State Technical Officer - Clinical Services (HIV Testing Services) at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges; FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fund raises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria.

FHI 360 is collaborating with AHNI on Global Fund project management and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: State Technical Officer - Clinical Services (HIV Testing Services)

Location: Imo
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Job Description

• State Technical Officer - Clinical Services (HIV Testing Services) will work with other state technical staff and SMOH staff, the State Technical Officer (HTS) will ensure technical and programmtic support to implement high quality comprehensive HIV interventions in all supported health facilities and communities focusing on targeted HTS for potentially high yield populations and pregnant women towards achieving the UNAIDS 90-90-90 goals.
• He/ She will also provide support to optimize linkage of ALL HIV positive clients to care and treatment.
  

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing Sciences or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years post national youth service experience in HTS programing in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable experience in overall care and support for PLHIV.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CHOs highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
13th July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume (CV) and cover letter as a single document to: AHNi-LabJobs@ahnigeria.org

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