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Duties and Responsibilities

• The
  HIV counsellor will ensure informed consent are administered as at when
  due.
• S/he
  will conduct pre- and post-test HIV counselling for all participants who
  consent to the survey.
• The
  counsellor will ensure ethics are adhered to on the field and
  confidentiality of survey participants is protected.
• Receives
  respondents’ consent to be tested and offers pre and post test counselling
  for all participants who consent to the survey
• Directs
  participants to lab technicians for testing
• Discloses
  result to respondents
• Assists
  in the referrals of HIV infected individuals to CBOs for linkage to
  treatment and care
• S/he
  will serve as an interviewer if need arises
• S/he
  will assist in the team lead in resolving conflicts and difficult
  disclosure scenarios on the field.

• A
  tertiary education is required
• Participation
  in the 10-day core training based on the Nigerian National Guideline on
  HIV counselling will be an added advantage
• Has
  had 3-month supervised service delivery and has been evaluated by a
  trained counsellor-tester supervisor. Additional training in home-based
  counseling is an added advantage
• An
  understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings.

• Knowledge
  of and practical experience in HIV community-based research and ethical
  requirements. Previous participation in conducting surveys is an added
  advantage.
• Excellent
  (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills. Excellent
  (fluent) in a local language of the zone is essential. Knowledge of
  another local dialect will be an added advantage.
• Should
  have strong interpersonal skills (active listening, empathy, social
  awareness, emotional awareness) and the ability to resolve different
  disclosure scenarios during the survey.
• Should
  be knowledgeable in the culture of the zone of data collection r
• Flexible,
  willing to travel to any part of zone and work weekends during the survey
  implementation period.

• Survey
  interviewers must have prior experience in large-scale, household-based
  surveys involving sensitive questions.
• S/he
  will participate in a structured training on fieldwork procedures before
  the pilot and survey implementation.
• Interviewers
  will be trained on the basics of HIV/AIDS, identification of sampled
  clusters, identifying eligible households and individuals, ethics and
  informed consent, use of objective interviewing techniques with adults and
  children, use of electronic data capture techniques, field logistics and
  conduct, map reading, and administration of the KADAIS questionnaires.
• The
  interviewers will request consent for the interview and conduct
  interviews.

• Identifies
  eligible households and individuals
• Ensures
  ethics are adhered to.
• Locates
  the site assigned by the Team Lead for the interview
• Ensures
  informed consent are administered to survey participants/respondents
• Conducts
  interviews of eligible adults and children using electronic data capture
  techniques
• Ensures
  each question is well understood by the respondents
• Ensures
  each questionnaire is properly completed
• Ensures
  confidentiality of information provided by the respondent
• Reports
  any problem or concern to the Team Lead
• Ensures
  he/she returns to the site to interview respondents who were not available
  during the initial visits and callbacks (maximum of 3 recall visits are
  recommended)

• All
  candidates must be able to read, write, and do basic arithmetic
• A
  tertiary education is required
• Previous
  experience in HIV/AIDS programs/survey

• Previous
  experience in HIV/AIDS programs/survey
• Excellent
  (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent
  (fluent) in a local language of the zone of work
• Ability
  to operate smart phones
• Candidate
  must be available throughout the duration of the survey (4 – 6 months)
• Candidate
  must be able to work during evenings and weekends
• Candidate
  must be willing to work in rural areas

• Through
  a contract with US CDC, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
  implements the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The NAIIS
  program assists Nigeria to implement household-based assessments for
  HIV/AIDS and Hep B & C population-based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill Survey Zonal Technical Advisor positions to
  support the survey. The position is based in zonal locations.

• Support
  the NAIIS zonal operation centres in planning and coordination of all
  survey related activities
• Active
  liaising all stakeholders and implementing partners
• Support
  the NAIIS zonal operation centres in documentation of survey related
  activities
• Provide
  oversight and direction for Zonal/ state-level trainings.
• Provide
  oversight and direction for report writing for the NAIIS at zonal/state
  level
• Provide
  logistics for timely retrieval of any completed hard copy consent forms,
  incident forms, requisite forms etc.
• Work
  with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection
  procedures for the NAIIS at zonal/ state level
• Attend
  all technical meetings
• Work
  with other survey staff to ensure the prompt day to day running of NAIIS
  within stipulated timelines.
• Be
  prepared to work weekends and travel to enumeration areas when need be.
• Supervises
  of all the data collection teams in the zone
• Provides
  technical and logistic support to the teams under his/her zone
• Ensures
  data quality in his/her zone
• Provides
  situation reports and weekly update to the secretariat

