Assistant Technical Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) - 6 Openings

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. USAID funded Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer

Location: Anambra
Department: ACE -5
Job Category: Fixed Term
Slot: 6 Openings

Job Description

• Will provide technical and programmatic support as well as implement high-quality care and support activities with primary focus on coordination of supported sites.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation of all components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
• Contribute to the development of program work plans. Provide technical and programmatic support for high-quality program 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 program sustainability.
• Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, and other partners.
• Monitor and report of the interventions implemented by GF and its Partners in the assigned state location and drive continuous improvement in all aspects of the HIV programming.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• A medical Degree (MBBS), B. Pharm, B.Sc. Public Health, B.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. in social Sciences; with 3 to 5 post NYSC experience.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment, and care programs.
• Good knowledge of management of infectious diseases, especially HIV/AIDS and TB
• Good working knowledge of current National and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children.
• Skills in M&E and relevant Platforms, LAMIS, NDR, Power BI, DHIS are needed where applicable.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
10th November, 2022.