Technical Officer: PMTCT/EID/CSS at Idmibok International (360 HSDC)

360 Health Systems Diagnostics and Correction (360HSDC) is a subsidiary of Idmibok International. It is a holistic health development organization bringing expertise and innovative technology to address health-related challenges in the development sector. By collaborating with global and local development and private entities- such as governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, we draw on the breadth and wealth of experience in diverse environments or ecosystems. 360HSDC has a multifaceted team of experts with proficiency and experience in tackling the growing incidence of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Nigeria.

Job Overview

This will begin as a consultancy for a proposal the organization is working on, a long-term contract will be dependent on a successful USAID award. Technical Officer will be an HIV/AIDS expert with experience in designing and implementation of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) and Cervical Cancer screening services. They will also provide high-level technical assistance to field projects as needed, including optimizing system and ensuring quality and accurate data management on the program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development and implementation of the HIV prevention and testing services with focus on pregnant women and exposed infants and ensuring linkage to treatment at the facilities.
• Facilitate the use of Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) and PCR testing modalities, especially with sample collection methods at the community and facility levels.
• Provision of safe pregnancy and breastfeeding counselling to HIV positive pregnant women and HIV positive mothers.
• Strengthen the capacity of health workers on correct and appropriate documentation on PMTCT/EID and Cervical Cancer screening services for improved services and decision making.
• Provide technical assistance for health facility to streamline HIV testing in order to increase testing rate, case finding and standardize clinical skills to provide quality PMTCT and EID service delivery.
• Provide or assist clinical mentoring session that can be in face to face, webinar or other innovative media to increase health facility technical and program capacity.
• Develop strategy to achieve viral suppression target in consultation with Management and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical assistance for clients’ monitoring adherence to treatment to reduce the risk of drug resistance and HIV treatment failure.
• Ensure the achievement of high-quality results/deliverables in accordance with the targets identified in the work plan and performance monitoring plan.
• Facilitate the development and utilization of appropriate quality control and quality assurance systems for all aspects of PMTCT and EID services, including integrated services like Cervical Cancer.
• Monitor PMTCT service activities and identify significant issues, provide recommendations, and support the follow-up implementation to improve the program.
• Conduct frequent technical reviews of performance of PMTCT and EID activities in collaboration with the Program Director to ensure up-to-date high-quality implementation
• Report regularly to the Senior Management on progress and status of PMTCT, EID and Cervical Cancer screening services on the program.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences or a related field
• At least 6 years of experience in HIV programs with technical expertise in PMTCT, EID and Cervical Cancer screening services.
• Experience in HIV testing services using Differentiated Service Delivery models.
• Evaluation, implementation research, quantitative analysis capability related to PMTCT, HIV/AIDS and Cervical Cancer screening
• Demonstrated capacity building, management and partnership experience.
• Strong data analytical capability to identify performance issues and direct necessary technical interventions
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
• Ability to travel within state and country as needed.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a native language.