Senior Clinical Services Associate - Adult ART 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: Senior Clinical Services Associate - Adult ART

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

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 organization 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, creativity, system thinking, communications and feedback skills in program implementation. 
• In collaboration with the prevention and priority population unit, the CSU reviews and analyzes sites performance, identify implementation bottlenecks and provides structured approaches to improve performance as well as recommends possible solutions to mitigate service disruptions.

Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of quality assurance/improvement-focused technical assistance and serve as subject matter expert regarding process improvement initiatives across ART/ TB,care&support, and management of various models of differentiated care for PLHIV.
• The incumbent will be a key member of the state technical team and will plan, manage, and implement comprehensive ART service packages which include activities to ensure retention in care and treatment, viral load cascade management, TB case detection amongst PLHIV and basic care and support.
• Support the provision of Psychosocial support for key populations and facilitate peer navigation, linkages & community ART and care and support.
• Support the development of work plans for the program.
• Ensures the health facility and community-based care team (nurses/Peer Health Educators) provide quality, comprehensive health education and information on Adherence and Psychosocial support services through the case managers.
• 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 4 years post-NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in the non-profit sector in a program management role
• 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 interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2024.