Grade I        Job ID 13-6639

Location NG-Abuja

# of Positions 1

Center/Office CLM - General

Project/Program PRO-ACT

Application Due Date 2013-06-21

 

Overall Responsibilities

The objective of the Clinical Care Specialist is to manage the MSH ProACT ART program in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of comprehensive HIV/TB and  PMTCT services in  partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.

 

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Together with ProACT headquarter and State Staff, spearhead the effective and efficient implementation of the ART services provided under the ProACT project.

Member of the State Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State and LGA project plan in collaboration with the Advisors and State Teams.

Take lead in the establishment of comprehensive HIV/TB care and treatment services as well as PMTCT services.

Strongly advocate for joint TB-HIV prevention and control

Provide technical support on HIV care and treatment including PMTCT,ART, adherence, OI management to facility based multi disciplinary teams.

Monitor ARVs and OI drug stocks in the State and ensure timely procurement and distribution.

Liaise with the HMIS staff to ensure functional PMTCT/TB/ART monitoring, evaluation and reporting as required in the project PMP

Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.

Represent MSH ProACT project at the state and LGA level on matters of PMTCT,TB/HIV collaborative activities and ART.

Network with other State Government, CSO and community partners in the State to establish a functional referral system for clients between clinical and community-based HIV/AIDS services.

Document programmatic achievements and keep the State Team Leader informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Be part of the State capacity building and supervisory team ensuring quality PMTCT/ART/TB service delivery

Participate in activities to scale HIV and PMTCT services to underserved communities in target States.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supervision:  Works independently with authority from the State Team Leader, within strategy and policy guidelines.

Decision Making: Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.

Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project, and is responsible for guiding program data generation and management.

 

Qualifications

Medical Degree (MD) and appropriate licenses and registration with Nigerian Medical and Dental Council

At least 3 years experience with HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.

A graduate degree in public health will be an added advantage.

Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature on HIV/AIDS care and treatment.

Experience in developing country health care programs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.

Team player with demonstrated ability to produce quality results in a timely manner

 

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

 

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