Monthly Archives: December 2023

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 Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centred prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Position	Senior Program Officer, TB Reference Laboratory
Employment Type	Full Time
Location	NIMR, Lagos (1), JUTH, Jos (1)
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To	Regional Manager-Jos/Lagos, SPM-TB, Clinical Laboratory, TB  Lead
Operational Contacts	Program Management Team, Project Director, HOD Clinical Laboratory

Opening Date: 1^st  December 2023

Closing Date: 14^th  December 2023

Position Overview

The Senior Program Officer will have the requisite TB technical expertise and skilled in TB diagnostics. S/He will be required to coordinate and provide technical guidance to the TB Reference Laboratories. S/He will liaise with the relevant National and State TB program stakeholders.

Description and objectives:

• Perform the following TB diagnostic tests: GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, Genotypic tests (Molecular Line Probe Assay for 1st and 2nd line assays) and phenotypic tests (TB Culture, Drug Susceptibility Testing)
• Coordinate the TB Logistic Management System in the Reference Laboratory
• Provide Technical Assistance to the other staff at the TB Reference Laboratory
• Adhere to the Quality Management System to enhance laboratory quality systems, encompassing the creation of a quality manual, safety manual, audits, testing, and the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), and partner with the NTBLCP Laboratory Team to develop national documents.
• Support TB reference laboratories to attain international laboratory standards towards accreditation using the Global Laboratory Initiative’s (GLI) stepwise process towards accreditation with other tools and checklists for implementing quality management systems.
• Conduct capacity building on mycobacteriology
• Collaborate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure prompt sample movement from facility and community levels to the testing laboratories and results retrieval.
• Collate and review facility reports (site visits, monthly/quarterly narrative, data, mentoring and supervision, etc.)
• Flag and report TB laboratory challenges and follow up on the execution of prompt interventions
• Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities of IHVN.
• Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and reports.
• Collate/review the GeneXpert QRRIF report/ensure distribution of cartridges.
• Summarize mentoring and supervision reports; collate finalized TB Reference labs deliverables.
• Inventory and manage TB laboratory supplies, supporting the HQ SCM team in creating a list of supplies for procurement.

Responsibilities:

Required competencies

Core requirements:

• Ability to supervise and mentor others.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Ability to communicate well.
• Basic computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and consistently to produce timely and high-quality work.
• A Team player.
• Proficient in high-impact influencing and persuasive techniques, with the ability to represent the organization to donors and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of guidelines and policies related to TB Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories.

    Education and Experience:

             Academic training

Should possess a B.MLS or its equivalent with a current practising license from the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria, a master’s degree in public health or its equivalent is an added advantage.

Experience: At least three years of experience working with a TB diagnostic laboratory.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address: [email protected].

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 Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centred prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Position	Senior Program Officer, Pharmacy
Employment Type	Full Time
Location	Abuja  FCT
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To	HIV Lead, TB Lead
Operational Contacts	Program Management Team, Project Director

Opening Date: 1^st  December 2023

Closing Date: 14^th  December 2023

Position Overview

The SENIOR PROGRAM  OFFICER will work closely with the Program Manager Pharmacy to ensure the effective coordination and implementation of all Pharmacy and Supply Chain activities in the GF-GC7 grant. S/He will collaborate closely with the National PSM stakeholders to ensure the implementation of all pharmacy and supply chain strategies in the supported states and provide technical guidance for program implementation according to the national guidelines and policies.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the program manager, the senior program officer of pharmacy (Central) will support the implementation of all pharmacy and supply chain activities under the grant.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Program manager-Pharmacy in overseeing procurement, warehousing, distribution, logistics, and supply management activities of the GF-GC7 grant.
• Works with the SRs to ensure the availability of Anti-retroviral and anti-TB medicines and medicines used to treat Opportunistic Infections, STIs, and Harm reduction at the supported facilities.
• Supports the SRs to ensure timely submission of LMIS reports across the supported facilities.
• Ensures rational use of all medicines according to the National HIV treatment guidelines.
• Provides technical assistance to SRs to implement Pharmacovigilance and Pharmaceutical care activities according to the grant.
• Works closely with the National and State PSM stakeholders to identify technical assistance required to achieve the expected outcomes for the GF GC7 grant.
• Represents IHVN at relevant stakeholder engagement through meetings and conferences.
• Prepares weekly and monthly project updates, reports and monthly activity plans.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office – (Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint), other applicable software, and video conferencing are required.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data and prepare quality program reports.

