Program Assistant - PMTCT (Akure) at Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI)

Our organizations is a fully indigenous NGO, implementing public health intervention programs for the control of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and Tuberculosis (including MDR TB). Our offices are in Lagos and Akure and we require competent and result oriented candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Assistant  - PMTCT (Akure)

Location: Akure
 
The job holder will provide programmatic support PMTCT program of the organization, and work closely with the Clinical Service Team to ensure the achievement of programme goals and objectives.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support related to maternal health with primary focus on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) strategies and approaches related to implementation of programs.
• In collaboration with EHAI staff, provide technical assistance to public sector (FMOH) and private organizations to design, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies to effectively integrate PMTCT and related issues into the HIV/AIDS service delivery elements as appropriate.
• Undertake development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of PMTCT and related maternal and child health activities.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to PMTCT and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Sustain links at programmatic and field level activities with other IMNCH components (pediatrics, reproductive health).
• Coordinate the design and implementation of maternal health programs including prevention of mother to child transmission in field-level projects and programs.
• Work in close collaboration with the TB and Integrated Medical Service Unit in the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to maternal health and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represent EHAI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of maternal health and clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
• Remain informed on current programs in the field of maternal health and PMTCT and related development field and contribute to EHAI’s global lessons learned in maternal health and HIV/AIDS.
• Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
A first degree in any health related field or in the Social Sciences, public health or nursing background with a minimum of two  years cognate experience in an NGO or health care facilities.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies

• Report writing skill
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with individuals and relate positively with people from diverse backgrounds

 
Application Closing date
December 25, 2012.

EHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Method of application:
EHAI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to EHAI Career Center at www.ehaing.org for more details and submit their CV/resume and cover letter  to [email protected]

Only completed applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Disclaimer:
EHAI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.