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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 prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in all thematic and research areas, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Adhoc Data Officer- Digital Health for Key Population
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports to	Project Coordinator RISE Study
Location	Central, Abuja

Opening Date: 8^th October, 2025

Closing Date: 28^th October, 2025

Position Overview

The Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual & Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) study to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the HealthMpowerment (HMP) mobile health application is a new 5-year NIH funded multi-country projected from UMB in collaboration with 5 clinical research performance sites (CRPS) across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa – Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.

Description and objectives:

Play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project focused on improving HIV care and prevention among key populations through digital health interventions. Will work closely with healthcare providers, key population civil society organization, and Study and Data Coordinator to ensure the quality of study data. To be responsible for managing study data collection forms and databases, data entry of paper-based clinical forms into the REDCap study database, and provide trouble-shooting support for the digital health app

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of study-related data and digital health app functioning at the site level.
• Check for completeness in source documents and consistency between paper-based registers and the REDCap database.
• Carry out daily manual data checks to verify completeness check for data errors against paper forms.
• Extract data from participant electronic health records or tablet-based data to REDCap.
• Ensure completeness, validity, consistency, timeliness, and accuracy of electronic health record data and/or tablet-based data.
• Evaluate databases and check for inconsistencies, duplicates, or missing data on a weekly basis.
• Meet monthly with the study statistician to review data and address any issues with data quality, merges, and freezes.
• Train healthcare staff and key population participants on the use of the digital health app, with support from the Study and Data Coordinator.
• Ensure that project activities are executed in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
• Work with the digital health app team to troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with the Study and Data Coordinator and other study team members to collect, manage, and analyze project data.
• Participate in team meetings and provide input on project data.
• Participate in the review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) established for data management.
• Lead data collection activities, such as participant enrolment and questionnaires as needed.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Strong understanding of digital health technologies and their application in healthcare settings.
• Experience with Microsoft, Excel, Access, MS SQL Server, MySQL, electronic medical record systems, and REDCap

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse communities.
• Knowledge of ethical considerations related to working with key populations and vulnerable communities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sensitivity to cultural and social issues impacting key populations in HIV care and prevention.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field
• Human subject protection and good clinical practice training.

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 

IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide to the strict responsibility of SEAH.

By applying for this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and 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 by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, 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 Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, 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 five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale-up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leveraging government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	Field Coordinator-Strategic Information (Adhoc)
Reports to	State Team Lead
Department	Strategic Information
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Lagos, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states

Opening Date:   6^th October 2025

Closing Date:     16^th October 2025

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting and use.
• Ensure completeness, correctness and consistency of all program reports.
• Provide guidance to state and facility staff on indicators, reporting and data quality issues.
• Support the routine use of data for decision making at supported States, LGAs and facilities through gap analyses and run charts.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of program reporting protocols.
• Ensure compliance of facilities, LGAs and States to report timelines.
• Participate in development of SOPs for Program Monitoring and Reporting.
• Participate in developing indicator matrices in line with indicator requirements.
• Participate in the generation of routine program reports Quarterly, Semi-annual and Annual progress reports.
• Ensure all reports received from facilities/LGAs are archived.
• Prepare reports as required and requested.
• Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and recording & reporting tools for consistency in measurement.
• Participate in the development of Performance Monitoring Plans and M&E plans.
• Participate in health system strengthening activities.
• Generate regular gap analysis to show program/ state progress towards achieving targets.
• Ensure a proper feedback mechanism is put in place to ensure data quality of indicator reports.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessments at supported facilities, generate reports and track implementation of recommendations from the exercise.
• Participate in facility assessment and activation activities and provide technical support as required.
• Strengthen national reporting lines at supported facilities.
• Provide technical guidance on program indicators across all thematic units.
• Oversee data reporting on TB notification app.
• S/he will also support improved availability and use of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance data for program planning, evaluation, and policy advocacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the SI Manager and Director of Strategic Information.

Minimum Requirements

• A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, Natural and Social sciences, Statistics, Public Health and Epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience in data collection, processing and use.
• Experience with Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with Tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
• Experience with the US Government (USG) and Global Funds Strategic Information system highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools and guidelines.
• Knowledge of USG funded monitoring and evaluation programs
• Knowledge of the reporting framework for Tuberculosis including indicator definitions
• Knowledge of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme Recording and Reporting tools.
• Ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing Microsoft Excel, Google Analytics tools, SPSS, ODK/Kobo Collect and/or Business Intelligence tools, making recommendations based on findings.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, verbal skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Team players with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Have a clear understanding of the health system structure and the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme and other relevant stakeholders.
• Have a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local partners and building local capacities for self-management.
• Be willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.
• Flexibility, willing to travel and work during weekends.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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 by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the 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 Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, 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 five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding, including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control, and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping, and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leverage government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	Field Coordinator-Programs (Adhoc)
Reports to	State Team Lead
Department	Prevention, Care, & Treatment
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Lagos, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo states

Opening Date:   6^th October 2025

Closing Date:     16^th October 2025

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support and on-site mentoring to facility staff to ensure delivery of comprehensive TB and TB/HIV services in line with WHO and National Guidelines.
• Facilitate supportive team collaboration and task sharing among clinic staff to enhance the quality and efficiency of care.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all TB service delivery activities using standardized national tools.
• Strengthen linkages between supported facilities, communities, and State/LGA TB programs for seamless referral and continuity of care.
• Support facilities to maintain functional client flow systems that improve patient experience.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to promote high-quality data collection, analysis, and utilization for evidence-based decision-making.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, program monitoring, and evaluation activities.
• Represent IHVN at state-level meetings, review forums, and technical working groups as assigned by the State Team Lead.
• Work with government agencies, donors, implementing entities, and community stakeholders to resolve programmatic challenges.
• Act as a liaison for community resources within the hub-and-spoke model of project implementation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the State Team Lead

Minimum Requirements

• M.B; B.S. or the relevant medical degree
• Master’s degree or its equivalent or higher degree in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred
• At least 2-3 years of professional experience in TB and other public health program implementation, developing and managing partnerships, including brokering public-private partnerships
• Proven experience in leadership, capacity building, planning, and management
• Demonstrable experience in the successful implementation of PEPFAR or GF-funded programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and/or sub-national government levels
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Health and related MDAs in Nigeria, particularly in the four states of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo or other Southwest States

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and presentation skills, with proven experience in analysing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant work areas.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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 by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the 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 Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, 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 five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding, including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control, and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping, and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leverage government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	Finance Data Assistant
Reports to	State Team Lead
Department	Finance and Administration
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Lagos state

Opening Date:   1st October 2025

Closing Date:     6^th October 2025

Responsibilities:

• Administration of payments (Preparation of payment vouchers, transfer instructions, etc.) and Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Timely Capturing of state office Vouchers into the state financial reporting templates.
• Preparation of the Monthly bank reconciliation of the state office cashbooks.
• Perform Collation and filling of financial documents, vouchers, and supporting evidence in line with cashbook printouts on a periodic basis.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of a B.Sc. in Accountancy or Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or any Social science-related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification hands-on experience in an NGO or Grants operational environment will be an added advantage.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Must be a self-starter with adaptability skills and able to work in a team.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 300 ERP
• Proficiency in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication.
• Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues, and superiors.
• Innovative with a sound mind.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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 by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, 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 Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, 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 five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale-up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leveraging government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	State Team Lead
Reports to	Technical Director
Department	Prevention, Care and Treatment
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Ogun and Osun states

Opening Date:   1st October 2025
Closing Date:     6^th October 2025

Responsibilities:
The State Team Lead will provide overall leadership, oversight, and advocacy for TB program implementation in the State. Working closely with the National and State TB program teams, s/he will ensure that project objectives and targets are met, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders and partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for project implementation in the State, ensuring alignment with national and donor priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with State Ministries of Health, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and key stakeholders, advocating resources and Government ownership of TB programs.
• Oversee and coordinate all partner and project activities within the State to ensure synergy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Supervise and mentor state project staff, ensuring high performance, capacity development, and compliance with institutional policies and donor regulations.
• Monitor State-level progress against work plans and budgets, and escalate implementation challenges for resolution.
• Represent the project in high-level meetings, technical working groups, and partner forums at the State level.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality programmatic, financial, and M&E reports from the State team.
• Ensure staff and implementing entities’ compliance with all institutional, administrative and operational policies and procedures as well as donor regulations as applicable
• Promote innovative approaches to case finding, treatment, and community engagement to improve TB outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Director and Project Director

Minimum Requirements

• M.B;B.S. or the relevant medical degree
• Master’s degree or its equivalent or higher degree in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred
• At least five years of professional experience in TB and other public health program implementation, developing and managing partnerships, including brokering public-private partnerships
• Proven experience in leadership, capacity building, planning and management
• Demonstrable experience in successful implementation of PEPFAR or GF-funded programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and/or sub-national government levels
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Health and related MDAs in Nigeria, particularly in the four states of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo or other South-west States

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant work areas.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abides to the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.