Can you support program implementation to increase the utilization of social health protection programs (i.e., Basic Health Care Provision fund and state health equity fund schemes) to improve access to HIV services for the most vulnerable populations? ABT Associates is inviting you to apply for the role of HIV Program Officer in Kano.

Duties

The HIV Program Officer will have the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Support program implementation to increase the utilization of social health protection programs (i.e., Basic Health Care Provision fund and state health equity fund schemes) to improve access to HIV services for the most vulnerable populations.
• Support the state-level advocacy efforts to increase HIV funding and expenditures, with a focus on the vulnerable populations and social inclusion.
• Provide technical support for the operationalization of HIV testing services and the tracking of enrolment and delivery of HIV services in health facilities. 
• Provide technical support for the collection of data, and reporting on indicators as part of LHSS MEL activities.
• Provide technical assistance to KSMOH, KSCHMA, KHETFUND, KSACA and KSASACP on HIV integration activities and DRM.
• Lead the planning and implementation of state level events (meetings, trainings, workshops etc.) and coordination with other development partners and stakeholders
• Participate in relevant meetings, technical working groups etc. and develop meeting summaries.
• Contribute to the work planning process and quarterly report writing
• Work with the finance and administration team to provide support at the state level on operations including but not limited to logistics, procurement, subcontracts, grants and program activity logistics
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by the LHSS Nigeria team.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree
• Two years of relevant experience

Additional Requirements

• Experience with international development and donor-funded programs. Familiarity with USAID-funded projects will be an advantage.
• Willingness to develop progressive competence in the field of health system strengthening and health financing is preferred.
• Proven professional knowledge of MS Office applications and appropriate organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills required.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Humanities, or related Social Sciences and at least 4+ years’ relevant work experience in a related field.
•  Progressive demonstrated experience working with project operations, including, procurement, subcontracts, grants, activity budgets and activity logistics preferably supporting USAID funded programs in Nigeria at the state level.

How to Apply