Posted on: Fri 08-03-2024

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading non-governmental public health organizations in Nigeria, implementing programmes in Reproductive Health/Family Planning, HIV & AIDS prevention and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment, primary health care system strengthening and maternal, newborn and child health care. We work in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the Global Fund, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department for International Development (DFID), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, MSD for Mothers and Children Investment Fund Foundation among other international donors.  

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor

Job ID: sfh-15434

Locations: Kebbi and Sokoto

Job type: Full-time

Category: Programs

Job Profile

• Clinical Supervisor to provide oversight of all clinical services in the OSS. The anticipated impact of the Clinical Supervisor will be a commitment to the KPs at risk or infected with HIV and to their continuity of ARV treatment, care, support, and prevention service.

Job Role

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical services: clinical assessment of HIV-positive key population clients/ STI screening and management, TB screening and prevention, HIV prevention services: condom and lubricant programming, PrEP, cervical cancer screening and management, HIV education.
• Documentation: complete documentation of clients' demographics, services rendered and other essential parameters on the ART care card, facility care and support checklist, adult initial clinical evaluation forms and pharmacy order
• Meetings: OSS weekly meetings, program weekly meetings, trainings, OSS bi-weekly presentations and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Surg activities: HTS, viral load and INH optimization
• Supervises the activities and guides other members of the OSS.
• Report writing weekly work plan, weekly program report, and trip reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB, or MBBCh) from a recognized institution. Possession of an advanced education in an HIV-related field would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three years of medical experience in providing care for clients
• Two years experience in the direct provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services in an integrated community health centre setting.
• Fluency in Hausa language in addition to English language and other local languages
• Knowledge of WHO and national HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support guidelines including the TB/HIV guidelines
• Knowledge of KP programming and HIV program management
• Knowledge of client-centred differentiated service delivery models for key populations
• Ability to prepare technical reports using Microsoft PowerPoint and deliver presentations to high-calibre audiences confidently; proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word packages.
• Proven ability to work in a team with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, lifestyles, and sexual orientations.

Skills and Competency required:

• Good relationship management/ advocacy skills
• Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS Office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook among other
• Must possess good data analysis, report writing, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership/mentoring skills, supervisory and good interpersonal skills
• Patient counselling
• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a good listener that is easy to talk to
• Compensation & Benefits
• The compensation package for these positions is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented young professionals.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Note

• All applications will be treated in confidence. Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.  
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.  
• Persons resident in the States where the roles are situated are also encouraged to apply accordingly.

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