Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities we serve. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – LABORATORY SERVICES: will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high-quality laboratory services of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, HCT and other services within state and L.G.A. level including adherence to good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP), national policies and guidelines. Coordinate and maintain oversight of the day-to-day operations of all laboratory services at the facility and community-based interventions, support the implementation of community ART scale-up and daily monitoring of sample collection and management between the community and the Hubs for HIV/AIDS including strengthening effective referrals and linkages between facility laboratory and focus LGAs in the target drive. S/He will ensure that good clinical laboratory practices and quality assurance, and universal safety precautions are properly followed and oversee biological waste management between the community and testing Hubs at the focus LGA. Provide technical assistance for laboratory services to LGA Lab teams on field testing (if POC is available), sample collection and handling and reporting in line with the standard operating procedures and guidelines. Monitor logistics of community ART HIV testing, commodities documentation of HTC services using the monitoring and evaluation tools and ensure proper documentation and reporting of all testing done and results from communication between the LGA Lab volunteers and the testing Laboratory at the Hub. Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and field work related to client and sample management of HIV/AIDS and apply these lessons to modify the existing scale-up program and improve the design of new programs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences with a minimum of 1-year post-national youth service experience in laboratory services and laboratory management of HIV/AIDS.
• Certification/License to practice as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Tuesday 27^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details on these openings, kindly visit our website: http://www.ahnigeria.org

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities we serve. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER – PROCUREMENT SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS: Will work to provide technical leadership in the planning, implementing, and monitoring of procurement and supply chain management activities at the Head and State Office level in the project. S/he will contribute to providing technical assistance and coordination to implementing Health Facilities within the project to promote commodity security. S/he will also provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage. S/he will coordinate the Logistics Management Information System at the ACE-supported Health Facilities by ensuring collation, validation, prompt, and timely submission of CRRFs by the Health Facilities to the stakeholders. Coordinate the generation and validation of the last mile distribution (LMD) orders in collaboration with the state’s LMCU and ensure the same is submitted to the service providers for resupplies to the health facilities. S/he will also ensure expired commodities are properly managed in readiness for disposal.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MPH or MS/MA in Logistics or Pharmacy with 5 to 7 years post-national youth service experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS
• Or BS/BA in logistics, pharmacy or relevant field with 7 to 9 years of relevant experience managing a PSM cycle, including rational health commodities selection, forecasting/quantification, quality assurance spanning the PSM cycle, warehousing/storage, distribution, and LMIS
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNI-PSMJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Tuesday 27^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details on these openings, kindly visit our website: http://www.ahnigeria.org

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities we serve. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

TECHNICAL OFFICER - HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT: will work under the supervision of the STO-PCT to provide support in the planning, implementing, and monitoring of health systems strengthening and laboratory activities. S/he will contribute to AHNi’s provision of technical assistance to AHNi partners and implementing agencies at all levels to develop/review, implement and monitor health systems and laboratory strategies and activities. Assist in providing technical assistance in different health systems strengthening aspects using the six WHO building blocks and a reference guide, support the STO-PCT in collaborating with the relevant federal, State and LGA departments/agencies and other partners to develop innovative technical strategies, tools and systems to strengthen health systems at all levels. Support the development and implementation framework for capacity development for the different departments in the design and implementation of evidence-based health systems policies and practices related to their technical programs and units.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years post national youth service experience with at least 1 year’s progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas.
  • MPH or M.Sc. in related degree with at least 2 to 4 years post national youth service experience with at least 2 years progressive experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, human resource for health management or other related areas.
  • Experience in health systems analysis, health financing (including budgeting and health accounts), human resources for health (including workload analysis), and service delivery required.
  • Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-HRJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Tuesday 27^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details on these openings, kindly visit our website: http://www.ahnigeria.org

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities we serve. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: will be responsible for the provision of accounting, administrative, and logistical support services to the state office. S/he will prepare monthly financial report forms which accompany executed sub-project documents, prepare monthly reporting/ budgets, enter data into excel spreadsheets and automated MIS reports and disseminate information to the state office. Assist the Accountant to ensure the accurate keeping of all books of account for the project, including checking accounts, equipment and supply registers and all accounting records. Work with the Accountant to lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, including the financial status of sub-projects account activities with accompanying bank documentation and receipts. Assist the Accountant in monitoring sub-project budgets in accordance with approved work plan activities. Assist the Accountant in the maintenance of efficient records/storage of all office supplies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration.
• Experience with administrative and secretarial skills.
• Sound accounting skills.
• Experience with large complex organizations is required, familiarity with international NGOs is preferred.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-F&AJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Tuesday 27^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For more details on these openings, kindly visit our website: http://www.ahnigeria.org

