AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria, Ltd./Gte. (APIN) is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS and other diseases of public health significance. Its operating experience in Nigeria dates back to 2000, when the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) initiated HIV/AIDS research and prevention initiatives in Nigeria, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In 2004, the HSPH project started implementing HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs with support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). These activities culminated in the establishment of APIN as an independent NGO in 2007, with the aim of building local capacity and sustainability of HIV/AIDS and other diseases programming in Nigeria. Presently, APIN operates as a direct implementing partner to CDC having just completed a 3-year transition from Harvard in line with the US Government’s goal of transitioning programs to local indigenous organizations. In the four years since its operations as an implementing partner of the CDC, APIN has managed a cumulative budget of more than $50m, a reflection of the growing confidence of the USG that APIN has built enough systems to operate as an independent implementing partner of US funds. In addition to the US funded activities, APIN is currently soliciting for other funding opportunities to diversify its funding base in the wider public health arena as part of its response to current health challenges and its overall sustainability plan.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 3 years
- Location: Ogun
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Job Task
To assist in providing technical and programmatic support and work closely with the Technical Officer, to drive Community based programs in the Prevention & Community directorate of the organization in close working relationship with stakeholders; CSOs, supported health facilities, relevant government agencies and network of PLHIVs, in the implementation of community-based programs, care and support, Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) services with gender mainstreaming, and working closely with the State Teams to ensure achievement of programmatic goals and objectives.
Other responsibilities
- Assist in providing oversight and technical support to all prevention and community services such as HIV testing services, KPs intervention, recency surveillance, PrEP services, OVC activities in assigned State with guidance from the supervisor and the Technical Lead.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the directorate work plans with quarterly progress report writing of all program activities
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting of all prevention & community based programs
- Support the CBOs during program implementation, monitor community structures and ensure compliance with standards and target achievements in the state
- Assist in capacity building efforts of relevant staff in the facilities involved in prevention program implementation for high quality service delivery at all program sites using internationally recognized best practices and in line with national guidelines
- Support in strengthening bi-directional referrals between communities and health facilities, and gender mainstreaming across program areas.
Qualifications and Experience
- Must possess a first degree in Sciences or Social Sciences.
- Minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in an NGO or donor-funded environment with expertise in the design, implementation, supervision and monitoring of KP programs.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) on www.apin.org.ng to apply
