Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party

Location: State Office, Bayelsa

Project: ACE 6

Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary

The State Program Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and close-out of a portfolio of activities at the state level. The incumbent works with HALG Regional Office and community stakeholders to identify, prioritize and design activities that respond to community priorities to accelerate control of the HIV epidemic. The State Program Manager, working with state-level grants and program staff, is charged with oversight of project activities to ensure that all tasks are completed within timeframe and budget parameters.

Capacity building:

1. Serve as a focal point for the capacity building of local partners and organizational development.
2. Provide support to the HALG and local partners’ program staff through trainings, program coordination and management and effective communication in a right based environment.
3. Responsible for the full implementation of HALG programming at the field level.
4. Implement the capacity development plan of local partner’s program staff through conducting on-site, formal, and informal trainings, including training-of-trainers sessions and advising step-down trainings to meet program objectives.

Management and Supervision:

1. Serve as the project's key liaison to HALG Country Office.
2. In collaboration with Regional Office HR, Finance, IT, M&E, Program Departments, ensures State Office (field) supervisors adhere to and implement policies and procedures; engages all levels of staff in the strategic planning process; and provides feedback for improvements.
3. Monitor progress towards and barriers from reaching project or program goals and objectives, provides timely updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
4. Submits monthly and quarterly narrative reports on program updates and financial activities to the Deputy Chief of Party in a timely manner.
5. Ensures the timely collection, collation, and submission of high-quality progress report data to the M&E unit at the Regional Office through HALG standard tools and software packages.
6. Ensures timely and effective training and mentoring is provided to Peer Educators, Outreach Coordinators, and other relevant stakeholders on HALG service delivery models, which may include- counseling and psychosocial support for target population, distribute HIV educational materials, condoms, and other harm reduction materials.

Service delivery support:

1. Maintain overall responsibility for the delivery of high-quality HIV prevention, care, and treatment services to target population in line with national and international best practices.
2. Ensures timely and effective training and mentoring of service providers in conjunction with relevant Regional Office Technical staff.
3. Ensures gender-based violence services, mental health counseling and psychosocial support for target population.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. First Degree in medical science, management, social science, or related field; Advanced Degree in Public Health or Social Science preferred.
2. At least 7 years’ experience working with a NGO, must include project implementation, supervisory and capacity building experience in public health or social science program management.
3. Previous experience working in the location and knowledge of local language is essential.
4. Experience working with in collaboration with local partners, NGOs, and CBOs.
5. Experience in capacity building, HIV/AIDS Advocacy, prevention, treatment, and care, STI management and or care.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Please note that Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing all forms of workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are also dedicated to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We prioritize recruiting individuals who share and demonstrate our values.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

Job Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Regional Office team with a wide range of duties, including reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, filing supporting documentation, and any other duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide general accounting support to the finance team.
2. Help with accounts payable and receivable management.
3. Provide support for annual budgeting process.
4. Maintain adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports.
5. Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions.
6. Track and reconcile bank statements.
7. Process tax payments.
8. Support monthly payroll and keep organized records.
9. Learn and gain experience.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. BSC or HND in Accounting or Business Administration or any social sciences. Student membership of a professional accounting body (ICAN, ACCA etc) is highly desired.
2. Must have completed NYSC.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.

Skills / Abilities / Personal Qualities

1. Organizational skills- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
2. Interpersonal skills - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.
3. Attention to details- Ability to follow precise procedures and complete routine tasks/activities without errors.
4. Listening skills- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
5. Active learning- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
6. Ability to use own Initiative- Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
7. Written and Oral Communication skills - Excellent ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking so others will easily understand.
8. Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others; keen sense and appreciation of priorities and deadlines.
9. Adaptability- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances or new environment.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Please note that Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing all forms of workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are also dedicated to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We prioritize recruiting individuals who share and demonstrate our values.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

Job Title:                  Executive Assistant  

Reports to:                Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location:                   HALG Head Office, Abuja

Position type:                       (Full time)

Join the Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE Team to provide the essential support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Overall, Job Function:

The Executive Assistant to the CEO plays a vital role in providing high-level administrative and programmatic support to the CEO. The position requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage confidential information, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The Executive Assistant ensures the smooth operation of the CEO’s Office by managing schedules, receiving visitors, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, preparing correspondence, reports, and PowerPoint presentations, and serving as a key liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties:

·Engage with the CEO, management, board, and external individuals on daily operational matters, often handling confidential information.

·Address questions and implement solutions with minimal guidance and prepare materials for the CEO’s meetings and appointments.

·Oversee daily administrative tasks, coordinate the administrative team, and ensure efficient support for the CEO’s office.

·Manage the CEO’s calendar, schedule meetings, coordinate travel itineraries, and ensure all necessary arrangements are made.

