Vacancies: Program Officer – Clinical Services, Program Officer – Clinical Services (Private Sector)
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 closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the following positions:
Position: Program Officer – Clinical Services (Lagos)
The successful candidate will be a member of the State Team and will provide technical support in all aspects of HIV/AIDS services at the APIN supported programme sites in order to integrate and improve service delivery, scale up of services and achieve programme targets in the state. S/he will also strengthen working relationships with stakeholders and build systems for programme sustainability
Job Tasks
Manage the State Team and work program interface between the APIN Program Office, sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders in the state
Support the roll-over of existing treatment sites in the state from other partners to APIN as the lead implementing partner
Work towards complete coverage of the state by identifying areas of unmet need for HIV services and anchor scale up of HIV services to new sites in the state
Identify training and technical assistant needs and provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of high quality treatment, care and support programme, working towards target achievement at the APIN supported tertiary, secondary and primary sites
Lead the development and implementation of site work plan, towards achieving high quality healthcare delivery and programme sustainability, in collaboration with other members of the State Team
Work with the state office head to coordinate the implementation of all components related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS
Work with GON/USG stakeholders and other partners to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB as well as Care & Support programme in the state, using international best practices
Work closely with team members to document best practices, share experience and make recommendations as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.) with a postgraduate fellowship in Internal Medicine or Paediatrics; and a minimum of eight years’ experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes, experience in MNCH, RH. Malaria and TB programmes and an MPH would be an advantage
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
- Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
- Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
- Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs
- Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
Position: Program Officer – Clinical Services (Private Sector) (Ibadan)
The job holder will be a member of the Private Sector Team and will provide technical support in all aspects of HIV/AIDS services at private health facility programme sites, in order to integrate and improve service delivery, scale up services and achieve programme targets in the state. S/he will also strengthen working relationship with private sector stakeholders and build systems for programme sustainability.
Job Tasks
- Lead the Private Sector Team in the state and the work program
- Interface between the APIN Programme Office on the one hand and the APIN partner sites and HIV stakeholders in the state on the other
- Work towards complete coverage of the state by identifying areas of unmet need for HIV services and anchor scale up of HIV services to private facilities in the state
- Identify training and technical assistance needs and provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of high quality treatment, care and support programme and work towards target achievement at APIN supported private facilities
- Lead the development and implementation of site work plan, towards achieving high quality healthcare delivery and programme sustainability in collaboration with the member of the private sector team
- Work with the state office head to coordinate the implementation of all components related to the clinical management of HIV/AIDS at supported private facilities
- Work with stakeholders to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and Care & Support programme in private facilities in the state, using international best practices / Work closely with team members to document best practices, share experience and make recommendations as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.). preferably with an MPH or a fellowship in relevant fields; and a minimum of eight years’ experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes; experience in MNCH, RH, Malaria and TB programmes would be an advantage
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
- Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
- Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of private healthcare facilities
- Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
- Work with discretion and minimal supervision
- Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
- Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs in the private sector
- Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART National M/E tools
- Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal skills
- Ability to organize and coordinate training programme and meetings
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skill
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng/careers/ to register a profile and complete the online application form, ensuring that all information provided are true and correct. All applications must be submitted on or before 9th August, 2013. 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, as respective jobs may require.
