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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.  USAID recently approved additional funding for this Award to scale up COVID-19 vaccination activities in 2 States.

Job Title: COVID-19 LGA COORDINATOR,  (COVAX LGA Coordinator)TB-LON 3 PROJECT (20)
Department: Office of the CEO                     
Job Location: Lagos & Oyo States
Reports to: COVAX State Coordinator, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date:       17^th June 2022
Closing Date:          01^st July 2022

Job Summary:

The COVAX LGA Monitor will support and ensure widespread and equitable access to and delivery of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations to unvaccinated individuals at community and facility levels in the LGA.  S/He would also strategically support the integration of COVAX vaccination activities into PHCs routine immunization programs in the assigned LGA.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Check and maintain the implementation process of TB-LON 3 COVAX immunization activities in the LGA.

2. Support capacity building of LGA healthcare workers on RCCE to integrate COVID risk communication and vaccine promotion messages into existing service provisions in the PHCs and outreach programs.
3. Facilitate orientation of engaged LON 3 TB Response partners on vaccine hesitancy, COVID-19 misconceptions; and support integration of COVAX vaccination into TB screening at facility and community level.
4. Provide technical assistance for LGA COVAX vaccination outreach activities, facility based vaccination activities and house to house visits.
5. Support the integration of TB screening into all COVAX vaccination activities in the LGA – facility and community level.
6. Ensure proper documentation of COVAX activities, spot checking of COVAX documentation tools and timely reporting of COVAX activities data.
7. Document COVAX activities and produce weekly reports on COVAX activities in the LGA and report challenges to COVAX State Coordinator where necessary.
8. Any other duties as assigned by the State Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in health, social sciences or humanities  
• Good knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccination program.
• At least two years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
• Experience in working at the grass root.
• Very good knowledge of MS word, excel, power point etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Yoruba

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong ability to engage people, organize activities and conduct community events.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Yoruba
• Ability to multi task and work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

The TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across four result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.  USAID recently approved additional funding for this Award to scale up COVID-19 vaccination activities in 2 States.

Job Title: COVID-19 VACCINATION STATE COORDINATOR,  (COVAX State Coordinator)TB-LON 3 PROJECT (2)
Department: Office of the CEO                     
Job Location: Lagos and Oyo States
Reports to: COVAX Manager, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date:       17^th June 2022
Closing Date:          01^st July 2022

Job Summary:

The COVAX State Coordinator will address the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy, and lead the implementation of strategies to rapidly scale-up COVID-19 vaccination in the State. S/He would also strategically support the State Immunization Programs to integrate COVAX vaccination activities into routine immunization programs.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the implementation of TB-LON 3 COVID-19 immunization scale-up activities in the State.

2. Coordinate the engagement, involvement and linkages of key partners in the State & LGAs to participate in COVAX program.
3. Facilitate state COVID 19 vaccination situation assessment exercise and support the State/LGA team to develop COVAX activity plan.
4. Coordinate the implementation of COVAX activity plan in all the engaged LGAs in the State.
5. Support the State in capacity building of healthcare workers on RCCE to integrate COVID risk communication and vaccine promotion messages into facility service provisions in the state.
6. Represent TB LON 3 on relevant COVID-19 committees and technical working groups in the state.
7. Support TB LON 3 state SI Coordinator to verify COVAX data; and appropriately use data for program review to improve quality and increase performance.
8. Supervise TB LON 3 LGA COVAX monitors in the state.
9. Collate LGA reports on COVAX activities and produce periodic reports on COVAX implementation in the state.
10. Any other duties as assigned by COVAX Manager or TB LON 3 Management

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in medical, health or social sciences. Master’s degree in public health(MPH) will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccination program.
• At least three years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
• Experience in working with key state health stakeholders.
• Experience with USAID or any other donor will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, networking and supervisory skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and cancer through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and care and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building and research in West Africa and beyond.

Position	Senior Data Analyst
Department	IRCE
Location	Abuja

Opening Date: 7/06/2022

Closing Date: 21/06/2022

Duties and responsibilities

The duties of the Data Analyst (International Research Center of Excellence) include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing methodological support to IRCE researchers including planning of statistical methodology, sample size and power calculations and study design of protocols for research grants
• Providing a wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance, and support to IRCE researchers using Minitab, SPSS, STATA/ R etc.
• Participating in the design of research studies and in the reporting of research studies and clinical trials.
• Developing a data analysis plan with the principal investigators for research proposals or ongoing studies.
• Analyzing data according to the statistical analysis plan and provide result tables for reports, and manuscripts.
• Developing high quality graphics and contribute to scientific manuscript writing
• Using a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data; advise and assist in the development of inferences and conclusions, as appropriate.
• Providing trainings for IRCE/IHVN staff on statistical analysis using novel statistical software.
• Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources
• Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems
• Developing and maintaining databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format
• Performing routine data quality check in terms of consistency, timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• Organize/curate, manage, store and backup survey data
• Performing pre-data analysis task required in data cleaning
• Supporting training of data team on the use of mobile data technology (REDCap, ODK, etc.) for data collection

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge and mastery of statistical packages (Minitab, SPSS, STATA/ R)
  • Mastery of Microsoft Excel
  • Critical Thinking skills
  • Data visualization skills
  • Presentation skills
  • A research-oriented individual with an interest in science and health project management
  • Possess leadership skills

Educational qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other relevant health related fields with at least 7 years’ experience managing small to large data sets.

• An advanced degree MSc, MPH or PhD in epidemiology, statistics, public health or related field will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

• All Applications must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• The subject of the email should be the job position and full name of the applicant.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process.