global best practice. The individual will with relevant stakeholders develop and/or review documents that speaks to the M&E components of policies and guidelines of the state and National TB control strategic vision and mission. Equally important is his or her ability to implement best practices in data collection, management, and reporting at different levels to achieve optimum data quality.

Other expectations include:

1. Possession of excellent knowledge and understanding of the NTBLCP M&E templates and framework.
2. Ability to mentor and impact knowledge to others 
3. Ability to use data for programmatic interventions and drive implementation processes for public health actions/decisions.
4. Previous experience working with Ministry of Health staff and good understanding of local context, especially Lagos State, will be an added advantage.
5. High emotional quotient, patience with a good sense of humour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: 

• A University degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Biostatistics, Natural sciences or related fields. An additional master’s degree in Public Health or Epidemiology is a requirement for this position.
• Five years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health, Nutrition and population programs.
• Ability to interact with and analyze large volume of data and develop abstracts and manuscripts for peer-review
• Experience with TB, Malaria and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs.
• Experience with the USAID, PEPFAR or Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Data management and analysis skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel.
• Proficiency in the use of data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Think-Cell. 
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria environment of the country.
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centred TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title: Program Assistant, Strategic Information Public-Private Mix (PA SI, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project

Department: Strategic Information                                     

Job Location: Lagos

Reports to: Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date: 15^th November 2021           
Closing Date:   28^th November 2021

Job Summary:

The Program Assistant(PA) SI, PPM will support the implementation of Strategic Information activities in the organization to ensure program targets are met.  H/She will implement and ensure data quality, best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. H/She will ensure the use of standard tools and indicators required in the program and promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. H/She will be expected to collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of data reported from the basic management unit to the next levels;
• Ensure complete and consistent reporting on all electronic platforms used in TB-LON3 and the National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS);
• Assist in the maintenance and support of all electronic platforms used in TB-LON3 National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management Systems (NETIMS);
• Ensure compliance of facilities / LGA Tuberculosis Supervisors to reporting timelines and reporting lines;
• Ensure the availability and utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement;
• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Participate in site monitoring, supervision and mentoring;
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show Facility, LGA, and State progress towards achieving set targets;
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities and generate reports;
• Maintain facility information data and facility list for the state;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3.

Minimum Requirements:   

• A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, natural and social sciences, statistics and epidemiology.
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs.
• Experience with the USAID Strategic Information system highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Data management and analysis skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications.
• Team player and goal oriented.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria environment of the country.
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends.
• A good understanding of the USAID strategic information system.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centred TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title:	Senior Program Officer, Public-Private Mix (SPO PPM), TB-LON 3 Project
Department:	Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Job Location:	Lagos
Reports to:	Technical Director PPM TB LON 3

Opening Date: 15^th November 2021           
Closing Date:   28^th November 2021

Job Summary:

The SPO PPM will support the PPM Technical Director in the implementation of TB-LON 3 private sector interventions. She/he will support field operations and TB PPM surveillance across all the LON 3 States, with special focus on Central and State level operational plans,  target and budget development, implementation, tracking, analysis and reporting. 

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and alignment of Central, State and Sub-partners’ PPM work plans, budgets, targets and achievements;

• Deploying appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track progress on program implementation and utilization of resources to guide staff and Sub-awardees as appropriate;
• Supporting facility and community assessments for the strategic expansion of TB services in the private sector;
• Supporting the State TB program and the Intermediary Organization to create awareness and demand for TB services in the Private sector;
• Participating in capacity building activities for TB PPM providers and other stakeholders;
• Ensuring prompt enrollment, treatment initiation and monitoring of all diagnosed DS and DR-TB patients in the supported private facilities;
• Supporting the National and State TB Programs in assessing, reviewing, and updating relevant strategies, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to the private sector;
• Organizing & conducting regular health facility and community supervision to ensure the delivery of high quality TB services to the beneficiaries, as outlined in the National guidelines, as well as timely data collection, collation and reporting;
• Providing technical support in the integration of appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems at all levels;
• Supporting and facilitate PPM coordination across the States and at the National level;
• Ensuring the submission of quality project programmatic, M&E, financial and PSM reports within the set timelines;
• Performing other additional duties as assigned by the TD, PPM and DTP TB-LON 3.