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview

socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. USAID funded Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

HIV PROGRAMS SPECIALIST: Will provide technical support at state level to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on technical areas of comprehensive TB and HIV/AIDS programs including laboratory, pharmacy, logistics, prevention, care, treatment, TB, RMNCH, mitigation, monitoring and evaluation. They will also support the Cluster Lead to provide technical leadership and engage with stakeholders and as approved, represent the organization to stakeholder events.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• MB.BS/MD/PhD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in pharmacy, microbiology, health sciences, monitoring and evaluation, public health or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.
• For each band above, possession of an additional post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required.
• Experience in large and complex donor-funded national health focused project is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Method of application: Interested and qualified Candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Thursday 30^th June 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the JOB TITLE and LOCATION clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:  AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with a co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM: will provide geo spatial analysis, database management technical and programmatic support to implement high quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs (ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, RH/HIV, and HTS) and other services including hotspot mapping to provide deeper insights into data, such as patterns, relationships, and situations.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Geography / GIS studies / Geography & Regional Planning, Database Management, Health Informatics or related field.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant GIS, data systems work, programming and analytic experience.
• Familiarity with client/server or multi-platform application development.
• Must be skilled in the use of GIS applications as Arch GIS, QGIS, White box Spatial Analysis, Google Earth pro etc.
• A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and TB/HIV technical areas.

Method of application: Interested and qualified Candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&EJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Friday 21st December 2022 Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the JOB TITLE and LOCATION clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted. AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer: AHNi does not

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT - CLINICAL SERVICES: Will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high-quality comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs (ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, RH/HIV, and HTS) and other services including direct service provision support at facility level based on the ongoing HIV and Tb surge in Akwa Ibom state. S/He will support, scale up and coordinate the facility level implementation of integrated HIV and TB surge strategies aimed at maximizing HIV case finding efficiencies based on the 95:95:95 strategies.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• MBBS with a minimum of 1 year post national youth service experience in clinical care OR Registered Nurse/Midwife/BSc Nursing with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
• A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and TB/HIV technical areas.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Thursday 15^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

TECHNICAL OFFICER–COMPREHENSIVE HIV/TB PROGRAM: Will provide technical support at state level to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on technical areas of comprehensive TB and HIV/AIDS programs including laboratory, pharmacy, logistics, prevention, care, treatment, TB, RMNCH, mitigation, monitoring and evaluation. S/He will also provide support with technical leadership and engage with stakeholders and as approved, represent the organization to stakeholder events.

Minimum Recruitment Standards:

