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 equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Assistant Technical Officer- TB
Job ID: 14070
Location: Edo
Overview/Responsibilities:
Basic Function:
With the State Technical Officer, the Assistant Technical Officer (CTBC) will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality care and support activities for TB and HIV, with primary focus on community TB sensitization, mobilization and stakeholders management towards improving TB case detection, care and support..
Additional Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV.
- Assist the State technical officer in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Work with the State Technical Officer to contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
- With the STO, assist in the provision of programmatic assistance to local partners in programming TB and HIV services and integrated medical services activities.
- Remain informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS 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, TB and integrated medical services at the facility level.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- MBBS with minimum of 1 year relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in resource constrained settings.
- Bsc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 1-3 years relevant experience.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014
Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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