Job Openings at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile: 

The Triage Nurse will also serve as the Medical Records Officer and is responsible for managing client records; ensuring accurate data entry, filing/archiving and retrievals.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical Services: Nursing interventions (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve client's outcomes. Facilitate the triage process using clinical knowledge and appropriate interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy, and understanding. Smooth implementation of community/facility-based ART, PrEP, MHPSS, Cervical cancer management, STI, and TB service to key population. Clinical assessment that determines the clinical urgency of the clients presenting health concerns and culminate with the allocation of care category, which determined the time and sequence in which they received services.
• Documentation: client records are well maintained and updated. Complete documentation of client demographics and vital signs in the clients care card. Patient facility care and support form, adult clinical evaluation form and TB screening tool are always updated, documented, and completed. Proper documentation of the clients screened for STI and TB are in the register
• Meetings: official OSS weekly meetings, monthly state program meeting, CMs and PNs weekly review meetings, Field workers review meetings, and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Sustainable provision of quality support to HIV positive KPs clients on the SFH-KP-CARE-2-Project.Case finding and initiation of ART, PrEP, viral load optimization, tracking of defaulters, adherence counseling of positive clients, and syndromic management of STI and wound dressing at community during outreaches. Program supervisory functions to an assigned CCSAP.
• Report writing: Weekly work plan, Monthly program report.
• Report writing daily, weekly, monthly report.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a university degree in Nursing or completion of an accredited nursing programme. Possession of a higher training would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess minimum of 3 years’ experience in nursing practice including the practice of triage.
• Must possess good relationship management/ interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Hausa language in addition to English language and other local languages.
• Knowledge of WHO and national HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support guidelines including the TB/HIV guidelines
• knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.
• Knowledge of client-centered differentiated service delivery models for key populations
• Experience in maintaining accurate computerized triage assessment records is an advantage.

 Skills and competencies:

• Leadership and positive influence
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High interpersonal and communication skills
• Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing

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Job Profile: 

The Triage Nurse will also serve as the Medical Records Officer and is responsible for managing client records; ensuring accurate data entry, filing/archiving and retrievals.

Job-role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical Services: Nursing interventions (e.g. first aid and emergency interventions) to improve client's outcomes. Facilitate the triage process using clinical knowledge and appropriate interpersonal skills, demonstrating empathy, and understanding. Smooth implementation of community/facility-based ART, PrEP, MHPSS, Cervical cancer management, STI, and TB service to key population. Clinical assessment that determines the clinical urgency of the clients presenting health concerns and culminate with the allocation of care category, which determined the time and sequence in which they received services.
• Documentation: client records are well maintained and updated. Complete documentation of client demographics and vital signs in the clients care card. Patient facility care and support form, adult clinical evaluation form and TB screening tool are always updated, documented, and completed. Proper documentation of the clients screened for STI and TB are in the register
• Meetings: official OSS weekly meetings, monthly state program meeting, CMs and PNs weekly review meetings, Field workers review meetings, and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Sustainable provision of quality support to HIV positive KPs clients on the SFH-KP-CARE-2-Project.Case finding and initiation of ART, PrEP, viral load optimization, tracking of defaulters, adherence counseling of positive clients, and syndromic management of STI and wound dressing at community during outreaches. Program supervisory functions to an assigned CCSAP.
• Report writing: Weekly work plan, Monthly program report.
• Report writing daily, weekly, monthly report.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a university degree in Nursing or completion of an accredited nursing programme. Possession of a higher training would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess minimum of 3 years’ experience in nursing practice including the practice of triage.
• Must possess good relationship management/ interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Hausa language in addition to English language and other local languages.
• Knowledge of WHO and national HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support guidelines including the TB/HIV guidelines
• knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.
• Knowledge of client-centered differentiated service delivery models for key populations
• Experience in maintaining accurate computerized triage assessment records is an advantage.

 Skills and competencies:

• Leadership and positive influence
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• High interpersonal and communication skills
• Drive for continuous learning and knowledge sharing

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Job Profile: 

This position will be responsible for the management of Antiretroviral Therapy services through the provision of pharmaceutical services in the One Stop Shop.

Job role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical Services: Delivery of ARVs, TPT, PrEP, OI drugs, MHSS, Cervical cancer management, and STI medications to our Key Population clients.
• Documentation: Appropriate documentation of tracking activities Completion of all pharmacy order forms for clients who access ART services.
• Meetings: State weekly review meetings, AOR review meetings, LMCU meetings, Field workers’ review meetings, and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Surge activities: ART, TPT, PrEP initiation, and Refills
• Tracking of Defaulters. Adherence counseling of positive clients during medication dispensing. Provide program supervisory functions to an assigned CCSAP.
• Report writing: Weekly work plan, Monthly program report.
• Commodity Management: Maintain adequate stock levels and uninterrupted supply of HIV commodities. Timely submission of CRRIF. Forecasting and Quantification.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a university degree in Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services/Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess a proven record of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and implementing health projects conducted with disease control programmes in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.

Skills and Competency required

• Patient counselling
• Adherence to professional ethics
• Accuracy in dealing with prescriptions.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow to tight timeframes
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.

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Job Profile: 

This position will be responsible for the management of Antiretroviral Therapy services through the provision of pharmaceutical services in the One Stop Shop.

Job role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical Services: Delivery of ARVs, TPT, PrEP, OI drugs, MHSS, Cervical cancer management, and STI medications to our Key Population clients.
• Documentation: Appropriate documentation of tracking activities Completion of all pharmacy order forms for clients who access ART services.
• Meetings: State weekly review meetings, AOR review meetings, LMCU meetings, Field workers’ review meetings, and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Surge activities: ART, TPT, PrEP initiation, and Refills
• Tracking of Defaulters. Adherence counseling of positive clients during medication dispensing. Provide program supervisory functions to an assigned CCSAP.
• Report writing: Weekly work plan, Monthly program report.
• Commodity Management: Maintain adequate stock levels and uninterrupted supply of HIV commodities. Timely submission of CRRIF. Forecasting and Quantification.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a university degree in Pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services/Doctor of Pharmacy) from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in public health programs, with a focus on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.
• Must possess a proven record of working in a multi-disciplinary environment and implementing health projects conducted with disease control programmes in low-income countries.
• Must possess extensive knowledge of the ART regime and current global/national guidelines for dispensing ARV.

Skills and Competency required

• Patient counselling
• Adherence to professional ethics
• Accuracy in dealing with prescriptions.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize workflow to tight timeframes
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.

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Job Profile: 

S/he will Provide linkage to care and/or active referrals to patients in a timely and coordinated manner. Also, Assist clients in developing skills needed to ensure treatment adherence and viral suppression.

Job role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions.

• Meet with newly diagnosed clients and those re-engaging in care. Talk through the client’s concerns and assess their needs.
• Guide clients through each step of care initiation.
• Help clients navigate the medical care system and access needed services.
• Accompany clients to medical and other appointments, where feasible and appropriate.
• Address treatment adherence needs and coach clients in adherence skills.
• Provide realistic advice for integrating adherence and wellness practices into daily life.
• Provide one-on-one and/or group-level social and emotional support.
• Contact clients who have missed appointments and identify barriers that are preventing engagement in care.
• Follow-up with clients to overcome barriers to obtaining and remaining in care.
• Facilitate linkage to medical care and treatment and provide active referrals for needed supportive services.
• Attend/facilitate peer-led support groups, if applicable.
• Provide HIV and health education.
• Conduct new client orientation.
• Help train new peer navigators

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess SSCE or Diploma in behavioral/ social science, medical record, or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• Must be a key population.
• Previous experience in HIV HTS and case finding.
• Filling of relevant program adherence management tools and working with KPs
• Understand KP programming.
• Client testing and enrolment.
• Ability to work with other PNs, CMs, and staff.
•  Filling of clients’ intake forms, Referral forms, and R&R forms

Skills and competencies:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team players
• Punctuality to work.

go to method of application »

Job Profile: 

S/he will Provide linkage to care and/or active referrals to patients in a timely and coordinated manner. Also, Assist clients in developing skills needed to ensure treatment adherence and viral suppression.

Job role: The successful candidate will perform the following functions.

• Meet with newly diagnosed clients and those re-engaging in care. Talk through the client’s concerns and assess their needs.
• Guide clients through each step of care initiation.
• Help clients navigate the medical care system and access needed services.
• Accompany clients to medical and other appointments, where feasible and appropriate.
• Address treatment adherence needs and coach clients in adherence skills.
• Provide realistic advice for integrating adherence and wellness practices into daily life.
• Provide one-on-one and/or group-level social and emotional support.
• Contact clients who have missed appointments and identify barriers that are preventing engagement in care.
• Follow-up with clients to overcome barriers to obtaining and remaining in care.
• Facilitate linkage to medical care and treatment and provide active referrals for needed supportive services.
• Attend/facilitate peer-led support groups, if applicable.
• Provide HIV and health education.
• Conduct new client orientation.
• Help train new peer navigators

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess SSCE or Diploma in behavioral/ social science, medical record, or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• Must be a key population.
• Previous experience in HIV HTS and case finding.
• Filling of relevant program adherence management tools and working with KPs
• Understand KP programming.
• Client testing and enrolment.
• Ability to work with other PNs, CMs, and staff.
•  Filling of clients’ intake forms, Referral forms, and R&R forms

Skills and competencies:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Team players
• Punctuality to work.

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Job Profile:

S/he will ensure prompt entry of data in the appropriate platforms, and hence ensure real-time availability of data for onward transmission, thereby meeting donor data requirements. S/he will work with and oversee a team of DECs to ensure that all data is up to date to meet the reporting timelines.

Job-role:

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Oversee the EMR and all persons that make enter data into the database.
• Be responsible for the quality of data on all databases.
• Take full responsibility for the quality of data generated and ensure that the database meets the needs of the program through updates, cleaning, data.
• Support the M&E Advisor in the delivery of his/her work in the state.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must possess a minimum of three (3) years post NYSC work experience, preferably in M&E.
• Must be computer literate, with strong spreadsheet (e.g., MS Excel) abilities.
• Familiarity with electronic databases
• Show ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to deliver high quality outputs in a timely manner.
• Computer literacy & strong analytical skills including advanced use of Excel.
• Knowledge in using various databases including EMRs and DHIS2.
• Ensure that all registers and databases are up to date.
• Supervisory Skills: Proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading an SI team to successful outcomes.

Skills and competencies required:

• Must be computer literate, with strong spreadsheet (e.g., MS Excel) abilities
• Proficient at using electronic databases
• Previous experience with LAMIS is an advantage
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Attention to details
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs on time