• MB.BS/MD/PhD or similar degree with 2 to 4 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 1 to 2 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in pharmacy, microbiology, health sciences, monitoring and evaluation, public health or in relevant degree with 2 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in managing comprehensive TB and HIV programs in resource constrained settings.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Thursday 15^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR-PROGRAMS: Will support AHNi Project Management to develop annual work plans and budgets; create and support an effective team; provide technical guidance, support monitoring and evaluation; coordinate activities with sub-grantees and harmonize implementation with the teams at the State and Facility Offices. S/he will liaise with government stakeholders, implementing partners and other programs within the state for collaboration and synergy. Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments. Manage diverse teams in complex environments, and deliver results within agreed timelines, and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements. S/He is responsible for providing strong leadership, coordinate, monitor, track and report project progress and performances within the triple constraints of project implementation for enhanced output and outcome and consequent achievement of project goal and objectives in the State. Also, s/he will provide programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI/TB, RH/FP and integrated clinical services activities, build the capacity of Staff on national procedures and project management tools and techniques, guiding implementation, USAID cost principles in compliance with all requirements and also prepare formal evaluation of assigned employees’ performance as scheduled and required.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MBBS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 5 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• MS/MA in social science, public health, Business Administration or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7-9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors
• Or BS/BA in social science, public health, Business Administration or related field, with a minimum of 9 - 11 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 7 years’ experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community or state level working with public and NGO sectors.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-ProgMgtJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Thursday 15^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER: Will work with the AHNi Managing Director to provide technical leadership to the Human Resources (HR) Team for functional areas including recruitment, employee relations, benefits Administration, compensation, HRIS, and training. Basic Function:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage AHNi’s recruitment process and work with team members to ensure a smooth process flow from identification of a vacancy to the filling of that vacancy.
• Advise and strategize on the development of effective employment policies across the company.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall organization’s strategy.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Work to enhance existing HR systems and processes.
• Manage the execution of the HR Strategy and core areas of the HR department including Recruitment, Employee Relations, Workforce Administration, Employee Engagement, Payroll, Reward and Recognition, as well as maintaining and improving HR systems and management of the HR budget. 
• Use process development and maintenance to standardize work for efficiency and accuracy.
• Apply professional HR practices and regulations to existing and new programs.
• Support new and existing programs with data tracking and analysis.
• Study and analyze market and data trends and uses this information to formulate, implement, document, and evaluate processes, systems or programs.
• Work with the AHNi Managing Director to ensure day-to-day operations of HR-related functions are addressed in a timely, efficient, and proactive manner. 
• Ensure conformity with recruitment requirements and compliance with the rules and regulations.
• Provide regular briefings to the MD on HR matters, including the status of recruitment, training, leave balances, etc.
• Provide technical assistance and monitoring to state administrative teams in the administration of their HR functions.
• Contribute to the development and editing of policies and procedures.
• Coach and mentor the HR team, to include assessing and identifying development opportunities that strengthens HR’s role in the organization.
• Maintain a thorough awareness of developments in labor laws and legislations and advise management accordingly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the AHNi Managing Director and senior management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Initiative and discretion in judging and managing confidential matters, materials and sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of in-country employment regulations, e.g. Nigerian labor/employee relations statutes and capacity to apply them to AHNi.
• Familiarity with multiple program (i.e. donor) regulations on HR, including recruitment, remuneration, severance etc.
• Strong knowledge in salary structure and development, benefits and compensation, surveys/benchmarking and job evaluation systems.
• Ability to manage HR in an international environment with Nigerian and TCN employees.
• Working knowledge of USAID FSN regulations and practices.
• Ability to execute detail-oriented work rapidly and with a high level of accuracy.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with all levels of staff, representatives of donors and collaborating agencies, individuals from diverse cultures, and the public with diplomacy and firmness.
• Working knowledge of relevant office software packages and any specialized HR packages used by the organization.
• Considerable knowledge of office equipment, practices and procedures, and a willingness to increase knowledge and update skills as required.
• With minimal supervision, manage high volume workflow efficiently. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities.  Ability to manage demanding workload.
• Ability to travel a minimum of 25%.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent with 7 – 9 years of relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or its recognized equivalent, and 5 – 7 years relevant experience.
• Certified member of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of related body is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and computer (Excel and spreadsheet) skills are required. 
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.
• Experience and good working knowledge of donor regulations is an advantage.
• Experience of HR in the not-for-profit sector is an advantage. 
• A higher degree or professional qualification in HR is an advantage
• Experience and good working knowledge of donor regulations is an advantage.
• Experience of HR in the not-for-profit sector is an advantage. 
• A higher degree or professional qualification in HR is an advantage.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: ahni-hrmjob@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Thursday 15^th December 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Required services: Consultancy to provide technical support to the Program Management Team and Prevention Care and Treatment teams of the National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative (NAHI) grant.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Proposed dates: November – January 2023.

Commencement Date: November 30^th, 2022

Duration: 2 Months

Background

The Global Fund supported National Aligned HIV/AIDs Initiative, NAHI has an overarching goal of contributing to the reduction of the incidence of new HIV infections as well as the mortality and morbidity due to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria both in general and key/vulnerable populations, including the Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW). Therefore, the GF NAHI project is looking to deploy creative 3D storytelling and cartoon technology that educates and builds skills of AGYW audiences to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, promote awareness on gender norms, gender-based violence, discourage risky behaviors and instigate habits that will reduce the spread of HIV infection and improving overall sexual and reproductive Health, and promote access to HIV prevention, care, and treatments services.

Description/Purpose of the consultancy

The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Officer, Communications and Health Infographics, the Product Design Consultant and Technical Officer AGYW to conceptualize and develop storyline and deploy 2–3-minute corresponding AGYW-friendly animated cartoon characters and messages that will help build well-informed population of AGYW and related vulnerable groups who will be less likely to engage in risky behaviors that promote transmission of HIV infection among the group. The characters will also highlight services available and or accessible to an HIV positive pregnant woman to ensure safe delivery of an HIV-free baby  and will help increase the HIV risk perception and knowledge of the AGYW on how to access HIV prevention, care, and treatment services within the implementation communities and nationwide. The selected candidate will help in disseminated the final product to wide range of the audience via relevant social media channels – particularly TikTok, WhatsApp, You tube, Instagram and Twitter.

