We are currently seeking a Director, Medical and Community Services in anticipation of the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP), Nigeria a USAID-funded anticipated multi-year health program. This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas' goals and objectives and will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project and report directly to the designated USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The proposed COP should possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and should have extensive experience in public/international health. S/he should have experience managing similar projects with significant management responsibility with proven ability to work with partners including host country government officials as well as other donors and stakeholders
Position: Director - Medical and Community Services, SHARP Program (Employment), Global Health
Location: Nigeria
Job Descritpion
* We are currently seeking a Director, Medical and Community Services in anticipation of the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP), Nigeria a USAID-funded anticipated multi-year health program. * This program will focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions to meet state and local government areas' goals and objectives and will cover governance, access, and demand activities across HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis services.
* The Director, Medical and Community Services will report to the Deputy Chief of Party and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the service delivery (clinical and community) components of the program.
* He/she will lead the implementation of the program design to ensure quality service delivery consistent with the national and international standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical design, provide oversight, and monitor of activities for HIV prevention, care and treatment activities.
* Provide technical leadership in the area of demand creation to maximize HIV testing and counselling and creating linkages.
* Lead community engagement efforts to expand knowledge of HIV testing.
* Strengthen community and facility -based health delivery structures to optimize ART eligibility and retention in care and treatment.
* Contribute detailed and accurate technical deliverables and reports to fulfill USAID reporting requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
* Master's degree in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related discipline.
* Eight years of experience designing and implementing Public Health programs especially HIV/AIDS, TB and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) in developing countries. In-depth technical knowledge and experience in all components of HIV/AIDS program including Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support, * PMTCT HIV/TB, OVCs as well as cross-cutting areas such as Health Systems Strengthening (HSS).
* Significant experience in relevant program management or technical advisory roles in complex health projects in Nigeria.
* Expertise in HIV care and treatment activities.
* Knowledge of community-level challenges impacting care and treatment delivery. Previous experience working with community based care givers and community support groups.
* Demonstrated knowledge about gender and development, and demonstrated experience and proficiency in managing programs that mainstream gender.
* Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies that employ evidence-based approaches to meet project targets, especially under rigorous timelines.
* Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, donor representatives, and international staff.
* Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.
Application Closing Date:
30 November, 2016
Method of Application
Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.
ABUJA: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
PORTHARCOURT: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
LAGOS: Training Schedule for Basic Life Support BLS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ACLS, First Aid, CPR, AED
STOP paying for airtime and electricity, Let your phone pay its bills with ScreenT
You may also like
MEL & Research Manager at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)
Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading…
Mental Health, Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International
Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a glob…
Stabilization Center Medical Doctor at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst huma…
.png)
Nutrition OTP Nurse - Internal Only at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst huma…
Health Officer - Internal Only at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst huma…
