Jobs at Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN)

Job Overview

• The Clinical Specialist will provide direct patient care to clients in Azare Bauchi or Kano state or Bauchi State. These include physical examination, diagnosing and treating, ordering tests, preventive health care, patient education, surgical assisting, and writing medical orders and prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Supports the STA Care & Treatment in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the HIV/AIDS care and treatment component of the project
• Support in the achievement of technical and operational deliverables
• Support the provision of clinical quality assurance for delivery of HAT services across project components
• Engage with project partners to provide clinical guidance on HIV/AIDS/TB case management
• Ensure that HIV prevention and treatment activities are culturally appropriate and are carried out with community involvement, using participatory methods
• Conduct post-training follow-up of the trained service providers to provide onsite individualized mentoring support to reinforce skills learned at the initial training.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision visits to facilities to identify gaps in program focus areas service delivery and to rectify them with the help of staff and health officials at facility, and state level to improve the quality of care.
• In collaboration with the M&E Specialist, facilitate collection of data at baseline and periodic intervals and help to collate, analyze, and interpret the data collected. Help facility staff make decisions for quality improvement based on the data.
• Keep up to date on clinical approaches and programmatic priorities.
• Provide technical assistance to local partner organizations for HAT service delivery, training, quality of care improvement, and other interventions as defined by the project

Requirements and Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MB.BS/MBChB/MD)
• Possession of MPH is required
• Minimum of 3 years progressive clinical experience in HAT service delivery in PEPFAR funded program

Abilities:

• Good clinical acumen in HIV/AIDS/TB case management with technical experience in HIV prevention, counseling, and testing, and PMTCT
• Familiarity with standard care and treatment guidelines and PEPFAR indicators
• Ability to mentor clinical facility staff on care and treatment approaches

Skills:

• Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a teamwork environment
• Proficient use of Microsoft office for documenting and reporting
• Proficient use of data management and analytic tools

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Job Overview

• Georgetown Global Health Nigeria is seeking an experienced and dedicated professional for the position of Senior Technical Advisor for Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic, Cluster 2 (ACE 2) project.
• This role will specifically focus on integrating HIV activities, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), and cervical cancer screening and management within the MNCH framework.
• The ideal candidate will provide technical and administrative leadership for these interconnected areas and serve as the primary point of contact for donors and stakeholders. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, and fluency in Hausa languages is considered an asset.

Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:

• Provide strategic guidance for the integration of HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer screening and management into MNCH programs.
• Ensure alignment with global and national guidelines and best practices in these thematic areas.

Project Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of integrated MNCH, HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, identify challenges, and propose solutions for continuous improvement.

Community Programs:

• Lead the development and implementation of community-based initiatives targeting maternal, neonatal, and child health, with a specific focus on HIV-related activities.
• Collaborate with community stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the primary point of contact for donors, partners, and stakeholders involved in MNCH, HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer programs.
• Foster strong relationships and communication channels to ensure ongoing support and collaboration.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and capacity-building support in the areas of HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer for project staff and relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive reports on integrated MNCH, HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer activities, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of project activities.

Minimum Requirements
Education:

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in designing, implementing, and managing integrated MNCH, HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer programs. Significant experience and expertise in HIV-related activities, PMTCT, and cervical cancer screening and management.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of evidence-based interventions and best practices in MNCH, HIV, PMTCT, and cervical cancer.
• Familiarity with global and national guidelines and policies related to these thematic areas.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.

Language Skills:

• Fluency in Hausa languages is considered an asset.

Geographical Experience:

• Experience working in Northern Nigeria is preferred.