🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ ICAP (Columbia University) – 4 Positions

ICAP is a global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since 2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Pediatrics and PMTCT Officer
2.) Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor
3.) Pediatric and PMTCT Advisor
4.) Quality Improvement & Innovation Officer

Job No: 496968
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports To: Pediatrics and PMTCT Advisor

Position Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Pediatric and PMTCT Advisor. ICAP Nigeria, the Pediatrics and PMTCT Officerwill Anchoroversee the implementation of pediatric and PMTCT interventions at the Facility, Local Government and State levels in Nigeria.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of direct technical assistance to facilities towards achieving the PEPFAR Accelerating Progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT (AP3) goal.

Major Accountabilities
The Pediatrics and PMTCT Officer will:

• Support capacity-building activities for technical teams and Health care workersto improve targeted identification of Children and Adolescent Living with HIV (CALHIV) in line with the PEPFAR Accelerating Progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT (AP3)
• Build the capacity of Health care workers on supporting caregivers, especially the index recipients of care (RoCs) on the use of HIV-ST at home
• Conduct predictive analysis for pediatric case identification using risk profiling
• Be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of capacity-building activities on AP3services at supported facility and community services delivery points.
• Support facility and State teams to scale up PMTCT services in non-traditional settings (non-PEPFAR supported facilities) using the hub and spoke approach (establishment of community PMTCT model)
• Support facility and community team to usedashboards to monitor the progress of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) along the PMTCT cascade (antiretroviral prophylaxis, EID, CTX, and HIV final status)
• Support implementation of QI collaboratives to address pediatric and PMTCT implementation performance gaps as well as the quality of care.
• AnchorLiaise with State Ministry of Health officialsand other stakeholders in coordinating HIV care and treatment programming through technical working groups, review meetings and conferences as requested by the Pediatrics and PMTCT Advisor and/or in line with approved work plans.
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be assigned.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications

• An Advanced Degree (MBBS / MPH or International equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years post NYSC experience; experience in the management of HIV care and treatment projects in resource-limitedsettings preferred.
• Experience in supporting ART facilities within the context and urgencies of the Nigerian HIV Surgerequired.
• Cultural adaptability and language skills relevant to work locations are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, and supervision of multicultural facility and community-based clinical and program teams (including the institutionalization of relevant review meetings at the service delivery level).
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of comprehensive program reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within the project Statesin Nigeria conducting site visits for capacity building and program monitoring activitieswith occasional travel outside of assigned state.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
• The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Job No: 496965
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Regular, Full-Time
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
ReportsTo(Title): Technical Lead (Special Projects)

Position Summary

• Working under the guidance and direction of the Technical Lead (Special Projects), the Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor will design, lead, and manage Quality Improvement interventions for ICAP projects in Nigeria.
• S/he will lead the project training and workshops, coaching, implementation, and supportive supervision of QI projects, and evaluation of QI initiatives at the State, Local Government Area,and site level, liaising with partners and local organizations.
• The incumbent will function as driver and curator of innovation and initiatives, scaling internal and external best practices for program optimization and visibility.

Major Accountabilities
The Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor will:

• Set the strategic vision for all quality improvement and innovationendeavors in the ICAP-supported HIV program.
• Work closely with Technical Lead (Special Projects) to develop project work plans, and monitor progress towards program objectives and timelines, including regular reporting and communication with funders as well as with ICAP inNew York.
• Provide capacity-building to supported Health care workers (HCWs)on CQI methodologies, tools, QI collaboratives and performance measurement.
• Lead the development and deploying of a self-paced QI e-learning platform for ICAP-supported facility and community teams
• Develop, deploy and supervise the use of CQI methodologies and tools, especially QI collaborativesto address HIV service delivery performance gaps.
• Develop Strategies for the implementation of case-based learning and south-to-south sharing of best practices
• Build the capacity of the HCWs in the Patient Satisfaction Survey (PSS) to optimize the quality of care using standard tools.
• Design, implement and evaluateCQI approachesfor facility and community interventions
• Compile successful change ideas or interventions for dissemination and rollout to other facility settings
• Stay up-to-date and serve as a repository of new information and knowledge in QI and HIV programming in general, collating and sharing best practices with relevant stakeholders for adaptation and adoption.
• Create visible dashboards to visualize outputs and outcomes of QI projects initiated to optimize HIV program performance.
• Build the capacity of the supported technical team and HCWs to collate, analyze and report on outcome-leveldata to help determine the project’s impact on patient’s clinical outcomes and quality of life.
• Liaise with Federal and State Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating QI programming through technical working groups, review meetings, and conferences as requested by the Technical Lead (Special Projects) and/or in line with approved work plans.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview.
• Carry out any other tasks relating to Quality Improvement and Innovation initiatives as assigned by the Technical Lead (Special Projects).

Education  

• An Advanced Degree (MBBS, RN, MPH) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or a related field
• Membership in relevant accreditation agencies for Quality Improvement is desirable.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation of relevant HIV and QI program activities
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience training and mentoring teams on QI initiatives including building a cadre of improvement coaches in facilities and agencies of the Government of Nigeria.
• Demonstrated success in leading formal quality improvement projects using the Model for Improvement or similar methods is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with PEPFAR and Government of Nigeria standards for QI in HIV programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in public health data analysis and communicating that data through presentations.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Word and PowerPoint and the ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel are required.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the development of comprehensive program reports

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Nigeria supporting capacity building, building facility QI systems, stakeholder relationship management and implementing QI activities.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2022 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
• The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
• Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Job No: 496966
Location: Abuja
Work Type: Regular Full-Time
Reports To: Technical Lead (Special Project)

Position Summary

• Working under the guidance and direction of the Technical Lead (Special Projects) for ICAP in Nigeria, the Pediatric and PMTCTAdvisorwill be a key member of the senior technical in-country teamoverseeing the implementation of pediatric and PMTCTinterventionsin Nigeria.
• S/he will define strategic capacity-buildingvision, technical and operational guidance and oversight of the Pediatric and PMTCTprogram area at the state, local government, facility and community level, in collaboration with relevant Stakeholders and technical teams in the supported States.

Major Accountabilities
The Pediatric and PMTCT Advisor will:

• Set the strategic vision for all pediatric HIV and PMTCT capacity-building endeavors at all ICAP-supported projects.
• Work closely with Technical Lead (Special Projects) to develop project work plans, and monitor progress towards program objectives and timelines as well as regular reporting and communication with funders and ICAP in New York.
• Be responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a variety of interventions related to Pediatric HIV care, treatment, and PMTCT cascade of care.
• Set up capacity-building systems for technical teams and Health care workers to improve targeted identification of Children and Adolescent Living with HIV (CALHIV) in line with the PEPFAR Accelerating Progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT (AP3)
• Create visible dashboards to monitor progress in PEPFAR Accelerating Progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT (AP3) strategies
• Build the capacity of the State technical teams and HCWs to scale up community PMTCT services using the hub and spoke approach in line with  PEPFAR AP3and other innovative strategies.
• Support the use of QI collaborativesto address pediatric and PMTCT implementation performance gaps and quality of pediatric and PMTCT care at facility and community levels.
• Liaise with Federal and State Ministry of Health officials and other stakeholders in coordinating HIV care and treatment programming through technical working groups, review meetings and conferences as requested by the Technical Leadand/or in line with approved work plans.
• Collate, analyze and report on capacity-building outcomes to determine the effectof capacity-building and other technical assistance on project performance and quality of pediatric and PMTCT care.
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other printed resources and toolkits.
• Routinely attend and provide appropriate technical leadership in program meetings, executing resolutions within her/his purview as appropriate.
• Carry out any other tasks relating to Pediatrics and PMTCT services as assigned by the Technical Lead.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications

• MD or MBBS with Masters in Public Health (MPH) or similar post-graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public health program planning; with a preference for persons with experience in Pediatrics and PMTCT systems.
• Pediatrician with demonstrated experience in the care and treatment of pediatric HIV is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in HIV care and treatment, and excellent grasp of clinical issues including the PEPFAR Accelerating Progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT (AP3) strategies and current literature in HIV treatment as well as track record working on US Government-supported PEPFAR programs.
• Experience in managing regional stakeholders in SMOHs, allied ministries, departments and agencies as well as non-governmental sectors for technical success and visibility of PEPFAR programs.
• Experience in leading clinical program support teams within the context and urgencies of the Nigerian HIV Surge is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in training, mentoring, and supervision of multicultural facility and community-based clinical and program teams (including the institutionalization of relevant review meetings at the service delivery level).
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working in resource-limited settings
• Strong computer skills with competencies in MS Office Suite required.
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally in English and oversee the production of comprehensive program reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within Nigeria conducting site visits and supporting capacity building, and stakeholder relationship management to drive pediatrics and PMTCT activities.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
• The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Job No: 496967
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Type: Regular, Full-Time
Categories: Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training
ReportsTo(Title): Quality Improvement & Innovation Advisor

Position Summary

• Working under the supervision of the Quality Improvement Advisor, ICAP in Nigeria, the Quality Improvement (QI) Officer will drive the frontline implementation of Quality Improvement capacity-building interventions in ICAP-supported States within Nigeria.
• S/he will execute capacity-building activities relating to training, coaching, implementation, and supportive supervision for the QI project and the evaluation of QI initiatives at State, LocalGovernments, and Siteslevels, in collaboration with relevant Stakeholders and ICAP implementation partners.

Major Accountabilities
The Quality Improvement Officer will:

• Be responsible for day-to-day monitoring and evaluation of QI initiatives in ICAP-supported sites through active collaboration with the designated technical focal persons in supported States, Local Government Areas (LGAs) and facilities.
• Deliver face-to-face and virtual training and workshops sessions, on-site QI coaching and contribute to evaluating training sessions, workshops, webinars, and other training projects.
• Build the capacity of the Health care workers (HCWs) and other relevant QI stakeholders within the supported States in establishing structures for delivering QI activities at the facility, LGA and state level; including QI management systems, QI teams, QI meetings, QI champions and QI dashboards or bulletins for relevant audiences.
• Coach HCWs to institutionalize and routinely update paper and digital dashboards to visualize outputs and outcomes of QI projects initiated to optimize program performance at the facility level.
• Support site-level QI assessments, projects and collaboratives including patient satisfaction surveys.
• Track the availability and routine use of QI-related tools and charts in supported facilities.
• Collate, analyze and report on outcome-level data to help determine the project’s impact on patient’s clinical outcomes and quality of life.
• Document training and technical assistance activities and contribute to the production and dissemination of technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other printed resources and toolkits.
• Routinely attend appropriate program review meetings; executing resolutions within her/his purview.
• Carry out any other QI-related tasks as may be assigned by the Quality Improvement and Innovation Advisor.

Education

• An Advanced University Degree (MBBS, RN, MPH) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or a related field.

Experience, Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation of relevant HIV and QI program activities
• Experience participating in quality improvement projects using the Model for Improvement or similar methods is preferred.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR and Government of Nigeria standards for QI in HIV programs.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are required.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
• Fluent English oral and written communication skills; and ability to interact professionally in English.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel within assigned state supporting capacity building, building facility QI systems, stakeholder relationship management and implementing QI activities.

Application Closing Date
9th December, 2022 (W. Central Africa Standard Time).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who are eligible to work in Abuja Nigeria without a need for sponsorship will be considered for the position.
• The position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
• Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.