·Generate reports, maintain records, prioritize and respond to emails, prepare and proofread documents, and handle incoming calls.

Key Responsibilities:

·Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CEO by acting as the primary liaison with various stakeholders, managing the CEO’s calendar, drafting and editing materials, and organizing confidential files and records.

·Coordinate meetings by preparing agendas and materials, scheduling and organizing logistics, managing meeting technology, and attending meetings to take minutes and note action points.

·Manage travel by arranging complex itineraries, including flights, accommodations, transportation, and visas, and providing detailed itineraries to ensure the CEO is well-prepared for trips

·Support the CEO in managing special projects, conducting research for reports and speeches, and preparing for board meetings and high-level engagements

·Manage incoming communication for the CEO’s office, respond to inquiries, facilitate smooth communication between offices, assist with external communications, and support the CEO in contributing to newsletters and publications

·Coordinate and support organizational events involving the CEO, collaborate with teams for seamless execution, and handle additional tasks as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required.

Education and/or Experience: 

·Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B.)

·Professional certification, such as a Bar license.

·At least 4 to 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian setting.

·Familiarity with NGO operations, donor engagement, and programmatic processes is an added advantage.

·Proven experience supporting C- Suite executives or senior leaders in a fast-paced environment, and/or a medium to larger organization.

·Polished coordinator with professional maturity and a high level of emotional intelligence.

·Ability to effectively interact with senior-level management and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

·Excellent knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom, Teams, Slack, Trello).

·Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.

·Must possess strong verbal, written, communication and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

·Must be extremely detail-oriented with high-level organizational skills.

·Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

·High level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

·Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

·Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities, excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs.

·Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and involvement is critical.

·Ability to plan, organize, track, and successfully conclude special projects and events.

Other Competencies:

·Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

·Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

·Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

·Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills: 

·Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Computer Skills: 

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, PowerPoint.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

·The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

·The employee may be required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

“Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position”

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Transport Assistant

Reports to: Operations Assistant

Location: KPCARE Lagos State Office, Agege.

Position type: (Full Time)

Join Heartland Alliance Nigeria’s Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide secure and dependable driving services to the project team, ensuring timely transportation of program items.

·Perform day-to-day maintenance, including checking oils, water, battery, brakes, and tires, and arrange for necessary repairs. Keep the vehicle clean and secure.

·Maintain logs of official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle maintenance. Track fuelling and vehicle licenses.

·Help passengers with loading and unloading baggage, parcels, documents, and supplies.

·Ensure compliance with all vehicle policies, regulations, and local requirements, and project a professional company image through interaction, appearance, and attitude.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

•WASC/ GCE “O” Level certificate.

•Valid Driver's license.

•Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

•Experience in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset …Towards Excellence and Impact.

•Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions.

•Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems.

•Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms.

•Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.

•Remains calm, in control, and good-humoured even under pressure.

•Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required).

•Ability to write and communicate in English.

Other Competencies:

•Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

•Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

•Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

•Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

•Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

•Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioural habits Language.

Skills:

•Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

•Knowledge of Local Language preferred. Computer Skills.

•Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.

•Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Work Environment.

•The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

•The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.

•The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Note: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Finance Support Staff

Location: Regional Office, Lagos

Project: ACE 6

Employment Type: Short Term Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Support Staff member to join our team. This role primarily involves managing financial documentation and ensuring accurate scanning and organization of financial records.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Scan and archive all assigned financial documents.
2. Assist with general clerical duties in the finance unit, such as photocopying, printing, and filing documents and relevant correspondence in appropriate Arch folders.
3. Exhibit due diligence and orderliness in scanning and archiving all finance documents in the database.
4. Maintain confidentiality when handling all financial documents.
5. Ensure accurate referencing and appropriate archiving of scanned documents.
6. Maintain HALG’s filing system for all financial documents.
7. Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

1. BSc/HND in Accounting or a relevant field.
2. Experience working in a finance department or similar setting.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments, seeking approval as necessary.
5. Strong attention to detail.
6. Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft applications.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Please note that Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing all forms of workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are also dedicated to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We prioritize recruiting individuals who share and demonstrate our values.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics

Job Title: HMIS Intern

Reports to: HMIS Associate Manager

Location: Abuja, Regional Office

Position type: (Volunteer)

Join the Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position below:

Job Summary

The HMIS Intern will support the Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) team in developing, maintaining, and improving healthcare technology solutions. This role involves technical assistance, database management, and project documentation, offering valuable hands-on experience in healthcare informatics.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables

· Assist in application development, including coding and programming tasks.

· Provide EMR (Electronic Medical Record) technical support to field teams under the guidance of the HMIS Manager.

· Troubleshoot database issues and deliver technical support to ensure seamless operations.

· Contribute to the preparation and maintenance of project documentation.

