In fostering an excellent work culture and staff performance, the Executive Management of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has initiated the “Employee Recognition Awards” to recognise “Employees of the Month” and “Employee of the Year.”
According to the IHVN Director of Finance and Administration, Mr. Olu Alabi, this recognition covers overall employee performance in dressing, innovation, teamwork, productivity, efficiency, leadership & interpersonal skills, punctuality and adherence to company values and principles amongst others.
For October 2024, IHVN Celebrates, Temitayo Raimi, Clare Ohunayo, Sunday Ekere, Lem Kwem Imasuen, Ayomide Olumefun, Elizabeth Ejura Ali, Charles Imogie, Abubakar Iliyasu Bichi, Pascal Lojah Nyam, Adekunle Adebisi Deborah, Ifeanyi-Ukeagbu Ify Genevieve, Adebimpe Manuwa, Idowu Owoeye and Samuel Akingbesote whose performance stood out in their teams.
Three hearty cheers to our October star performers!
The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) deeply mourns the passing of its esteemed Board Director, Ms. Josephine Tapgun, who departed on November 3, 2024.
Hon. Tapgun was appointed to the IHVN Board in 2012, where she made invaluable contributions to the Institute’s growth and success. With her extensive experience as the former Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, alongside over 20 years of service in the public sector, Hon. Tapgun played a pivotal role in the strategic management and governance of the Institute.
IHVN Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Dakum said that “her unwavering commitment to public health has left a lasting impact on IHVN, and she will be profoundly missed by the board and all who had the privilege of working with her. The Institute extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” he said.
Before her passing at 64 years, Josephine Tapgun made a tremendous impact through her exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to nation-building. She served in various key capacities, including as an Assistant Director in both the Ministries of Power and Youth Development. Additionally, Ms. Tapgun was an Assistant Chief Consulting Officer for the National Council on Inter-Governmental Relations (NCIR), where she was responsible for monitoring activities and resolving conflicts between different tiers of government.
Ms. Tapgun was a highly respected expert in her field of psychology. She earned a Master of Science degree in Organizational Psychology from the University of Jos in 1989, following her earlier achievement of a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology. Her extensive academic background and professional experience positively influenced the various institutions she served.
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 our operations, IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position
Senior Program Officer-Monitoring & Evaluation
Scheduled Work Time
Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports to
Program Manager- SI
Operational Contacts
HIV Lead, TB Lead, Program Management Team, Project Director
Location
Central, Abuja
Opening Date: 13th November 2024
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Project Overview
The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), through funding from The Global Fund (GF), will be implementing the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) grant, a combined TB &HIV effort pivotal to transforming TB & HIV programs. Under the leadership and coordination of the National AIDS and STDs Control Programme (NASCP), the National TB and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP), and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), this project will increase the identification of all forms of TB cases in the community and ensure prompt access to high-quality, patient-centered prevention and treatment through a Nationwide coverage of TB Public-Private Mix active TB case finding effort, and Community TB testing. The HIV component of the grant will focus on four states (Ebonyi, Anambra, Kwara, and Gombe) for end-to-end HIV comprehensive services, community PMTCT scale-up in all states, PrEP in the four GF-supported states and in other states where PEPFAR IPs will be operating, and support harm reduction program (specifically needles and syringes) in 12 states. Other focus areas include Health Systems Strengthening/Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) and National level support activities.
Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the (SPO SI) will ensure data quality and best practices in data collection, data management, and data reporting at different levels. Promote health system strengthening activities.
Description and objectives:
Under the supervision of the Program Manager SI, the SPO will provide strategic leadership in the design, development, and implementation of the M&E framework within the state or region of implementation.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that data collection and reporting flow are strictly adhered to
Troubleshoot data flow choke points and resolve them in a timely manner.
Ensure proper management of PMM data
Distribution of Data Collection Tools to thematic areas
Liaise with different thematic units to resolve data quality issues and take necessary corrective actions
Participate in periodic external data quality assessments
Ensure strict adherence to M&E SOPs.
Supervise the daily activities of Data entry clerks & documentation clerks at the site
Ensure timely, complete, and consistent reports come in from sites
Ensure the utilization of standardized monitoring and evaluation indicators and tools for consistency in measurement at all supported sites
Monitor the stock balance of DCTs at sites and ensure availability at all times; submission of DCT utilization reports.
Participate in data processes from collection, collation, analysis, reporting, and use.
