Vacancies at ICAP Nigeria

ICAP is a global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Epidemic Control Advisor

Job No.: 495472
Job Location: Taraba
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Technical Director
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
Start Date: October 2021

Position Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Technical Director for the RISE project in Nigeria (with additional technical guidance and direction of the program Technical Leads), the Epidemic Control Advisor will oversee the implementation of HIV care and treatment programming in Taraba State in Nigeria.
• The incumbent will serve as the focal point for coordinating all technical strategies in the State program with responsibilities for managing the strategic provision of technical assistance to the State Program Implementation Unit (SPIU), partner treatment facilities and communities-based operations with the goal of achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control, as well as improving HIV prevention, case finding and treatment monitoring activities.

Major Accountabilities
The State Epidemic Control Advisor will:

• Translate strategic vision of Technical Director and program Technical Leads into activities and results at the frontline of implementation in all sub-national units of the RISE program in the State.
• Provide technical leadership in RISE HIV response in the State, working with designated focal persons in the Taraba State Program Implementation Team (SPIU), to communicate HIV Surge urgencies and evidence-based performance optimization strategies in assigned RISE facility(ies) and/or Local Government Area.
• Provide technical leadership in communicating HIV Surge urgencies and evidence-based performance optimization strategies in Taraba State.
• Provide training, mentorship and supportive supervision to strengthen performance and quality of care through clinical optimizers, facility and community case management teams for achieving linkage to optimized ART, client education and retention, and management of virologically unsuppressed clients. 
• Support program monitoring, evaluation and reporting through the collation, analysis and reporting of process, output and outcome level data to help determine the project’s impact on patients’ clinical outcomes and quality of life.
• Identify gaps in equipment and consumables in assigned facility(ies) with prompt communication for appropriate remediation.
• Coordinate and implement Quality Improvement projects (including but not limited to patient satisfaction surveys, waiting time assessments, mortality reviews and SIMS assessments) from problem diagnosis, implementing remediation plans, tracking outputs of interventions and reporting.
• Liaise with State Ministry of Health officials, the SPIU and other stakeholders in coordinating HIV care and treatment programming through technical working groups, review meetings and conferences as requested by the Technical Director and/or Technical Leads and in line with RISE work plans for the state.
• Coordinate and conduct joint supportive supervisory visits relevant officials of the State Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to improve state-level coordination and ownership of the HIV care and treatment program in line with RISE work plans for the state.
• Work closely with the Technical Director and the all technical Program Leads to develop project work plans, monitor progress towards program objectives and timelines, including regular reporting to and communication with RISE leadership, USAID, and ICAP in New York.
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other printed resources and toolkits.
• Support the procurement of equipment, clinical service items and consumables in Country Offices and State Offices by contributing to bids quantification, documentation of solicitation for bids, procurement review and analysis and verification of supplies; in line with procurement policies and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date and serve as a repository on new information and knowledge in ART clinical management and programming; driving the introduction and implementation of innovative strategies and operational research.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview as appropriate.
• Operationalize the national RISE capacity building strategy in assigned state with emphasis on post-training follow-up, mentorship and performance tracking for facility and community ad-hoc staff, program staff and government staff in coordinating ministries, departments and agencies.
• Support program monitoring and evaluation through active engagement with service delivery data as well as program level achievements to produce insightful performance review and course correction dashboards for dissemination to program and non-program staff.
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other printed resources and toolkits.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview as appropriate.
• Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the RISE Technical Director.

Requirements
Education:

• An Advanced Degree (MBBS or international equivalent) with MPH or other post-graduate qualification preferred.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV-related programs for expanded care and treatment, prevention, and surveillance in resource-limited settings,
• Demonstrated technical expertise in HIV care and treatment, and excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV treatment and track record working on US Government-supported PEPFAR programs.
• Experience in managing regional stakeholders in SMOHs, allied ministries, departments and agencies as well as non-governmental sectors for technical success and visibility of PEPFAR programs.
• Experience in leading clinical program support teams within the context and urgencies of the Nigerian HIV Surge strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, and supervision of multi-cultural facility and community based clinical and program teams (including institutionalization of relevant review meetings at service delivery level).
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in resource limited settings
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of comprehensive program reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Taraba State, Nigeria conducting site visits for capacity building and program monitoring activities.
• Occasional travel outside assigned state based on program requirements.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Laboratory Officer

Job No.: 495467
Job Location: Taraba, Nigeria
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: Epidemic Control Advisor
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
Incumbent: N/A
Start Date: October 2021

Position Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Epidemic Control Advisor for the RISE project in Taraba State in Nigeria (with specific technical guidance and direction of the Senior Laboratory Advisor and the State Laboratory Advisor), the Laboratory Officer will oversee the laboratory component of the RISE project working closely with the State Ministries of Health, the State Program Implementation Unit (SPIU) and laboratory departments in supported facilities and ad hoc laboratory personnel in the state.
• The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing laboratory systems, strengthening laboratory activities as well as quality management support related to laboratory service. The incumbent will also support performance management and related capacity building for RISE at the State.