Objectives of the consultancy:

The objective of this consultancy is requested for a Motion Graphic Designer/Cartoonist to support in developing and appropriate educational/Informational digital storytelling intervention will leverage on the wide coverage of the social network, media, and social media platforms to strengthen and promote communication interventions on prevention, treatment, human rights support services and relevant protection laws and policies for young, marginalized, and vulnerable groups.

Consultancy Overview and Role

The services of the Cartoonist/Motion Graphic Consultant will include the following:

Specific deliverables:

Based on the activities listed above, the Consultants are expected to produce or accomplish the following:

1. Attend review meetings with program technical staff to understand design needs and expectations.
2. Participate in meetings to script, plan, model and ensure completion of animated narrative sequences prior to set deadlines
3. Proactively envisage, develop, and implement static graphics and illustration into a 3-minute 3D cartoon.
4. Support in the design of product deployment specifications for social media and relevant channels.
5. Training project implementation on use and deployment of the product.
6. Submit a monthly report of the consultancy assignment to AHNI.

Qualifications

Qualification:

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Education, Communications, Video, Art, Video Production, Multimedia, or equivalent with 3-6 years of experience

Experience:

• Online portfolio/demo reel showcasing Photoshop knowledge, creativity, design and type layout skills
• 5+ years motion design experience designing and editing video creative materials on an agile team in a fast-paced reactive development environment.
• The ideal candidate will be familiar with current pop-culture familiarity with real world examples of culturally relevant news, art, and design.
• Must be able to take direction and feedback from all levels of executives.
• It is absolute must that the candidate must be able to take direction well.
• The ability to balance multiple projects with short deadlines is a must.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of graphics and animation tools such as CorelDraw Graphic Suites, After Effects, Cinema4D, Maya, Photoshop Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Lightroom, Tableau

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to AHNi website gf_advert@ahnigeria.org..

Deadline for submission of application is December 5, 2022.

Required services: Consultancy to provide technical support to the Program Management Team and Prevention Care and Treatment teams of the National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative (NAHI) grant.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Proposed dates: November – January 2023.

Commencement Date: November 16^th ,2022

Duration: 3 Months

Background

The USD290.5 million Global Fund National Aligned HIV/AIDS Initiative (NAHI) is a three-year (January 2021 – December 2023) grant that complements the efforts of Government of Nigeria, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other partners to ensure that Nigeria pushes towards epidemic control by attaining the UNAIDs goal of 95-95-95 by 2030. To date, the Global Fund NAHI grant has collaborated progressively with key stakeholders to reach significant milestones in the course of achieving the set goals. As part efforts to communicate progress and keep the stakeholders (and the donor) abreast of grants achievements, this activity plans to develop digital documentaries (videos, pictures, and audios) on grant intervention areas of General Population, Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), Key Populations implemented in 17 intervention states in Nigeria.

Description/Purpose of the consultancy

The selected candidate will work closely with the project implementation team to conduct field trips to project sites to document program results and achievements as well as capture human angle stories as digital documentaries. The documentaries will be disseminated to wider range of stakeholders to replicate gains from the GF NAHI grant, sustain its activities after life of the program and promote project positive profile in the eyes of stakeholders, donors and implementing partners alike. The digital documentaries will be widely circulated via approved platforms (including social media) and used for purpose of advocacies to promote demand creation and uptake of HIV services at facility and community levels, as well as at key project events.

Objectives of the consultancy:

The objective of this consultancy is requested for a Video Editor to support the project implementing team to adequately tell stories about impact of project intervention on beneficiaries and promote awareness on accessible HIV prevention, care and treatment support services at the Global Fund supported facilities in the 17 focal states of implementation. The Consultant will support in the dissemination of digital documentaries to wider range of stakeholders to replicate gains from the NAHI grant and promote project positive profile in the eyes of stakeholders, donors and implementing partners alike. The Consultant will support in training project implementation team in the use of the product and circulation through approved platforms and for advocacies to promote demand creation and uptake of HIV services at facility and community levels, as well as at key project events.

