Careers at The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization

implementing comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, Multi-Drug Resistant TB, Malaria and Research Programs, in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria, health facilities and community-based organizations. As a Principal Recipient (PR) in the Round 9 Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Grant, we require the services of resourceful and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Program Officer, Community DR-TB

• Degree in Health Sciences or Basic General Nursing and Midwifery Certificate or HND Community Health is required. A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or other health related disciplines will be an added advantage.


• The Candidate should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in public health or related field


• Knowledge of TB/HIV


• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks,


• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills,


• Excellent English language, oral and written communication, with proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the State, LGAs and treatment Centers/health facility / community on MDR- TB teams in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program deliverables


• Ensure that program activities are implemented according to the work plans, approved deadlines, and within the budget limitations in the assigned State


• Coordinate the activities of other team members within the State to ensure smooth and efficient program planning and implementation of activities.


• Advocate support for community MDR TB activities on behalf of IHVN to key stakeholders at State and LGA levels for sustainability.


• Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for general health care workers in the public sector/DOT Centers in collaboration with the STBLCOs


• Ensure relevant recording and reporting documents are available and adequately utilized


• Represent IHVN in all meetings with State Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders at the State/LGA level


• Actively participate in integrated supportive supervision and hands on organized by STBLCOs and TBLS on key activities on follow up investigations for ambulatory phase of treatment.


• Provide oversight functions to Lead CBOs in the activities of the Treatment Supporters.


• Support the STBLCOs in developing operational work plans for State TBLeprosy Control activities


• Work with the STBLCOs to mitigate challenges and proffer solutions.


• Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health, Regional/States and Program Coordinator.

Program Officer, Malaria

• Degree in Health Sciences or BSc Nursing or Basic General Nursing and/or Midwifery Certificate or HND Community Health is required.


• A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health or other health related disciplines will be an added advantage.


• The candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in public health or health management, with a strong preference for candidates with experience in malaria programming and demonstrable knowledge of the Nigerian health system and social networks


• Strong inter-personal and public relations skills


• Excellent English language oral and written communication. Ability to speak Hausa is an added advantage


• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the State, LGA and health facility malaria teams in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of program deliverables.


• Ensure that program activities are implemented according to the work plans, approved deadlines, and within the budget limitations in assigned State.


• Ensure that all required reports (Program, M&E, Finance, logistics, etc.) are prepared and submitted within the expected time frame.


• Coordinate the activities of other team members within the State to ensure smooth and efficient program planning and implementation of activities.


• Advocate support for malaria activities on behalf of IHVN to key stakeholders at State and LGA levels for sustainability.


• Participate actively in the planning, organizing, conducting and evaluation of training for public sector healthcare providers in collaboration with the SMEP.


• Represent IHVN in all meetings with State Ministry of Health, development partners and other stakeholders at the State level.


• Work with social mobilization partners (SHI) to accelerate demand for services at the health facilities and community levels.


• Organize and participate actively in integrated supportive supervision and hands on mentoring of LGA and health facility staff on key deliverables and monitor performance of supported facilities in the State.


• Coordinate the network of Role Model Caregivers (RMCs) to ensure smooth implementation of community case management of malaria.


• Liaise with NMEP State Malaria logistics Officer to ensure seamless supply of necessary commodities to health facilities to prevent stock-outs.


• Support the SMEP in developing operational work plans for State Malaria activities.


• Work with the SMEP to mitigate challenges and proffer solutions.


• Oversight of fund disbursement for malaria supported activities, as well as reviewing budgets against actual expenditure and providing explanations for variances that occur.


• Perform other roles as may be assigned by the HOD Community Health and Program Coordinator.

Legal Officer

• Candidates should have an LLB, BL with a minimum of second class lower division


• At least 3 years post call experience


• Candidates with LLM may have an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills


• Ability to be use initiative (be proactive)


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Excellent communication skills in English, written/verbal and diplomacy


• Have good interpersonal, relationship management skills and possess the ability to work as part of a team.


• Excellent computer skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Legal Officer shall be responsible for:

• Provide legal advice/opinion on various issues relating to the Institute and its subsidiaries


• Undertake legal research and legal interpretation of all relevant laws including the Institute’s staff, financial and other internal regulations


• Prepare agreements and other legal instruments as well as memoranda and correspondences


• Review all agreements and legal documents, which may create legal obligation for the Institute


• Oversee the registration and verification of contractors and consultants for the institute


• Work with external solicitors on cases involving the Institute


• Update the Institute’s details with relevant regulatory authorities when necessary


• Handle matters related to the board of directors and secretariat.


• Handle matters related to the reflection of structural changes of the Institute.


• Provide Legal guidance/advice on various issues such as corporate regulatory compliance, privacy, anti-trust and competition laws, advertising/promotional matters, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, ethics and strategic transactions within the Department of Administration/Institute, including the preparation of memoranda and correspondences.


• Provide corporate policy guidance by providing advice on labor relations, employment law and benefits matters.


• Update the details of the Institute and its subsidiaries at the Corporate Affairs Commission when necessary.


• Coordinate other legal and related matters with external solicitors as may be needed/directed.


• Perform such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time by the CEO, COO and or the Director of Administration.

Method of Application