Technical Officer- Prevention, Care and Quality Improvement Services needed at Equitable Health Access Initiative
Job title : Technical Officer- Prevention, Care and Quality Improvement Services
Job Location : Abuja
Deadline : May 20, 2024
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical support related to health with a primary focus on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) strategies, HTS, GBV, TB/HIV, Cervical Cancer screening, Prep, Enhanced Adherence Counselling and coordinate the Cascade Management team program for people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their families.
- In collaboration with EHAI staff, provide technical assistance to the public sector (FMOH and SMOH/LG) and private organizations to design, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategies to effectively integrate PMTCT with adult and pediatric programs into the HIV/AIDS service delivery elements as appropriate.
- Undertake development of guidelines, tools, and recommendations related to the implementation, and evaluation of HTS, PMTCT, GBV, Cervical cancer screening, Enhanced Adherence counseling, and PrEp programs.
- Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to HTS, PMTCT, TB/HIV, GBV, Cervical cancer screening, Enhanced Adherence counseling, PREP and coordinate the Cascade Management Teams at health facilities
- Work with other program staff and thematic areas to map out strategies to achieve set program objectives and cover gaps identified.
- Provide supportive technical and programmatic supervision across supported sites
- Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to HTS, PMTCT,TB/HIV, GBV, PrEp, and Cervical Cancer screening programs and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
- Represent EHAI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of HTS, PMTCT, TB/HIV, GBV, PREP, Adherence counseling
- Submit regularly scheduled reports of activities he/she carried out on behalf of EHAI.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on HTS, PMTCT, TB/HIV, GBV, PREP, Cervical Cancer screening, Enhanced Adherence Counselling, and Cascade Management Team to Funders
- Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, and work plans.
- Any other delegated task that enhances your skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY, AND WORK CONDITIONS:
- Knowledge of health and development programs for developing countries, especially in Nigeria.
- Experience in HIV program implementation at project-level, facility, and state/national levels.
- Good clinical and programmatic understanding of HIV prevention, care, and treatment
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, consultants, and end-users of service.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of Maternal and Child Health in HIV care
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
- Appropriate computer skills.
- Comfortable with traveling within Nigeria for 75% time
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- SC Nursing/B. Pharm or Bachelor’s Degree in any of the Sciences (A Postgraduate Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage)
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in HIV projects at the health facility, and state/national levels.
- Familiarity with the PEPFAR project or other projects.
- Experience with medical practice in the Nigerian health system.
- Training in HTS, PMTCT, GBV, EAC and PrEP programs
- Program planning, Research, and coordination experience is desired.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems, NGOs, and CBOs is highly desirable.
How to Apply for this Offer
Applicants should send detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft Word format and a typewritten cover letter to the Head of Human Resources through: careers@ehainigeria.org
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