• Comprehensive
  weekly report of survey processes and proceedings at the zonal levels
• Zonal/
  state-level training planning, implementation and reporting
• Presentation
  slides for dissemination of survey reports
• Trip
  reports (for trips made during the contract period)
• Log
  of activities related to contract implementation
• Documentation
  of lessons learnt during the survey period
• End-of-survey
  report – Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full
  survey report.

• A
  university degree in Medical related field/Social Sciences with an MPH or
  its equivalent, with a minimum of 10-years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS
  programs
• An
  understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings
• A
  PhD or fellowship in public health will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated
  experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and
  tracking/monitoring of HIV surveys.

• Through
  a contract with US CDC, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
  implements the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS).
• The
  NAIIS program assists Nigeria to implement household-based assessments for
  HIV/AIDS and Hep B & C population-based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill Survey Sub-Zonal Technical Advisor positions
  to support the survey. The position is based in zonal/states locations.

• Support
  the Zonal Technical Advisor in planning and coordination of all survey
  related activities
• Supports
  the Zonal Technical Advisor to actively liaise all stakeholders and
  implementing partners
• Support
  the Zonal Technical Advisor in documentation of survey related activities
• Support
  the Zonal Technical Advisor in providing oversight and direction for
  Zonal/ state-level trainings.
• Support
  the Zonal Technical Advisor in providing oversight and direction for
  report writing for the NAIIS at zonal/state level
• Provide
  logistics for timely retrieval of any completed hard copy consent forms,
  incident forms, requisite forms etc.
• Work
  with the data management team to ensure success of the data collection
  procedures for the NAIIS at zonal/ state level
• Attend
  all technical meetings
• Work
  with other survey staff to ensure the prompt day to day running of NAIIS
  within stipulated timelines.
• Be
  prepared to work weekends and travel to enumeration areas when need be.

• Comprehensive
  weekly report of survey processes and proceedings at the zonal levels
• Zonal/
  state-level training planning, implementation and reporting
• Presentation
  slides for dissemination of survey reports
• Trip
  reports (for trips made during the contract period)
• Log
  of activities related to contract implementation
• Documentation
  of lessons learnt during the survey period
• End-of-survey
  report – Survey reports including fact sheets, technical briefs and full
  survey report.

• Through
  a contract with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) implements The
  Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The NAIIS program
  assists Nigeria to implement household-based surveys for HIV/AIDS, Hep-B
  & C and CD4 testing for population-based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill a field Laboratory Specialist position to support
  the survey. The position is based at field locations over the 37 States in
  Nigeria.

• The
  field Laboratory specialist will be responsible for providing field
  testing in households to measure the biomarkers for the National population-based
  surveys. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited
  to:
• Blood
  collection from adults and pediatrics using acceptable best practices;
  expertise in collection of blood from pediatrics is an advantage
• Testing
  using rapid diagnostic tests for HIV, Hep-B Ag & Hep-C Ag
• Conduct
  CD4 testing using PIMA machine.
• Documentation
  of all laboratory activities in forms, survey tools and electronically in
  tablets
• The
  field laboratory specialist position is a position that requires 100%
  commitment in the field. It is expected that the laboratory specialist
  will demonstrate competence in POC testing.

• A
  medical laboratory scientist, medical laboratory technician, skilled in
  phlebotomy.
• Experience
  in working on the laboratory bench for at least one year.
• Experience
  in CD4 testing; proficiency in use of POC is an advantage
• Experience
  with population survey will be an added advantage

• Experience
  performing Quality Assurance measures in all phases of biomedical testing
• Ability
  to write clear and concise summaries of reports for internal and external
  audiences
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.

• Ability
  to work for long hours
• Ability
  to pay attention to details
• Ability
  to work with your hands and will need dexterity to work with small vials,
  test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.
• Ability
  to work as part of a team as well and cooperate with team members in the
  field.
• Ability
  to troubleshoot equipment and routine equipment maintenance.
• A
  systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and
  set procedures
• A
  high level of flexibility in performing the responsibilities of the
  position,
• An
  indigene of the state or resident in the state.

