We are a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programe in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria. We currently require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professional to fill the position below:
Job Title: Care and Support Manager
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
- Incumbent will be responsible for drawing plans and overseeing the implementation of the care and support service delivery in line with the NG&SOP, NAP and M&E national plans on care and support.
- Will also liaise with other CSU thematic leaders on the relevant care and support activities implemented at the CBOs and health facilities, providing support, build and strengthen community based structures and systems through which services are delivered.
- Assist the Associate Director, Clinical Services to coordinate and oversee the implementation of prevention activities at the CBOs and health facilities including providing support to VC activities.
- Ensure that care and support services including home based HCT for PLWHA and child headed houses are carried in line with the CBOs scope of work.
- In collaboration with the clinical teams and CL/NA, ensure that targets for all preventive packages are met by supporting CBOs to create preventive awareness programs.
- Provide support to CBOs to interface with other State based development partners to improve the package of preventive and other care and support services.
- Provide support to CBOs to conduct community mobilization activities that will increase response towards uptake of care and support services.
- Enforce established procedures of implementing care and support services at the CBOs and health facilities.
- Participate in the gathering, analysing, aggregation and presentation of care and support data.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Ability:
- Master's Degree or equivalent in Public Health or related fields.
- At least 7 years' post NYSC experience working in Health Care System in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role.
- Extensive experience with care, support and community base/home based care.
- Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS treatment Strong supervisory and management skills.
- At least 3 years management experience with an international NGO or agency or equivalent experience.
- Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning.
Requirements
- Candidate must be proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, computer application and Internet / Email.
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
- Significant amounts of travel may be involved.
- Commitment to an understanding or organisation's vision, value and principles including rights - based /gender approaches would be expected.
Terms of Employment
- The organisation offers highly competitive salary package for this position.
- Appointment for this position will be subject to a probationary period; and local terms and conditions are applicable.
Application Closing Date
1st April, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to:
[email protected] The subject of email should be the Job Title and Location applied for and the applicant's full name, e.g Care and Support Manager, Abuja, Ayomitide Kelvin.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.