Vacancies: Clinical Service Officer- Abuja and Cross River, Senior Laboratory Services Associate
We are leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization implementing a comprehensive family focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, State local and site levels. In line with the broadened scope and objectives of our work, the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus have emerged. We therefore require the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the following positions.
Position: Clinical Service Officer (TB/HIV) 2 position
Locations: Abuja and Cross River
Responsibilities:
- Developing and refining materials related to TB-HIV integration such as clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, drug formularies and training materials
- Initiating and enhancing TB/HIV integration services at sites
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Advanced Degree in Medicine or Public Health (MD preferred)
- Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment
- Experience in managing TB patients and programming especially TB/HIV integration (5years + preferable).
- Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in TB. HIV/AIDS and DI
- Experience in developing country health care programs
- Experience with facilitating training using participatory methodologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Note: candidates for this position should apply by email to: csotbhiv@yahoo.com
Position: Senior Laboratory Services Associate
Location: Kaduna
Responsibilities:
- The incumbent would provide technical support in the delivery of high quality laboratory services to health facility based sites
- Assist in planning and coordination of laboratory activities at sites in designated states
- Developing laboratory capacity at designated sites through on-going monitoring and hands-on supervision
- Training site laboratory staff on use of Standard Operating Procedures, job aids, log books, referral forms, etc
- Ensuring the monitoring of efficient documentation of laboratory results at designated sites
- Preparing periodic progress reports on laboratory services at designated sites
- Maintain inventory of Lab store
- Implementing and monitoring quality management/quality assurance activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
- Valid Certificate to practice as Medical Laboratory Scientist mandatory
- 4 years experience in a practical setting
- Knowledge and experience in design, implementation and management of Laboratory services in HIV/ AIDS program asset
- Medium- level computer skills in MS Excel. Access and Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Note: candidates for this position should apply by email: seniorlobservicesassistant@yahoo.com
General Requirements:
- All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer applications and Internet/ Emails.
- Significant amounts of travel are required for all positions
- Commitment to and understanding of Organization’s vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be an added advantage.
Terms of Employment:
The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions in the organization. However, appointments for each of these positions will be subject to a probationary period. Local terms and conditions are applicable.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to the specific emails indicated for each vacancy position (listed below) on or before 29th December 2011.
The subject of the email should be the POSITION title and the applicant’s full name e.g. Human Resources Officer- Maria John
Applications not sent in this format will NOT be processed.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
