Program Officer

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) is an indigenous nonprofit institution that works to accelerate positive health, social and economic reforms through high-quality program design and implementation, capacity building, implementation science research and knowledge generation, as well as agenda-setting and stakeholder convening across human development sectors.

JOB SUMMARY

Academic training: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Allied Health Degree with an outstanding academic record;Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience in strategy, and systems strengthening in a major consulting firm. Previous experience in implementing public health programs is preferred;Core requirementsCompelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Prior work experience in an HIV program will be an added advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer will execute the day-to-day implementation plans, provide technical assistance, mentor facility staff onsite and oversee Data assistants' activities on ASPIRE project in one of the project states: FCT, Nasarawa or Rivers.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram strategies implementation/Technical assistance:Oversee day-to-day implementation processes at supported facilities; testing, enrolment, and other care and treatment services (adherence counselling, partner notification services, clinical assessment/evaluation, viral load sample collection, patient biometric capture etc)Review facility focal persons compliance with implementation procedures and mentor on operating procedures using the most up-to-date national guidelinesDisseminate new strategies and support focal persons to effectively implement program strategies and track outcomesCoordinate and support patients scheduling and tracking for clinic visits, drug refills, Viral load tests and other care and treatment services such as EID, CD4, OTZ, recency testing etc.Coordinate service delivery on Prevention of Mother to Child care and treatment servicesConduct clinical evaluation and enhanced adherence counseling for unsuppressed patients and participate in switch review meetingsFacilitate the quality improvement processes in supported sites and report as appropriateUpdate and mentor focal persons on new program policies and guidelinesMonitor and ensure proper documentation of services offered and outcomes in the appropriate data capture tools followed by updates on the various program databasesMonitor ARVs, consumables, and lab commodities stock levels of drugs through routine validation of commodity use, stock on hand and demand as reported on bin card, and Combined Requisition and Request Forms (CRRF)Review ARVs, and commodities storage conditions and mentor facility focal persons on right dosage and FIFOLeadership/Cluster representation:Coordinate data clerks and surge monitors day-to-day activities, and mentor them on key program deliverables as it relates to data managementSupport onboarding and exit processes for new hiresRepresent cluster team during check-ins, problem-solving sessions, and program review meetings (Internal/IHVN)Lead site-level problem-solving across implementation areas, support and monitor implementation of agreed interventionsWorkstream management:Manage at least one integral part of the program areas as a workstream lead, and drive the activities to meet program qualitative and quantitative targetsCoordinate implementation of workstream strategies, review, and track achievementsLead problem-solving sessions to address gaps identified in implementing workstream strategies at the facilities.Data reporting:Support facility focal persons on commodity stock management; bin card and transfer form updates and archivingSupport monthly stock card and bimonthly CRRF reports collection and review and NHLMIS updates.Follow-up with data clerks to ensure all achievements across various program indicators are appropriately reported on the daily tracker.Other responsibilities:Participate in joint, cluster, and partner problem-solving and learning sessions to share knowledge, best practices, challenges and progress on program implementationProvide daily updates on implementation activities to the team.Engage actively with relevant stakeholders to foster good relationships with the organization.Support any other tasks as may be required by the Program Manager and Project Director.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Documentation and record keeping, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Planning, Project implementation, Communication, Ability to coordinate, Research planning, Programme management, Stock and inventory management

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree