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Job no: 493284 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Reports To (Title): Associate Director of Finance Work type: Regular Full-Time Categories: Finance/Administration
Position Summary
Working under the guidance and direction of the Associate Director of Finance and Administration based in Nigeria, the Finance Officer will ensure compliance to administrative and financial procedures, ensure sound management of donor funds, track expenditures and supervise the finance and administrative team in support of the implementation of Projects.
Major Accountabilities Finance and Accounting Management:
Supervise financial data entry performed by the accountants in Quickbooks
Ensure accounts are consolidated monthly in line with the required deadlines
Conduct weekly bank reconciliation
Follow payments to service providers enforcing payments within a maximum of one month after submission of invoices
Facilitate internal payments related to program expenses (e.g. staff business trips) within a maximum of one month after submission of supporting documentation (expense report and receipts)
Ensure receipts and financial documents are correct and submitted for approval to concerned supervisors
Supervise archiving and organization of financial records according to required standards
Support regular financial forecasting in line with program activities
Consolidate timely financial reports (records, forecasting, check registers etc.) and other reports / documents as required by HQ
Ensure that taxes /VAT /customs fees are paid monthly and within the deadline
Support the activities of the administrative officer as needed.
Internal control of operations:
Support the development, revision, and dissemination of rules and internal procedures
Develop and follow finance activities for the finance team and financial / accounting activities
Adhere to risk management / risk mitigation plans
Safeguard the assets of the organization by certifying the inventories of fixed assets
Adhere to systems that address recommendations from internal audits / compliance reviews
All other duties assigned by supervisor.
Requirements Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management.
Maximum of three (3) years’ and Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting and working with an international NGO
Knowledge of accounting software including QuickBooks
Ability to work independently to meet set deadlines
Capacity to analyze situations and be open to innovation
Be fluent in French and proficient in English
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to adhere to strict professional and HIV/AIDS confidentiality regulations
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Other requirements:
Prompt and efficient with minimal absences
Exhibits a positive and professional demeanour in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program
Job Title: Clinical Associate (HIV Care and Treatment)
Job no: 493206 Location: Niger and Adamawa Work type: Regular Full-Time, Temporary Full-Time Categories: Program Management/Implementation/Support, Technical/Clinical/Quality Improvement/Training Reports To: Care and Treatment Advisor
Position Summary
The incumbent (s) will be responsible for the direct coordination of HIV services in RISE supported facilities in the State with the goal of achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control, improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming in Niger State -Nigeria.
Working under the guidance and direction of the Care and Treatment Advisor for the RISE project in Nigeria, the Clinical Associate will oversee the implementation of HIV care and treatment activities at health facilities in Adamawa State in Nigeria.
The incumbent will be responsible for the direct coordination of HIV services in RISE supported facilities in the State with the goal of achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control, improve prevention, HIV case finding and treatment programming.
Major Accountabilities
Responsible for the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of HIV care and treatment services at RISE-supported facilities including but not limited to same day ART initiation; OI screening, diagnosis and management; ARV optimization; differentiated service delivery design and implementation (including Multi-Month Dispensing); retention strategies; institutionalizing specialized clinics such as viremic clinics among others.
To provide technical leadership in communicating HIV Surge urgencies and evidence-based performance optimization in assigned RISE facility(ies).
To provide mentorship and supervision to strengthen performance and quality of care through clinical optimizers, facility and community case management teams for achieving linkage to optimized ART, client education and retention, and management of virologically unsuppressed clients.
To facilitate training and mentorship of facility and community based ART and case management teams.
To assist in program monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
To identify gaps in equipment and consumables in assigned facility(ies) with prompt communication for appropriate for remediation.
To support implementation of program Quality Improvement projects (including but not limited to patient satisfaction surveys, waiting time assessments, mortality reviews and SIMS assessments) from problem diagnosis, implementing remediation plans, tracking outputs of interventions and reporting.
Qualifications Education:
An advanced degree (MBBS or international equivalent) required.
MPH and other professional qualifications will be an added advantage
Minimum of two (2) years experience in the management of HIV care and treatment projects in resource limited setting.
Experience in supporting ART facilities within context and urgencies of the Nigerian HIV surge require.
Prior experience in training, mentoring, and supervision of multi-cultural facility and community based clinical and program teams.
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 development of comprehensive program reports.
Experience facilitating small group meetings and trainings for ART teams.
Travel Requirements:
Travel within Niger State in Nigeria conducting site visits and capacity building activities.
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