Vacancies: Clinical Service Officer – ART, HR Advisor
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a Non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases.
We are seeking suitably qualified candidates to assume the following positions in our Abuja and Lagos Offices:
Position: Clinical Service Officer – ART (Lagos)
The job holder will report to the ART Program Coordinator and will have responsibility for coordinating ART services and providing technical assistance to comprehensive sites implementing HIV/AIDS treatment and care program.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate the ART program of the organization as a member of the Clinical Team
- Provide technical assistance to comprehensive sites in the delivery of qualitative ART services
- Organize and implement CDC-directed program activities to achieve grant objectives for the ART program
- Work with other members of the Clinical Team to build the capacity of site clinicians and other providers of HIV care and treatment services
- Support the implementation of the decentralization of ART care and treatment program
- Implement the scale-up program of the National ART program in improving coverage through the APIN treatment program
- Work with the Quality Assurance and M & E Teams to ensure qualitative service delivery and accountability of patient care
Qualifications and Experience
- An MBBS, MPH and at least Part I Fellow of National or West Africa College of Physicians (Internal Medicine or Public Health),
- With a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS program management in an ART program managing not less than 30,000 patients.
- The ideal candidate would also have experience in the coordination of multi-sectored clinical program and in the management of HIV/AIDS and related clinical conditions.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
- Good knowledge of management of infectious diseases
- Ability to organize and facilitate in training programmes
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good interpersonal skill
- Ability to work in a team
Position: HR Advisor (Abuja)
The job holder will have responsibility for providing a wide range of support in the human resource and organizational development functions.
Job Responsibilities.
- Support and monitor the implementation of organizational effectiveness initiatives and render report on progress being made
- Actively support change management programmes and activities
- Work closely with the Head, Human Resource & Admin to monitor and benchmark HR systems and practices in peer organizations and report new practices for possible adoption
- Monitor adherence to personnel policies and code of conduct and render periodic reports on the level of compliance
- Support the development and alignment of performance management programme with key organizational goals
- Provide necessary assistance and make contributions to the planning and implementation of HR improvement and other related projects, including the employee performance management system
Qualifications and Experience
- A first degree in the Social Sciences, the Humanities or any other relevant field
- And membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM);
- At least four (4) years cognate experience, preferably in the development sector
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Ability to use own initiative
- Report writing skill
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledge of HR best practices
- Basic knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Law
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc)
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply by completing an online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed against each position. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name.
Applications for Senior Finance Officer must bear preferred location (e.g. Senior Finance Officer – Lagos).
All applications must be submitted on or before 19th July, 2012.
Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing emailing, etc ) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply.
