Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI) Recruitment -14 Positions

We are seeking suitable qualified candidates to assume the following positions in our Lagos and Akure Offices.

1. Head of Department- Strategic Information (Lagos)
The Director SI is responsible for the overall coordination of Monitoring and Evaluation of EHAI projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates the design of and incorporation of the PMM and PME tools in an overall framework for Monitoring & Evaluation for EHAI that will allow EHAI to meet corporate requirement with respect to planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, as well as focus on EHAI-specific issues, notably special monitoring needs arising when working on the field.
• Lead the EHAI SI team to identify clear targets and indicators for outcomes and outputs as well as with project staff to adapt project targets, indicators, monitoring tools, and reporting mechanisms to capture the elements necessary in current context.
• Ensure capacity building of SI team and project staff at sites for results oriented monitoring by coaching individuals on specific issues and/or developing and/or leading training courses (on subjects such as, but not limited to, establishing targets, selecting indicators, log frames)
• Provide lead support in the development of sub-recipient work-plans as well as the overall annual work plans.
• Provide support in the adoption of the EHAI HIV Database.
• Ensure that the HIV Database is regularly updated with data from all sub-recipients and relevant reports are prepared and disseminated to all stakeholders.
• Ensure all sub-recipients adhere to the laid down procedures in the tracking and recording of information and data; and timely submit reports
• Coordinates, and supervise the development, provision, and interpretation of data sets required to meet the operating and/or programmatic
• Assigns other miscellaneous job-related duties to members of SI team. Provision of SI technical support to Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
• Collaboration with implementing partners and Government of Nigeria.

Qualification and Experience: 
A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, natural sciences, statistics and epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage with a minimum of five years working experience in relevant field and an experience in data collection, processing and use.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Report writing and oral/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of programme monitoring and evaluation and programme management.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods.
• Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programme.

2. Program Officer -Medical (Akure) 
The job holder will provide technical support in all aspects of HIV/AIDS services at the programme sites, in order to integrate and improve service delivery, scale up of services and achieve programme targets. S/he will also strengthen working relationship with stakeholders and build systems for programme sustainability.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface between the EHAI Programme Office on the one hand and the EHAI partner sites and HIV stakeholders in the state on the other.
• Support the roll-over of existing treatment sites in the state from other partners to EHAI as the lead implementing partner.
• Work towards complete coverage of the state by identifying areas of unmet need for HIV services and anchoring scale up of HIV services to new sites in the state
• Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of high quality treatment, care and support programme and work towards target achievement at the EHAI supported tertiary, secondary and primary sites
• Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement site work plan, towards achieving high quality health care delivery and programme sustainability
• Work with the office head to coordinate the implementation of all components related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS
• Work with the Office Head, the GON/USG stakeholders and other partners to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and Care & Support programme in the state, using international best practices
• Work closely with team members to document best practices, share experience and make recommendations as appropriate
• Pay advocacy visits to key stakeholders in the state, in conjunction with other team members

Qualifications and Experience 
A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.), preferably with an MPH or a fellowship in relevant fields; and a minimum of three years’ experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes; experience in MNCH, RH, Malaria and TB Programme would be an advantage

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Good working knowledge of current National and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
• Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of Health care facilities
• Ability to multitask with knowledge of various programme areas and as well work with discretion and minimal supervision.
• Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
• Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCW
• Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART National M/E tools
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programme and meetings
• Good written and oral communication skills

3. Program Assistant –PMTCT (Akure) 
The job holder will provide programmatic support PMTCT program of the organization, and work closely with the Clinical Service Team to ensure the achievement of programme goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to maternal health with primary focus on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) strategies and approaches related to implementation of programs.
• In collaboration with EHAI staff, provide technical assistance to public sector (FMOH) and private organizations to design, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies to effectively integrate PMTCT and related issues into the HIV/AIDS service delivery elements as appropriate.
• Undertake development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of PMTCT and related maternal and child health activities.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to PMTCT and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Sustain links at programmatic and field level activities with other IMNCH components (pediatrics, reproductive health).
• Coordinate the design and implementation of maternal health programs including prevention of mother to child transmission in field-level projects and programs.
• Work in close collaboration with the TB and Integrated Medical Service Unit in the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to maternal health and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represent EHAI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of maternal health and clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of maternal health and PMTCT and related development field and contribute to EHAI’s global lessons learned in maternal health and HIV/AIDS.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience 
A first degree in any health related field or in the Social Sciences, public health or nursing background with a minimum of two  years cognate experience in an NGO or health care facilities.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Report writing skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with individuals and relate positively with people from diverse backgrounds

