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Job Profile:

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• S/he will be accountable for all program activities at the State level and ensure the execution of the program plan to achieve its objectives through detailed activities.
• S/he will be responsible for the quality of data generated (timeliness, validity, completeness) and will develop and implement these to continually improve the quality of services and data generated in the state.
• S/he must have experience in PMTCT, Paediatric and adolescent HIV services, and strong community engagement.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• The Program Officer will work as part of the program team with the respective State Project Leads and be accountable for all program activities at the State level and ensure the execution of the program plan to achieve its objectives through detailed activities.
• Ensure close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners to deliver HIV services to children (0-14 years), adolescents (15-24 years) of age and prevention from mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Taraba and Rivers state.
• Support the field interlocutors in quality project implementation by tracking deliverables ensuring responsibility for the quality of data generated (timeliness, validity, completeness), and will develop and implement these to continually improve the quality of services and data generated in the state.
• Support project lead in ensuring sound project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of progress and technical reporting.
• Provide technical support to the state Case Managers, Counsellor Testers and Community Mobilizers to ensure data quality and timely submission of project and facility data.
• Ensure quality and timely data reporting as part of the program team on monthly, quarterly and annually basis.

Qualifications/Experience:

• University degree or its equivalent in Social/Behavioural/ Medical Sciences/Sciences or related field of study.
• 4- 5 years post-NYSC professional experience in PMTCT, Paediatric and adolescent HIV services, and strong community engagement.
• Ability to use statistics to communicate progress and bring it to life with a personal narrative.
• Experience working in a team and ability to effectively support different thematic areas.
• Data management and analysis- DHIS
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence others
• Good understanding of the health system in Nigeria
• Problem-solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness
• Ability and experience in setting effective goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Excellent MS Office skills (including Word, Excel, Power-point etc.) and knowledge of database management.

Skills and competencies: 

• Integrity, commitment to the organization and its mandate
• Cultural sensitivity/valuing diversity
• Performance Management/developing people
• Team Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
•  Result orientated/commitment to excellence
• Knowledge sharing/continuous learning
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence others
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision  Excellent MS Office skills (including Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.) and knowledge of database management.

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Job Profile:

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• S/he will be accountable for all program activities at the State level and ensure the execution of the program plan to achieve its objectives through detailed activities.
• S/he will be responsible for the quality of data generated (timeliness, validity, completeness) and will develop and implement these to continually improve the quality of services and data generated in the state.
• S/he must have experience in PMTCT, Paediatric and adolescent HIV services, and strong community engagement.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• The Program Officer will work as part of the program team with the respective State Project Leads and be accountable for all program activities at the State level and ensure the execution of the program plan to achieve its objectives through detailed activities.
• Ensure close collaboration with the state, LGA, community actors, stakeholders and partners to deliver HIV services to children (0-14 years), adolescents (15-24 years) of age and prevention from mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Taraba and Rivers state.
• Support the field interlocutors in quality project implementation by tracking deliverables ensuring responsibility for the quality of data generated (timeliness, validity, completeness), and will develop and implement these to continually improve the quality of services and data generated in the state.
• Support project lead in ensuring sound project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of progress and technical reporting.
• Provide technical support to the state Case Managers, Counsellor Testers and Community Mobilizers to ensure data quality and timely submission of project and facility data.
• Ensure quality and timely data reporting as part of the program team on monthly, quarterly and annually basis.

Qualifications/Experience:

• University degree or its equivalent in Social/Behavioural/ Medical Sciences/Sciences or related field of study.
• 4- 5 years post-NYSC professional experience in PMTCT, Paediatric and adolescent HIV services, and strong community engagement.
• Ability to use statistics to communicate progress and bring it to life with a personal narrative.
• Experience working in a team and ability to effectively support different thematic areas.
• Data management and analysis- DHIS
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence others
• Good understanding of the health system in Nigeria
• Problem-solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness
• Ability and experience in setting effective goals, objectives, and outcomes.
• Excellent MS Office skills (including Word, Excel, Power-point etc.) and knowledge of database management.

Skills and competencies: 

• Integrity, commitment to the organization and its mandate
• Cultural sensitivity/valuing diversity
• Performance Management/developing people
• Team Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
•  Result orientated/commitment to excellence
• Knowledge sharing/continuous learning
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the demonstrated ability to engage and influence others
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision  Excellent MS Office skills (including Word, Excel, Power-point, etc.) and knowledge of database management.

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Job Profile:

The health economist is primarily responsible for maximizing value for money and cost-effectiveness of programme activity by the application of economic theories and tools to assess all aspects of programme and healthcare interventions and advising on optimal efficiency.

 Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Provide leadership for Project management Costing, including economic analysis and evidence for public health initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance to government/stakeholders on creative funding solutions and public health financing mechanism around FP/ASRH, MNCH and Girl capital.
• Conduct health intervention costing, budgeting, expenditure tracking, monitoring, review, or data collection.
• Build evidence-based business case for health and Girl Capital programmes.
• Lead on generating and disseminating knowledge products on health financing, cost effectiveness, VfM and RoI.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, Health Economics, Health Policy, Public Financial Management or related fields with academic specialization in Health Financing or commensurate work experience in health finance
• Demonstrated experience in economics, health economics, public policy, public sector financing, or public health, in partnership with government counterparts or other policymakers.
• Training in Public Financial Management is desired, and training in health or development policy is an asset.
• Relevant experience with NGO or governments in Nigeria is considered an asset.

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in health financing analysis, tracking or development of expenditure tracking systems.
• Demonstrated experience in economics, health economics, public policy, public sector financing, or public health, in partnership with government counterparts or other policymakers.
• Previous work experience in applied health financing and governance, health economics, and health systems strengthening.
• Experience and knowledge related to the technical components of health financing (e.g., costing and cost-effectiveness analysis, resource mobilization, health resources tracking, etc.)
• Experience working with governments in a technical advisory role, especially developing research or other communications materials for policymakers.
• Experience working with donors.
• Quantitative analysis experience and skills, especially experience using costing tools and developing costing exercises.
• Experience on health programme data analysis for determining value for money, health outcome and impacts.
• Demonstratable experience on coaching and mentorship.

Skills and competencies: 

Technical

• Data Analysis
• Research
• Project Management
• Technical writing, documentation
• Cost tracking and analysis
• Budgeting
• Planning

Behavioural

• Results oriented
• Process driven
• Teamwork
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive and resourceful
• Prioritization skills