• Application Deadline:
• Position: Technical Director


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship


• Experience 3 - 9 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Basic Function:

Under the guidance of the Project Director, provide technical leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the technical implementation of the Global Fund PR-HIV Project.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide leadership on all technical matters and ensure quality of the Global Fund PR-HIV Program.  


• Provide technical expertise and leadership for the design and implementation of the technical program areas of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, CT, TB/HIV, OVC and support programs.


• Ensure that high quality technical programs are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with partners, the GON and other stakeholders.


• Oversee quality assurance program for all technical aspects of the Program.


• Ensure the technical training and staff development in the Global Fund PR-HIV Program in relevant areas.


• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to Global Fund and Nigerian regulations.


• Assist with the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.


• Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.  


• In collaboration with the Project Director, oversee the implementation of an indicator-based performance monitoring plan.


• Support the Project Director to ensure that all technical areas of the project are integrated and maximize the use of available resources of the project.


• Oversee reporting and monitoring of technical performance metrics.


• Ensure technical program quality according to set standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.


• Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.


• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.


• Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS and with research on public health issues.


• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.


• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.


• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.


• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal and external stakeholders.


• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.


• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 5 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.


• or MS/MA in social science, public health or related field, MPH preferred, and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years relevant supervisory experience. 


• Or BS/BA in social science, public health or related field, with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience with international development programs which includes 3 years of relevant supervisory experience.


• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, Global Fund, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.


• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.