Participate in health system-strengthening activities
Assist in generating regular gap analysis to show site progress towards achieving set targets.
Provide regular on site supervision and mentoring on monitoring and evaluation processes and tools
Participate in periodic data quality assessments at IHVN-supported sites
Participate in all HMIS processes in the state
Perform other duties as assigned by his/her Head of Unit, Strategic Information
Required competencies:
Core requirements:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present findings to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
Ability to analyze trends, identify patterns, and make data-driven recommendations.
Education and Experience:
Academic training:
A University degree in any of the following or related fields: Medicine, Pharmacy, natural and social sciences, statistics and epidemiology. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation roles.
Experience in roles with progressively increasing responsibilities, demonstrating a track record of success and growth in the field.
Direct experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects or programs, focusing on measurable outcomes and impact.
Proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Familiarity with statistical tools and software is often required.
Experience in managing or leading a team, providing guidance and mentorship and ensuring the effective coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities.
Understanding of project management principles, with the ability to coordinate M&E activities within project timelines.
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 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 closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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 HIV and TB care and treatment, IHVN is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:
Position
Program Officer-Health Informatics (Java Developer)
Scheduled Work Time
Monday – Friday (Flexibility, willing to travel and work weekends)
Reports to
Director Strategic Information
Location
Central, Abuja
Opening Date: 12th November, 2024
Closing Date: 27th November 2024
Position Overview
The Health Informatics Unit, within the Department of Strategic Information at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), leads the implementation of Health Information Systems designed to support public health interventions at both facility and community levels.
The Unit oversees a range of Health Information Systems, including the Nigeria Medical Record System (NMRS), Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), DHIS2, NMRS Community Mobile Systems, National Data Repository (NDR), NMRS Commodity Management Module, NMRS-to-LIMS exchange module, NOMIS, IHVN Central Data Repository (CDR), and additional emerging platforms.
The Unit’s mission is to deploy functional, sustainable, and locally relevant Health Information Systems that ensure the availability of high-quality data, enhancing patient care, and enabling robust monitoring and surveillance of public health programs.
Responsibilities:
Extend the functionality of the Nigeria Medical Record System by building custom modules in line with the needs of our very dynamic HIV AIDS, TB, PMTCT, and HTS program.
Extend the functionality of other Health Information systems like Central Database Repository, NMRS Mobile or DHIS2 in line with changing user needs.
Test components Health Information System Components, NMRS modules, and applications (mobile and web) developed by other CDC partners before deployment.
API integration of different Health Information Systems for a secure data exchange. Example EMR to Central Database JSON exchange, EMR to SMS system exchange.
Ensure that standard software development processes and protocols are followed in all software projects (Clean Coding, Architecture, Documentation, Source Code management)
Routine reporting to the Program Manager Health Informatics on the status of Health Informatics Interventions at facility and community level (NMRS Module Deployment
Any other responsibilities may be assigned as our Health Information System needs change with time.
Specific Deliverables:
Central Data Repository Upgrades: Develop, Upgrade, and Maintain Java Components of IHVN’s CDR (ETL, Consumer, MongoDB, Application Servers etc).
HIS Component Development: Participate in the development of Health Information System components like PIMS, Facility Registry (FR), Health Worker Registry (HWR), Terminology Service (TS), Shared Health Record (SHR), and Deduplication Service as required by FG and other stakeholders.
Testing and Debugging: Testing, debugging, maintaining, and troubleshooting issues with HIS components developed in-house or by 3rd parties.
Software Engineering Best Practices: Adhere to Software Engineering best practices (Documentation, Testing, Development, Source Code Management, Deployment etc)
Routine Reporting: Ensure that superiors and other stakeholders are updated routinely on the progress of Health Informatics-related interventions at the facility or community level.
Education, required skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree or HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
Strong proficiency in Java and experience working with Java-based frameworks.
Experience in customizing and extending OpenMRS, DHIS2, OpenSRP2, or similar Health Information Systems.
Hands-on experience with ETL processes and transforming large datasets for analytical purposes.
Experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MySQL for data storage and retrieval.
Knowledge of data integration methods, especially in healthcare environments.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Experience with version control systems like Git.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in public health or healthcare informatics.
Familiarity with FHIR or other healthcare data standards.
Experience working with OpenMRS, DHIS2, OpenSRP2
Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization technologies.
Willingness to travel to the States within Nigeria.
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 closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
