Posted on: Sun 27-09-2015

The Institute of Human Virology (IHVN) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment program in partnership with local and international organizations and the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. Central Office and Regional GF Program Medical Officers (Adult ART) will provide support in the implementation of the Institute's HIV prevention, treatment and care program across the country.

POSITION: Regional ProgramMedical Officers (Adult ART)
LOCATION: Delta, FCT, Nassarawa, Benue, Ogun, Katsina, Lagos
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
OPENING DATE: September 23rd, 2015 
CLOSING DATE: October 7th, 2015

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Director of Clinical Services and may be posted to an IHVN Regional Office

Job description

• Support program implementation by providing onsite needs assessments, mentoring, preceptorship, monitoring and evaluation of healthcare programs.
• Participate in quality improvement and data analysis.
• Participate in program clinical/educational activities.
• Work with site staff, site focal persons and IHVN staff to effectively address operational challenges (including lab equipment breakdowns, pharmacy stock-outs, staffing shortages, training needs, commodity supply).
• Facilitate communication, collaboration, task-shifting and teamwork among clinic staff.
• Perform Quality Improvement and program evaluation, monitoring and administrative support.
• Supervise Program Officers
• Represent the Department at some program meetings
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• MBBS, BMChM, or MD
• Fellowship, MPH, added advantage
• At least 6 to 8 years of post-NYSC.
• Experience in Adult HIV/AIDS Care, Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care, TB Care, and Malaria program
• Experience working with State government HIV/AIDS control programs and other stakeholders
• Excellent Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc
• Significant program experience in Reproductive and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Programs, IMCI, Global funds operations, and health systems strengthening in Nigeria
• Experience managing, supervising and teaching medical and nursing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.

Method of Application

Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the. Associate Director, Human Resources through this email address: [email protected] .

Application must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject of the email. Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.

Note: Only applications sent in the required format will be considered and only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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