Clinical HIV/AIDS Advisor, ART at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

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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. The project seeks to recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Job Title: Clinical HIV/AIDS Advisor, ART

Grade: J
Job ID: 13-7236
Location: Abuja
Project/Program: PRO-ACT

Responsibilities

• The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the Pro-ACT AIDS palliative care including management of opportunistic infections and prophylaxis, ART, TB-HIV Co-infection and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
• Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of Comprehensive Care and Treatment services including BPC, ART and TB/HIV services under the Pro-ACT project in Nigeria
• Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Teams
• Take lead in the development of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services.
• Take Programmatic responsibility for the functioning of the care and treatment M&E system.
• Advocate for joint TB-HIV prevention and control
• Be part of the State capacity building and supervisory team providing inputs for quality ART and TB-HIV service delivery
• Mentor and provide technical leadership and support to the State clinical Care Specialists and related staff.
• Liaise with the NTLP and Deputy Director Operations to establish an efficient supply chain management system for ARVs and related drugs for management of opportunistic infections.
• Participate in activities to build additional States and health facilities to implement project activities.
• Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Represent MSH PRO-ACT project at the federal level on matters of ART and CC&T
• Liaise with other team members and ensure delivery of integrated service and one continuum of care
• Liaise and network with relevant PRO-ACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep PRO senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with Pro-ACT management to document and publish best practices.

Requirements

• The successful candidate shall possess a postgraduate degree in Medicine or Public Health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs.
• Demonstrable experience in advanced ART and AIDS palliative care is a must.
• The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years’ experience in program management at a senior level.
• Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
7th February, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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