Latest Job Recruitment at The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Saturday 15, October 2016

The Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management Project is a USAID program implemented by SAII Associates Ltd. /Gte., an associated company of Chemonics International Inc. in Nigeria. The purpose of the Project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of U.S. government-funded public health initiatives throughout the world.

We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

TECHNICAL LEAD/MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS SENIOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will provide technical leadership and coordination for all Management Information Systems (MIS) projects and activities, across all task orders in Global Health Supply Chain

Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Nigeria. The position will be the primary point of contact for GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS and related tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design, implementation and documentation for MIS and related projects / activities.

Evaluate available technologies and recommend the most suitable option that will support the MIS activity for the GHSC-PSM project.

Facilitate user requirements definition and documentation meetings / workshops

Develop implementation strategies for MIS activities / projects

Establish required documentation for MIS Project.

Ensure that all PSM Nigeria MIS implementations are in compliance with USAID requirements.

Lead the assessment/evaluation of MIS activities / projects

Support the development and deployment of appropriate MIS applications for use by the PSM Nigeria program, the funders and other relevant partners

Lead training and capacity development activities for MIS applications users

Serve as the POC and representative of GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS issues

Lead the administration and management of GHSC-PSM MIS platform

Support data analysis and dissemination available data to inform project management.

Lead the analysis and periodic sharing of information for decision making by relevant stakeholders.

Supervise a team of MIS advisors to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs is a requirement.

Knowledge of data management processes and tools, including web-based database systems is required.

Ability to troubleshoot systems related problems and maintain security of the systems

Proficiency in working with the office applications, ERP software, communications systems.

Good project management skills

Familiarity with USG requirements for MIS project development and implementation

Experienced in USG funded managing information systems projects Knowledge of public health programs, strategies. methods, processes and techniques is required.

Strong skills in project monitoring, interpretation and evaluation of data are required. Strong oral and written communications skills are required.

Ability to facilitate training / workshops and present technical and strategic Information data in a clear and concise manner to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge/experience in MIS.

Ability to lead a team, and coordinate across different teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Master degree in Management Information Systems, Information Communications Technology or a related field.

Professional Certifications related to setting information management systems.

At least 5 years of work experience in setting up and managing ICT-based knowledge and information management systems

At least 3 years experience in training and mentoring staff in ICT particularly developing countries.

PROGRAM ASSOCIATE – 4 POSITIONS

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Associate will assist with administrative support, program monitoring and support for effective implementation.

The Program Associate will report to the assigned Project leadership and/or technical lead who will be his/her supervisor but will be expected to support multiple program areas and departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to the Project leadership and technical leads as needed in locating & assembling technical materials, copying & filing, monitoring activity implementation and reminding relevant team members of activity timelines.

Provide support to the technical teams in filling the procurement action request (PAR) form, obtaining relevant background information and tracking implementation of the PAR instructions for program implementation.

In consultation with Project leadership and technical leads, organize and schedule business meetings as assigned; ensure conference rooms and other venues are reserved; and coordinate transportation if necessary to meeting venues.

Assist in taking meeting notes during business meetings, developing follow up actions from meetings and following up with relevant parties to ensure implementation of the project activities in line with meeting agreement.

In consultation with Project leadership and technical leads, assist in maintaining up-do- date project workplans, including but not limited to status updates for individual workplan activities and associated document for all the projects as appropriate.

In consultation with technical staff and the Finance, Office administration and Operations department, organize and schedule training programs and workshops, including but not limited to: identifying and reserving venues, specifying accommodation needs, specifying and arranging for food & refreshments, identifying and assisting transportation options, providing necessary audio-visual and other equipment and supplies, arranging for the timely production of approved training materials.

Attend team and other technical and administrative meetings as assigned; in consultation with supervisory staff, prepare and circulate in advance meeting agenda; prepare and circulate draft minutes of meetings; and following review by supervisory staff, revise and circulate finalized minutes (after review as appropriate) including follow-up on outstanding tasks identified during the meeting.

Assist the Project leadership and technical lead in maintaining up to date contact list of relevant stakeholders to guide program implementation

Assist in review of relevant project reports and document as may be assigned to align project deliverables with goals and objectives

Assist Project leadership and technical leads and other project staff with other administrative tasks as needed.

Perform other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or HND or equivalent in Public Administration, Public Health, Social Sciences, Management, Communications or equivalent

Excellent computer skills – good knowledge of MS Office applications

At least 3 years’ relevant work experience providing program support in health-related programs (with an international NGO preferred).

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Experience with a USAID funded contract or grant is a significant plus.

Able to understand and follow specific instructions

Strong written and verbal communications skills in English required.

Good interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Ability and willingness to travel outside Abuja

Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to meet demanding time-lines Strong organizational skills

PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ADVISOR, MALARIA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Procurement and Supply Management Advisor Malaria – will be responsible for supporting National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) day-to-day Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSM) activities, including commodity pipeline monitoring, shipment tracking activities and developing the systems and personnel capacity to implement malaria PSM activities in collaboration with key malaria partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support central collaboration efforts between Government of Nigeria (GoN), donors and relevant Stakeholders in PSM activities in focus states and develop strategies and tools to foster collaboration in procurement planning, shipment tracking, distribution, monitoring and supervision, LMIS reporting & information management.

Support Program or Project routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for the relevant health programs.

Support the analysis of procurement and supply management processes to assist in identification of gaps in personnel, systems, policies or other resources required to assure performance and effectively communicate these analyses to stakeholders for action.

Support the analysis of procurement and supply management processes to assist in identification of gaps in personnel, systems, policies or other resources required to assure performance and effectively communicate these analyses to stakeholders for action.

Provide technical input for organizational development and capacity building for PSM activities for the relevant Program or Project.

Provide technical input in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine PSM activities, monitoring adherence to SOPs within the Program or Project.

Provide technical input for the Program or Project to establish a well-coordinated data management system in the country, including coordination and report on supply chain activities.

Support Government agencies PSM led activities in collaboration with other partners in supply chain management harmonization efforts across health programs and identify synergies, efficiencies and supply chain performance improvement targets.

Provide technical contribution to quarterly and annual reports for submission to GoN, donors and Partners for the Program or Project.

Contribute to identify and documenting best practices in supply chain health commodities.

Assist in developing terms of reference for short-term technical assistance (STTA) to provide required TA for procurement and supply management activities within the Program or Project.

Facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate staff through mentoring and on-the-job training.