· Assist in documenting resource needs and availability for projects.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the HMIS Associate Manager to support departmental goals.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience:

1. A degree in Computer Science or equivalent
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Superior time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
4. Capacity to work effectively with external partners, and staff while maintaining the highest ethical standards
5. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Basic knowledge in Relational Database Management Systems, OOP Concepts
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

1. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
2. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
3. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: HMIS Officer

Reports to:  HMIS Advisor

Location(s): Bayelsa

Project: ACE 6

Employment Type: Full Time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide technical support for the design and content development of electronic information systems. This function will include assisting the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M&E indicators and software business rules where necessary and checking that all software development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
2. Ensure that software and database tools are developed to meet the intended reporting and data output requirements for both internal use and donors.
3. Conduct assessments of health informatics environments, synthesize pertinent information, identify implications for planning and development, and provide recommendations to supervisors and management.
4. Thorough testing of the developed M&E software and database tools to the new and existing facility as identified by management.
5. Support the database staff in developing standard operating procedures, user manuals, and data management procedure documents for all of the project’s electronic information systems.
6. Prepare timely progress and periodic reports on information systems tool development and implementation.
7. Support the database staff in analyzing all data collected in the state-supported facilities electronic information systems for M&E and provide feedback in the form of data analysis meetings, and technical reports with collaboration from the staff of the M&E department as well as with staff of other departments.
8. Develop, familiarize /or adapt and monitor the use of M&E tools standard operating procedures, flow charts, data collection forms.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. HND/B.Sc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Health Information Management with strong background in Computer Science, Programming/Software Development or M&E.  
2. Applicant must possess very good coding and SQL analytical skill – very mandatory
3. Minimum of 3 years work experience post qualification in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.  

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Sub Award Officer

Reports to: Senior Grant Officer

Location: Abuja, Regional Office

Position type: (Full time)

Background

Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE through the USAID funded Key Population Community HIV Services Action and Response (KP CARE 1) project will support the GoN to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 and an AIDS free Nigeria with zero new infections, zero death and zero AIDS –related discrimination and fast track national response towards ending AIDS in Nigeria by 2030. KP –CARE 1 will increase demand for and access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care services and interventions for key populations. HA LTD/GTE will establish comprehensive community clinical service provision via the OSS/DIC. HA LTD/GTE will therefore build staff capacity as a critical vehicle to achieving this result.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sub Award Officer to join our team. The Sub Award Officer will work closely with the Senior Grant Officer to oversee the administration and management of sub Awards. This role involves ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the senior grants officer in ensuring quality control for sub Awards and evaluating subrecipient organizations for financial and compliance risks to implement necessary management plans or corrective actions.
2. Analyze and update sub Award monitoring to address risks related to subrecipient controls and stability, while ensuring compliance with prime award terms and identifying any special conditions required.
3. Support the Senior grants officer in preparing Sub Award agreements and amendments and evaluate subrecipient organizations for financial and compliance risks to establish suitable contract terms.
4. Analyze documentation to draft Sub Awards addressing risks related to subrecipient controls and stability and support the Senior grants officer in drafting Sub Award modifications as needed.
5. Assist the program team with assessing sub-recipient organizational needs, so that the sub-award process strengthens the ability of local NGOs/CBOs to meet world-class standards.
6. Any other duties assigned by the senior grants officer

Education and/or Experience:

1. BSc/HND in Accountancy
2. 5 Years Experience in Sub Award Management in development organizations
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Superior time management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
5. Capacity to work effectively with external partners, and staff while maintaining the highest ethical standards
6. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

1. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).
2. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
3. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Associate Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation

Reports to:  Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Location(s): Lagos

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, this position manages and provide technical support to States M&E team on efficient data management processes and reporting. The incumbent will liaise with the States M&E team in all M&E support activities that include quarterly, semi annual and annual report writing to the Donor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Support the M&E Manager in delivering on all internal and external monitoring and evaluation requirements in a timely manner and with high quality information.
2. Ensure that data collection methodologies used at field level are standardized, enabling the specific characteristics of different target groups to be captured and analyzed.
3. With support from the M&E Manager, the position holder will ensure that monthly quantitative data analysis is shared with Director, Strategic Information as well other key management staff and relevant stakeholders to inform program design and review.
4. Provide technical support to States M&E team on efficient data management processes and reporting.
5. Support M&E Manager in specific Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity building.
6. Support the States M&E team with assessment/evaluation planning, ensuring that minimum criteria for quality evaluations are integrated into design and implementation.
7. Contribute to improvements in existing policies and procedures to enhance effective accountability mechanisms with approval from the Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning.
8. Participate in designing and implementation of studies, assessments and learning in coordination with technical leads and program staff.
9. Liaise with States M&E team to ensure that lessons learned and recommendations from M&E activities are used to modify existing programmes and in the design of new activities.
10. Assist with the evaluation of current indicators and the identification of new ones in liaison with the M&E Manager.
11. Monitor data collection, collation, storage, analysis, and reporting; ensuring that data is audit worthy.
12. Maintain quality monitoring system on the project to enable the generation of reports to donors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