• Through
  a contract with US CDC, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
  implements the Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The NAIIS
  program assists Nigeria to implement household-based assessments for
  HIV/AIDS and Hep B & C population-based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill Survey Team Leads positions to support the
  survey. The position is based in zonal locations.

• The
  team lead will oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the
  field team.
• He/
  She will be responsible for equipment checks, ensuring data quality, managing
  and documenting anticipated and unanticipated difficulties.
• The
  team lead will provide continued evaluation of testing and counselling
  services in the field; ensuring that proper consenting procedures and
  documentation are followed.
• S/he
  will ensure that the testing algorithm is adhered to, and that the
  confidentiality of the survey participants is protected.
• The
  team lead will ensure all adverse events are properly documented and
  reported to the survey supervisors in a timely manner.

• Oversees
  and supervises the day-to-day activities of the field team
• Conducts
  equipment checks prior to field visits
• Manages
  and documents anticipated and unanticipated difficulties
• Prepare
  daily work schedules and interview locations
• Responsible
  for coordinating the interviewers’ daily activities on the field
• Make
  sure that the interviewers are working in the right location (s) and that
  the respondents’ selection is appropriate
• Go
  through the collected data on the tablets of team members (to ensure no
  errors in collected data)
• Provides
  continued evaluation of testing and counselling services in the field
• Ensures
  that proper consenting procedures and documentation are followed
• Ensures
  the testing algorithm is adhered to, and quality control (QC) is performed
  prior to testing participant specimen
• Ensure
  that the confidentiality of the client/respondent is being protected
• Ensure
  documentation of procedures as required is occurring according to the
  protocol
• See
  to it that all adverse events are properly documented and reported to the
  central supervisors in a timely manner

• A
  university degree in medical related field/social sciences with an MPH or
  its equivalent, a minimum of 5-years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS
  programs
• An
  understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings.
• An
  experience with the field epidemiology will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated
  experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and
  tracking/monitoring of HIV surveys

• Knowledge
  of and practical experience in HIV community-based research and ethical
  requirements
• Must
  be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications
• Excellent
  (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills and strong
  interpersonal skills. Knowledge of a Nigerian language will be an added
  advantage
• Leadership
  skills with ability to direct, delegate, motivate and inspire other team
  members
• Ability
  to work with minimal supervision
• Effective
  liaison, networking and collaboration skills
• Demonstration
  of planning and organizing interpersonal skills (active listening,
  empathy, social awareness, emotional awareness) with cultural sensitivity
• Flexible,
  willing to travel in the states within the zone and work weekends during
  the survey implementation period.

• Through
  a contract with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) implements The
  Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS)
• The
  NAIIS program assists Nigeria to implement household-based surveys for
  HIV/AIDS, HepB & C and CD4 testing for population based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill a satellite Laboratory Specialist position to
  support the survey. The position is based at laboratories across the 36
  states + FCT in Nigeria.

• The
  satellite Laboratory specialist will be responsible for providing testing
  in the selected laboratory to measure the biomarkers for the National
  population-based surveys. Specific duties and responsibilities include,
  but are not limited to:
• Overall
  specimen receipt verification, processing and storage as well as Lab
  operations of all NAIIS-related activities at the Satellite Laboratory
• Lead,
  coordinate and facilitate all activities related to specimen transfer and
  quality assurance
• Coordinate
  and facilitate the transport of specimens from the field to
  satellite/mobile laboratories
• Liaise
  with the field lab technician to ensure that field testing activities and
  transport of specimen from field to the satellite lab are conducted as per
  respective SOP
• Ensure
  blood samples are shipped from the satellite to the central laboratory in
  a timely manner to maintain specimen integrity.
• Ensure
  that lab staff receive and accession each specimen into a Laboratory Data
  Management System (LDMS) and process as per EPHIA standard operating
  procedure
• Monitor
  the entire quality system from Pre-examination, examination and
  post-examination which will include, occurrence management, daily/weekly
  reviews of QC documentation, troubleshooting both equipment and QC
  failures
• Monitor
  and ensure optimal laboratory environmental conditions are maintained to
  ensure quality of data
• Supervise,
  coordinate and schedule laboratory technicians at satellite/mobile lab and
  ensure optimal human resource is at hand to accomplish NAIIS testing
• Assess
  and monitor competency of all satellite lab technicians to ensure quality
  of results
• The
  satellite laboratory specialist position is a position that requires 100%
  commitment in the laboratory and will have shifts. It is expected that the
  laboratory specialist will demonstrate competence in Quality Management
  System (QMS), Laboratory Information Management system and Good Laboratory
  Practice.