Other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

An advanced degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.

Certification with relevant professional bodies in Supply Chain Management.

Seven Years of professional experience in Health Program Management – (Experience in Malaria PSM activities is desirable for the PSM Malaria Advisor Position).

At least one year proven experience in managing Public Health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar countries in West Africa,

Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs.

Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian Public Health sector

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience in identifying and managing the implementation of IT solutions for information management.

Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills.

A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.

Knowledge of Microsoft office, including word, excel, and power point.

Ability and willingness to travel to Program or Project Supported states within Nigeria.


PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ADVISOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Procurement and Supply Management Advisors – will be responsible for supporting thematic supply chain work streams under the National Supply Chain Integration Project (NSCIP).

This will include collaborating with all relevant stakeholders to achieve an integrated and streamlined supply chain management systems for all health programs commodities in the country

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support central collaboration efforts between Government of Nigeria (GoN), donors and relevant Stakeholders in PSM activities in focus states and develop strategies and tools to foster collaboration in procurement planning, shipment tracking, distribution, monitoring and supervision, LMIS reporting & information management.

Support Program or Project routine meetings of procurement and supply management coordination working groups and committees for the relevant health programs.

Support the analysis of procurement and supply management processes to assist in identification of gaps in personnel, systems, policies or other resources required to assure performance and effectively communicate these analyses to stakeholders for action.

Support the analysis of procurement and supply management processes to assist in identification of gaps in personnel, systems, policies or other resources required to assure performance and effectively communicate these analyses to stakeholders for action.

Provide technical input for organizational development and capacity building for PSM activities for the relevant Program or Project.

Provide technical input in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for routine PSM activities, monitoring adherence to SOPs within the Program or Project.

Provide technical input for the Program or Project to establish a well-coordinated data management system in the country, including coordination and report on supply chain activities.

Support Government agencies PSM led activities in collaboration with other partners in supply chain management harmonization efforts across health programs and identify synergies, efficiencies and supply chain performance improvement targets.

Provide technical contribution to quarterly and annual reports for submission to GoN, donors and Partners for the Program or Project.

Contribute to identify and documenting best practices in supply chain health commodities.

Assist in developing terms of reference for short-term technical assistance (STTA) to provide required TA for procurement and supply management activities within the Program or Project.

Facilitate transfer of skills to appropriate staff through mentoring and on-the-job training.

Other appropriate duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

An advanced degree in Public Health, Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.

Certification with relevant professional bodies in Supply Chain Management.

Seven Years of professional experience in Health Program Management – (Experience in Malaria PSM activities is desirable for the PSM Malaria Advisor Position).

At least one year proven experience in managing Public Health programs or projects in Nigeria or similar countries in West Africa,

Demonstrated ability to monitor, supervise, and train in health service programs.

Extensive knowledge of the Nigerian Public Health sector

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience in identifying and managing the implementation of IT solutions for information management.

Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills.

A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.

Knowledge of Microsoft office, including word, excel, and power point.

Ability and willingness to travel to Program or Project Supported states within Nigeria.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their CV’s/Resumes and contact information for at least three professional references to:

precruit@ghsc-psm.org clearly indicating in the subject line the position desired.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DUE DATE: 18 October, 2016

Latest Job Recruitment at The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Saturday 15, October 2016

SHI Logistics Jobs in Nigeria

SHI Logistics is a private non-profit, non-governmental organization that specializes in health commodities supply chain management. It is also a Sub-Recipient of the Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria (AMFm) grant from the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)/ Global Fund {GF) for AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria under the round 8 Malaria grant. SHI Logistics is seeking to recruit dynamic and performance-driven individuals to fill the different positions below at the National, Zonal and State Offices.

JOB APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants should submit a letter of relevance and a resume indicating the desired position on the subject field. Position ref number [email protected] (e.g. for State Programme Officer, send email to [email protected]. com) on or before 2 weeks from tile date of this publication. Please, adhere to this instruction strictly.

PROJECT MANAGER AMFm ( Ref: PM-121

The project manager achieves tile project objective. He /she directly supervises tile AMFm project team and manages the entire life cycle of the project from planning to implementation and ensure successful and timely completion of the project in accordance with tile project charter.
Minimum Qualification and Skills Required
•MBBS/equivalent & MPH
•Minimum of 5 years working experience in an NGO/Health Management environment.
Excellent leadership skills, managerial skills and analytical skills Experience effective team work and management is essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Project management, research coordination and reporting experience necessary
Location:             Abuja
Experience:         5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade:  Not Specified
BCC MANAGER Ref: BC-I22

The BCCManager will provide technical leadership in tile design, development, implementation and evaluation of lEC/BCC activities as well as capacity-building of staff to strengthen communication efforts.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
•Organize and facilitate workshops to reviewanentBCCstrategiesand objectives with PR and other stakeholders in all health areas;
•Work with PR in revising and/or design Bec activities based on identified objectives,oversee the development of content for various actMtiesin all health areas, including tile development of communication briefs’ (setting practical terms for the goal, purpose and outputsexpectedJ for each communication channel;
•Work with PR and other stakeholders to ensure relevant behavior determinants have b.en Identified and addressed in designing and developing Bcc messages and activities;
•Oversee the development and production of communication materials including print and electronic media, lEc materials, promotional items, and training manuals;
•Organize and facilitate training of health workers, C60, etc in order to build capacity in designing and implementing evidence-based and effective IEC/BCC interventions, with an emphasis on developing interactive communication skills;
•Facilitate and ensure all communication materials are pre-tested for relevance and are appropriate to target communities;
•To mentor the head office and Zonal communications team
Minim um Qualification and Skills Required
•Advanced Degree in tile following or related field: Behaviour Change Communication, Health Education, and behavioral Science, etc.;
•Minimum of 5 years working experience in an NGO/Health Management environment.
•A good knowledge of our Change theories and models;
•In-depth knowledge of the full range of social marketing communications;
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; and
•Team building skills required.
Location:             Abuja
Experience:         5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade:  Not Specified
MONITORING & EVALUATION (M & El MANAGER  Ref: ME-123

The ideal candidate shall oversee the AMFm M & E planning, budgeting, work plan development, training and implementation with emphasis on Rapid DiagnosticsTestkits (ROTs) and pharmacovigilance. He/she shall also develop mechanism to collect timely and accurate Indicators for monitoring and evaluation with information systems involved in the collection of indicators for ROTs

Minimum Qualification and Skills Required
Applicants for this position should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree In medical or applied sciences, Master’s degree preferred, in a health-related or social sciences discipline with strongM&E or research skills. MPH will be an added advantage.
•Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an NGO/Health Management environment.
•Project management, research coordination, and reporting experience necessary.
•Candidate must possess a Strong working knowledge in Malaria Epidemiology and Management.
•Strong working knowledge in formulating and developing Malaria M &E guideline and policies and prepare annual M & E reviews. Strong working knowledge and use of MS Office applications.
•Ability to write in a dear and concise manner.
Good interpersonal relationship & communication skills. Willing to and can work under pressure

Location:             Abuja
Experience:         5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade:  Not Specified
Training Manager (Abuja) Ref:TM-124
The ideal candidate shall oversee the detailed design of training curricula appropriately targeted to specific areas Prepare annual plans, training budgets, and implementation strategies
facilitate TOT for core trainers, pharmacists, senior health providers and primary health level workers on quantification and forecasting, and home management of malaria at both national and local level
Work with project staff and stakeholders to identifY training sites. trainers and participants

Minimum Qualification and Skills Required
•Minimum of 5 working experience in an NGO/Health Management environment Masters degree in Adult Education or related field desirable
Adequate and thorough understanding of Adult earning Theory
Strong working knowledge and use of MS Office applications.
Ability to write in a dear and concise manner.
Good interpersonal relationship & communication skills. Willing to and can work under pressure

Location:             Not Specified
Experience:         5 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade:  Not Specified
Zonal LOGISTICS OFFICERS Ref:ZL-125
Four (4) Zonal LOGISTICS OFFICERS (Zone l-Ekiti, Kwara, Ogun and Lagos. Zone 2 Bayelsa and Akwa loom, Enugu, Anambra and Rivers Zone 3- Kaduna, Niger, Katsina, Jigawa, and Kano Zone 4- Taraba, Nassarawa, Bauchi, Yobe and Gombe) Ref:ZL-125

The logistics Officer on AMFm reports to the Logistics Manager, and Liaises between Logistics Manager, Principal Recipient, sub-recipients and other stakeholders and will also:
•Provide technical support to the sites in the supply chain management of AMFm commodities
Collaborate with the Pron all activities concerned with quantification, storage, and distribution ofAMfm commodities in the zone.
• Ensure commodity security of all AMFm commodities in the zone
•.Generate accurate and timely inventory data for forecasting and procurement of ROTs.
•Promote good practices for both temperatures controlled and non-temperature controlled AMFm commodities Collaborate with the PR in facilitating the planning, collation, interpretation and analysis of Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) data.
•Conducts supervisory / routine visits to sites in the Zone on all AMFIll commodities handling, good inventory management and logistics data.
•Contribute to budget preparations for procurement and distribution of AMFm commodities in the Zone

Minimum Qualification and Skills Required
Degree in pharmacy, Business Admin, and other Health related discipline or HND in Purchasing and Supply Management with at least 3years post NYSC working experience in an NGO/ Health Management environment
Good team work, inventory management, and I.T skills required.
Good communication skills
Must be result driven and be ready to travel to project sites. Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
Location:             Kwara
Experience:         3 year(s)
Course of Study: Not Specified
Required Grade:  Not Specified

SHI Logistics Jobs in Nigeria

Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment at Pfizer Nigeria [2 positions]

Pfizer – Good health is vital to all of us, and finding sustainable solutions to the most pressing health care challenges of our world cannot wait. That’s why we at Pfizer are committed to applying science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. We strive to provide access to safe, effective and affordable medicines and related health care services to the people who need them.

We are recruiting to fill the following fresh graduate and experienced positions below:

Job Title: Medical Representative
Job ID: 1040342
Location: Enugu
Job type: Full-Time/Regular

Role Purpose

• Jobs at this level work with some support from manager/colleagues/field trainers. They are competent at planning and organising so as to meet business plan objectives. Some involvement in project work may be required.

Key Accountabilities
Performance Measures:

• Promote products to designated customers in order to achieve territory plan objectives.

Product Promotion & Sales:

• Effective selling skills.


• Achievement of territory plan objectives.


• Call rate


• Coverage and frequency.


• Market Share cf National Average


• Change in Market Share cf National Average.


• % growth in Market Share cf National Average.


• ‘Special event’ meetings.


• Build relationships with target customers to enhance territory knowledge to gain product endorsement to generate sales.

Customer Relations:

• Customer rapport.


• Coverage and frequency.


• Up to date customer records.


• Development of key opinion leaders.


• Hospital referral patterns.


• Distributor information and support


• Coordination with distributor reps to ensure timely pick up and supplies of orders from customers.


• Timely response to customer queries on product / medical information and other activities relating to company and own duties.


• Diagnosis of situation of territory e.g. local politics, PCG’s, local initiatives leading to subsequent design and implementation of territory business plan to achieve business objectives.

Business Planning and Management:

• Production of workable business plan with objectives.


• Business plan implemented/updated as necessary.


• Achievement of objectives outlined in plan.


• Demonstration that territory knowledge has been acted on.


• Feedback to Team and Head Office of relevant competitor activity or local issues to ensure appropriate action can be taken.

Market Intelligence:

• Competitor knowledge/activities and products, campaigns – key issues identified and fed back.


• Local situations are known e.g. political, formularies, budgets, PCG’s, new developments.


• Parallel trade and fakes report in line with the agreed standards and time lines to the regulatory department.


• Adverse event monitoring and reports.


• Liaise with territory team members to share information, motivate and support team members and therefore contribute to the generation and delivery of the business plan.


• Teamwork.


• Team rapport.


• Achievement of shared business plan objectives.


• Feedback – team members, trainer, manager (giving & receiving).


• Effective communication.


• Sharing of appropriate information.


• Good territory management e.g. sharing/exchanging meetings and appointments.


• Taking on territory team responsibility e.g. minutes at meetings.


• Assistance of new reps to gain quick knowledge of processes and market dynamics as well as reports during the period of field training.


• Proactively implement/update personal development plan in order to develop self further within current role or prepare for any future roles.

Self Development:

• Development of skills, knowledge and competency.


• Receiving and act on feedback from team members, trainer, managers.


• Commit to improvement in It skills through active sharing and learning from other colleagues and supervisors to enhance timely responses to feedbacks and completion of online quizzes and training as required while minimizing inappropriate usage of company laptop and accessories.


