We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Service Officer, Adult ART

Job Code: CSU063
Location: Ifako, Lagos
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on.

Job Purpose

• The position manages and provides overall guidance to the Command’s implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
• The incumbent is part of the state’s management team in a decentralized management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the state.
• S/he will provide support to and coordinate the work of the satellite office.
• The incumbent will lead program planning, design, review, and the monitoring of the program implemented at the command.
• The position will directly manage the command office’s finance, program and administrative staff and provide management oversight for operations in within the command.
• H/She will work with the state’s central office managers to on program planning, design, review, and monitoring of program progress.
• The incumbent is to report directly to the State Technical Lead, and indirectly, to the COCT Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and provides overall guidance and coordination to the command’s implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs.
• Leads program planning, design, review, and monitoring of the program implemented at the command.
• Coordinate the State Clinical team in achieving targets of key program indicators through effective management of the weekly technical review meetings and other routine feedback plat forms
• Provide leadership for the provision of person-centered care services
• Provides leadership for the implementation of integrated NCD -Cervical Cancer, HPT, DM and – COVID-19 and TB at the Command
• Provides leadership for the effective patient retention strategies including client centered DSD
• Ensures context-specific treatment support for special populations-KPs, Standalone DOTS sites and community drug pick ups
• Provides state leadership on adaptable case management system for all sub populations
• Ensures the Viral load optimization value chain management by supporting activities, strategies and plans geared towards the optimization of Viral load testing, coverage, and suppression rates across supported facilities.
• Provides technical support for an inclusive integrated quality management system to evaluate and address service delivery cascade gaps.
• Supports the enhancement TB/HIV integration services at supported sites
• Supports site-level implementation of high degree of integration, collaboration, and communication among PMTCT, Pediatrics and OVC programs to rapidly close the pediatric treatment gap.
• Support leveraging of OVC resources to reach Pediatrics, adolescents, and pregnant women with comprehensive, impactful, and acceptable services
• Supports the generation, transmission and triangulation of pediatrics, Adolescent, PMTCT and OVC related data across program areas
• Facilitates the optimization of community interventions and consolidating the gains at the facility level
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the State Program Manager/Supervising Director and his/her designate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function.
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role.
• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement not more than 200 words indicating Position and Location in Microsoft Word format by email to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com The subject of the email should be the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME e.g. Clinical Service Officer, Adult ART -  CSU063 - Lagos - ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Qualified Locals and residents of these locations are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.