Technical Officer - Clinical and Quality Improvement Services at Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI)

POSITION: Technical Officer - Clinical and Quality Improvement Services.
LOCATION: Akure, Ondo State
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
CLOSING DATE: October 19th, 2015

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to the Head, Clinical and Quality Improvement Services.

Job description
The Technical Officer – Clinical and Quality Improvement Services will provide professional services in the delivery of Quality Care and Treatment Services to the Adult and Paediatric People Living With HIV in Ondo and Ekiti State on the PEPFAR ACTION Plus Up Project. He/ She will work with others at the Lagos HQ Office and EHAI Akure State office as well as local implementing partners and the State Government officials to ensure that the care, treatment and quality improvement activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project's requirements.

Qualification
Education

• Essential: MBBS, or MD or its equivalent
• Desirable: Fellowship, Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized academic institution will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 3 years of post-NYSC Experience.
• Experience in Adult HIV/AIDS Care, Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care, TB Care, and Malaria program
• Experience working with State government HIV/AIDS control programs and other stakeholders.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Proven skills and knowledge of current national and international guidelines in the management of infectious diseases of public health interest including HIV, TB, and Malaria.
• Excellent Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, etc.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGO .
• Experience managing, supervising and teaching medical and nursing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English.