• A
  Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technician, skilled in
  QMS and Data management.
• Experience
  in working on the laboratory bench for at least 3 years.
• Experience
  in HIV program; participation in proficiency testing is an advantage
• Experience
  with population survey will be an added advantage

• Experience
  performing Quality Assurance measures in all phases of biomedical testing
• Ability
  to write clear and concise summaries of reports for internal and external
  audiences
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.

• Ability
  to work for long hours
• Ability
  to pay attention to details
• Ability
  to work with your hands and will need dexterity to work with small vials,
  test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.
• Ability
  to work as part of a team as well and cooperate with team members in the
  field.
• Ability
  to troubleshoot equipment and routine equipment maintenance.
• A
  systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and
  set procedures
• A
  high level of flexibility in performing the responsibilities of the
  position,
• An
  indigene of the state or resident in the state.

• Through
  a contract with the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) implements The
  Nigeria AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS). The NAIIS program assists
  Nigeria to implement household-based surveys for HIV/AIDS, HepB & C
  and CD4 testing for population based survey.
• The
  NAIIS program seeks to fill a Central Laboratory Specialist position to
  support the survey. The position is based at central laboratories location
  in FCT Nigeria.

• The
  Central Laboratory specialist will be responsible for providing testing in
  the selected laboratory to measure the biomarkers for the National
  population-based surveys. Specific duties and responsibilities include,
  but are not limited to:
• Coordinate
  the development of quality control materials and panels, shipment,
  distribution and analysis for the survey
• Conduct
  HIV Incidence test, HIV RNA, and HIVDNA PCR for EID, HIV DR test
• Ensure
  laboratory specimen data are correctly captured in the study database and
  assist with routine data analysis;
• Assist
  with the interpretation of laboratory results from the NAIIS project and
  provide feedback on ways to improve/streamline lab procedures and systems;
• Assist
  the NAIIS team to develop strategies to ensure timely reporting of results
  to study participants;
• Ensure
  that lab staff receive and accession each specimen into a Laboratory Data
  Management System (LDMS) and process as per NAIIS standard operating
  procedure
• Coordinate
  and facilitate the transport of specimens from the central laboratory to
  designated reference laboratories
• Liaise
  with NAIIS laboratory Advisor periodically.

• Master’s
  Degree in a relevant scientific field strongly preferred
• Proficiency
  in VL and EID testing and specialized biomarkers for the survey
• Minimum
  2 years of related experience in providing laboratory technical expertise
  in HIV surveys.
• Ability
  to prioritize, act independently, work under deadlines, and implement several
  tasks at once.
• The
  central laboratory specialist position is a position that requires 100%
  commitment in the laboratory and will have shifts. It is expected that the
  laboratory specialist will demonstrate competence in Quality Management
  System (QMS), Laboratory Information Management system and Good Laboratory
  Practice.

• A
  medical laboratory scientist, medical laboratory technician, skilled in
  QMS and Data management.
• Experience
  in working on the laboratory bench for at least THREE years.
• Experience
  in HIV program; participation in proficiency testing is an advantage
• Experience
  with population survey will be an added advantage

• Experience
  performing Quality Assurance measures in all phases of biomedical testing
• Ability
  to write clear and concise summaries of reports for internal and external
  audiences
• Excellent
  verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.

• Ability
  to work for long hours
• Ability
  to pay attention to details
• Ability
  to work with your hands and will need dexterity to work with small vials,
  test tubes, and delicate lab equipment.
•  Ability
  to work as part of a team as well and cooperate with team members in the
  field.
• Ability
  to troubleshoot equipment and routine equipment maintenance.
•  A
  systematic approach to tasks and the ability to follow instructions and
  set procedures
• A
  high level of flexibility in performing the responsibilities of the
  position,
• An
  indigene of the state or resident in the state.