(APIN) is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).  

 

APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission.  APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS and other diseases of public health significance. Its operating experience in Nigeria dates back to 2000, when the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) initiated HIV/AIDS research and prevention initiatives in Nigeria, with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  In 2004, the HSPH project started implementing HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs with support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  These activities culminated in the establishment of APIN as an independent NGO in 2007, with the aim of building local capacity and sustainability of HIV/AIDS and other diseases programming in Nigeria.

 

Technical Advisor – Clinical Services

  

Experience: 8 years

Location: Lagos

 

The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support, especially in the area of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for the delivery of quality HIV services, and attainment of programme goals. S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for programme sustainability

 

 

Job Tasks

•   Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN Clinical Services Team, between the APIN Program Office, Program Sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders

•   Provide support for managing the Lagos Office team of technical staff

•   Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need

•   Identify program-wide capacity building needs, especially related to ART

•   Contribute to the development of programme work plans

•   Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality programme implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and international best practices, and work towards target achievement by supported sites and programme sustainability

•   Support the coordination of all components related to the clinical management of HIV

•   Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in Nigeria and other partners

•   Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices

 

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch); a postgraduate fellowship in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine or Pediatrics; and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment programmes. Experience in TB, MNCH, RH and malaria programmes would be an advantage.

 

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

•   Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children

•   Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities

•   Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas

•   Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision

•   Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization

•   Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs

•   Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools

•   Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings

•   Good written and oral communication skills

 

Method of Application

Qualified applicants should write to [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before February 6, 2015. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) are essential for all positions.

 

APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.