Clinical Services Associate, Treatment Support at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria.  We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate, Treatment Support

Job ID: CSU079
Location: Alimosho, Lagos
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities:
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Team Purpose

• The Clinical services Unit (CSU) is the main services delivery unit of the organization and responsible for the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative key program performance targets. 
• The unit Contributes to health system strengthening through provision of systematic and purposeful knowledge and skill transfer to supported facility’s health workers through a structured and effective engagement. Relevant skills and knowledge are aligned with the organizational and grant’s goal of building people and sustainable systems through learning.
• This unit   prepare all intended beneficiaries through the adapting of the organizational learning culture with a view to developing self-confidence, creative, system thinking, communications and feedback skills in program implementation. 
• In collaboration with prevention and priority population unit, the CSU reviews and analyzes sites performance, identify implementation bottle necks and provide structured approaches to improve performance as well as recommends possible solutions to mitigate services disruptions.

Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible at the command level for care & supportand management of various models of differentiated care for PLHIV including the linkage of Community ART groups to Microfinance for house hold empowerment and sustainability.
• The incumbent will plan, manage and implement care and support service delivery packages which include; (Adherence support, to ensure retention in care and treatment for all enrolled clients, Positive Health Dignity and Prevention (PHDP) intervention for adult in care, food and nutrition, Psychosocial support (PSS), supervise the formation and linkage of community ART cluster groups to sources of income in line with the national guidelines.
• The incumbent will liaise with the prevention and community service team to provide home based care services, bi-directional peer-lead navigation, and psychosocial support in youth wellness centers for retention service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Satellite command level tracking and retention POC
• Support the provision of Psychosocial support for special populations- KP, Adolescent, peer navigation and linkages & community ART and care and support
• Develop and implement strategies to improve ART Adherence and retention in care including differentiated care models (both facility and community based) including adolescent care.
• Develop work plans for the program and coordinate the implementation and reporting on care and support activities.
• Ensures that the health facility and community-based case management teams (nurses/Peer Health Educators) provide quality, comprehensive health education and information on Adherence and Psychosocial support services through the state-based Care and Support Associate.
• Builds the capacity of facility level case management team to perform adherence assessment and provide counseling for client initiating ART, identifying potential strengths and weaknesses in relation to predicted drug adherence, assess patients’ readiness for treatment.
• Coordinates the activities of the Peer Health Educators such as (escort services to patients within the facilities, conduct home visits to track care and treatment defaulters; coordinates and facilitate support group meetings) in collaboration with facility focal person.
• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to facility based multidisciplinary teams on issues regarding medical/treatment adherence through the state-based Care team.
• Foster effective linkages and collaboration with CBOs to identify community-based adherence structures such as PLHIV support groups for other social support.
• Continually review operational research findings to provide quality service to persons living with HIV in line with international best practices
• Receive and review monthly programmatic performance reports from health facilities through the state care and support team
• Qualified Locals and residences of these locations are encouraged to apply

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related field;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in health program management in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working on HIV/AIDS counseling and testing programs in international or resource-poor settings.
• Experience in coordinating HIV/AIDS program implementation;
• Strong supervisory and management skills;
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good inter personal skills.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2023.