Posted on: Wed 09-03-2022

Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL) is a public health and development consulting firm established by a team with extensive experience in international development and public health programming. We provide technical assistance for health system reforms towards access to cost-effective and quality health care across Nigeria and the continent of Africa. With a network of over 50 global partners and consultants, we develop programmes and provide sustainable solutions for a broad spectrum of health and development challenges.

HSCL is registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (2009), the Tanzanian Registry of Companies (2014), the Office of Administration and registration in Sierra Leone (2015) and the Office of the Registration of Companies in Zambia (2016). HSCL has established offices in Nigeria, Tanzania and Sierra Leone and has also done work in several African countries including Cameroun, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mauritius, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Zanzibar. In Nigeria, HSCL with it’s headquarters in Abuja, has offices in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Borno, and Lagos states.

Project Background

In collaboration with the Government of Nigeria (GoN), PEPFAR/USAID investments have led to the achievement of significant progress in the fight against the HIV epidemic in Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara. However, the 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) showed that epidemic control targets are yet to be achieved. Further, this progress is threatened by development challenges: limited financial resources, insufficient use of data for decision making, weak coordination mechanism across all levels of government and insecurity. The Accelerating Control of HIV Epidemic (ACE) project provides USAID with the opportunity to support the GoN, civil society groups, and private sector actors in the cluster 3 focus states to close gaps in reaching control targets, address critical challenges in implementing their HIV response and accelerate progress towards sustainable epidemic control.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HTS / Clinical Testing Advisor

Location: Abuja / Kebbi / Sokoto / Zamfara

Project: Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE)

Roles and Responsibilities

• The HIV Testing Services Advisor will be responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of HIV testing strategies.
• Provide technical support and ensure the provision of quality HIV Testing Services (HTS) in the state facilities.
• Work jointly with HTS supervisors to ensure the provision of quality HIV testing services.
• Strengthen index client testing within supported facilities through VAPN, FRS and know your family/partner status initiatives.
• Develop strategies for strengthening bi-directional referrals and linkages to healthcare facilities in target states to ensure the continuum of care for project beneficiaries.
• Conduct training needs assessment and facilitation of the various HTS training.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of the capacity building plan.
• Conduct monthly HTS data analysis and compile timely reports to ensure real-time data use for decision making at facility level and progress towards project targets.

Qualification and Skills

• B.Sc in any of Nursing, Public Health, Physiology, B.Pharm or any related discipline.
• MPH or master’s degree in a health-related field is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a PEPFAR supported program
• Ability to utilize basic computer programs effectively, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills, excellent writing skills, and demonstrate ability to produce high-quality reports and deliverables promptly.
• Ability to conceptualize and understand program needs.

Application Closing Date

29th March, 2022.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter (not more than a page) and updated CV in one document to: [email protected] the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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