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The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at national, state and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

The Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale-up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leveraging government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	State Team Lead
Reports to	Technical Director
Department	Prevention, Care and Treatment
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Ogun and Osun states

Opening Date:   1st October 2025
Closing Date:     6^th October 2025

Responsibilities:
The State Team Lead will provide overall leadership, oversight, and advocacy for TB program implementation in the State. Working closely with the National and State TB program teams, s/he will ensure that project objectives and targets are met, while fostering collaboration with stakeholders and partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for project implementation in the State, ensuring alignment with national and donor priorities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with State Ministries of Health, Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and key stakeholders, advocating resources and Government ownership of TB programs.
• Oversee and coordinate all partner and project activities within the State to ensure synergy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Supervise and mentor state project staff, ensuring high performance, capacity development, and compliance with institutional policies and donor regulations.
• Monitor State-level progress against work plans and budgets, and escalate implementation challenges for resolution.
• Represent the project in high-level meetings, technical working groups, and partner forums at the State level.
• Ensure timely submission of high-quality programmatic, financial, and M&E reports from the State team.
• Ensure staff and implementing entities’ compliance with all institutional, administrative and operational policies and procedures as well as donor regulations as applicable
• Promote innovative approaches to case finding, treatment, and community engagement to improve TB outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Director and Project Director

Minimum Requirements

• M.B;B.S. or the relevant medical degree
• Master’s degree or its equivalent or higher degree in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred
• At least five years of professional experience in TB and other public health program implementation, developing and managing partnerships, including brokering public-private partnerships
• Proven experience in leadership, capacity building, planning and management
• Demonstrable experience in successful implementation of PEPFAR or GF-funded programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and/or sub-national government levels
• Experience in working with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Health and related MDAs in Nigeria, particularly in the four states of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo or other South-west States

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Strong networking and representational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision. 
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to identify and develop relevant work areas.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abides to the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer by providing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to be a leader in providing quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

The Facility and Community Based Service Delivery Support (FC SDS) Project is a United States Department of States-funded project through Stop TB Partnership Geneva, that is a revolutionary program working with communities, facilities, and relevant State and National structures to improve access to TB case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and notification in Lagos, Ogun, Osun, and Oyo States; as well as increase domestic financing for TB and strengthen surveillance and integrated reporting across five Strategic Objectives:

1. REACH: Maximize TB case detection in all age groups through active case finding, including facility-based screening, contact investigation, community mobilization and screening, and strengthening the TB diagnostic network.
2. CURE: Support timely treatment initiation, adherence, and completion, especially among DR-TB cases.
3. PREVENT: Reduce the risk of transmission through expansion of access to TB preventive treatment (TPT), infection control, and stigma reduction.
4. INNOVATE: Incorporate and scale up new tools and approaches such as digital chest X-rays with computer-aided diagnostics, hotspot mapping, and molecular diagnostics.
5. SUSTAIN: Strengthen state and LGA capacity to institutionalize domestic resource mobilization and leverage government structures for sustainable program ownership.

It is to this end that IHVN is seeking to fill the following positions:

Position	Program Officer Clinical Laboratory
Reports to	State Team Lead, Senior Program Officer CLS
Department	Laboratory Services
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Location	Osun state

Opening Date:   1st October 2025

Closing Date:     6^th October 2025

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, Clinical Laboratory Services, and the Project Director, the Program Officer for the FC SDS Project will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing all laboratory activities within the state of implementation. He/She will provide technical guidance, programmatic assistance, mitigation strategies, as well as monitoring and evaluation at the state level to ensure the implementation of high-quality tuberculosis laboratory program activities. He/She will collaborate with State lead, Cluster teams and Senior Program Officer (SPO)- Clinical Laboratory Services to implement laboratory activities and ensure that laboratory program targets are achieved and reported in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to supported laboratories on sample processing, biosafety, and the implementation of best laboratory practices.
• Support implementation of laboratory strengthening interventions, including quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Work with State Quality Assurance Officer (SQAO) to monitor the quality of laboratory operations and testing in supported facilities to ensure compliance with National guidelines/standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Facilitate training on sputum smear microscopy, GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, HIV rapid testing, equipment maintenance, and quality management system.
• Conduct mentorship and supportive supervision visits to supported laboratories.
• Collaborate with State TB and HIV programs, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen laboratory networks.
• Collate, analyze, validate, and report laboratory data to monitor program performance and inform decision-making.
• Track laboratory commodities and consumables to prevent stockouts and ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Ensure timely submission of laboratory deliverables and report to the regional office.
• Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and extend existing laboratory activities.
• Perform every other duty necessary for the successful implementation of laboratory activities and as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science (BMLS).
• Valid professional practicing license and evidence of registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in clinical laboratory services, preferably in donor-funded health programs (TB, HIV, or related areas)
• Excellent working knowledge of laboratory equipment and techniques for the following categories of TB assays, including GeneXpert, Truenat, TB-LAMP, LF-LAM, and AFB Smear Microscopy
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory quality assurance systems, biosafety
• Experience in program planning, implementation, and reporting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong technical knowledge of TB diagnostic services
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites.

