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  • Posted: May 26, 2016
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    Los Angeles-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF),a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, is a global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 350,000 patients in 36 countries. We are the largest provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the U.S. A truly independent voice in our mission to rid the world of AIDS, AHF’s opera...
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    Driver/Logistic Assistants

    Responsibilities

    • Provides transport support services to all AHF Staff and Volunteers at the state as may be required from time to time.
    • Ensures all AHF Vehicle policies are followed and enforced.
    • Maintains accurate and up to date records relating to AHF Vehicle use by filling vehicle log book.
    • Purchase fuel, reviews the accuracy of cash memos and/or bill and submit same to finance dept. for payment.
    • Performs constant and routine check on project vehicle, reports any fault for necessary action(s).
    • Ensures AHF Travel Authorization/Request duly approved is in place before embarking on any official trip.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he has to write reports on the working condition of the company transport means
    • Good organizational skills in order to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transport on time
    • Good knowledge of the terrain will be an added advantage.
    • A minimum of OND or NCE.
    • Possession of a valid Driving License.
    • Over two years of driving experience in a reputable organization an added advantage.
    • Computer literacy an added advantage

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    Driver/Logistic Assistant

    Responsibilities

    • Provides transport support services to all AHF Staff and Volunteers at the state as may be required from time to time.
    • Ensures all AHF Vehicle policies are followed and enforced.
    • Maintains accurate and up to date records relating to AHF Vehicle use by filling vehicle log book.
    • Purchase fuel, reviews the accuracy of cash memos and/or bill and submit same to finance dept. for payment.
    • Performs constant and routine check on project vehicle, reports any fault for necessary action(s).
    • Ensures AHF Travel Authorization/Request duly approved is in place before embarking on any official trip.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he has to write reports on the working condition of the company transport means
    • Good organizational skills in order to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transport on time
    • Good knowledge of the terrain will be an added advantage.
    • A minimum of OND or NCE.
    • Possession of a valid Driving License.
    • Over two years of driving experience in a reputable organization an added advantage.
    • Computer literacy an added advantage

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    Clinical Coordinator

    Responsibilities
    Leadership and Management

    • As a manager, he/she oversees medical AHF operations in the State and supports the Country Program Manager to efficiently and effectively deliver quality clinical services in the state/region.
    • Provide technical supports to Prevention and Treatment program and ensure linkage of outreach activities to treatment and care program through well-established processes of patient linkages and service integration
    • Attends key technical partners meetings and provides feedback to management through the Country Program Manager.
    • Ensures that CMEs are conducted in all sites and participates in the facilitation of CME sessions.
    • He/she participates in staff need assessment and induction of new hired staff.
    • He/she participates in setting performance targets and staff appraisal, disciplining and addressing complaints of employees under his/her supervision.

    Clinical Responsibilities:

    • Ensure standard quality of clinical services at all AHF supported sites in his/her region.
    • Provide periodic comprehensive support supervision report, adhering to the tools provided by AHF
    • Promotes the implementation of standard operating procedures for all activities relating to good clinical practice and ensure functional QI teams are in existence at site levels
    • Supervise and implement quality management activities and quality benchmarks monitoring, facilitation of quality assurance and quality improvement sessions.
    • Strengthen TB/HIV, PMTCT , ART services through integrated service delivery and provision of quality services in the state program.
    • Ensures optimal operations of the laboratory services, including functioning of sample referral networks at regional level
    • Provide on-site technical support and mentoring to the field staff and coordinate M&E of the project
    • Ensures effective patient flow in all sites, especially those with high volume of patients and coordinate time motion surveys to monitor performance
    • Oversees the timely collection, compilation and reporting of routine and specific data to guide decision making at site, regional and country program level.
    • Identify early warning resistance indicators and intervention strategies
    • Remain updated on current trends and standards in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses
    • Participate in the elaboration/monitoring of annual targets and ensure that they are achieved in all regional sites.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • Provides direct supervision and mentorship to doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacy technician working in the different facilities in the region to ensure continuous growth and learning
    • Ensure timely compilation and submission of monthly drug inventory reports in coordination with the Program pharmacist
    • Work with the program pharmacist to ensure that pharmacy operations are in accordance with good pharmacy practices
    • Identify and promote operational research at site level and build capacity among the staff in case presentations and elaboration of scientific papers.

    Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees:

    • Management Meeting
    • Technical Partnership and stakeholders meetings
    • General Staff Meeting
    • Medical Staff Meeting
    • Meetings with lower health units
    • CME activities
    • Other meetings as assigned.

    Qualifications
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience:

    • Must be a medical doctor from a recognizable institution. Additional qualification in Health systems management or public health will be an added advantage
    • Five years medical/health service experience preferred with a sound knowledge of basic medical disciplines to allow for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of clinical problems.
    • Three years or more of recent experience with HIV/AIDS treatment; two years minimum of administration and program management experience with knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures in the management of HIV related diseases.
    • Experience in planning and budgeting required
    • Experience in quality management and assurance practices desired

    Computer Skills:

    • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Proficiency in basic research application like Epi-info, SPSS etc an added advantage

    Language Skills:

    • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

    Mathematical Skills:

    • Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs etc. Proficiency in basic statistics skill for research an added advantage.

    Reasoning Ability:

    • Highest Skills: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
    • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) and its most difficult phases.
    • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Required to travel to other locations within and other the State.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Sensitivity to issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage at other AHF sites upon request.
    • Knowledge of excel and PowerPoint programs.

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    Graduate ART Nurse

    Responsibilities

    • In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
    • Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
    • Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
    • Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
    • May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
    • Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
    • Provides patient and family education.
    • Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
    • Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
    • Establish effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
    • Supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Any other duty designated by the Supervisor.

    Qualifications
    Education and Experience:

    • University graduate in Nursing.
    • At least one year experience in HIV program management..
    • Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
    • Knowledge of excel and PowerPoint programs

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    Pharmacy Technician

    Responsibilities

    • Answers questions and provides information to patients and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals;
    • Maintains established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
    • Manages appropriate data collection, such as client name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory
    • Performs a monthly stock count;
    • Supervises the pre-dispensing of prescriptions for clients who are down referred to PHC sites;

    Qualifications
    Education and/or Experience:

    • Suitable candidate will be fresh Graduate in Pharmacy or related field or Pharmacy technician diploma of school of health technology with 3-5 years experience in use of ARVs and drug logistics.
    • Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team;
    • Good communication skills in English and Amharic.

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    Graduate ART Clinician

    Responsibilities

    • In close coordination with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services;
    • Coordinate monthly patient care team meetings;
    • Ensure efficient management of AHF’s finances and provide complete, timely and accurate reports;
    • Implement a continuous quality assurance and improvement program at the site level.
    • Supervise other staff at the facility level;
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff;
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided;
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs;
    • Any other duty designated by the HIV/AIDS technical specialist;
    • Quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site;
    • Data capture, handling and use at the site.

    Qualifications
    Education and Experience:

    • University graduate in Medicine;
    • At least one year experience in HIV treatment programs;
    • Experience in program management;
    • Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage;
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Good communication and interpersonal skills,
    • Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues;
    • Knowledge of excel and PowerPoint programs.

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    Data Assistant

    Responsibilities

    • Support the development and strengthening of AHF Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Systems.
    • Manage and Update site level database and ensure timely reports to the country office
    • Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site and outpost and logistics of tools.
    • Provide mentoring out-post facility and CBO's to ensure that the data entered into the facility database are accurate, consistent and according to standard operating procedures
    • Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned
    • Ensure all data are fed into openMRS,WEBPPR, Site database and state DHIS.
    • Daily entry of records into the OpenMRS for effective storage and backup for effective monitoring and assessing the performance of client’s health and program at site level
    • Monitor the sites programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement at site level
    • Supervise site level data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required.
    • Any other duty designated by the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelors of Science degree, preferably Statistics or Medical Demography.
    • Significant experience in data entry and data management.
    • Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
    • Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills.
    • Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS or STATA
    • Demonstrate ability and willingness to take initiative and to be flexible depending on changing priorities and deadlines.

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    Laboratory Technician

    Job Description

    • To provide laboratory oversight in AHF site and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for other lab staff.
    • Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab staff in running the Partec CD4, hematology and chemistry machines. Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at all AHF supported healthcare centers within your jurisdiction.

    Responsibilities

    • Participates in planning, overseeing and supervising activities for the laboratory function for the site;
    • Performs basic laboratory assays CD4 tests, Heamatology and Chemistry as well as other tests as required;
    • Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources;
    • