Posted on: Thu 03-08-2023

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Services Officer, Adult ART

Job Code: CSU:0067

Location: Kaduna

Employment Type: Contract

Supervisor: State Program Managers / Associate Director State Program Operations

Duration of Contract: 3 months (renewable contingent upon continued need and availability of funding)

Do You Have What it Takes to Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities. A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization to achieve its goals as it aligns with live savines, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable.

Job Purpose

• The position manages and provides overall guidance to the state’s implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
• The incumbent will support program planning, design, review, and monitoring of the ART program implemented in the state.
• He/She will also work with the central office managers on program planning, design, review, and monitoring of program progress.
• The incumbent reports directly to the State Technical Lead and indirectly to the COCT Lead at the Central Office Level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and provides overall guidance and coordination to the state’s implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
• Provides leadership for the provision of person-centered care services.
• Provides leadership for the implementation of integrated NCD - Cervical Cancer, HPT, DM, and - COVID-19 and TB.
• Provides leadership for effective patient retention strategies, including client-centered DSD.
• Ensures context-specific treatment support for special populations - KPs, Standalone DOTS sites, and community drug pick-ups.
• Provides state leadership on adaptable case management systems for all sub-populations.
• Ensures the Viral load optimization value chain management by supporting activities, strategies, and plans geared towards the optimization of Viral load testing, coverage, and suppression rates across supported facilities.
• Provides technical support for an inclusive integrated quality management system to evaluate and address service delivery cascade gaps.
• Supports site-level implementation of a high degree of integration, collaboration, and communication among PMTCT, Pediatrics, and OVC programs to rapidly close the pediatric treatment gap.
• Supports leveraging of OVC resources to reach Pediatrics, adolescents, and pregnant women with comprehensive, impactful, and acceptable services.
• Supports the generation, transmission, and triangulation of pediatrics, Adolescent, PMTCT, and OVC-related data across program areas.
• Facilitates the optimization of community interventions and consolidates the gains at the facility level.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the State Program Manager/Supervising Director and his/her designate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Management, Sciences, or Behavioral Sciences, with at least 7-9 years of working experience in managing programs at the community level.
• A Bachelor’s Degree with additional experience will be considered.
• At least 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS program planning and implementation at the community level working with public and NGO sectors required.
• Supervisory experience in health program management with at least five years of experience working in the health care system in Nigeria.
• Experience working in collaboration with local Governmental partners, U.S. Government, or bilateral donors preferred.
• Clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision, and values of the program; and does not compromise ethics or integrity or undertake legal risks while pursuing program goals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.

Application Closing Date

9th August, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV, and suitability statement of not more than 200 words (in Ms. Word format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location, and Applicant's Full Name as the subject of the mail eg "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU".

And,

Click here to apply online

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• The application should contain a current CV, a suitability statement of not more than 200 words indicating position and location; the subject of the email should be the Job Title, Location, And Applicant Full Name, e.g. COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• Qualified Locals and residents of these locations are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.

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