Mode of Application:

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected], and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

No longer accepting applications for this job

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute’s vision is to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in all thematic and research areas, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Research Assistant (2)
Scheduled Work Time	Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports to	Project Coordinator A-STEP Study
Location	Central, Abuja

Opening Date: 8^th August, 2025

Closing Date: 15^th August, 2025

Position Overview

The A-STEP study, a pre- and post-interventional study in three Nigerian states. The primary goal

is to develop and pilot and assess the impact of a scalable educational intervention on over-the-counter antibiotic dispensing among pharmacists and patent medicine vendors using standardized

patients to measure the outcome of interest. This study will complement the efforts by the Nigerian

government to reduce microbial resistance in the Nigerian population.

Description and objectives:

Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator- A-STEP Study, the Research Assistant (Central) will provide support in the following activities. His or her activities include i). Support data collection from Community Pharmacists and PPMVs ii). Travel to the implementing states to ensure follow-up and compliance of the study population to the protocol iii). Participate and oversee the activities of the Standardized Patients iv). Ensure quality of data and participate with engagement of the relevant

stakeholders v). Support training program, planning and dissemination activities vi). Support all other study related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator and the PI.

Responsibilities:

• Support data collection from the study population comprising community pharmacists and proprietary patent medicine vendors.
• Support and participate as Standardized Patients where applicable.
• Ensure complete, efficient and active follow-up of the selected community pharmacists and PPMVS as the sample population of the study.
• Support and carry out surveys, interviews, and focused group discussions as applicable within the study.
• Ensure the quality of data collection and support in the engagement efforts with stakeholders.
• Support the training program, planning and dissemination of study findings as applicable.
• Support all other study-related activities as mandated by the Study coordinator.

Required competencies:

Core requirements:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Good communication (oral and written) and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office – (Word, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint), other applicable software.

Education and Experience:

• BSc in any Health or Social Sciences, and Education.
• At least 1 year of work experience.
• Soft skills- good communication, Interviewing, Data Collection, Meeting Coordination, data, transcribing audio and video recordings.

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 

IHVN only recruits representatives who are suited and abide to the strict responsibility of SEAH.

By applying for this role, you agree to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert closes 7 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

No longer accepting applications for this job

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

To further drive quality and engender global best practices in HIV and TB care and treatment, this advert is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	Program Officer-Surveillance & Data Management
Department	Strategic Information
Reports to	Surveillance Lead
Location	Abuja

Opening Date: 20^th January, 2025

Closing Date:  2^nd February, 2025

Position Overview

The Program Officer, Surveillance / Data Management will provide technical support for the implementation of HIV/AIDS surveillance activities and surveys in IHVN-supported States. The Program Officer will collaborate with Stakeholders, including Federal/State Ministries of Health, funders, and relevant implementing partners to strengthen the national HIV/AIDS case-based surveillance, recency surveillance and mortality surveillance initiatives. The program officer will develop, manage, and maintain data visualization tools, including Power BI dashboards, for monitoring HIV/AIDS program performance. The Program Officer will provide support for epidemiological data collection, analysis, and use for monitoring the trends of HIV sentinel events among people living with HIV. The Program Officer will provide technical assistance to site and above-site level personnel to ensure surveillance data are used for improving the quality of patient management and public health response.

Required Competencies

• Performs HIV/AIDS surveillance data analyses and monitors surveillance data for change in epidemiological trends.
• Participates in planning and conducting outbreak and other epidemiologic investigations by assisting with the onsite review of facilities and procedures; interviewing patients, health care providers, and others involved; and assisting in collecting data from local agencies or other health entities.
• Participates in rapid/emergency response to suspected/confirmed outbreaks as needed.
• Assists in preparing reports from analyses of surveillance data, literature reviews, and other information using behavioral science, demographic and epidemiologic analytic techniques, and evaluation.
• Perform data quality assurance activities; undertake periodic field supervision visits to assess and evaluate the implementation of surveillance activities, identify gaps and recommend corrective actions based on key performance indicators.
• Design and develop interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor key HIV/AIDS program indicators (e.g., testing, treatment, adherence, and viral suppression).
• Implement data models and visualizations that track progress toward program targets, identify trends, and highlight potential areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with program teams to identify visualization needs and ensure dashboards align with program goals.
• Use advanced Excel functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, COUNTIFS, IF, AND, OR, PivotTables) for data validation, cleaning, and analysis.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all visualizations and reports.
• Extract and transform data from multiple sources (e.g., DHIS2, EMRs, and other databases) into formats suitable for visualization in Power BI and Excel.
• Maintain data pipelines and automate processes for regular data updates.
• Provide training to team members and stakeholders on Power BI and Excel functionalities to enhance their ability to utilize the dashboards effectively.
• Develop user guides and documentation to support dashboard usage and troubleshooting.
• Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals.
• Participate in capacity building initiatives for surveillance data use

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Access, SPSS, R, or SAS).
  • Experience with dashboard development and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Applied knowledge of principles and practices of epidemiology.
  • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS surveillance initiatives in Nigeria
  • Research methods, procedures, and techniques used in identifying and evaluating disease characteristics.
  • Contemporary medical methods and practices used in the control of a variety of diseases.
  • Principles and practices applicable to the surveillance and investigation of communicable diseases.
  • Public health surveillance, computerized database management, data analysis, program evaluation, literature search, effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
  • Proficiency in the use of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Excel and Word, Google doc and analytic software such as STATA, R and SPSS.
  • Ability to write simple reports; to write technical and non-technical information material.
  • Ability to follow oral or written instructions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • Interpersonal relations, as applied to contacts with representatives of governmental agencies and other implementing partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.
  • Familiarity with national and international HIV surveillance standards and guidelines.

Educational qualifications and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in public health research and data analysis, preferably in HIV/AIDS-related work. Experience with surveillance activities and epidemiologic investigations is an asset.

Safeguarding (PSEAH):

• As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 
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• IHVN only recruits’ representatives who are suited and abides to the strict responsibility of SEAH.
• By applying to this role, you are agreeing to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert is open from 2^nd February,2025 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

No longer accepting applications for this job

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable non-governmental organization addressing infectious and non-infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and cancer through prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, care, and support services. IHVN is in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the government of Nigeria at the national, state, and local levels. The Institute aims to provide quality health services, capacity building, and research in West Africa and beyond.

The Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project is a World Bank performance-based financing project in Nigeria that targets children under five and women as primary beneficiaries. The IMPACT project was developed in support of the commitment of the Government of Nigeria to improve its Human Capital to reduce under-five Mortality by half by 2030: from 132 to 79 per 1,000 births in 2030 (World Bank, 2020).

In order to successfully implement this project, IHVN is therefore seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position	LGA Ad- Hoc Staff
Department	Prevention Care & Treatment
Reports to	Program Lead, Clinical Services
Location	Across the 18 LGAs in Ondo state

Opening Date: 27^th December, 2024

Closing Date:  3^rd January 2025

Position Overview

• Support high-quality data recording and reporting into documentation tools.
• Check and maintain the intensified malaria case management process at clustered facilities using the hub-and-spoke model.
• Perform malaria diagnosis using Rapid Diagnostic test kits (RDTs) and do necessary referral/network coordination.
• Support the Community Mobilization team in coordinating, collecting, and reviewing community intervention data.
• Collate and review data from facilities in his/her assigned clustered facilities using data capturing tools and electronic data collection systems (ODK).
• Routine visits to assigned facilities and communities within his/her cluster to ensure quality malaria diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services when necessary.
• Support referral linkage coordination, ensuring seamless integration between communities and facilities regarding referrals to ensure no patient loss (100% linkage rate to facilities).
• Support malaria commodity tracking and reporting at supported health facilities to avoid stock out of drugs and other malaria commodities.
• Collate weekly site reports, routinely verify reports generated against source documents, and report challenges to the IHVN supervising officer where necessary.
• Regularly support the updating of all NMEP documentation tools in the LGA.
• Ensure daily update is made into NMEP recording registers.
• Assist LGA M&E and Malaria program officers in monthly data collation and reporting.
• Support with data retrieval, collation, and review from different SDPs and interventions in the LGA.

Required Competencies

Knowledge of the State/LGA is highly essential.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum HND/ Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, Public Health, Nursing, health Sciences or Community Health, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences or related field.
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Safeguarding (PSEAH):/As an organization, IHVN takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us. 

IHVN only recruits’ representatives who are suited and abides to the strict responsibility of SEAH.

By applying to this role, you are agreeing to IHVN carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records and you also confirm that not before or after being hired will you breach the IHVN policy on SEAH.

Equal employment opportunity statement

IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format should be forwarded to the Assistant Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• This advert is open from 27^th December 2024, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.