1. First degree in social science, public health, or another relevant discipline; Master’s degree in public health will be an added advantage.
2. At least 5 years of experience in the design and implementation of Monitoring & Evaluation in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs and Government.
3. Demonstrated skills in training and capacity building through technical assistance and mentoring.
4. Good interpersonal skills including ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated commitment to gender responsive programming.
6. Ability to work effectively with government, civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

1. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or processing.
2. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are also committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We prioritize recruiting individuals who share and demonstrate our values.
3. Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We encourage all qualified individuals, including women, to apply.

Important Notice:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
2. Deadline to receive application is Friday, September 27, 2024.

Job Title: Transport Assistant

Reports to: Logistics Assistant

Location: HALG State Office

Position type: (Full Time)

Join Heartland Alliance Nigeria’s Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides reliable and secure driving services to the project team.

• Ensure proper use of vehicle and ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle.

• Transport program items with due regard to time schedules.

• Assist passengers to load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies.

• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

• Maintain assigned office vehicle, checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicles are kept clean.

• Take suitable precautions for the security of vehicle and its contents when left unattended.

• Ensure that vehicle is properly parked (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours.

• Ensure vehicles are serviced as at when due, Inform the Supervisor immediately of any problems.

• Keeping log of maintenance jobs carried out in the states, as well as submit vehicle maintenance report quarterly to supervisor.

• Keep track of fueling and the maintenance of assigned vehicle including tracking of the Vehicle License.

• Ensure that all vehicle policies, regulations and local requirements are adhered to.

• Project a professional company image through interaction, appearance and attitude.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• WASC/ GCE “O” Level certificate.

• Valid Driver's license.

• Minimum 5 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

• Experience in driving various makes of cars and transmission type an asset …Towards Excellence and Impact.

• Ability to read and understand the essential meaning of a wide variety of written material including program guidelines, manuals and instructions.

• Knowledge of security issues, vehicle safety and control Systems.

• Ability to prepare internal notes and complete necessary forms.

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.

• Remains calm, in control, and good-humoured even under pressure.

• Must satisfactorily pass an alcohol test (if required).

• Ability to write and communicate in English.

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.

• Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

• Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioural habits Language.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

• Knowledge of Local Language preferred. Computer Skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer.

• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Work Environment.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.

• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Mental Health Nurse (FSP)

Location: Suleja, Niger State

Position Type: (Consultant)

Join the Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Background

Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE (HALG) Nigeria is a leading mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) service provider working for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Currently, HALG is building on years of expertise and experience delivering trauma-informed evidence-based care to scale up MHPSS services for disadvantage and underserved populations in need of biopsychosocial, substance and other behavioural health interventions. The HALG Centre for Biopsychosocial Medicine (CBM) is designed to serve as a treatment hub for all persons with mild, moderate and severe mental, neurological, substance and psychosocial disorders. The centre is established to provide an interdisciplinary psychiatric, psychological, behavioural, and social consultation for both HALG program participants and external service users who present or report to have mental and psychosocial health complaints requiring non-specialized and/or specialized care.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Nurse will serve as a Focal Service Provider (FSP) within a team of professional and medical staff that includes clinical psychologists, doctors, social workers, counsellors and psychiatrists. They will be expected to offer a range of biopsychosocial support services based on the identified client care requirements in collaboration with other team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Building relationships, reassuring, listening and talking to clients.

• Addressing client’s treatment ambivalence, combating stigma and helping clients and their families/caregivers to manage concerns related to accessing or receiving care.

• Caring for clients mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs.

• Administering clients' medications and treatments - and monitoring results.

• Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations and helping clients to overcome challenges.

• Interacting with clients' families/caregivers and other care staff - offering support and information on clients' conditions including need for treatment modification.

• Preparing and maintaining clients’ records, producing care plans and risk assessments.

• Organizing group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting clients' mental recovery.

• Encouraging and reminding clients to take part in therapeutic activities such as cohort sessions, support groups, 12-steps programs, art and role play.

• Liaising with other professionals to provide evidence-based treatment that is individualized and client-centered.

• Writing, documenting and updating client’s treatment records.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the prospective candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the background, knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Nursing degree, and prior experience working in a rehabilitation/psychiatric setting.

• Good knowledge of medications used in managing common mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) conditions.

• Must be licensed with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.