Major Accountabilities
The Laboratory Officer will:

• Support the implementation of state level laboratory strategic objectives of the RISE project with specific emphasis on optimizing laboratory monitoring of PLHIVs through Viral Load eligibility monitoring, timely sample collection and management as well as availability, documentation and use of Viral Load Results.
• Support the laboratory system strengthening and management in assigned LGAs and facilities, working with designated focal persons in the Taraba State Program Implementation Team (SPIU), to communicate HIV Surge urgencies and evidence-based performance optimization strategies.
• Support the Laboratory technical leadership to facilitate the development, review and implementation of laboratory QA/QC programs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals for all laboratory related aspects of the RISE project.
• Mentorand supervise performance and quality of Laboratory Services through laboratory optimizers (or champions), facility and community case management teams for achieving linkage to optimized ART, client education and retention, and management of virologically unsuppressed clients. 
• Coordinate assigned facility and community resources and personnel to ensure performance management of Viral Load targets; including structured, sustainable capacity building and the application of Quality Improvement methodologies to progressively optimize Viral Load systems on the RISE project.
• Participate in the recruitment process, training and supervision of ad hoc laboratory personnel when required.
• Facilitate accurate laboratory specimen data reporting, routine laboratory data analysis and interpretation of laboratory results from the RISE project and provide feedback on ways to improve/streamline laboratory procedures and systems.
• Work closely with NiSRN Logistic Officers, 3PLs and health facilities to ensure that client samples for HIV VL, EID, CD4 and TB (from community and facility service delivery points) are correctly collected, processed, and transported and that results are returned in a timely manner.
• Provide technical assistance for Laboratorians in RISE supported facilities to ensure maintenance and efficient use of instrumentation for Flow cytometry for CD4 phenotyping and Gene Xpert for MTB/RIF diagnosis.
• Support supply, management and reporting for laboratory consumables, reagents, and RTKs to prevent stock outs and eliminate wastages.
• Facilitate technical assistance for recency testing and HIV rapid testing continuous quality improvement program at supported HTS points, diagnosis of opportunistic infection and monitoring, and HIV viral load services.
• Provide technical assistance to strengthen laboratory systems through the implementation of ISO 15189 requirements and the SLMTA/SLIPTA accreditation processes.
• Review and provide regular updates on implementation of strategies for Laboratory Services to SO and CO Teams including laboratory specific reports, weekly and monthly presentations to State teams; contributions to monthly and quarterly State and Program reports as well as other updates based on request.
• Work closely with the State Epidemic Control Advisor and the State Laboratory Advisor to develop project work plans, monitor progress towards program objectives and timelines, including regular reporting to and communication with RISE leadership, USAID, and ICAP in New York.
• Work closely with the State Ministry of Health, SPIU team and other relevant Stakeholders to strengthen the State’s capacity for effective and efficient Laboratory Systems for patient diagnostics and monitoring; equipment maintenance; laboratory reference guides and standard operating procedures as well as infection prevention and control.
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other printed resources and toolkits.
• Stay up-to-date and serve as a repository on new information and knowledge in ART clinical management and programming.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview as appropriate.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned by the State Epidemic Control Advisor or State Laboratory Advisor.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or its equivalent.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years’ experience in laboratory systems optimization and service delivery management within the context of PEPFAR HIV programs.
• Experience in PEPFAR laboratory commodity procurement procedures and equipment as well as stock tracking and inventory management required.
• Experience with lab-related data management systems including but not limited to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) preferred.
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English and oversee development of comprehensive program reports

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Taraba state in Nigeria conducting site visits with occasional travel outside of assigned state.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Quality Improvement Officer

Job No.: 495471
Job Location: Taraba, Nigeria
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports to: State Epidemic Control Advisor
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
Incumbent: N/A
Start Date: October 2021

Position Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Epidemic Control Advisor (with technical guidance and direction of the Senior Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor) for the RISE Project in Nigeria, the Quality Improvement (QI) Officer will drive the frontline implementation of Quality Improvement interventions in Taraba State, Nigeria.
• S/he will execute training, coaching, implementation and supportive supervisory activities for QI projects, and the evaluation of QI initiatives at state, local government and site level, liaising with partners and local organizations.

Major Accountabilities
The State Quality Improvement Officer will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day implementation, monitoring and evaluation of QI initiatives in RISE-supported sites through active collaboration with the designated focal persons in the Taraba State Project Implementation Team (SPIU).
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual trainings and workshops sessions, on site QI coaching and contribute to evaluating training sessions, workshops, webinars, and other training projects.
• Establish structures for delivering QI activities at facility and state level; including QI management systems, QI teams, QI meetings, QI champions and QI dashboards or bulletins for relevant audiences.
• Coach facility QI teams to institutionalize and routinely update paper and digital dashboards to visualize outputs and outcomes of QI projects initiated to optimize program performance.
• Support site level QI assessments, projects and collaboratives like SIMS, Mortality Reviews, Waiting time analyses and patient satisfaction surveys.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview.
• Track availability and routine use of QI related tools and charts in supported facilities.
• Work closely with the State Ministry of Health, SPIU team and other relevant Stakeholders to strengthen State capacity for high impact Quality Improvement, Supportive Supervision and Training as well as Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) strategies.
• Carry out any other QI-related tasks as may be assigned by the State Epidemic Control Advisor and the Senior Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor.

Requirements
Education:

• An advanced university Degree (MBBS, RN, MPH) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or related field.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation of relevant HIV and QI program activities
• Experience participating in quality improvement projects using the Model for Improvement or similar methods is preferred.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR and Government of Nigeria standards for QI in HIV programs.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel are required.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; and ability to interact professionally in English.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within assigned state supporting capacity building, building facility QI systems, stakeholder relationship management and implementing QI activities.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Clinical Officer

Job No.: 495470
Job Location: Taraba, Nigeria
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
Start Date: October 2021

Position Summary

• ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Clinical Officer – Nigeria.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of direct technical assistance at the service delivery level with the goal of achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control, improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (MBBS or international equivalent) required and;
• A minimum of Three (3) years of experience post NYSC experience; experience in the management of HIV care and treatment projects in resource-limited setting preferred.
• The incumbent will have a demonstrated track record working on US Government-supported PEPFAR programs including program planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• The Clinical Officer will also have experience working effectively as a part of diverse staff teams, and contributing to successful collaborations with donors, host-country ministries of health, and civil society.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online