Minimum Requirements:   

• Advanced degree in Public/Community Health, Program Management or other health-related disciplines desirable
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health service provision and implementation, with at least 2 years demonstrable experience in large scale donor-funded TB PPM projects of similar magnitude in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of USAID and other donor rules, regulations and policies, with specific understanding of cooperative agreements.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel and Project Management tools.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong project management, coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Competent with operational plan development, implementation and evaluation of results.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant areas of work

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title:	Technical Director Public-Private Mix (TD PPM), TB-LON 3 Project
Department:	Office of the Chief Executive Officer
Job Location:	Lagos
Reports to:	COP, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date: 12/11/2021   
Closing Date: 26/11/2021

 Job Summary:

The TD PPM, TB-LON 3 will be responsible for private sector service delivery on the TB-LON 3 project, encompassing TB services across the continuum of clinical and community care among various cadres of private sector providers. She/he will lead the implementation and reporting of the private sector component of the project, provide technical expertise in high-impact interventions and their integration into established service delivery systems within facility and community TB PPM Providers, while ensuring the provision of high quality TB care to the beneficiaries and the achievement of both qualitative and quantitative targets.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with other team members to develop TB-LON 3 TB PPM strategic and operational plans, ensure activity implementation as well as monitoring and evaluation of performance;
• Developing/adapting the technical content of TB PPM service delivery, as well as capacity building tools, guidelines, SOPs and other policy documents;
• Coordinating TB-LON 3 PPM cascade of care including demand generation, prevention services, case finding interventions, quality diagnostic services, case holding, referrals and linkages;
• Developing innovative strategies and interventions for improving the impact of TB-LON 3 TB PPM activities and appropriately reflect these in weekly, monthly and annual activity plans;
• Coordinating with the NTBLCP, STBLCPs,  and other internal and external  stakeholders to determine TB PPM capacity building needs and identify suitable opportunities to deploy appropriate resources to meet these needs;
• Working in close collaboration with the FMOH, SMOH, NTBLCP, STBLCP, USAID and other stakeholders to provide the technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes of TB PPM as a whole, and TB-LON 3 Project targets in particular;
• Strengthening the existing structure and support mechanism for Intermediary Organizations to implement sustainable mechanisms of service delivery across all TB PPM providers;
• Analyzing the TB PPM cascade of care on a weekly basis and develop solutions for improving the quality of care and achievement of targets and objectives
• Ensuring that technical and field staff prepare various internal and external data and programmatic reports as required;
• Representing IHVN in presenting periodic updates to Federal, State, Local Government and Facility stakeholders, as well as USAID, IHVN and other key stakeholders during meetings, conferences, etc.;
• Establishing and maintain good working relationship with the Government, Private Sector and other Partner officials at National, State, Local Government, facility and community levels;
• Any other function that may be assigned by the COP and IHVN Executive Management. 

Minimum Requirements:   

• Advanced degree in Public/Community Health.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in public health service provision and implementation, with at least 3 years demonstrable experience in large scale donor-funded TB PPM projects of similar magnitude in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations and policies, with specific understanding of cooperative agreements.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrable leadership skills, including building and managing high-level relationships with donors, government, private sector entities, NGOs, research institutions, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills;
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four Result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centred TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Project is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities. 

Job Title: Strategic Information Coordinator, Public-Private Mix (SI Coordinator, PPM), TB-LON 3 Project

Department: Strategic Information                                     

Job Location: Lagos

Reports to: Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date: 15^th November 2021           
Closing Date:   28^th November 2021

Job Summary:

The SI Coordinator, PPM will provide technical support and oversight for the implementation of TB PPM Strategic Information activities on the TB-LON 3 Project.  S/he will implement and ensure data quality and best practices in data management processes from data collection, collation, reporting and use at different levels across the TB-LON 3 supported States. S/he will ensure the use of standard tools, electronic medical records and data management systems to track indicators required in the program, while supporting data-driven target setting and decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the TB public-private mix strategic information activities across all supported States
• Providing technical leadership to the State teams on weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting of indicators at LGA, State, National, USAID and all TB-LON3 reporting platforms
• Performing programmatic review and insight on weekly, quarterly, and annual achievements
• Providing guidance to State and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues
• Ensuring completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports
• Ensuring compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to reporting timelines
• Supporting the development of performance indicators, performance monitoring plans and targets setting as related to the public-private mix intervention;
• Preparing weekly, monthly and quarterly interactive programmatic review charts for presentation to USAID and other stakeholders when necessary
• Generating regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving set targets in the private sector
• Supporting monthly supportive supervisory visits to TB-LON 3 supported States
• Coordinating quarterly data quality assessment at National, State, LGA and facility levels
• Participating in development of SOPs for Program Monitoring and Reporting
• Ensuring all electronic data collection and reporting platforms used in TB-LON 3 are functional at all levels
• Supporting health system strengthening activities for Government at all levels
• Supporting the private sector team in all program activities
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Information, TB-LON 3 and the Chief of Party

Minimum Requirements:   

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field, experience in data collection, processing and use
• Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs
• Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of tuberculosis public –private mix activities
• Experience with the USAID and Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Knowledge of USAID-funded strategic information system.
• Knowledge of the reporting framework for tuberculosis including indicator definitions
• Knowledge of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools
• Good understanding of the National Electronic Tuberculosis Information Management System (NETIMS).
• Understanding of the public-private mix model in tuberculosis management
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, STATA, and/or Business Intelligence tools, making recommendations based on findings
• Proficiency in the use of Tableau, Power BI, and Think-Cell
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form
• Report writing and presentation skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel and Access
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme(NTBLCP)
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.