Advisor, Adult ART & Bauchi State Lead (CT 002) at the Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN)

The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Advisor, Adult ART & Bauchi State Lead (CT 002)

Location: Bauchi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• Under the supervision of the Director Care and Treatment, the Adult ART Advisor will provide technical and scientific leadership to all facilities implementing adult ART strategies using clinical tools on the Accelerating Control for the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria - Cluster 2 (ACE2) Project in Bauchi State.
• S/he will provide guidance in HAT service delivery by staying current on evolving clinical and technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in adult ART.
• S/he will be responsible for sharing best practices in adult ART in ACE-supported facilities with relevant departments, agencies and contribute to the knowledge base through authorized participation in scientific forums and technical networks.
• Additionally, the incumbent will serve as team lead for the Bauchi State ACE2 team. S/he will ensure effective team coordination and efficiency in operations.
• The Bauchi State Team Lead will serve as official representative of GGHN in Bauchi and will work closely with other USAID implementing partners in the state inline with GGHN/ACE responsibilities as Lead Implementing Partner for the state.
• S/he will closely work with ACE2 Chief of Party to ensure project visibility, effective stakeholder management, and cordial working relationship with BACATMA and other relevant government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Senior Technical Advisor in providing technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building of specific technical components of ACE program
• Identifying and addressing implementation bottlenecks in adult Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) care across health facilities.
• Ensuring strong linkages within the ART program at health facilities e.g., between HIV Counseling Testing Areas and Clinic, Laboratory and Clinic, referral between the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) areas and the Adult Clinic.
• Develops tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components for supporting targeted health facilities in carrying out clinical care activities
• Providing quality of care assessment and ensuring that patients in health facilities receive high-quality comprehensive care and treatment according to recommended guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Identifies areas for improved efficiency or effectiveness within prescribed parameters, and institutes enhancements to procedures.
• Performing Quality Improvement and program evaluation, monitoring, and administrative support.
• Provide direct supervision to the facility-based clinical officers in adult ART care
• Deploy techniques in translating knowledge to action in program implementation across health facilities.
• Participate in resource development activities for accomplishing assigned job responsibilities and following the standards and practices
• Working with health facility staff, focal persons, and colleagues to effectively address operational challenges (including laboratory equipment breakdowns, staffing shortages, training needs, and commodity supply).
• Establishing measures to assess the impact of ACE program in the community.
• Participating in quality improvement and data analysis.
• Lead the Bauchi ACE2 team, relate with relevant stakeholders and create image and project visibility in the state.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MB.BS / MBChB / MD)
• Possession of an MPH or MSc will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive clinical experience in HAT service delivery in PEPFAR funded program
• Proven experience in leadership, stakeholder management, program management and planning.,
• Proven experience in facilitating technical training with extensive knowledge and skills for the application of differentiated service delivery

Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and use site-level granular data to identify gaps, develop remedial action plans to improve services delivery
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS/TB, including the provision of ART
• Extensive clinical experience in the care of HIV-infected adults in resource-poor settings
• Ability to relate with different stakeholders and to manage a diverse team of professionals

Skills:

• Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to write high-quality scientific/management documents
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a teamwork environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office for documenting and reporting
• Proficient use of data management and analytic tools
• Budget management and efficiency in running office and other operations

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and supporting documents demonstrating similar work experience to: [email protected] with 'Advisor Adult ART & Bauchi State Lead ' as the subject of the email.

Note: Only candidates that meet the required qualifications will be considered and contacted by GGHN.