Education and Experience:

             Academic training:

• Must possess a degree in a B.Pharm/Pharm D
• A Postgraduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health will be an advantage.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria and have evidence of current practising license.
• S/He must have at least 3-5 years’ experience in supply chain management of HIV/AIDS medicines and commodities.
• Must be familiar with the NHLMIS platform and monitoring and interpreting supply chain indicators.
• Knowledgeable on Pharmacovigilance and the available reporting channels.
• Experience in the provision of LMIS and Pharmaceutical care training.
• Must have at least three years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV programs.
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery.
• Willingness to travel to the States within Nigeria.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address: [email protected].

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 Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centred prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Position	Senior Program Officer, Monitoring And Evaluation
Employment Type	Full Time
Location	FCT, Lagos, Jos (Three positions)
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To	Program Manager SI
Operational Contacts	HIV Lead, TB Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director

Opening Date:1^st  December 2023

Closing Date: 14^th  December 2023

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the (SPO SI) will ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager SI, the SPO will provide strategic leadership in the design, development, and implementation of the M&E framework within the state or region of implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that data collection and reporting flow are strictly adhered to
• Troubleshoot data flow choke points and resolve the same in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper management of PMM data
• Distribution of Data Collection Tools to thematic areas
• Liaise with different thematic units to resolve data quality issues and take necessary corrective actions
• Participate in periodic external data quality assessments
• Ensure strict adherence to M&E SOPs.
• Supervise the daily activities of Data entry clerks & documentation clerks at the site.
• Ensure timely, complete and consistent reports come in from sites
• Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement at all supported sites
• Monitor the stock balance of DCTs at sites and ensure availability at all times; submission of DCT utilization reports.
• Participate in data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Participate in health system-strengthening activities
• Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show site progress towards achieving set targets.
• Provide regular on-site supervision and mentoring on monitoring and evaluation processes and tools.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at IHVN-supported sites
• Participate in all HMIS processes in the state
• Perform other duties as assigned by the head of unit, Strategic Information.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Ability to analyze trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations.

Education and Experience:

             Academic training:

• A university degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, pharmacy, natural and social sciences, statistics, or epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation roles.
• Experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibilities, demonstrating a track record of success and growth in the field.
• Direct experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects or programs, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact.
• Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Familiarity with statistical tools and software is often required.
• Experience in managing or leading a team, providing guidance and mentorship and ensuring the effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Understanding of project management principles, with the ability to coordinate M&E activities within project timelines.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address: [email protected].

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 Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centred prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Position	Senior Program Officer, Hmis
Employment Type	Full Time
Location	Central Office/HQ-Abuja, FCT (One position)
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To	Senior Program Manager SI
Operational Contacts	HIV lead, TB Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director

Opening Date:1^st  December 2023

Closing Date: 14^th  December 2023

Position Overview

Provide direct HMIS technical support and coordination for implementing Strategic Information activities in the organization to ensure program targets are met. Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in health information systems at different levels. Ensure the use of standard tools required in the program. Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels. Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the (SPO HI) will implement and ensure data quality and best practices in health information systems at different levels.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy Health Information Systems at Facility or Community Outreach centers.
• Support already deployed Health Information Systems at the facility/community level. (Training, Technical support, troubleshooting, updating and issue reporting)
• Ensure that EMR modules are up and running, in use, up to date and can respond to changing user needs.
• Support upload of data from NMRS into the National Data Repository every week.
• Ensure that standard processes and protocols are adhered to at the facility level in the deployment/implementation of Health Information Systems.
• Routine reporting to the Program Manager Health Informatics on the status of Health Informatics Interventions at facility and community level (NMRS Module Deployment
• Provide guidance, supervision, leadership and mentorship for state/central PAs and POs in delivering their targets.
• Participate in the development of work plans and budgets for HI interventions.
• Provide strategic technical assistance to the government agencies and wider State Response on HMIS at the state level.
• S/he will also support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation, and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Strategic Information
• Travel extensively across the 36 states of Nigeria for program supervision and mentorship

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Access and Excel
• Good knowledge of programming
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

             Academic training:

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Natural and Social Sciences, Statistics. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting information systems like OpenMRS, DHIS2, Nigeria Medical Record System, ODK Collect, and Lab Information Systems.
• Experience working with MySQL Community Server, Apache Tomcat, war files and Java Web Applications.
• Experience working with XML and JSON data encoding formats
• Experience in working with Ubuntu OS and Linus environments
• Experience in data collection, processing, and use.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
• Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system is highly desirable.
• The following certifications will be an added advantage if available: Java Certification (OCPJP, OCPWCD, etc.), Linux Certification, SQL or Database Certifications, and Health IT Certification.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.
Mode of Application:

Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address: [email protected].

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 Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this Project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centred prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states,  PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.

To further uphold our commitment to providing excellent services in the sector, we are recruiting to fill the below-listed position:

Position	Senior Manager, Pharmacy Supply Chain Management (GF-PCU)
Employment Type	Full Time
Location	Central Office/HQ, FCT
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports To	AD-PSCM
Operational Contacts	HIV lead, TB lead, Program Management Team, Project Director.

Opening Date: 1^st  December 2023

Closing Date: 14^th December 2023

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the AD-PSCM, the Senior Manager-PSCM will provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the capacity building of government agencies in developing and implementing the grant’s logistics and supply chain aspects.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the AD-PSCM, the Senior Manager will work with the AD in the implementation of all pharmacy and supply chain activities under the grant. S/He will ensure

Internal capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAs) and all government tiers in all procurement and supply management aspects, including health products management. S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process to reduce stock-outs, lower costs, and eliminate wastage and expiries.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Assistant Director-PSCM to provide technical assistance to management, Implementing Agencies and the Government of Nigeria (GON) on the most efficient and cost-effective distribution channels for health commodities (i.e., medicines, laboratory reagents, rapid test kits and other medical supplies and consumables), procurement processes and warehousing while ensuring accountability of operations.
• Provide guidance and remain accountable for implementing and monitoring the health product management template.
• Collaborate with the GF warehousing & distribution services service provider and the Procurement Service Agents to manage PPM shipments, including Customs/Port clearance up to delivery to the warehouses.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities to ensure that necessary waivers and authorizations are secured for the seamless shipment of imported health products on behalf of the Project.
• To ensure compliance with standard practices, provide technical coordination in health products management, including procurement, warehousing and distribution, and quality assurance.
• S/he will develop a cost-effective system for cold and dry storage of health products based on good storage practices and evidence-based principles and in keeping with good quality assurance standards.
• Conduct periodic visits to the Country’s Central and Axial warehouses to follow up on all warehouse-related matters such as commodity tracking, physical stock verification and rapid warehouse assessment and generate reports to management and other stakeholders.
•  Work with other thematic leads, e.g. Strategic Information, Prevention, Care and Treatment, Clinical Laboratory Services, etc., to improve commodities management and reporting.
• Coordinate policies and procedures; establish and maintain standards to ensure accurate order placement, shipment tracking, and timely delivery of health products; direct and control receipt of orders and release to warehouse; create order management plans for key customers and distributors.
• Maintain the logistics management information system (manual and electronic) for the entire health products supply chain, including HIV medicines, laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, medical laboratory consumables, Harm Reduction commodities and rapid diagnostics test kits. 
• Compile, analyze, and monitor performance indicators for all commodities in the procurement and supply management system.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office – (Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint), HPMT, other applicable software, and video conferencing are required.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret data and prepare quality program reports.
• Considerable knowledge of general health and development programs in developing countries and Nigeria.
• Sound understanding of inventory control systems.
• Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification.
• Be familiar with developing PSM indicators and issues surrounding monitoring and evaluation of the PSM.
• Familiarity with technical and health management approaches relevant to the work of the National AIDS & STI Control, National TB Control Programs, National Malaria Control Program and RH, especially at the state, LGA and community levels.
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles and approaches to Health systems strengthening.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV programs.
• Ability to evaluate the relevance of data or information and work with staff to resolve differences in interpretation of information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision and under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement and their specificities for developing countries.
• Ability to represent the project to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Well-developed computer skills.

Education and Experience:

             Academic training:

• A degree in B.Pharm/Pharm D, or MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with more than five years post National Youth Service experience with at least three years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS.
• S/He must have at least five years’ experience in supply chain management of TB, HIV/AIDS medicines and commodities.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs, and CBOs is highly desirable.
• A Postgraduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health will be an advantage.
• Registered with the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria and have evidence of current practising license.

• Must be familiar with the NHLMIS platform and monitoring and interpreting supply chain indicators.
• Knowledgeable on Pharmacovigilance and the available reporting channels.
• Experience in the provision of LMIS and Pharmaceutical care training.
• Must have at least five years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV programs.
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address: [email protected].