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 Resilient HIV Implementation Science with Sexual & Gender Minority Youths using Evidence (RISE) study to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the HealthMpowerment (HMP) mobile health application is a new 5-year NIH funded multi-country projected from UMB in collaboration with 5 clinical research performance sites (CRPS) across four countries in sub-Saharan Africa – Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi and Zambia.
| Job Title | Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer – Digital Health for Key Populations in HIV Care and Prevention |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Location | Abuja |
Opening Date: 16th July 2024
Closing Date: 30th July 2024
Description and objectives:
IHVN is seeking a dedicated and passionate ICT Officer to join our team and play a crucial role in a groundbreaking project focused on improving HIV care and prevention among key populations through digital health interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with the healthcare providers, key population civil society organization, and Study and Data Coordinator to ensure that the digital health app is functioning and that the participants have access. The candidate will be responsible for managing the digital health app, providing trouble-shooting support, uploading new resources and information, tracking participant activity, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day coordination and management of digital health app at the site level.
- Track participant activity and engagement in the digital health app.
- Upload new resources and information to the digital health app.
- Maintain database for participant smartphone data top-ups and check for inconsistencies, duplicates, or missing data on a weekly basis.
- Meet monthly with the digital health app central team.
- Train healthcare staff and key population participants on the use of the digital health app, with support from the Study and Data Coordinator.
- Ensure that project activities are executed in compliance with ethical guidelines and regulations.
- Troubleshoot and maintain a log of issues with the mobile health app.
- Assist participants in enrolling in the digital health app and maintain updated account information for each participant in REDCap.
- Participate in team meetings and provide input on digital app activity and functioning.
- Participate in the review of standard operating procedures (SOPs) established for digital health app management and functioning.
- Lead data collection activities, such as participant enrollment and questionnaires as needed.
Required competencies
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, digital technology, software development, communications, or a related field
- Human subject protection and good clinical practice training
Experience:
- Strong understanding of digital health technologies and their application in healthcare settings.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, REDCap, cybersecurity, and programming languages, such as JavaScript or C++.
- Experience with mobile app development a major plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with diverse communities.
- Knowledge of ethical considerations related to working with key populations and vulnerable communities.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Sensitivity to cultural and social issues impacting key populations in HIV care and prevention.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
IHVN is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.
Mode of Application: Please submit your application letter and detailed curriculum vitae as one Microsoft Word document with the position applied for and location well captured as the subject of the email to the Assistant Director, Human Resources, through this email address:[email protected].This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
This advert closes 14 days from the date of this publication, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.