Director of Programs (DoP) ICHSSA 2 Lagos

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Director of Programs (DoP) ICHSSA 2 Lagos

Lagos Nigeria

Job Description

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the Director of Programs position in a USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award, being implemented in Lagos, Edo and Kwara States. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Director of Programs (DoP) – 1 Position (Lagos)

The candidate will be based in Lagos with oversight functions on Edo and Kwara States and report to the Chief of Party.

Specific Responsibilities

Working Experience:

The DOP will have experience and demonstrated understanding in working with HIV and OVC community-led organizations. S/he will have excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and ability to develop and track workplans implementation. Other roles include:

Professional documentation and timely submission of project reports and presentations.
Strengthening the linkages between the community-based OVC care activities and health facilities providing HIV care and treatment towards ensuring a continuum of care.
Support the strengthening of the capacity of implementing CSOs in the area of HIV prevention, community mobilization for HIV counselling and testing, PMTCT and Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), in addition to tracking LTFU cases, improved HIV Cascade and bi-directional referrals for uptake of services.
Support the implementation of activities for OVC Preventive, SVAC and interventions for the OVC priority sub population (including OTZ for ALHIV) and VL Monitoring.

Required Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Donor funded program such as USG, in designing and managing OVC and HIV programs, including strategic information.

Minimum Qualifications

MBBS or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences or related field. A Master’s degree in Public Health will be added advantage.

Method of Application

Applicants should complete the online form at https://bit.ly/ICHSSA2DOP and send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh-ng.org on/or before Friday August 18, 2023.

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