Regional Global Funds Program Medical Officers (MDRTB And HIV) at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

POSITION: Regional Global Funds ProgramMedical Officers (MDRTB and HIV)
LOCATION: Delta, FCT, Nassarawa, Benue, Ogun, Katsina, Lagos, Kano
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
OPENING DATE: October 6th, 2015
CLOSING DATE: October 20th, 2015

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to the Director of Clinical Services and may be posted to an IHVN Regional Office

Job description

• Support program implementation by providing onsite needs assessments, mentoring, preceptorship, monitoring and evaluation of healthcare programs.
• Participate in quality improvement and data analysis.
• Participate in program clinical/educational activities.
• Work with staff of MDRTB centres and other focal persons and IHVN staff to effectively address operational challenges (including lab equipment breakdowns, pharmacy stock-outs, staffing shortages, training needs, commodity supply).
• Facilitate communication, collaboration, task-sharing and teamwork among clinic staff.
• Performing Quality Improvement and program evaluation, monitoring and administrative support.
• The Program officer will carry out other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• MBBS, BMChM, or MD
• At least 3 to 5 years of post-NYSC.
• Experience in Adult HIV/AIDS Care, TB and MDRTB Care, and Malaria program
• Experience working in Global Fund MDRTB and HIV will be an advantage
• Experience working with State government HIV/AIDS control programs and other stakeholders
• Excellent Computer skills: Word, excel, powerpoint, etc
• Significant program experience in Reproductive and Child Health, HIV/AIDS Programs, IMCI, Global Funds operations, and health systems strengthening in Nigeria
• Experience managing, supervising and teaching medical and nursing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.