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Introduction:

The Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (Pro-ACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery.

CLINICAL SERVICES ADVISOR (PMTCT/ MNCH)

Overall Responsibilities

The Clinical Advisor – PMTCT/MNCH will provide technical support in the planning and implementation of integrated PMTCT/FP/MNCH services under the MSH ProACT project in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. He/she will supervise field based clinical teams and will report to the Deputy Project Director. In addition he/she will be responsible for the planning, coordination and providing overall strategic direction for PMTCT/FP/MNCH programming as well as providing strong leadership to a multidisciplinary team of clinicians working in supported health facilities. www.medicalworldnigeria.com

Management responsibility

1. Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of integrated PMTCT/MNCH  services including FP under the ProACT project in Nigeria

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

Specific Responsibilities

. Provide technical guidance and clinical expertise in the provision of ProACT project PMTCT services

. Work closely with the technical unit to provide technical assistance to partners and guide the development of innovative PMTCT/MNCH initiatives to support facility level program operations including FP integration, care and treatment of HIV infected pregnant women, infants and children.

. Provide technical assistance in the training and supportive supervision of site clinicians providing PMTCT /MNCH, HIV counseling and adherence support services. www.medicalworldnigeria.com

. Provide on-going technical support and supervision to field based clinical teams who will in turn provide technical support to facilities in the implementation of integrated PMTCT/MNCH services.

. Represent MSH ProACT at PMTCT technical working groups meetings hosted by the USG or Ministry of health, National AIDS and STI Control Program (NASCP)

. Develop a standard of care package for PMTCT service delivery and ensure implementation in supported health facilities.

. Liaise and network with relevant ProACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda for PMTCT/MNCH.

. Participate in the development and/or review of HIV policy and guidelines documents, in close collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH) and partners

. Take responsibility for monitoring, evaluation and reporting of PMTCT/MNCH  activities within the project PMP framework

. Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep MSH ProACT senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

. Work with ProACT senior management to document and publish best practices.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Supervision: Works independently with authority from the Project Director, 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 PMTCT program data generation and management.

Qualifications

. Medical Degree (MD) and appropriate licenses

. Specialist degree in Ob &Gyn with a graduate degree in public health preferred.

. At least 5 years experience with HIV/AIDS care and treatment, PMTCT or Reproductive health programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.

. Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in PMTCT/pediatric HIV/AIDS 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

. Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action;

. Training and experience in Mentorship and Quality Improvement programs will be a distinct advantage

. Strong working competency in computer applications to carry out management and statistical analysis required;

For job Description and Application fellow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs7053/clinical-services-advisor-%28pmtct--mnch%29job

How to apply

The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualifcation.

To apply for above listed positions, you must follow the specific links, as applications will not be consifered through any other channel.Intereted persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application, Friday, November 22, 2013.

Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Women are encouraged to apply

Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.

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