Senior Clinical Testing Advisor at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Department: Prevention Care & Treatment
Unit: Prevention
Term: Most likely short term position

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction and ensure appropriate support for the implementation of HIV Testing Services (HTS) in all the testing modalities
• Disseminate evidence-based training materials, job aids, supervisory systems and other training materials needed for implementation of the program to meet the needs of funding organizations and the Government of Nigeria.
• Coordinate site strengthening, follow-up and supervision, advocacy, capacity-building and monitoring & evaluation of performance across program sites as required
• Participate in all Technical Consultative Group Meetings,
• Represent the organization in professional forums by participating and making presentations in relevant meetings and conferences and technical working groups
• Carry out any other duty assigned for the achievement of organizational goals and objectives

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Should possess an MPH or related qualifications with a background in Public Health, Nursing, Social Sciences, Health Sciences or Community Health
• At least five - seven (5 - 7) years experience working in HIV Testing services (HTS).
• Experience in building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HTS, guidelines and policies.
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English,
• High impact influencing and persuasive skills, and able to represent the organization to donors and partners
• Good experience of using Ms. Word, Excel or Power Point applicable software related to position