Number of positions: 2

Locations: Taraba and Yobe

Job Overview:

Under the Supervision of the Technical Officer, the Assistant Technical Officer – General (Community HTS) will provide technical support at the state level to implement high-quality care, treatment, and support activities with a primary focus on HIV/AIDS programs. This role will focus on optimizing ART service delivery at various LGAs, tracking ART coverage, and minimizing missed opportunities in service delivery at ACE-1 supported facilities. The position includes providing technical assistance, mentorship, and supervision to health workers on HIV/PMTCT/ART/RH activities, as well as conducting hands-on and on-site mentoring of State / Local Government Implementing Team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to ensure the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment services at ACE-1 supported facilities across various LGAs.
• Re-validate high-frequency reporting and support on-site mentoring activities under the guidance of the Technical Officer.
• Maintain inventory of M&E tools and report regularly to the Technical Officer-AMERL.
• Monitor periodic distribution of M&E tools to supported sites.
• Provide administrative and M&E support to the state teams, ensuring all locally employed Monitoring and Evaluation Staff, Consultants, and Partners understand M&E requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for all State M&E department trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Engage with key stakeholders (Government of Nigeria, Implementing Partners) to promote and communicate ACE-1’s principles, achievements, and impact.
• Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy, facilitate collaboration, provide updates, and mitigate risks.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• MB.BS or similar degree with 2 to 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or BSc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Or BS/BA in statistics, pharmacy, microbiology, monitoring and evaluation or in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Must have clear understanding of PEPFAR MER indicators and reporting frequencies
• Must demonstrate knowledge on national and PEPFAR data capturing applications and databases (DHIS2.0, NOMIS, LAMIS plus, DATIM, NDR etc.)
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable
• Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is an added advantage

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The Television/Multimedia Studio Custodian will be responsible for the management, supervision, and maintenance of the radio, television, and multimedia design studios within the Department of Communications and Multimedia Design (CMD). The role involves overseeing the proper use of studio equipment and facilities, ensuring safety, maintaining accurate inventory records, and providing technical and operational support to students, faculty, and staff in accordance with the policies and procedures of the American University of Nigeria.

DETAILED LISTING OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the custodian of all equipment and facilities in the radio, television, and multimedia design studios.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date records of studio equipment, tools, and other resources.
• Conduct routine checks and preventive maintenance on studio equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Coordinate repairs and servicing of faulty equipment as needed.
• Monitor and supervise the daily use of studios by faculty, staff, and students.
• Enforce compliance with the University’s laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that equipment is used safely and responsibly and that studios are kept in proper working order.
• Facilitate access to studio resources in alignment with academic schedules and project timelines.
• Ensure the security of all equipment and tools within the studios.
• Implement and maintain safety protocols to prevent damage, loss, or misuse of resources.
• Support the department in complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations related to media production.
• Provide technical support to multimedia design course instructors during studio-based classes and projects.
• Assist in the setup and teardown of equipment for studio sessions and productions.
• Maintain usage logs and reports for accountability and planning purposes.
• Support the department in budgeting, procurement, and planning for studio resources.
• Carry out any additional responsibilities as may be assigned by multimedia design instructors or the Department Chair.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor of Science in Communications and Multimedia Design (CMD) or a related field such as Mass Communication, Media Technology, Broadcast Engineering, or Multimedia Production from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years’ experiences working in a media production environment (radio, television, or multimedia).
• Proficiency in using editing software and audio-visual production tools.
• Strong knowledge of radio, television, and multimedia production equipment and software.

Other requirements/abilities for the position:

• Excellent organizational and inventory management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with faculty, students, and staff.
• Commitment to safety, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures

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