Program Officer at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Program Officer at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on tuberculosis and HIV service delivery across multiple healthcare facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and on-site mentoring to facility staff and ad-hoc staff to ensure delivery of comprehensive TB and TB/HIV services in line with WHO and National Guidelines
• Facilitate supportive supervision, team collaboration, and task sharing among clinic staff to enhance the quality and efficiency of care
• Ensure complete, correct, 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 SPO PCT and State Team Lead

Minimum Requirements

• M.B.B.S. or equivalent relevant medical degree
• Master's degree or 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 successful implementation of health programs

Location

Lagos, Nigeria