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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 through the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and 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 TB-LON 3 Project is a USAID-funded Award 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 four result areas:

1. Improved access to high-quality, person-centered TB treatment, DR-TB, and TB/HIV services for a cumulative number of at least 106,576 persons for the life of the activity
2. Strengthened systems and structures for TB detection, treatment and notification with TB service delivery platforms strengthened
3. TB disease transmission and progression reduced
4. TB research and innovations accelerated with improved impact on program implementation.

The TB-LON 3 Award is implemented by a consortium with Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) as the Prime Recipient, Society for Family Health as the Sub-Recipient and other Implementing Entities.  USAID recently approved additional funding for this Award to scale up COVID-19 vaccination activities in 2 States.

Job Title: COVID-19 VACCINATION STATE COORDINATOR,  (COVAX State Coordinator)TB-LON 3 PROJECT (2)
Department: Office of the CEO                     
Job Location: Lagos and Oyo States
Reports to: COVAX Manager, TB-LON 3 Project

Opening Date:       17^th June 2022
Closing Date:          01^st July 2022

Job Summary:

The COVAX State Coordinator will address the challenges posed by vaccine hesitancy, and lead the implementation of strategies to rapidly scale-up COVID-19 vaccination in the State. S/He would also strategically support the State Immunization Programs to integrate COVAX vaccination activities into routine immunization programs.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the implementation of TB-LON 3 COVID-19 immunization scale-up activities in the State.

2. Coordinate the engagement, involvement and linkages of key partners in the State & LGAs to participate in COVAX program.
3. Facilitate state COVID 19 vaccination situation assessment exercise and support the State/LGA team to develop COVAX activity plan.
4. Coordinate the implementation of COVAX activity plan in all the engaged LGAs in the State.
5. Support the State in capacity building of healthcare workers on RCCE to integrate COVID risk communication and vaccine promotion messages into facility service provisions in the state.
6. Represent TB LON 3 on relevant COVID-19 committees and technical working groups in the state.
7. Support TB LON 3 state SI Coordinator to verify COVAX data; and appropriately use data for program review to improve quality and increase performance.
8. Supervise TB LON 3 LGA COVAX monitors in the state.
9. Collate LGA reports on COVAX activities and produce periodic reports on COVAX implementation in the state.
10. Any other duties as assigned by COVAX Manager or TB LON 3 Management

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a degree in medical, health or social sciences. Master’s degree in public health(MPH) will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of COVID-19 epidemiology and vaccination program.
• At least three years of professional experience working in public health or vaccination programs.
• Experience in working with key state health stakeholders.
• Experience with USAID or any other donor will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Strong coordination, planning, networking and supervisory skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as presentation skills, with proven experience in analyzing data and developing PowerPoint presentations and other reports.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. 
• Innovative, proactive and self-motivated  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] Application must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. 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 the provision of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, capacity building, research, and 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.

Opening Date: 7/06/2022

Closing Date: 21/06/2022

Duties and responsibilities

The duties of the Data Analyst (International Research Center of Excellence) include, but are not limited to the following:

• Providing methodological support to IRCE researchers including planning of statistical methodology, sample size and power calculations and study design of protocols for research grants
• Providing a wide range of advanced statistical expertise, guidance, and support to IRCE researchers using Minitab, SPSS, STATA/ R etc.
• Participating in the design of research studies and in the reporting of research studies and clinical trials.
• Developing a data analysis plan with the principal investigators for research proposals or ongoing studies.
• Analyzing data according to the statistical analysis plan and provide result tables for reports, and manuscripts.
• Developing high quality graphics and contribute to scientific manuscript writing
• Using a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data; advise and assist in the development of inferences and conclusions, as appropriate.
• Providing trainings for IRCE/IHVN staff on statistical analysis using novel statistical software.
• Using automated tools to extract data from primary and secondary sources
• Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems
• Developing and maintaining databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format
• Performing routine data quality check in terms of consistency, timeliness, accuracy and completeness
• Organize/curate, manage, store and backup survey data
• Performing pre-data analysis task required in data cleaning
• Supporting training of data team on the use of mobile data technology (REDCap, ODK, etc.) for data collection

Experience and Skills

• Knowledge and mastery of statistical packages (Minitab, SPSS, STATA/ R)
  • Mastery of Microsoft Excel
  • Critical Thinking skills
  • Data visualization skills
  • Presentation skills
  • A research-oriented individual with an interest in science and health project management
  • Possess leadership skills

Educational qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or other relevant health related fields with at least 7 years’ experience managing small to large data sets.

• An advanced degree MSc, MPH or PhD in epidemiology, statistics, public health or related field will be an added advantage.

Method of Application

• Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed resume and a one-page cover letter as one MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected]

• All Applications must explicitly state the position applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• The subject of the email should be the job position and full name of the applicant.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advanced to the next stage of the selection process.