• Good driving skills and adherence to traffic rules to limit cases of vehicle accidents or incidents and maximize maintenance costs.


• Ensure territory and administrative systems/processes are maintained and updated to ensure an accurate record of territory is available at all times.


• Administrative Systems


• Accurate, timely reports.


• Expenses submitted on time.


• Weekly monthly itinerary and clinical meeting plans and preapproval forms.


• Up to date territory records.


• Computer literacy e.g. Power point, Excel, Word, outlook etc.


• Maintain any company equipment in representatives care.

Company Equipment/Materials:

• State of car.


• Orderly boot stocked with correct items.


• Security – computer/literature not on display in the car.


• Equipment maintained in good working order.


• Condition of returned equipment.

Skills, Knowledge; Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences; preferably Pharmacy or Medicine.


• Promoted product knowledge.


• Knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas.


• Basic Information Technology [I T] Knowledge.


• Basic selling skills.

Key Competencies
Competencies:

• Impact and Influence (3) – Takes actions to persuade.


• Honesty and Consistency (3) – Takes actions which are consistent with Values and Beliefs.


• Teamwork and Co-operation (3) – Solicits input from other teams.


• Planning and Prioritising (3) – Makes monthly/quarterly plans.


• Initiative (3) – Thinks and acts ahead.


• Interpersonal sensitivity (2) – Listens to what people say.


• Flexibility (2) – Changes tasks willingly.


• Drive for results (2) – Takes action to achieve goals or targets.

Application Closing Date
24th October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online 

Note: When the page opens, enter the Job Opening ID (1040342) in the Job ID Box, and click “Search”

 

 

Job Title: Medical Quality Assurance Portfolio Team Lead (CV & Metabolic, Immunology & Inflammation, Neuroscience and Pain, Rare Disease)
Job ID: 1040351
Location: Nigeria
Full-Time: Regular

Role Descriptions

• The CV / I&I / Rare Diseases Portfolio Team Lead (PTL) is responsible for setting the quality strategy, including inspection planning, audit strategy and quality governance for a complex development portfolio, including Pfizer sponsored research, collaborative partnerships, innovative development, and licensing arrangements.


• The Lead acts as the business and functional partner on cross functional issues and development, and drives their team to execute on the strategy.


• They help guide and develop Quality Assurance colleagues.


• The PTL acts as the MQA sponsor on special/innovative/complex projects.


• The PTL  is up to date on current industry trends, and brings a unique understanding/perspective relative to regulatory/compliance requirements within their TA.


• The Lead represents the MQA organization on the relevant governance committees.

Responsibilities
Leadership:

• Acts as a strategic leader in Quality, influencing leadership, peers, and reports within MQA and leadership and peers across functional lines, to develop a consistent and transparent Quality strategy for the portfolio. Sets behavioral and relationship building standard for others to aspire to in MQA and Quality. Builds effective customer relationships across stakeholders and business lines. Holds their team accountable for responsibilities.


• Drives team excellence by initiating and investing in development to build a stronger and more capable organization.  Responsible for performance management. Strengthens group business acumen by providing opportunities to analyze and solve strategic business issues. Provides appropriate ongoing support to ensure that current talent develops the skills necessary to be a high performing MQA professional

Audit Strategy:

• Develops, leads and represents MQA audit strategy within Pfizer for a portfolio, and is accountable for the communication of the audit strategy across clinical leads, QALs, regulatory leads, and governance bodies


• Develops and manages complex quality programs, functional areas, and/or assessments and holds their team accountable


• Accountable for development of comprehensive audit plan across the portfolio (site,  doc, CRO audits, inspections)

Risk/Quality Management:

• Acts as a strategic partner in pro-actively identifying risks and challenges within the portfolio


• Collaborates with MQA colleagues on portfolio strategies to drive consistency across MQA


• Drive consistency and compliance with quality standards aligned with the enterprise and MQA


• Represents Pfizer MQA strategy at industry forums and regulatory agency interactions


• Analyzes and interprets quality data to distill key trends and risks, communicates findings to cross-functional leadership, provides strategic direction based on findings and implements change

Operational Excellence:

• Accountable for review of audit plans and review of complex / for cause audits  within the portfolio and holds their team accountable


• Accountable for timely reporting and close out of audit reports for direct reports


• Oversees and directs audits which may include routine, for cause, directed, and due diligence audits


• Oversees MQA support of complex investigations in collaboration with corporate compliance


• Works to ensure quality standards are consistently applied across the portfolio


• Proactively identifies and leads solutions for continuous improvement within MQA and Quality


• Maintains current knowledge of industry quality trends


• Monitors and maintains industry wide expertise of disease areas in portfolio

People Management:

• Provides current, direct, complete and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others, clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions, sets clear objectives and measures, monitors process, progress and results, designs feedback loops into work


• Grow others by providing challenging and stretching tasks and assignments, is aware of each direct reports career goals, mutually constructs compelling development plans and executes them, pushes people to accept developmental moves, will take on those who need help and further development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.  Advanced academic qualification/degree is preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.


• 15+ years relevant experience in clinical quality management, biomedical science, clinical development, or regulatory strategy


• 5+ years in a management role with proven accountability, and demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving capabilities; strongly preferred


• Expert in audits with a background in GCP, PV, GLP or other related quality areas


• Expertise in multiple quality areas preferred


• Proven ability to function autonomously in a matrix model and in a team environment


• Proven ability to think innovatively and to develop and execute strategic plans pursuant to the responsibilities of the role

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online

Note: When the page opens, enter the Job Opening ID (1040351) in the Job ID Box, and click “Search”

Fresh Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment at Pfizer Nigeria [2 positions]

GSK (Regulatory Affairs Manager)

GSK- we are a science-led global healthcare company that researches and develops a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and consumer healthcare. As one of the few healthcare companies researching both medicines and vaccines for the World Health Organization’s three priority diseases – HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, we are very proud to have developed some of the leading global medicines in these fields.
Our product portfolio also includes a range of consumer brands, many of which are household names around the world, including Sensodyne, Aquafresh, Horlicks, Panadol and Tums.