Skills and Competency

To be successful in this role, the candidate is expected to be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• A positive attitude in working with marginalized, vulnerable, under resourced and/or persons who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.

• An understanding of the social determinants of health that affect lives of marginalized, vulnerable and under-resourced communities.

• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to issues around ethics, confidentiality and professional conduct in a work setting.

This job description may be reviewed at any time by HALG to reflect emerging program dynamics.

Other Competencies

·Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

·Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

·Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

·Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills

·Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Computer Skills

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, and PowerPoint.

·Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte.

Work Environment

·The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

·The employee may be required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Mental Health Officer

Reports to: AD, Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support

Location: Suleja, Niger State

Position Type: (Full Time)

Join the Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Background

Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE (HALG) Nigeria is a leading mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) service provider working for vulnerable and marginalized populations. Currently, HALG is building on years of expertise and experience delivering trauma-informed evidence-based care to scale up MHPSS services for disadvantage and underserved populations in need of biopsychosocial, substance and other behavioural health interventions. The HALG Centre for Biopsychosocial Medicine (CBM) is designed to serve as a treatment hub for all persons with mild, moderate and severe mental, neurological, substance and psychosocial disorders. The centre is established to provide an interdisciplinary psychiatric, psychological, behavioural, and social consultation for both HALG program participants and external service users who present or report to have mental and psychosocial health complaints requiring non-specialized and/or specialized care.

Job Summary

The Mental Health Officer will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day implementation of the activities at the HALG CPM, Suleja. This role will include working with other multi-disciplinary teams to establish, provide and monitor the delivery of focus non-specialized and specialized MHPSS interventions for service users who access care at the centre on a scale of fees that will be determined by HALG leadership / management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess the psychological needs of individuals who present to the centre.

• Establish client-centered and individualized rehabilitation plans based on identified needs.

• Develop and implement therapeutic interventions and activities to help individuals reach their goals.

• Deliver individual and group sessions using structured interviews, and evidence based psychological assessments as well as treatment plans based on identified psychosocial need(s).

• Monitor and evaluate the treatment progress of individuals in the rehabilitation Programme.

• Provide counselling and support to individuals and their families.

• Collaborate with other professionals and organizations to coordinate client care.

• Research and keep up to date with the latest developments in the field of rehabilitation psychology and in the management of psychological conditions.

• Write and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing interventions.

• In consultation with HALG Mental Health Technical Lead, network with relevant external agencies such as social services, independent and multiple voluntary sectors, to facilitate and promote HALG’s MHPSS and Harm Reduction interventions.

• Perform every other duty as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the background, knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology or other mental health related field.

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in psychiatric/rehabilitation setting.

• Membership and licensure to professional organization will be a requirement.

Skills and Competency

To be successful in this role, the candidate is expected to be able to demonstrate the following skills and competencies:

• A positive attitude in working with marginalized, vulnerable, under resourced and/or persons who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments.

• An understanding of the social determinants of health that affect the lives of marginalized, vulnerable, and under-resourced communities.

• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to issues around confidentiality and professional conduct in a work setting. This job description may be reviewed at any time by HALG to reflect emerging program dynamics.

Other Competencies

·Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

·Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

·Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

·Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

·Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills

·Excellent oral and written English communication skills.

Computer Skills

·Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, and PowerPoint.

·Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte.

Work Environment

·The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

·The employee may be required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 2-3 years

Location: Bayelsa

Job Summary

The Radiographer will perform radiological duties in compliance with international standards using a mobile digital x-ray. S/he will also perform selected administrative, and clerical duties that assist in the delivery of quality radiography for the purposes of screening clients and diagnosing of TB in a mobile environment as part of accelerating the control of HIV epidemic. S/he will support the implementation of Artificial intelligence in imaging.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Takes quality diagnostic radiographs of clients according to established procedures for patient care and safety.
2. Accurately documents and completes radiological procedures, completely and promptly.
3. Stores all radiographs in an easily retrievable manner.
4. Participate actively in all community HIV testing.
5. Ensures that all equipment is in good working condition and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
6. Maintains mobile x-ray unit, stock necessary radiological supplies.
7. Serves as the Radiation safety officer.
8. Keep records of the dosimetry readings.
9. Participates in facility and community engagement and mobilization for screening all PLHIV.
10. Conducts screening of all New PLHIVs to identify presumptives and for TB diagnosis.
11. Will ensure sputum collection from identified presumptive and facilitate transportation of samples to GeneXpert sites.
12. Prepares client for radiological procedures.
13. Submission of daily, weekly, and monthly High frequency report.
14. Work closely with other team members for the purpose of prompt diagnosis and linkage to treatment sites.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by the State program Manager and the Program Officer TBHIV
16. Perform other additional duties assigned in keeping with the ACE-6 program performance.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of B.Sc/HND in Medical radiology or an X-ray technologist.
2. A current X-Ray Technology certificate or license to practice from Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN) with years of relevant professional experience, with an emphasis on Chest radiology and screening.
3. Proven experience in coaching, conducting training, and preparing guidelines
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Knowledge and skill in data management and analysis, report writing and presentation.
6. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multitask
7. Ability to respond to new challenges.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
4. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
5. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets, Word or comparable software and basic knowledge in accounting software especially QuickBooks is desired.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer will ensure that the financial reporting of the project follows the laws, regulations, donor requirements and HALG policies and procedures. He/she will assist in ensuring activity expenditures are allowable, allocable, and reasonable and financial reports are accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinate fund request and disbursement, verification, and reconciliation of financial statements of accounts in coordination with the Finance Manager.
2. Solely responsible for the custody and preparation of checks for payments after due approval has been obtained from Chief of Party and/or Director Finance and Operations.
3. Support the Finance Manager to input financial data into QuickBooks daily and draw up monthly reconciliation and reports.
4. Manage the petty cash.
5. Complete and submit tax remittance and pension contribution on the grants to the relevant authorities.
6. Keep proper office records and filing as appropriate.
7. Generate activity budget and maintaining cash float for the grant.
8. Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and assist in the preparation of other reports in line with donor requirements.
9. Assess staff advances, program advances and retirements.
10. Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Bachelor degree/HND in Accounting, Finance or closely related field.
2. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting related to NGOs and community level programs.
3. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments, seeking approval as appropriate.

Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity - Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Job Title: Data Entry Assistant (DEA)

Reports to: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Ogoja, Cross River State

Background

Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE through the USAID funded Key Population Community HIV Services Action and Response (KP CARE 1) project will support the GoN to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 and an AIDS free Nigeria with zero new infections, zero death and zero AIDS –related discrimination and fast track national response towards ending AIDS in Nigeria by 2030. KP –CARE 1 will increase demand for and access to comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care services and interventions for key populations. HA LTD/GTE will establish comprehensive community clinical service provision via the OSS/DIC. HA LTD/GTE will therefore build staff capacity as a critical vehicle to achieving this result. Job Summary To provide overall technical guidance and support for state laboratory field staff to implement high quality HIV/AIDS and clinical care and support activities at the state level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates the activities of the Data Entry Clerks to ensure deliberate and sustained day-to-day active retrieval of source documents (paper format) from the relevant program/clinic staff.

Take overall responsibility for detailed review of client folder for completeness, appropriateness, and overall quality prior to data entry.

In liaison with the Zonal/OSS SI lead, provide feedback concerning any identified data quality concerns and follow-up with appropriate service delivery staff.

Ensure timely data entry into the EMR systems (LAMISPlus, LAMIS3.0) to ensure accurate representation of service delivery efforts across the electronic reporting platforms.

Escalate data Work with primary service providers (or the M&E focal persons) to resolve questions, inconsistencies or missing data and verify accuracy of data before entry into the LAMIS. 

Assist the zonal/OSS SI lead to generates summary reports, respond to data calls and other inquiries relating to EMR/DMEL data issues.

Ensure that confidentiality and security of data is preserved for both paper-based and electronic data sources. 

Support the MRO maintaining an efficient medical records management system including reliable audit trail, systematic filing, and retrieval practices.

Assist the State M&E focal person in keeping track of summary data and source documents (patient/client forms, registers, and summary forms and assist in updating service registers and preparation of summary reports during the reporting period and when necessary.

Participate actively in routine (monthly/quarterly) internal DQA processes including data review, collation, correction, and updating of incomplete entries/ records and transfer into appropriate electronic platform. This extends to the LIPs/CBOs activities.

Ensure complete entry of identified backlog data from program records into EMR and DMEL database. 

Engage actively in weekly/monthly data collation, processing, and reporting on DMEL and other reporting platforms.

Perform other M&E-related duties as assigned.

Other Competencies:

Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete competing request in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

Quality  Management   - Looks   for   ways   to   improve   and  promote   quality, accuracy and thoroughness.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands, able to creatively deal with frequent and unexpected demands.

Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.

Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioural habits.

Language Skills:

Good oral and written English communication skills.

Knowledge of Local Language will be an advantage.

Must be able to speak fluently.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Location: Field Office (Niger State)

Position type: (Full Time)

Join Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte Team to provide the essential program support necessary to implement HALG’s innovative programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will assist the M&E Officer with the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all HAN-Nigeria activities.

Assist with collation and processing of monthly summary forms from the One Stop Shop (OSS) and health facilities and field staff.

Assist with data verification and entry into data base (LAMIS, DMEL etc.)

Assist the M and E Officer with the monthly data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations. 

Assist the M&E Officer to conduct literature search to support preparation of information products and publications. 