4. Programme Assistant – Care & Support (Akure) 
The job holder will provide programmatic support to the Care & Support program of the organization, and work closely with the Clinical Service Team to ensure the achievement of programme goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS Care & Support programme for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families, including orphans and vulnerable children (OVC)
• Support ongoing collaboration with the government of Nigeria (GON), partner sites, NGOs/CBOs and other partners to implement both facility- and community-based HIV/AIDS Care & Support programme
• Support partner sites, collaborating NGOs/CBOs and other partners to provide Care & Support services, in accordance with GON policies and guidelines and internationally recognized best practices
• Ensure that the facility operates a functional and efficient client flow system
• Identify catchment communities and facilitate an efficient participatory service delivery for all stakeholders
• Conduct Advocacy visits to Key stakeholders within the facility and the catchment communities
• Identifying training needs for facility & Community staff and organize trainings
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct community outreach activities
• Draw-up Quarterly C&S ACTION plan.
• Write and submit monthly reports of activities executed to the Program area lead and Head Office
• Ensure accurate and timely data collection/reporting to M&E and Management teams
• Coordinate TB/HIV service integration
• Conduct case finding of TB, HIV & malaria cases at community levels

Qualifications and Experience 
A first degree in any health related field or in the Social Sciences, public health or nursing background with a minimum of three  years cognate experience in an NGO or health care facilities.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Report writing skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with individuals and relate positively with people from diverse backgrounds.

5. Program Officer Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Specialist will provide technical support to the implementation of high quality services with primary focus on pharmacy-related monitoring and evaluation of program strategies and approaches related to program implementation.
Key Responsibilities
•With the head of clinical, coordinate the design and implementation of components related to monitoring and evaluation of pharmacy-related activities
•Provide technical support to all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and capacity building relating to pharmacy best practices to field programs
•Provide technical assistance in all aspects of monitoring and evaluation including logistics management information system (LMIS) and capacity building relating to pharmacy best practices to field programs
•Contribute to the development of lessons learnt from programs and projects related to pharmacy practice and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs
•Assist in providing programmatic assistance to partners on issues of monitoring and evaluation of program activities related to pharmacy practice
•Represent EHAI at meetings, workshops and seminars related to pharmacy issues
•Remain informed on current developments in public health aspects of pharmacy practice and related development fields by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such development to program implementation and operations research.

 Qualifications and Experience
B. Pharm. degree with at least three years’ experience in health systems strengthening programs.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies
•Experience in program monitoring and evaluation
•Excellent communication and computer skills
•Experience in developing collaborative relationships and liaising with senior level government officials, community      leaders, and donors
•Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system, NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

6. Program Assistant – Strategic Information (Akure) 
The Officers will be responsible for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of programmes, reporting on achievements and progress made, as well as recommending appropriate improvement options.

Job Responsibilities 
·   Provide guidance to regional and site staff on PEPFAR/ Global Funds program indicators, reporting and data quality issues
·   Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocol
·   Ensure compliance of sites / regions to reporting timelines and reporting lines
·   Receive and manage monthly indicator reports from the sites
·   Review monthly site level program indicator reports
·   Participate in the generation of PEPFAR Annual and Semi-annual progress reports/Global Funds Quarterly reports
·   Prepare adhoc reports as required and requested
·   Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement
·   Provide trainings and guidance on the use of Data Collection Tools (DCTs) at sites and ensure availability of DCTs at sites
·   Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans
·   Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use
·   Participate in health system strengthening activities
·   Generate regular gap analysis to show site/ regional progress towards achieving set targets
·   Ensure a proper feedback mechanism is put in place to ensure data demand and use at the site and regional level
·   Participate in periodic data quality assessments at EHAI supported sites and generate reports also participate in GON Data Quality Assurance (DQA) exercises when required
·   Participate in sites assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required
·   Establish and enforce national reporting lines at supported sites
·   Conduct training and re-training on program indicators across all thematic units at supported sites
·   Provide strategic technical assistance to the government agencies and wider state response on theories, strategies and approaches for monitoring and evaluation 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.

Qualifications and Experience 
A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, natural sciences, statistics and epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage with a minimum of two years working experience in relevant field and an experience in data collection, processing and use.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Working knowledge of programme monitoring and evaluation and programme management
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
• Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programme

7. Program Assistant Laboratory (Akure)
The job holder will be responsible for supervision of laboratory services at EHAI sites.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises Laboratory services at ACTION ARV, ART and PMTCT sites.
• Provide technical support and assistance to the site lab staff.
• Assist in adoption and application of Good laboratory practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to SOP and use of appropriate controls in all assays at sites.
• Work with lab staff to optimize workflow.
• Provide forecast on reagents and consumables.
• Identify lapses and put in place appropriate corrective measures.
• Conduct on site trainings based on observations in critical areas.
• Address concerns that cannot be accomplished by QA Site Monitors.

