Care and Support Associates at Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI)

Slots: Bauchi - 3, Jigawa - 2 and Kano - 5 Openings

Job Overview

• HIV care and support specialists will be responsible for HIV care and support services.
• S/he will coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all enrolled HIV sub populations.
• S/he will ensure HIV care and service provision at the facility and community and level is designed to demonstrate attribution to the 95:95:95 epidemic control goal.

Responsibilities 

• The Care and Support associate will provide Technical Assistance (hands-on mentorship) to adherence counselors, Nurses & other Health Care Workers in all facilities in their designated clusters on care and support services.
• Review appointment system at the facilities and its use in tracking defaulters.
• Support & participate in tracking of Missed Appointment patients & LTFU defaulters and report to the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Assess & review ART services at the facilities, ensuring their conformity with the National Guideline on Care & Treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Facilitate transfer of skills to Healthcare providers on HIV/AIDS care & treatment through case review & working with the facility staff on some Clinic days.
• Coordinate the implementation of PMTCT Intervention Cascade at the facility level and report the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Initiate and coordinate HTS/IT services in all supported sites and actively link positive identified, and report to the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Participate in bi-monthly Referral Coordinators meeting in all supported LGA’s to ensure 100% linkage rate
• Educate facility staff on Test & Start approach, ensuring its effective practiced to enhance the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
• Educate facility nurses on Triaging, TB & STI Clinical screening for effective patients’ management.
• Conduct Charts Abstraction to ascertain patients’ treatment monitoring via Viral load test & then ensure that baseline & repeat count are done as at when due.
• Mentor Focal persons on how to perform Nutrition Assessment using tools such as MUAC, Body Mass Index (BMI) and document accordingly.
• Train Health Care workers on Quality Improvement Activities/strategies.
• Reviews documentations on the Registers & PMM forms.
• Perform quarterly data validation by comparing Sites’ monthly Reports with documentations on the Registers.
• Apply SIMS Checklist to all the facilities on an alternate basis with Technical Assistance (TA visit) quarterly to identify gaps followed with appropriate interventions.
• Participates in the development of Monthly Work plan of Activities.
• Participates in Expanded State Meeting & Quarterly program Review meeting.
• Participates in ECHO and other virtual online capacity building sessions
• Writes & Submit monthly/quarterly Technical Assistance or SIMS visit Report to the supervisor.
• Perform other work related duties assigned by Supervisors/Superiors.

Qualifications

• Register Nurse or Community Health Extension Worker with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Support programs.
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units, and community outreaches.
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Care and Treatment guidelines and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities
• Viable knowledge transfer techniques to diverse audiences through workshops, training, and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Knowledge and understanding of HAT services structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Ability to conduct patient evaluation and triage procedures

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office for documenting and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Advanced nursing skills.
• Fluency in English and local language.