FHI 360 Recruits Technical Officer Clinical Services

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment. Economic  Development, civil Society. Gender, Youth, Research and Technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 u.s. states and at u.s. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of;

Job Title: Technical Officer Clinical Services
Contract Type: Full term
No. Reqd. : 1
Location(s): Borno

Description
The Technical Officer Clinical Services, under the direct supervision of the State Program coordinator and technical guidance from the Zonal Senior Technical Officer, will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB, Prevention of Mother to child Transmission of HIV/AIDS. reproductive health/family planning(RH/FP) and integrated medical services at the state and local government levels.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Provide day to day technical and programmatic support related to Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS, PMTCT, RH/FP TB and integrated medical services at the state and LGA levels guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
2. Coordinate the implementation of components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), RH/FP, TB and integrated medical services   at the state and LGA levels.
3. Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management capacity building, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and integrated medical at the state and LGA levels.
4. Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, RH/FP TB and integrated medical services and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
5. Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
6. Contribute to the development of program strategies, work plans and budgets.
7. Assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming HIV/AIDS/STI, TB and RH/FP activities.
8. Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and related developments by reviewing current literature and staying alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation especially the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and PMTCT at the state and LGA levels.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributed

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
• Well-developed computer skills.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualification/ Experience

• MBBS with 1 - 3 years relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding or HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CEOs is highly desirable

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should
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Note: FH1 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview,