Technical Advisor Clinical Services at AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) - 2 Positions

AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001 we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.

We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Advisor Clinical Services

Locations: Lagos and Abuja

Job Descriptions

• The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support, especially in the area of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for the delivery of quality HIV services, and attainment of program goals.
• S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for program sustainability

Job Tasks
Provide support for managing the technical staff

• Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN Clinical Services Team, between the APIN
• Program Office, Program Sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
• Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need and expansion of services to new sites
• Identify program-wide capacity building needs, especially related to ART
• Contribute to the development of program work plans a Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality program implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV)TB and HIV clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and international best practices, and work towards target achievement by supported sites and program sustainability
• Support the coordination of all components related to the clinical management of HIV
• Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in Nigeria and other partners
• Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent); a postgraduate fellowship in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Community Medicine or Pediatrics; and a minimum of Eight (8) years' relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment and care programs.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Good working knowledge of current national guidelines for H IV prevention, treatment and care
• Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Ability to multitask, with good knowledge of various HIV program areas
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
• Ability to provide mentor-ship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs
• Knowledge of national M&E tools for HCT, PMTCT and ART
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programs and meetings Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time

Application Closing Date
9th November, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should write to: [email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for the position applied for. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for.

Note

• Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.