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: Clinical Service Officer (TB/HIV)
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities
- Incumbent will develop and refine materials related to TB-HIV integration such as clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, drug formularies and training materials.
- Providing training and clinical mentorship to facility staff on clinical management and integration of TB/HIV as well as TB screening.
- Multitask in other HIV/AIDS Clinical areas such as adult and pediatric treatment, palliative care etc.
- Training staff at DOTS sites on HIV counseling and testing.
- Developing and improving care and referral systems.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Ability
- Advanced Degree in Medicine or Public Health (MD preferred).
- Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.
- At least 7 years' post NYSC experience in managing TB patients and programming especially TB/HIV integration.
- Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in TB, HIV/AIDS and OI.
- Experience with facilitating trainings using participatory methodologies.
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 Clinical Service Officer (TB/HIV), Abuja, Ayomitide Kelvin.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.