State Technical Lead at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

Job Title: State Technical Lead

Job Summary

• The position manages and provides overall guidance to the state implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs. The incumbent is part of the senior management team in a decentralized management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the organization.
• S/he will provide support to and coordination of the work of the regional and satellite offices.
• The successful candidate will lead program planning, design, review and the monitoring of the program implemented at the field level.
• S/he will work with the central office managers to establish a program management capacity development plan to assist with program planning, design, review and monitoring of program progress.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
COCT:

• Coordinate the State Clinical team in achieving targets of key program indicators through effective management of the weekly technical review meetings and other routine feedback platforms
• Provide leadership for the provision of person-centered care services
• Provide leadership for the implementation of integrated NCD -Cervical Cancer, HPT, DM and –COVID-19 and TB
• Provide leadership for the effective patient retention strategies including client centered DSD
• Design and deploy context-specific treatment support for special populations-KPs, Standalone DOTS sites and community drug pick ups
• Provide state leadership on adaptable case management system for all sub populations
• Support the states on Viral load optimization value chain management
• Provide leadership to state treatment support team in the provision of psychosocial support to PLHIV
• Provide technical support for an inclusive integrated quality management system to evaluate and address service delivery cascade gaps
• Strengthen program management platforms to aid the continuous transfer of managerial and technical competencies to supported entities
• Support the development and refinement of materials such as IEC, Health promotion and job aids and training material
• Support the enhancement TB/HIV integration services at supported sites
• Provide leadership in technical support to state agencies toward sustainability

AP3:

• Support state and site level implementation of high degree of integration, collaboration and communication among PMTCT, Pediatrics and OVC programs to rapidly close the pediatric treatment gap
• Focus on prioritizing community interventions and consolidating the gains at the facility level
• Support the inclusive integration of pediatrics/adolescent, PMTCT and OVC across service delivery entities for desired clinical outcome
• Support leveraging of OVC resources to reach Pediatrics, adolescents and pregnant women with comprehensive, impactful and acceptable services
• Support the generation, transmission and triangulation of pediatrics, Adolescent, PMTCT and OVC related data across program areas
• Support the operationalization of a Community OVC/Pediatric/PMTCT (COPP) Team
• Support the state in Community action Data management using NDR lite
• Track site and community performance (data) – daily/weekly/monthly
• Any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor

Data and Service Coordination:

• Scale-up streamlined service delivery models with quality and fidelity: providing targeted, easy-to-implement, practical and actionable interventions aimed at systems strengthening without burdening human resources
• Monitor and enhance appropriate documentation of service delivery
• Strengthen monitoring to ensure quality of programs and data
• Facilitate site level QI activities to improve service/data quality
• Adapt the program to address gaps following the GTDR data review and deep dives
• Maintain the cohort of PLHIV in care and on treatment

Qualifications & Experience

• Master level degree in public health, management, sciences or behavioral sciences, with at least 7-9 years working experience in managing programs at the community level, a Bachelor degree with additional experience will be considered
• At least 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community level working with public and NGO sectors required
• Supervisory experience in health program management with at least five years of experience working in health care system in Nigeria
• Experience working in collaboration with local Governmental partners, U.S. Government or bilateral donors preferred
• Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment is an added advantage
• Strong management skills
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program; and does not compromise ethics or integrity or undertake legal risks while pursuing program goals
• Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 10th January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

 Qualified and interested candidates can: Click here to apply online. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.