Medical Officer / Site Team Leader at Health Initiative for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. Our vision is enhancing healthier and safer communities, while our mission is to collaborate with partners to promote comprehensive and sustainable interventions for public health, support military medicine and health diplomacy for peace, stability and development of communities. Over the years HIFASS has provided manpower and associated support to HJF Medical Research International, Ltd Gte in support of Research and Nigerian Military HIV program across 34 Military Formations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Officer / Site Team Leader

Location: Makurdi,  Benue
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Site Commander and with technical oversight from the Program Staff of the MODHIP / USAMRD-A/N Program, the Medical Officer will provide Clinical and research-based medical services, focusing on the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV, and HIV-related research activities.
• The incumbent will be the Site Team Leader and ensure day to day running of the program at the facility.
• Location: 161 Nigerian Airforce Hospital Makurdi, Benue State
• Work Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS and TB patients at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• Provides technical assistance in HIV/ AIDS and TB clinical management and the Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) capacity building at the facility level.
• Contributes to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV / AIDS, and the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Ensure regular Clinical review of site performance with the clinical staff and data Officers.
• Review monthly site Adults and Pediatrics Care and treatment, TB/HIV and PMTCT targets as assigned by MODHIP/DOD-WRPN and provide same to the site Commander.
• Remains informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and related development by reviewing current literature, and stay alert to any implication of such experience and research to the project implementation, especially the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS at the facility level.
• Acts as a Study Physician and Site Lead on relevant study protocols.
• Ensure synergy between the clinic, Lab and another unit within the facility
• Will supervise the Site Administrator and other staffs supported by the program.
• Performs other prevention, care, and evaluation research duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University Degree in Medicine (MBBS), Clinical management training and other relevant trainings in HIV comprehensive Care and Treatment. Master’s degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
• 3 years’ post national youth service (NYSC) experience in clinical care, with experience in HIV/AIDS, TBHIV and PMTCT care and support for HIV/AIDS at the clinical level. Experience with ARV programs, familiarity with HIV service delivery in military formation and clinical research experience are also required.
• Registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of ART.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, 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, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Understanding of Military healthcare service delivery will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must be residents or ready to relocate to Makurdi.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@hifass-hfi.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. 

Note

• Applications without the attached Academic and Training Certificates will not be treated.
• Kindly attach your Academic and Training Certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in One PDF, Cover Letter and CV together in One MSWord format. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.