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

Degree in Medical records, Statistics or any discipline in the social sciences, Minimum one (1) year post NYSC working experience in the implementation and management of Health Strategic Information Systems (HIV/AIDS programming preferred). Basic data management and analysis skills. Knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring an asset.

Preferred Skills: 

High- level computer skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi Info Windows Other Competencies: 

Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community. 

Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills: Excellent oral and written English communication skills. Knowledge of Local Language preferred. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.

Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments. The employee will be required to work directly with populations that are vulnerable and at high risk of HIV and Human rights violation. The employee will be required to work directly with populations that are vulnerable and at high risk of HIV and Human rights violation.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

The position manages and provides hardware and software maintenance, training and recommendations about future planning and development of resources. The incumbent provides these services in an effective and efficient manner that will ensure maximum access to and implementation of technology services and resources. The IT Officer is responsible for the computer systems within the organization, oversees installation, ensures back-up systems operate effectively, makes recommendations for hardware and software, provides ICT technology infrastructures, and contributes to organizational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing ICT Strategy, systems, plans and policies.
2. Ensure that IT Strategy incorporates developing effective business solutions with the underlying infrastructure and underpins the organization in delivering appropriate technology enabled solutions as it expands.
3. Conceptualize, develop strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major systems improvements.
4. Manage/Oversee multiple, concurrent, and often disparate tasks for projects involving innovative applications and different systems including databases
5. Provide technical and policy advice to leadership and strategic partners on systems development in a changing environment and the implications of various alternatives, as well as on business applications and other related issues.
6. Manage the establishment and implementation of software development and customization projects.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, or a related field
2. 4 - 5 years’ experience in managing an Information Technology operation, including experience supervising technical staff.  
3. Thorough knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
4. Thorough knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software.
5. Thorough knowledge of computer monitoring systems, vendor-supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly technical programs.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Bayelsa

Job Summary

The incumbent will support the Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer and others in the state office to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are appropriate at the state level and meet USAID and ACE 6 project M&E needs. S/he contributes toward the relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of data collated and reported at the state.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist the Senior M&E Officer in the correct implementation and use of monitoring and evaluation tools, as well as the timely submission of complete reports.
2. Conduct routine monitoring visits to health facilities/sites.
3. Assist with collation and processing of weekly and monthly reports from the health facilities and field staff.
4. Maintain strong data quality, including implementing data quality assessments (DQAs) on a periodic basis with approved tools.
5. Provide oversight, supervision, and training for Data Entry Assistants & Clerks.
6. Maintain accurate documentation of M&E records and ensure their secure storage and simple retrieval.
7. Collect relevant baseline and final data in conjunction with technical support teams.
8. Ensure Program data is entered across all reporting platforms
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Degree in Medical records, Statistics, or any other relevant discipline in the social sciences.
2. Minimum of 2 years work experience in the implementation and management of health strategic information systems (HIV/AIDS programming preferred).
3. Basic data management and analysis skills.
4. Knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring.
5. High- level computer skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi- Info Windows.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Work Environment:

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Associate Director, Prevention, Care and Treatment

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide technical support to implement high-quality prevention, care, treatment, and support activities with a primary focus on prevention interventions, clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART), and the management of other disease conditions. S/he will supervise key prevention and clinical staff, and lead in integrating prevention and clinical services with other project initiatives. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders (including the Government of [Nation] and other implementing partners), and evaluate service delivery outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A. Supervision of Prevention Services:

1. Supports the Deputy Chief of Party in overseeing the development of strategies for the design and implementation of HALG public health interventions including HIV/AIDS interventions, linked with care and treatment activities. Others include TB, RH/FP, Malaria, cervical cancer screening, STI etc.
2. Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies, and SOPs are developed and implemented according to HALG, USAID, OGAC and Nigerian guidelines.
3. Supports the senior management team in the development and monitoring of workplan, budgets and ensure appropriate levels of technical support in the implementation.
4. Supports the Deputy Chief of Party in the development of high-quality HIV/AIDS prevention interventions for target populations, ensuring behavioral change and access to standard HIV prevention commodities.
5. Provides technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for research projects.

