KADAIS Team Lead at African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)

Background

• AFENET is responsible for the implementation Kaduna AIDS Indicator Survey (KADAIS) in Kaduna State.
• The data collection is proposed to take a period of 10 weeks across the 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
• In view of this, AFENET is recruiting men and women with field work experience to gather the KADAIS data within the stated period in Kaduna State.

Job Description

• The team lead will oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the field team.
• S/he will be responsible for equipment checks, ensuring data quality, managing and documenting anticipated and unanticipated difficulties.
• The team lead will provide continued evaluation of testing and counselling services in the field; ensuring that proper consenting procedures and documentation are followed.
• S/he will ensure that the testing algorithm is adhered to, and that the confidentiality of the survey participants is protected.
• The team lead will ensure all adverse events are properly documented and reported to the survey supervisors in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and supervises the day-to-day activities of the field team
• Conducts equipment checks prior to field visits
• Manages and documents anticipated and unanticipated difficulties
• Provides continued evaluation of testing and counselling services in the field
• Ensures that proper consenting procedures and documentation are followed
• Ensures the testing algorithm is adhered to, and quality control (QC) is performed prior to testing participant specimen
• Ensure that the confidentiality of the client/respondent is being protected
• Ensure documentation of procedures as required is occurring according to the protocol
• See to it that all adverse events are properly documented and reported to the central supervisors in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience:

• A university degree in medicine with an MPH or its equivalent, with a minimum of 5-years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS programs
• A sound understanding of HIV/AIDS surveys in resource constrained settings.
• An experience with the FELTP will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in the leadership, design, implementation, management and tracking/monitoring of HIV surveys

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Knowledge of and practical experience in HIV community-based research and ethical requirements
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications
• Excellent (fluent) English written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Hausa speaking may be an added advantage
• Leadership skills with ability to direct, delegate, motivate and inspire other team members
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effective liaison, networking and collaboration skills
• Demonstration of planning and organizing interpersonal skills (active listening, empathy, social awareness, emotional awareness) with cultural sensitivity
• Flexible, willing to travel to any part of Kaduna State and work weekends during the survey implementation period.