Consultancy Overview and Role

The services of the Video Editing Graphic Consultant will include the following:

• Attend review meetings with the implementation team to determine production vision.
• Work closely with the project implementation team to embark on field trips to organize and filmed interviews with program beneficiaries as well as collate stakeholders’ testimonies and program’s impacts, results, and achievements.
• Edits raw footages and create appealing and compelling high-quality content videos of the interviews with program beneficiaries to adequately communicate project’s stories and achievements.
• Support to ensure the digital documentaries meet the program and donor branding and marking standard.

Specific deliverables:

Based on the activities listed above, the Consultants is expected to produce or accomplish the following:

1. Participate in meetings with program technical staff to understand design needs and expectations.
2. Participate in meetings to script, plan, model and ensure completion of video contents and sequences prior to set deadlines
3. develop.
4. Support in the design of product deployment specifications and packaging for social media and relevant channels.
5. Train project implementation team on the use and deployment of the final product.
6. Submit a monthly report of the consultancy assignment to AHNI.

Qualifications

• At least Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design, Design, Animation, Fine Arts, Education, Communications, Video, Art, Video Production, Multimedia, or equivalent with 3-6 years of experience

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in film studies, cinematography, or related field.
• Previous work experience as a video editor.
• Hands-on experience with editing software, including Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro X, Avid Media Composer, Lightworks, and Premier.
• Creative and artistic skills.
• Familiarity with 3D composition and special effects.
• Portfolio of completed film productions.
• Ability to work to a tight schedule.
• Ability to translate ideas into complete projects.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of graphics and animation tools such as CorelDraw Graphic Suites, After Effects, Cinema4D, Maya, Photoshop Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Lightroom, Tableau

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to this email: gf_advert@ahnigeria.org.

Deadline for submission of application is 1 week

Call for Application: Safeguarding Consultant

Required services: Consultancy to provide technical support to the Program Management Team of the NAHI grant

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Proposed dates:  November-January 2023

Commencement Date: November 17^th, 2022

Duration: 3 Months

Background

The Global Fund supported National Aligned HIV/AIDs Initiative, NAHI has an overarching goal of contributing to the reduction of the incidence of new HIV infections as well as the mortality and morbidity due to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria both in general and key/vulnerable populations. Some program participants are more vulnerable to harm than others. Therefore, the GF NAHI project ensures that safeguarding efforts are tailored towards protecting program participants and project staff from any form of harassment and violence, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), child abuse, and human trafficking – that may be committed by project staff, volunteers, or partner staff.

Description/Purpose of the consultancy

The Global Fund supported National Aligned HIV/AIDs Initiative, NAHI has an overarching goal of contributing to the reduction of the incidence of new HIV infections as well as the mortality and morbidity due to HIV/AIDS in Nigeria both in general and key/vulnerable populations. Some program participants are more vulnerable to harm than others. Therefore, the GF NAHI project ensures that safeguarding efforts are tailored towards protecting program participants and project staff from any form of harassment and violence, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), child abuse, and human trafficking – that may be committed by project staff, volunteers, or partner staff.

Objectives of the consultancy:

The objective of this consultancy is therefore to support SR program managers/program staffs to ensure integration and compliance to safeguarding policy in all programmatic and operations activities. The Safeguarding Focal Person (SFP) will support in raising awareness about the project safeguarding/PSEAH measures including the Code of Conduct. The SFP will support in promoting the participation of affected populations and training of the Subaward Recipients (SRs) so they are aware of the organization’s PSEAH measures and Code of Conduct, and of their right to protection including how they would raise a concern and report about Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) and other safeguarding concerns.

Consultancy Overview and Role

The services of the Safeguarding Consultant with the HQ team will include the following:

• Support in raising awareness about the project safeguarding/PSEAH measures including the Code of Conduct.
• Support in facilitating training of trainers’ workshop on FHI 360 Safeguarding policies and monitor stepdown training of partners and program participants.
• Work closely programs technical staff in developing training design and contents for training of program participants.
• The SFP will support in promoting the participation of affected populations and training of the Subaward Recipients (SRs) so they are aware of the organization’s PSEAH measures and Code of Conduct, and of their right to protection including how they would raise a concern and report about Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) and other safeguarding concerns.
• Work with SR program managers to establish community-level complaints mechanisms that facilitate reporting of concerns by program participants, service recipients and other community members.
• Work with the PR communication and media team to ensure communication materials/contents on different media platforms do not carry identifiable information and uphold the dignity and respect of those sharing their stories. Participants must know, agree, and understand how their stories will be shared by signing an informed consent form.
• Plan and support any investigation of an SEAH incident necessary. Discuss subsequent action required, to ensure the safety and welfare of individuals in cases of SEAH caused by the organization.