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Manager

Description

• To support the Head of Regulatory  in the implementation of  agreed regulatory strategy  as it relates to  registered products life cycle maintenance and  NCEs/NPDs and Branded generics registration in the market


• Work with the RAD to simplify and improve existing regulatory processes, systems and techniques to enhance capability of Regulatory Executives

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Due Diligence for successful NCEs/NPDs/PREPs registration 


• Clinical Trials Submissions and Tracking with Regulatory Agencies 


• OPAL Champion for (maintains updates and correctness of all approved  products  databases and Variations)


• Supervision of the REs to ensure deliverable are met yearly


• Agile MLCC for all products 


• IPI and PSUR updates handling


• Registered products Regulatory Databases maintenance /compliance


• Support the RAD in Regulatory Governance/Conformance Activities. E.g Project Edge Labeling


• Provide regulatory support as and when required for special projects


• Inter-phase with the Africa Regulatory Hub team on life cycle management processes


• External facing with Regulatory Agencies as back up for the Regulatory Affairs Director

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Pharmacy degree/ BSc Biological Sciences


• PharmD, PhD  MBA, MSc, will be desirable

Location: Lagos 

Closing Date

Not Specified 

APPLY HERE 

NOTES

• GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. 


• All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. 


• The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. 


• In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

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GSK (Regulatory Affairs Manager)

Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 150 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people.

Job Title: Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention

Job Description

• The Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention will provide technical oversight in the area of PMTCT for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• S/he will work to enhance national coordination and collaboration for prevention service delivery expansion, strengthening the specific systems that improve availability and access to PMTCT services.


• Responsibilities will include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of PMTCT activities, including the integration of PMTCT and MNCH services.


• This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities based on current scientific evidence.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.


• Provide mentoring and capacity building assistance at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:


• Improving continuity of care and follow-up for HIV-positive mothers;


• Ensuring the quality of rapid HIV counseling and testing, including provider initiated testing and counseling in priority district health services:


• Strengthening the relationships between the community and the health facilities to enable adherence, as well as integrating couples counseling:


• Oversee the engagement of communities as the entry point to ANC and PMTCT services; and


• Interventions for co-occurring diseases impacting HIV-infected patients including TB.


• Develop new/review evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of PMTCT activities to meet the needs of the Government of Nigeria


• Reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps


• Provide training of trainers, in-service and pre-service education, follow-up and supportive supervision to health workers, and/or CBOs


• Actively participate in relevant Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences


• Analyze potential PMTCT, MNCH and HIV strategies within the context of the program and explain these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff


• Formulate and test sustainable solutions to training and service delivery gaps, utilizing cross-cutting approaches such as performance and quality improvement


• Provide regular feedback to the Technical Director and program and technical staff, on successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise


• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for quality improvement


• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conference


• Assist in the preparation of donor reports and project reports

Qualifications
A Clinical Degree (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology or other) required; specialty training in medicine, infectious diseases, or other relevant advanced clinical degree preferred

Skills and Experience

• At least five (5) years’ experience in implementing HIV treatment, care and support programs including PMTCT and TB/HIV


• Experience training health workers and/or CBOs in comprehensive HIV and TB care


• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels


• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in the areas


• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills in HIV and TB care


• The ability to liaise with senior MOH officials, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and donors


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Nigeria healthcare system


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English;


• Computer literacy including strong skills in word processing and Excel;


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

Location
Abuja

Closing Date: Not Specified.

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Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego Nigeria Fresh Job Recruitment (8 Positions)

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 150 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego works with health experts, governments and community leaders to provide high-quality health care for their people.

Jhpiego hereby invites applications from highly resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the following vacant positions below:

 

Job Title: Key Populations Technical Advisor
Job ID: 2016-2631
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Key Populations Technical Advisor will provide technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations, including integration of MNCH and TB, for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• Responsibilities will include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of HIV prevention health activities and contributing to cross-cutting approaches, such as in-service and pre-service training, quality improvement and gender integration.


• This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence.


• This position is contingent upon award.


• Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations, including integration of TB/HIV services for co-infected patients.


• Lead the design of structural interventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination and the legal rights and status of key populations, and economic barriers


• Develop new/Review evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of the program to meet the needs of USAID and the Government of Nigeria

Provide mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:

• Guiding the integration of HIV services with maternal and newborn health, family planning and TB


• Promoting and supporting couples counseling;


• Expanding community based HTC, task shifting and demand creation, especially aimed at key and vulnerable populations;


• Increasing the percentage of persons tested and counseled for HIV;


• Increasing knowledge and positive attitudes of community and health care providers toward HIV services to encourage counseling, testing and referrals;


• Increasing knowledge and positive attitudes of patients toward HIV services to expect counseling, testing and referrals;


• Increasing the number of HIV-infected adults with key and vulnerable populations who access CT services


• Facilitating the scale-up of routine, confidential CT services;


• Training lay counselors in household CT and deploying lay counselors in hard-to-reach areas;


• Formulating locally appropriate IEC/BCC strategies using a mix of effective communication channels, based on national models, templates, and standards based on local analyses;


• Liaising with local media organizations, telecommunications companies, and musical and artistic organizations in developing mass media;


• Guiding local implementation of IEC/BCC activities in both public and private sectors based on demonstrated good practices; and


• Supervising/supporting local NGOs in promoting community participation in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations as part of integrated community interventions.


• Coordinate assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, advocacy, demand creation, policy support, capacity-building and M&E across program sites as required by program activities


• Lead the formulation of approaches for scale up of key and vulnerable population HIV prevention services


• Actively participate in all Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences, as well as technical working groups


• Analyze potential key and vulnerable population HIV prevention strategies within the context of the program and explain these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff


• Work with health care providers, local authorities, community members and program team members to identify clinical and community-based service delivery issues that impede access to care for key and vulnerable populations


• Identify appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address key and vulnerable population HIV prevention service delivery gaps


• Identify clinical training needs and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those needs


• Advocate with national, district and community-level health institutions to raise awareness about their role in improving health outcomes in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations


• Guide MOH, professional associations, other national stakeholders in the revision/development of evidenced-based standards for competency in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations


• Mobilize international level clinical/technical expertise to resolve clinical issues that shape or effect local public policy or program design.


• Contributes to strengthening the referral system.


• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations


• Contribute to the development of business proposals, technical reports and publications as they relate to HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations


• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conference


• Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related to HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Nursing required. Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred


• At least five  (5) years’ experience applying community outreach approaches


• At least five (5) years’ experience training community health workers and/or CBOs in HIV interventions for key and vulnerable populations


• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels


• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, performance and quality improvement, psychosocial support, monitoring and evaluation


• Demonstrated knowledge of gender inequalities, stigma, economic barriers, discrimination and the legal rights and status of key populations in Nigeria


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Nigeria healthcare system


• Ability to liaise with MOH, NGOs, FBOs, and CBOs


• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff


• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English


• Computer literacy including strong skills in word processing and Exce


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Proven track record managing a project team and fostering team work


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online  

 

 

Job Title: Technical Director, Programs
Job ID: 2016-2608
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Technical Director, Programs will provide technical oversight and direction for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• The Technical Director, Programs will lead the overall design of technical interventions to integrate HIV in the health care system and assist the government to bring it to scale.


• The Technical Director, Programs will design and oversee the annual phasing in of activities in the work plan and will coordinate technical implementation of all program activities, including capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and quality improvement.


• The Technical Director, Programs will work in close collaboration with CDC/Nigeria, relevant ministries, PEPFAR implementing partners and other stakeholders working in HIV in Nigeria.


• The Technical Director, Programs will represent the organization or delegate representation to other members of the technical team in key technical working groups.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of project activities to achieve project goals, objectives and targets.


• Contribute technical leadership to the development of HTC activities for the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, CDC and other stakeholders.


• Identify appropriate facility- and community-based strategies to address health systems bottlenecks that act as an impediment to effective HIV service delivery.


• Collaborate with all local stakeholders and implementing partners, especially the Ministry of Health and other US and international implementing partners, in order to ensure that all activities conform to the requirements and regulations.


• Refine evidence-based training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials to meet the needs of the project.


• Identify relevant training needs and assist in the design and implementation of measures to address those capacity building needs.


• Provide technical and clinical guidance to the project team.


• Supervise and mentor technical staff.


• Implement activities and ensure that the project is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the project targets.


• Ensure timely implementation of all project activities, including planning and implementing assessments, site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, advocacy, demand creation, policy support, capacity-building and M&E across project sites, consistent with Nigeria’s national health protocols and in line with best practices and protocols, in close coordination and collaboration with CDC and Federal Ministry of Health.


• Strengthen the relationships between the community and the health facilities.


• Draft, adapt, edit and proofread HIV technical documents and learning materials, as needed.


• Actively participate in all relevant Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences, as well as technical working groups.


• Guide Federal Ministry of Health, professional associations, other national stakeholders in the revision/development of evidence-based standards for HIV competencies.


• Mobilize international level clinical/technical expertise to resolve clinical issues that shape or effect local public policy or project design.


• Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure that necessary project planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.


• Conduct regular reporting to the Project Director, and project and technical staff, of successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise.


• Contribute to documenting project activities, results and best practices to the donor, including progress and annual reports.


• Work with M&E staff to design, implement and track data/results for project performance monitoring plan; develop of conclusions and recommendations to further strengthen project implementation.


• Ensure compliance with CDC operational policies and regulations.


• Provide technical guidance and oversight of quality improvement approaches.

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree with post-graduate level training in public health


• Demonstrated experience in implementing public health projects of more than US$5M per year in developing countries, with an emphasis on HIV projects.


• Demonstrated understanding of Nigeria’s healthcare system, particularly the public health system.


• Minimum five years of senior-level experience in designing and implementing health and/or development projects of more than US$5M per year in developing countries (preferably Nigeria), with an emphasis on HIV projects.


• Minimum of seven years of experience designing and implementing activities for complex programs in developing countries, with at least 3 years in HIV programs and familiarity with CDC/PEPFAR indicators, administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems, the “Three Ones Principles” and PEPFAR 90-90-90


• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts.


• Strong management, results-oriented and decision-making skills.


• Strong leadership and technical capacity to support service delivery.


• Technical expertise in comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment services.


• Demonstrated expertise working in a leadership capacity with international donors, senior government officials and policymakers.


• Proven leadership skills, as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.


• Experience and understanding of the PEPFAR framework.


• Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills.


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally.


• Nigerian nationals strongly preferred.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online  

 

 

Job Title: Project Director
Job ID: 2016-2607
Location: Nigeria

Overview

• The Project Director will provide overall vision, leadership and programmatic and managerial oversight for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• The Project Director will guide the strategic planning, design and implementation of the project and be responsible for reporting of activities and for all project deliverables.


• The Project Director will be the primary point of contact and manage all relationships with CDC/Nigeria, Government counterparts, PEPFAR implementing partners and other stakeholders.


• The Project Director will work closely with the FMOH and other relevant ministries to streamline efforts and ensure a coordinated effort.


• The Project Director will supervise a team of highly qualified staff. This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained project goals, objectives and targets


• Ensure high-quality program implementation that is consistent with Nigeria’s national health guidelines, protocols and standards.


• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and alliances with the Federal Ministry of Health, CDC, as well as other USG implementing partners, private sector partners and other key stakeholders to maximize resources, coordinate activities and avoid duplication of effort.


• Represent Jhpiego’s interests and present progress, achievements and lessons learned to key stakeholders including CDC and implementing partners in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations


• Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets and provide oversight on core funding agreements.


• Ensure the quality of interventions.


• Facilitate the development of innovative project approaches and interventions.


• Ensure the sustainability of interventions particularly in the area of capacity building.


• Advise national counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant technical working groups with counterparts and other implementing partners.


• Provide program leadership and strategic direction to ensure the program’s technical and financial integrity are guaranteed and to achieve program goals, objectives and targets.


• Work collaboratively with other program team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.


• Lead annual work planning and budgeting process, in close collaboration with CDC, the Federal Ministry of Health, respected State Ministries of Health, project team and project partners.


• Collaborate with the other program team members to oversee program activities, ensure timely implementation and timely, accurate reporting to donor and others as necessary.


• Supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in to ensure rapid and sustainable results.


• Provide updates on the progress made, direction, approaches and successes of the program to donor and partners and internally within Jhpiego.


• Work with M&E staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/results.


• Ensure compliance with CDC operational policies and regulations.


• Manage sub grantee partners if applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Clinical and/or management Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, International Health or a related field; MD preferred.


• Proven track record of leading and managing large (more than US$5 million per year) USG-supported public health programs and budgets in developing countries; HIV projects preferred.


• Minimum of seven years of professional, progressively more responsible management experience of international public health program phases (design, implementation, monitor, reporting and financial management).


• Experience developing successful, replicable and sustainable programs in West Africa, preferably in Nigeria.


• Experience designing and managing HIV/AIDS, prevention, care and treatment programs.


