Posted on: Mon 18-10-2021

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. Our vision is enhancing healthier and safer communities, while our mission is to collaborate with partners to promote comprehensive and sustainable interventions for public health, support military medicine and health diplomacy for peace, stability and development of communities. Over the years HIFASS has provided manpower and associated support to HJF Medical Research International, Ltd Gte in support of Nigerian Military HIV program across 33 Military Formations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer II (HIFASS - 13- 21)

Location: Owerri, Imo

Employment Type: Contract

Reports to: Site Commander

Hours: full-time 40 hours/week.

Basic Functions

Under the supervision of the Site Commander and with technical oversight from Program Staff of the MODHIP / WRP-N Program, the Medical officer will provide Clinical and research based medical services, focusing on Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV and HIV related research activities including in-patient services in the Medical and Emergency wards of the host hospital. The incumbent will also be the Site Team Leader and ensure day to day running of the program at the facility.

Job Specification

Minimum Education / Training Requirements:

University Degree in Medicine (MBBS), Clinical Management Training and other relevant trainings in HIV comprehensive Care and Treatment. Master’s degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience:

• 3 years’ post national youth service (NYSC) experience in clinical care, with experience in HIV/AIDS, TBHIV and PMTCT care and support for HIV/AIDS at the clinical level.
• Experience with ARV programs, familiarity with HIV service delivery in military formation and clinical research experience are also required.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:

Registered with Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Salary

N350,000 - N370,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

25th October, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Academic and Training Certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in One PDF format, Cover Letter and CV together in One Word format to "The Human Resources Manager (HIFASS)" via: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications without the attached Academic and Training Certificates will not be treated.
• This position is open to all interested Applicants
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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