Senior Technical Officer - Clinical Service at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

Job Description

• The job holder will provide technical and programmatic support for the delivery of quality HIV services, and attainment of program goals.
• S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for program sustainability.

Job Tasks

• Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN Clinical Services and State Teams, between the APIN
• Program Office, Program Sitos, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
• Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need and expansion of services to new sites
• Contribute to the development of program work plans
• Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality program implementation in the areas of ART,
• PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and international best practices, and work towards target achievement by supported sites and program sustainability
• Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in Nigeria and other partners
• Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• A medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) and a minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience in HIV prevention, treatment and care programs. An MPH degree will be an advantage.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies

• Good working knowledge of current national guidelines for HIV prevention, treatment and care
• Knowledge of models of working with and linking differentials of healthcare facilities
• Ability to multitask, with good knowledge of various program areas
• Ability to work with 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 national M&E tools for HCT, PMTCT and ART
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programs and meetings
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Ability and readiness to travel at least 25% of work time