Specific deliverables:

Based on the activities listed above, the Consultants are expected to produce or accomplish the following:

1. Support in facilitating training of trainers’ workshop on FHI 360 Safeguarding policies and monitor stepdown training of partners and program participants.
2. Work closely programs technical staff in developing training design and contents for training of program participants
3. Support in promoting the participation of affected populations and training of the Subaward Recipients (SRs) so they are aware of the organization’s PSEAH measures and Code of Conduct, and of their right to protection
4. Attend review meetings with program technical staff to understand training needs and expectations.
5. Submit a monthly report of the consultancy assignment to AHNI.

Qualifications

Qualification:

• At least a Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Communications, Law, Education or relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years post NYSC relevant work experience.
• Direct or indirect experience of child protection practice and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
• Knowledge of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Nigeria Child Rights Acts, child protection policies and practice as well as current issues in relation to safeguarding children in the Nigeria context.
• Good data management, data analysis, computer literacy and excellent documentation and report writing skills in English are necessary.
• Knowledge and/or experience of child safeguarding, child protection, gender, PSEA or SGBV
• Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information as well as facilitate training to a wide and diverse audience
• Commitment to and understanding of child rights, as well as of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Work Experience:

• Carrying out a substantial safeguarding role to include dealing with a range of issues such as abuse, neglect,  CSE
• Making appropriate referrals into Children and/or Adult Social Care
• Completing safeguarding related risk assessments, putting in place relevant control measures that leads to informed decisions
• Developing working relationships internally and with external agencies successfully
• Delivering safeguarding related staff training
• Attending statutory, multi-agency and family meetings
• Ability to deal with situations sensitively and with empathy, both face to face and telephone communication

Skills and Knowledge:

• Have a good, sound, working knowledge of current safeguarding, child and adult protection legislation, statutory and other related guidance
• Have a good, sound, working knowledge of current data protection and confidentiality related legislation, statutory and other related guidance
• Preparing and presenting safeguarding, child and adult protection reports and information
• A knowledge of available safeguarding support services and referral routes
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Capable of working under operational pressure in a challenging environment
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication, negotiating, mediating and interpersonal skills, in particular, an ability to relate well to young people, parents/carers, colleagues and professionals
• Able to establish and maintain positive and professional relationship
• Ability to work in a crisis situation

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified candidates should send in their Curriculum Vitae to AHNi to gf_advert@ahnigeria.org.

Deadline for submission of application is November 24^th 2022.

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Technical Officer-Database: Will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of data processing. S/he is responsible for the planning, maintenance and development of the project’s databases and Geographical information system (GIS). Other responsibilities include, the design

and creation of spatial products, including maps, digital data, reports and statistics. S/he will administer and maintain the project’s DBMS, monitor and optimize the DBMS and coordinate data management issues (e.g., deletion of records, query management, Internet reports) within the data users’ group. Run checks to ensure the security and confidentiality of the AHNI/Nigeria identifiable health data. Monitor research staff’s compliance with confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met and advice on the acquisition of the appropriate Database Management Systems as needed.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MS/MA Geographic Information Systems, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent, and 4 – 6 years post-national youth service relevant experience.

• BS/BA degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science or its recognized equivalent with 5 – 7 years post-national youth service relevant experience.

• Strong background in geospatial and health information systems (GIS) and/or database management is required.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-M&EJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Friday 25^th November 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi is an allied organization to Family Health International (FHI360) with co-existing and mutually supportive interest in advancing the collective goals of the people and communities served. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER-PREVENTION, CARE & TREATMENT: Will provide technical leadership and support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches in implementation of the programs. S/He will work with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the design and implementation of facility-based programs in relation to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the use of Anti-retroviral treatment, TB HIV services integration, PMTCT, care and support, work with relevant staff and partners to coordinate the design and implementation of community-based programs in relation to community HTS and PMTCT including optimizing HIV case finding and linkage to care at supported health facilities, liaise with partners implementing community programs in order to optimize community-facility linkage of clients identified to be HIV positive and retention to care and treatment, support the provision of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and ART in line with National and Global best practices and guideline. S/He will also oversee the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level and community level, provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care including the management of opportunistic infections (OI) and Palliative care capacity for PLHIV, contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets and represent AHNi to donors and government officials on issues of HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support at the State level.

Minimum Recruitment Standard:

• MB.BS/MD or similar degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource constrained settings
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Method of application: Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org

Vacancy closes: Friday 25^th November 2022

Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview