Program Officer, GBV at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as an affiliate of the Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore in the United States of America. It has grown to become a leading local non-governmental organization addressing the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS but has now expanded its services to other infectious and non-infectious diseases including, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. IHVN is structured to develop and maintain linkages with local and international organizations in collaborative ways that support the Government of Nigeria's health sector strategic plans. IHVN key technical and funding partners are the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The Institute, which as of March 2006 was supporting seven treatment sites in five states in Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory, now offers ARV services in 290 facilities, PMTCT services in 623 facilities, tuberculosis services in 170 facilities and HIV Counseling and Testing Services in 612 facilities under its ACTIONPlusUp project. Also, through funding from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, MDR-TB, 13 treatment centers offer treatment for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and 1830 facilities, malaria services. All these facilities and treatment centers comprise of primary, secondary and tertiary health centers in twenty two states. Eleven of the hospitals it supports are University Teaching Hospitals. IHVN, which has expanded activities to meet the growing public health challenges in Nigeria, has grown into an organization of about 398 staff members, from initial staff strength of ten.

Description and objectives

• Under the supervision of the Project Director and Technical Lead, he/she will ensure the implementation of high-quality Gender Based Violence and Gender diversity programs according to the National Gender Policy as well as work to ensure that programs align with PEPFAR Gender priority.
• She/He will provide technical expertise in implementing high-impact interventions to ensure quality service delivery across all program areas.
• She/He will lead the day-to-day implementation of all GBV programs in the assigned health facility and guide program implementation according to the National GBV Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in the implementation of GBV program activities about HIV prevention, care & treatment including vulnerable populations in the states.
• Support, design, and implement a Gender-Based Violence Program according to the PEPFAR Gender Strategy to achieve targets for all supported facilities in the state.
• Ensure that the quality of GBV services across the states meets the basic minimum standards and that at least the minimum basic package of GBV prevention and care are implemented in the facilities.
• Working with health facility staff focal persons and colleagues to effectively address program challenges.
• Interphase with GON, USG, CBOs, and other relevant stakeholders on GBV at the state level to support program coordination and enhance sustainability
• Closely monitor the activities of the GBV CBOs in the state and provide mentorship to the Community-Based Organizations in the implementation of GBV program
• Submit Monthly/Quarterly and annual reports to the supervisor, State Technical Leads, Program Area leads, and Director Prevention Care and Treatment Department for an effective program implementation.
• Develop a GBV work plan for the state and implement the program across the supported facilities
• Coordinate biweekly meetings with GBV focal persons in supported states.
• Provide capacity building for the facility GBV focal persons
• Ensure that the integration of GBV into other treatment areas is maintained.
• Represent IHVN in state meetings and work as liaison between GoN in the state and IHVN
• Provide mentoring to all state staff on Gender-Based Violence/sexual diversity programming.
• Serve as Liaison between central and state offices on issues of Gender-Based Violence.
• Perform other roles or assignments as directed by supervisors, program area leads, and the Director of the Prevention Care and Treatment Department.
• Ensure that GBV data are correctly reported on all the approved reporting platforms
• Ensure that all the required program area deliverables are met in the state within the allotted timelines and track all program data and report as necessary.
• Facilitate in tracking implementation and reporting of program achievement of all GBV Key performance indicators and unit deliverables.
• Facilitating the use of the GBV Quality Assurance Tool to conduct assessments for facilities and design GBV quality improvement projects, report writing and collation, and data analysis.
• Carrying out any other duties/ assignments as directed by supervisors, program area leads, and the Director of the Prevention Care and Treatment Department.

Experience, Skills, and Competencies

• At least 2-5 years’ experience working with Gender Based violence and HIV and AIDS care.
• Must have working experience in PEFAR Priorities for Gender Program and Gender Diversity
• Possess the capacity to build interagency cooperation for efficient service delivery.
• Must have at least two years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of GBV programs.
• Must have working knowledge and experience in conducting GBV LIVES training.
• Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
• Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in the English language (oral and written) and good inter and intrapersonal communication and facilitation skills.
•  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
• Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing, data evaluation, and excellent report writing.
• Staff must be knowledgeable in the use of WHO gender Quality assessment tools.
• Ready to work with other program staff as needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet organizational targets/goals.
• Excellent persuasive skills, and good stakeholders’ management track record. Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Must be proactive and deliver quality work on time.

Method of Application

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