• Proven track record directing, motivating and managing a project team composed of technical experts and administrative staff.


• Ability to build capacity and collaboration between governmental and non-governmental partners and other project implementers.


• Understanding of CDC, USG and PEPFAR donor’s regulations and compliance, reporting requirements, and health strategic framework.


• Ability to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.


• Experience in leading annual work plans, incorporating national Technical Working Groups directives, and collaborating on local action plans.


• Capacity for analyzing technical problems and issues that impede efforts to provide improved health care to populations; developing technical solutions to these problems/issues and assisting in the design of operational research that could yield appropriate solutions.


• Ability to work in a complex environment charged with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.


• Proven leadership skills and expertise in strategic program planning, implementation and management.


• Solid understanding of Nigeria’s health system.


• Ability to communicate effectively, instilling trust and confidence.


• Excellent interpersonal and written and oral presentation skills.


• A team player accustomed to building team capacity, delegating working teams and developing communities of learning among host-country partners and counterparts.


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally.


• Nigerian nationals strongly preferred.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online  

 

 

Job Title: Community Services Technical Advisor
Job ID: 2016-2630
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Community Services Technical Advisor will provide technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of community outreach for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja. Responsibilities will include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of community-based models of service delivery and annual phasing in of activities.


• This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:


• Community level communication campaigns that focus on modification of behavior and inform key community stakeholders;


• Develop service delivery strategies for accessing hard-to-reach populations, including the identification of opportunities to integrate HIV/TB/PMTCT/MNCH services with non-health sectors;


• Identify and collaborate with agencies/organizations implementing community-based activities;


• Work as part of the technical team to carry out a targeted assessment of community and family behaviors related to HIV, TB and PMTCT/MNCH;


• Provide technical guidance to support the linking of health facilities, CBOs and communities;


• Conduct mapping exercises to identify existing resources, including social support services, nutritional support services and religious or other counseling/support.


• Develop/revise evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of community outreach activities; and


• Integrate project within DHMT framework.


• Link community efforts with national community health worker revitalization program


• Support peer educator follow-up and supportive supervision to community health workers, CBOs and/or community health workers


• Actively participate in all relevant Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences, as well as technical working groups


• Analyze potential HIV and community health strategies within the context of the program and explain these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff


• Formulate and test sustainable solutions to training and service delivery gaps, utilizing cross-cutting approaches such as performance and quality improvement and training.


• Regularly report to the Technical Director, and program and technical staff, of successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise


• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for quality improvement


• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conference


• Assist in the preparation of donor reports and project reports

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Health Sciences or Nursing required. Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.


• At least five (5) years’ experience applying community outreach approaches


• At least five (5) years’ experience training community health workers and/or CBOs in HIV and/or TB interventions


• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels


• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, performance and quality improvement, psychosocial support, monitoring and evaluation


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Nigeria healthcare system


• Ability to liaise with MOH and DHMT staff, NGOs, FBOs, and CBOs


• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff


• Proven track record managing a project team and fostering team work


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English


• Computer literacy including strong skills in word processing and Excel


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online  

 

Job Title: HIV Care and Treatment Technical Advisor
Job ID: 2016-2628
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The HIV Care and Treatment Technical Advisor will provide strategic leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of Care and Treatment components of a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• Responsibilities will include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of HIV activities, including the integration of TB and MNCH services.


• This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities based on current scientific evidence.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
Provide mentoring and capacity building assistance at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:

• Improving continuity of care and follow-up for HIV-positive individuals and HIV-exposed infants;


• Provision of a minimum package of care for people living with HIV (PLHIV)


• Ensuring the quality of rapid HIV counseling and testing, including provider initiated testing and counseling in priority district health services


• Strengthening the relationships between the community and the health facilities to enable adherence, as well as integrating couples counselin


• Oversee the engagement of communities as the entry point to ANC and PMTCT services


• Enhancing laboratory diagnostic capacity including new diagnostic technologies, laboratory bio-safety, quality assurance procedures, laboratory management and staffing issues,


• Interventions for co-occurring diseases impacting HIV-infected patients including TB; and


• Expanding HIV/STI/TB surveillance programs and strengthening laboratory support.


• Develop or review evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of TB and HIV laboratory activities to meet the needs of the US government and the Government of Nigeria


• Reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gap


• Provide “training of trainers,” in-service and pre-service education, follow-up and supportive supervision to health workers, lab technicians and/or CBOs


• Actively participate in relevant Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences


• Analyze potential PMTCT, MNCH, HIV Testing and TB strategies within the context of the program and communicate these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff


• Formulate and test sustainable solutions to training and service delivery gaps, utilizing cross-cutting approaches such as performance and quality improvement


• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for quality improvement


• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conference


• Assist in the preparation of donor reports and project reports

Required Qualifications

• A Clinical Degree (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology or other) required; specialty training in medicine, infectious diseases, or other relevant advanced clinical degree preferred


• At least five (5) years’ experience in implementing HIV treatment, care and support programs including PMTCT and TB/HIV


• Experience training health workers and/or CBOs in comprehensive HIV and TB care


• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels


• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills in HIV and TB care, including laboratory services necessary for strengthening service delivery at the clinical and community-level


• The ability to liaise with senior MOH officials and dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Nigerian healthcare system


• Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work


• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in the areas


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English


• Strong skills in word processing and Excel spread sheets;


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online  

 

Job Title: Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention
Job ID: 2016-2627
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Technical Advisor, PMTCT/Prevention will provide technical oversight in the area of PMTCT for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• S/he will work to enhance national coordination and collaboration for prevention service delivery expansion, strengthening the specific systems that improve availability and access to PMTCT services.


• Responsibilities will include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of PMTCT activities, including the integration of PMTCT and MNCH services.


• This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities based on current scientific evidence.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
Provide mentoring and capacity building assistance at the individual and organizational level in specific areas of expertise including but not limited to:

• Improving continuity of care and follow-up for HIV-positive mothers;


• Ensuring the quality of rapid HIV counseling and testing, including provider initiated testing and counseling in priority district health services:


• Strengthening the relationships between the community and the health facilities to enable adherence, as well as integrating couples counseling:


• Oversee the engagement of communities as the entry point to ANC and PMTCT services; and


• Interventions for co-occurring diseases impacting HIV-infected patients including TB.


• Develop new/review evidence-based clinical training materials, job aids, and curricula, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of PMTCT activities to meet the needs of the Government of Nigeria


• Reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps


• Provide training of trainers, in-service and pre-service education, follow-up and supportive supervision to health workers, and/or CBOs


• Actively participate in relevant Technical Advisory Group Meetings, and represent Jhpiego in professional forums by participating and presenting in pertinent meetings and conferences


• Analyze potential PMTCT, MNCH and HIV strategies within the context of the program and explain these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff


• Formulate and test sustainable solutions to training and service delivery gaps, utilizing cross-cutting approaches such as performance and quality improvement


• Provide regular feedback to the Technical Director and program and technical staff, on successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise


• Document and maintain an inventory of successful tools and approaches for quality improvement


• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conference


• Assist in the preparation of donor reports and project reports

Required Qualifications

• A Clinical Degree (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology or other) required; specialty training in medicine, infectious diseases, or other relevant advanced clinical degree preferred


• At least five (5) years’ experience in implementing HIV treatment, care and support programs including PMTCT and TB/HIV


• Experience training health workers and/or CBOs in comprehensive HIV and TB care


• Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels


• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff in the areas


• Experience with a mix of practical technical skills in HIV and TB care


• The ability to liaise with senior MOH officials, NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and donors


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Nigeria healthcare system


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English;


• Computer literacy including strong skills in word processing and Excel;


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online  

 

Job Title: Technical Director, Clinical Services
Job ID: 2016-2626
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Technical Director, Clinical Services will provide technical oversight in the area of clinical services for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• The Technical Director Clinical Services will be responsible for providing strategic guidance to HIV program staff and other stakeholders; representing the project in technical working groups; and overseeing the development of HIV quality improvement systems.


• S/he will work closely with program and technical staff to ensure excellence in technical implementation at targeted clinical facilities.


• In addition, the Technical Director, Clinical Services will lead cross-cutting approaches including HIV prevention, treatment and adherence activities designed to reach adolescent and pediatric patients.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide programmatic leadership for, and oversee the strategic planning of activities in support of the program goals and objectives, including the determination of program priorities and appropriate technical initiatives


• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the implementation of Jhpiego’s comprehensive HIV program, particularly in relationship to strengthening clinical services and linkages between clinical and community services


• Coordinate the work of all team members with their designated counterparts within CDC, the Nigeria MOH, as well as private sector partners and other key stakeholders in Nigeria such as NGOs and PVOs, to ensure effective technical assistance and the smooth implementation of activities


• Advise Nigeria counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or technical working groups with counterparts and partner institutions in development, adaptation and operationalization of national guidelines and policies


• Provide leadership in the design of interventions to include HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, ensuring that interventions are technically sound, evidence-based, and are sustainable


• Represent Jhpiego and program in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations


• Coordinate and monitor all human, financial and material resources of the program to ensure successful implementation


• Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of outputs and results in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team.


• Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with program goals to ensure rapid and sustainable results


• Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets


• Work closely with Jhpiego home office staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation


• Ensure technical compliance with CDC rules and regulation


• Support and strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria MOH to deliver quality clinical HIV prevention, treatment, care and support services


• Participate in design, adaptation, finalization and revision of national training packages and corresponding technical updates


• Support the MOH to ensure quality of facility-based HIV services through site assessments, training/mentoring of service providers, and ongoing QA support


• Ensure quality program implementation, including ensuring all program components are functioning (appropriate guidelines, supplies and materials, training programs, staff and consultants, etc.)


• Write donor reports, workplans, strategic plans and other program-related documents in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to donor requests for information


• Serve as liaison with district health management teams, including district medical officers

Required Qualifications

• Clinical and/or Management Master’s Degree in Public Health, International Health or a related field; MD preferred.


• Extensive programming and technical expertise in HIV programs in the East and Southern Africa region.


• At least 7 years’ experience managing HIV care and treatment programs at a regional or national level, including planning, designing, budgeting, supervising, evaluating and documenting results.


• Demonstrated strong technical and programmatic knowledge and experience in the following areas HIV counseling and testing, treatment, care, and support including retention and adherence


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems


• Expertise in research to practice-identifying best practices and adapting them to project realities


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform


• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.


• Fluent in written and spoken English


• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills


• Computer skills (word processing, PowerPoint); statistical package knowledge desirable.


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally


• Nigerian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
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Job Title: Technical Director, Laboratory Services
Job ID: 2016-2625
Location: Abuja

Overview

• The Technical Director, Laboratory Services will oversee and provide technical and management leadership for the design, implementation, and monitoring of the HIV prevention, care and treatment and TB lab strengthening interventions, ensuring their adherence to national and international standards, as well as their contribution to the national and international goals, for a CDC-funded HIV prevention, care and treatment (comprehensive services) project in Nigeria.


• It is anticipated that the position will be based in Abuja.


• Also acting as an advisor, s/he will support capacity building activities focused on strengthening quality management systems of local clinical laboratories in high-volume testing and treatment locations.


• This position is contingent upon award. Nigerian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality testing procedures and systems including new diagnostic technologies.


• Prepare and oversee implementation of laboratory work plan in consultation with county laboratory coordinators.


• Provide technical support to facility laboratory technologists on laboratory management.


• Provide technical assistance/guidance on laboratory testing processes, with focus on HIV testing, EID, and VL monitoring.


• Conduct development, pre-testing, implementation and review of laboratory standard operating procedures to be applied in HIV care and treatment services.


• Support laboratory sample transport networking in supported facilities.


• Support commodity forecasting, quantification and redistribution/buffering in supported facilities in partnership with county teams.


• Coordinate performance and documentation of daily internal quality control and participation in external quality assessment to MOH supported facilities for TB and HIV services.


• Promote organizational structure in the areas of physical laboratory structure and infection prevention and promotes laboratory bio-safety.

Required Qualifications

• Higher National Diploma/degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in implementation of HIV or TB related medical laboratory activities in a CDC or USAID-funded project.


• Competent in development and implementation of work plans, M&E activities and reports.


• Demonstrated competency in laboratory activities.


• Skills in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, training, pre-service education, performance and quality improvement, M&E.


• Ability to liaise with senior MOH and county government officials and senior members of the donor community.


• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the Nigerian health care system, particularly the public health system.


• Familiarity with CDC and PEPFAR administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems.


• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.


• Ability to travel unrestricted within Nigeria and internationally.


• Nigerian nationals strongly preferred.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should
Click here to apply online  

 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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