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or its Equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science with a minimum of two years’ work experience.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Report writing skill.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Counseling skill.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Familiarity with the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical testing activities, especially in an HIV/AIDS environment.

8. Laboratory Quality Assurance Assistant (Akure) 
The job holder would provide technical support to EHAI-supported laboratories to establish, implement and improve quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities; as well as participate in supportive supervision and provide mentorship to the laboratories to achieve an improved QA programme.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an efficient QA plan for all supported laboratories.
• Facilitate the identification and development of quality improvement (QI) projects using appropriate indicators and ensure that performance improvement activities are executed and that all components of the quality system are current and relevant.
• Establish a system for identifying, correcting and documenting laboratory errors.
• Facilitate the introduction of new quality system procedures or modifications to existing procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor all EQA and IQC activities and review all reports and documentations.
• Develop QA tools and assessment checklists in accordance with national and international standards.
• Assist supported laboratories to use RCA tools to investigate near-misses and failures.
• Ensure the quality system is audited at regular intervals.
• Review all quality records and develop QI plans for the supported labs.

Qualifications
A Master’s degree in any relevant Laboratory discipline with professional certification of either AIMLT/FIMLT; and a minimum of two years post qualification experience. Previous experience working in an international development organization and thorough understanding of the SLMTA process will be added advantage.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Report writing skill.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Counselling skill.
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative.
• Familiarity with the design, implementation and monitoring of clinical testing activities, especially in an HIV/AIDS environment.

9. Compliance Assistant
The job holder will develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

Job Responsibilities

• Review all entries posted into the accounting software; cash books (I class, Tour Account and Petty), Receivables, Payables, ledger accounts etc.
• Review clearing account
• Review all grants in the accounting software by monitoring budget against actual
• Review reconciliation in the accounting software on all the grants
• Carry out thorough review on procurements- Pre and Post payment
• Ensure that award of contracts are in line with the Standard Operating Policies and Procedures
• Review all staff travels upon return from trips.
• Carry out vouchers review on grants by grant basis to ensure complete and accurate documentation, filing and recording of all financial transactions
• Carry out regular cash count on Imprest Account
• Carry out stationery review from time to time. Establish the process of receipts and issues
• Review IT transactions. Establish the process of receipts and issues
• Perform other ancillary duties that mat be expected
• Prepare a monthly report

Qualifications and Experience
A B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related disciple, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) and a minimum of two years’ experience, including at least one year in the audit function of a best-practice organisation, preferably in an international NGO.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office and Excel application
• Proficiency in the use of Quick book accounting software
• Proficiency in the use of  accounting software

10. Finance Assistant (Lagos and Akure)
The job holder will have responsibility for coordinating the Finance and Accounting function of the organisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Entry of day to day transaction.
• Prepare travel vouchers for staff.
• Capturing of day to day transaction on accounting software.
• Preparing end of the month report.
• Bank reconciliation of all current accounts.
• Verify sites retirement before payment.

 Qualifications and Experience
A B.Sc. or HND in Accounting or any related disciple, with relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) and a minimum of two years’ experience, preferably in an international NGO.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office and Excel application
• Proficiency in the use of Quick book accounting software

11. Administrative Assistant (Lagos and Akure)
The job holder will see to the day to day running of the office and support the Head of Administration with the coordination of office management and administrative duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate all administrative and secretarial support services.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings and project team activities.
• Purchase, maintain storage and inventory records for all stationeries and office consumables.
• Provide administrative and logistic support for all trainings and meetings.
• Provide administrative and logistic support to travelling staff members as may be requested, including making hotel reservations and flight bookings.
• Devise and maintain effective office systems, including creating and maintaining an effective filing system
• Maintain and control confidential employee, departmental and regional files.
• Schedule facility and office equipment maintenance.
• Manage the official vehicle and supervise the driver(s)

Qualifications and Experience 
A minimum of two years cognate experience, with a first degree or HND in any discipline in the Social Sciences or Humanities; membership of such professional bodies as Chartered Institute of Administration, Nigerian Institute of Management, etc. would be added advantage.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Ability to compose correspondence and reports in a literate manner.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant, courteous and helpful demeanor in all personal contacts.
• Ability to apply initiative, discretion, judgment and organizational skills to a variety of projects.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to improve office systems and ways of working

12. Patients Information, Education and communication (IEC) Officer (Lagos)
The job holder will be responsible for conceptualization, adaptation and development of IEC (Information, Education and Communication) materials such as pamphlets, handbills, flyers, brochures, pamphlets, stickers etc. for distribution to various treatment sites and other public of EHAI on request.