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria is one of seven African research hubs for the new National Institutes of Health (NIH) five-year program, Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa). In addition to the seven research hubs, the NIH DS-I Africa initiative also awarded five research training grants, four ethics program awards, and an open data science platform and coordinating center awards. The investigators of all 17 awards will all work together within the DS-I Africa consortium to promote the use of data science for innovation and discovery in Africa.

Building on existing data, researchers of the IHVN research hub for INFORM Africa will establish data streams from public and private sectors to understand the multilayer interactions that may explain the dynamics and impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic, through three proposed research projects and two cores:  the Data Management and Analysis Core to support management and analysis of both pre-existing data and new data produced through the Hub, and an Administrative Core.  By utilizing large datasets on HIV and SARS-CoV-2 from Nigeria and South Africa, two of Africa’s largest and most affected countries, INFORM Africa will be able to provide novel insights on the epidemiology of both viruses as well as their impact on each other, to create a core capability for governments across Africa to better respond to both these concurrent epidemics as well as future epidemics.

Opening date: 25^th May, 2022
Closing date:  08^th June, 2022

Job purpose

The Program Manager/Coordinator will work under the direction of the overall INFORM Africa Principal Investigator (PI) and in close collaboration with the INFORM Africa multiPIs (MPI) and key personnel to provide high level scientific coordination and administrative management to meet the INFORM Africa objectives. Duties include those described below:

Duties and responsibilities

The duties of the program manager/coordinator working under the direction of the INFORM Africa PI include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Scientific Administration
   1. Prepare materials for, and liaise with INFORM Africa multi-PIs and key personnel for Institutional Review Boards ethical approvals.
   2. Work closely with INFORM Africa multi-PIs and key personnel to ensure that adequate progress is made on milestones for each of the projects and cores.
   3. Work closely with INFORM Africa multi-PIs and key personnel to ensure that scientific reports from the projects and the cores are prepared, collated, reviewed and submitted on time to NIH following sign off by the PI.
   4. Prepare research materials and coordinate activities of INFORM Africa sub committees and subsequent research proposals.
   5. Attend working groups meetings, conferences, and meetings of INFORM Africa research hub or the DS-I Africa consortium as assigned by the PI.
2. General Administration
   1. Coordinate and conduct the dissemination and local implementation of research terms of reference and procedures to INFORM Africa research hub.
   2. Schedule regular videoconference/Zoom calls or meetings for the INFORM Africa steering committee, subcommittees, the scientific advisory board, the community advisory board, the investigative team and develop minutes, action items with timelines.
   3. Follow up on action items identified to ensure timeliness of activities.
   4. Develop and maintain a filing system for INFORM Africa documents & maintain contact lists.
   5. Act as the point of contact for internal and external partners.
   6. Maintain and monitor project plans and project schedules.

3. Travel Logistics
   1. Coordinate itineraries, flight and ground transport, and other travel support services.
   2. Work with IHVN and partner travel logistics to ensure that travel requests, accommodations, and remunerations are submitted on time and within budget.

4. Budget Management and Reports
   1. Work with IHVN grants and contracts and finance department to ensure research grant expenditures are per sponsor and organization regulations, policies, and procedures.
   2. Work with grants and contracts and finance department to prepare financial reports, maintain correspondence with INFORM Africa stakeholders via emails, memos & letters.
   3. Prepare meeting retirements as needed.

5. Communications
   1. Communicate activity schedules and information to the INFORM Africa team and other collaborators where relevant.
   2. Work with the communication team to post activities of INFORM Africa, and promote the visibility of events.

Experience and Skills

• Strong research training and applied research experience.
• Literature search and systematic review skills.
• Organizational skills, ability to absorb new tasks as they arise and are assigned.
• An analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Mature interpersonal and communication skills.
• Nigeria and/or other African country-related work experience.
• The candidate should have:
  – Good understanding of GIS analysis will be an advantage.
  – Experience coordinating NIH funded research projects
  – Experience in coordinating multi-country research projects.

Educational qualifications

A research-oriented individual with an interest in science and good at health project management and research administration with:

• A PhD, MD/MPH or MPH with significant experience in research program management, especially multi-site research consortia.

Working conditions

• Location: The coordinator will be based at the IHVN in Abuja, Nigeria, the prime for INFORM Africa research hub.
• Duration of Engagement is for 5 years, contingent upon availability of grant funding.

Reporting

The Program Manager/coordinator reports directly to the INFORM Africa Principal Investigator

More Information

The International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria          www.ihvn-irce.org

Grant website: Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa)

Mode of Application:

• Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the Deputy Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] 
• When applying, kindly indicate location being applied for at the top right corner of application

This advert closes 14 days from date of this publication and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.