Clinical Specialist - ESM at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Background

• The Nigeria TBHIV Reach Integration & Impact Project (N-THRIP) is designed to ensure a coordinated and intensive effort to scale up the prevention, identification, and treatment of HIV in both general and key populations in Anambra state.
• The focus will be on facility and community-based approaches to reach epidemic control, and in addition, ensure improvement in the coverage of pregnant women on ART as well as target KP and AGYW programs.
• Hence, the consultant will support the implementation of the N-THRIP at Enhanced Site Management facilities in the state.

Key Roles
The services of the consultant will include but not limited to the following:

• Provide clinical support at health facility level related to clinical management of HIV/TB in line with Global Fund strategic direction, global approaches, and emerging environmental priorities.
• Oversee the implementation of integrated HIV, TB, NCD and other medical services at facility level.
• Work with relevant staff to coordinate the implementation of facility-based programs in relation to clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
• Oversee capacity-building activities to transfer skills, knowledge, and technology to the Government of Nigeria staff and stakeholders at the individual, facility, and levels to lead the HIV response and create effective linkages between facility and community services.
• Facilitate the clinical assessment of all patients diagnosed with HIV and ensure same-day commencement of treatment for eligible patients.
• Facilitate diagnosis of advanced HIV disease and linkage to the appropriate treatment services.
• Oversee the activities of the other ESM staff in the facility, including all categories of adhoc staff.
• Be responsible for managing clients with complicated medical history and conditions.
• With guidance from the Cluster Lead, represent AHNI in meetings, discussions, and relevant forums on issues related to HIV/TB prevention, treatment, and care.

Recruitments

• MD, MBBS, RN with 2 to 3 years post NYSC experience in clinical management of HIV/TB.
• Possession of a post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Excellent ability to communicate and maintain productive relations with the team; resourcefulness, flexibility, and ability to work in a fast changing and challenging environment.
• Ability to use key computing applications e g MS Office Suite etc and knowledge of different databases (DHIS or NMRS) is a plus.