B. Supervision of Clinical Services:

1. Provide technical leadership and technical support related to clinical management and home-based care HIV/AIDS strategies and approaches related to implementation of programs.
2. In coordination with the Deputy Chief of Party, coordinate the design and implementation of components related to the clinical management of and home-based care for HIV/AIDS, including the use of antiretroviral treatment in field-level projects and programs.
3. Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS care and support, including capacity building for managing other co-morbidities.
4. Serve as the focal person for clinical quality assurance and control of HALG service delivery interventions for general populations.
5. Provide support to facilities in the states, including interacting with site clinical teams and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) focal points, ensuring quality assurance and control in the delivery of HIV treatment services to the general population at the facilities and through other decentralized service delivery models.
6. Work with state teams and local implementing partners to support the correct implementation and use of HTS, STIs and ART monitoring and evaluation tools, and adherence for complete, correct, and timely reporting.
7. Provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care, including the management of opportunistic infections (OIs) and capacity building for palliative care in field programs.
8. Manage and provide technical supervision to the Technical Officer, HIV Care and Treatment at the state level.
9. Advise the project on national/state policies, procedures, licensing requirements and ensure compliance with all requirements and/or mandatory inspections to the one-stop shops.
10. Prepare formal evaluations of clinical staff as scheduled and required, and supervise monthly/quarterly clinical staff meetings.
11. Identify and advise management on training needs for all clinical staff.
12. Lead the integration of clinical services with other project activities to enhance the achievement of project outcomes.

C. Monitoring and Research:

1. Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
2. Remain informed about current programs in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support, as well as related development fields, and use this knowledge to provide support to the research unit in conducting research (qualitative and quantitative) on service delivery outcomes for HIV prevention, care, and treatment.
3. Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, including the conduct of data quality assessments (DQAs) using national and HALG CQI tools, assist in the preparation of monthly reports, and provide supportive supervision.
4. Proactively seek out and report relevant opportunities, success stories, linkages or challenges that impact on clinical services.
5. Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to HIV/AIDS care and support, and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.

D. External Relations:

1. Represent Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte to donors and government officials on issues related to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment, and make presentations as necessary.
2. Ensure that high-quality HIV prevention, care, treatment, and other interventions are implemented in a timely manner in coordination and collaboration with HALG stakeholders and partners

Other Duties and Responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience:

1. Master's degree in Public Health or any other related field.
2. MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) degree.
3. At least 8 years of post-NYSC clinical experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment; at least 5 years of program management experience.
4. Excellent knowledge of HIV prevention and clinical issues, as well as current literature in HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
5. Experience in developing project-specific antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery plans.

Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

Other Competencies:

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioural habits.

Language Skills:

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
2. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer, Prevention, Care and Treatment

Location: ACE-6 Regional Office (Lagos State)

Position type: (Full Time)

Background

Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE is a service-based human rights organization with a global heritage that was established under the laws of Nigeria with a mission to engage as a lead and Global player with a variety of stakeholders to create access to opportunities and resources for comprehensive healthcare and social and economic justice for all. Heartland Alliance Ltd/GTE is currently implementing Cluster 6 of the Accelerating Control of HIV/Epidemics Project (ACE-6) with the Regional Office located in Lagos State. The headquarters is in Abuja, FCT while the ACE-6 Project is implemented in 3 states (Bayelsa, Edo & Lagos).

Job Summary

This role will provide day-to-day technical and programmatic support to the AD-PCT, focusing on Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV, and other medical services. The primary responsibilities include implementing high-quality care, treatment, and support activities, with a focus on the clinical management of HIV/AIDS and provision of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) at the regional level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to coordinate the design and implementation of facility- and community-based programs for the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including Anti-retroviral treatment.
2. Support the development of evidence-based strategies aligned with national guidelines and the achievement of the 95-95-95 UNAIDS goal. This includes implementing uninterrupted ART services, utilizing differentiated service delivery models, monitoring treatment schedules for optimal retention and viral suppression, integrating TB/HIV services, and providing other integrated medical services.
3. Work with relevant staff and partners to coordinate the design and implementation of community-based programs for community HTS and ART. This involves optimizing HIV case finding and linking individuals to care at supported health facilities. They will also collaborate with partners implementing community programs to improve the linkage of clients identified as HIV positive to care and treatment services, and to support the provision of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and ART in accordance with national and global best practices and guidelines.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and competency required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

1. MB.BS or similar degree with 6 to 8 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of ART/TB/HIV services in resource constraint settings.
2. MPH or its equivalent is an added advantage.
3. Demonstrated skills in HIV, prevention, care and treatment
4. Ability to use evidence to design and implement targeted interventions with highest degree of efficiency and impact.
5. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
6. Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
7. Proven ability in supervising staff

Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with USAID-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.
2. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

Other Competencies

1. Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
2. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
3. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively.
4. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
5. Cultural Sensitivity – Respect the cultural environment in which a person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
6. Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate against persons based on sexual orientation or gender.

Language Skills

1. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
2. Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
3. Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, and PowerPoint.
2. High proficiency in MS Excel.
3. Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte

Work Environment

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. The employee is required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
3. The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited-resource environments.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte...Towards Excellence and Impact.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing).

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and is committed to promoting the human rights of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work with us.

Heartland Alliance Ltd/Gte provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.