Job Responsibilities

• Working with all thematic groups to fine-tune IEC materials developed, adapted or recommended before such materials are pre-tested and produced

• Pre-testing of all IEC materials with the relevant target groups scattered all over the
• country before final production
• Providing communication support in the development of Adherence Standard Operating
• Procedures (SOP)
• Facilitating/supporting IHVN‘s promotional activities by assisting in organization and management of events such as ICASA 2005, HIV/AIDS Summit, World AIDS Day, Day etc.
• Media relations and facilitating interviews with relevant IHVN point persons during
• Conferences, workshops, seminars etc.
• Responding to inquiries by members of the public about IHVN’s activities and request for
• Assistance
• Networking with Network of People Living with HIV(NEPWAN) on collaborative efforts
• in fighting the scourge of HIV through our communication activities
• Monthly stock-take of all produced IEC materials and arranging appointments/meetings as
• well as maintaining my supervisor’s working schedules
• Performs other duties as and when required by my supervisor
• Providing logistic support to expatriates who come in from the United States i.e. Guide Touring to arts & crafts village, pottery exhibitions, Abuja Carnival 2007 etc.
• Conceptualizing, adapting and developing of IEC materials

Qualifications and Experience 
A minimum of two years cognate experience, with a first degree or HND in any discipline in Social Sciences or Humanities with a knowledge of grants writing in an NGO environment.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Effective management of events, seminars, conferences, workshops etc.
• Strong application of initiative

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task.

13. Procurement Assistant (Lagos)
The job holder will be responsible for coordinating the process of ordering commodities based on aggregated demand requirements, inbound logistics coordination, managing/monitoring procurement process data and performance, while ensuring the successful achievement of departmental goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely and effectively with internal program areas and technical work groups to identify future events, outreach programs, trainings, projects, new commodities for input into the procurement plan.
• Consolidate orders by department, product, vendor, service delivery point for integrated load supply planning.
• International Purchase Order/Request processing and management including coordinating the delivery and communication of advanced shipment notices and proof of delivery to relevant stake holders.
• Monitoring of the supply plan and generating and releasing confirmed purchase order requests on schedule while providing support in follow-up activities to expedite the delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate in the revision of the forecast vs. actual consumption of commodities and communicates changes to the supply plan to vendors in a timely manner.
• Perform as liaison between client, program/project staff and suppliers to resolve procurement issues relating to needs assessment, material availability, and specifications, units of measure and ensure that procurements are duly authorized and within budget
• Ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulatory requirements
• Procurement tracking and maintenance of all information on inbound logistics management of all supplier deliveries in addition to reporting on backlog, order status, shipments, scheduled receipts in relation to current inventory positions.
• Collaborate with the Warehouse Team to analyze slow moving /close-to-expire inventory and coordinates meetings with the individual program areas to determine disposition.
• Responsible for the accuracy/integrity, collection and management of all information that are required for procurement decision making.
• Responsible for conducting spend/ price vs. cost analysis for strategic decision making
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and commodity strategies to assure high quality, cost effective and timely supply of required commodities and services.
• Effectively monitor supplier performance metrics and maintain records pertaining to purchased commodities and services to control cost, quality, lead times and delivery reliability.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Department in the maintenance of the current supplier portfolio and continuously investigate potential vendors/suppliers.
• Procurement risk management including the process of identifying and assessing risks as well as planning, communicating and implementing responses to disruptive events that could affect the suppliers’ ability to deliver items in a timely manner, with acceptable quality and cost.
• Continuously implement and review best practice projects that will deliver significant cost savings and value improvement to the organization.

Qualifications and Experience 
A minimum of two years cognate experience, with a first degree or HND in any discipline in Social Sciences or Humanities.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skill.
• Strong application of initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task.

14. Driver (Akure)
The job holder will perform work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of staff to and from various destinations and to assist staff on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary.

Job Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of vehicle washes and cleans interior.
• Takes vehicle to workshop for maintenance and repair.
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum of Senior Secondary School Certificate. At least two year driving experience. Must not be less than 30years of age.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Proficiency in English language.
• Good driving skills
• Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively and patiently with others.
• Ability to operate a vehicle.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift weights of 20-40kg

Method of application:
EHAI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to EHAI Career Center at www.ehaing.org for more details and submit their CV/resume and cover letter  to [email protected]
Only completed applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is December 25, 2012.

EHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:

EHAI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.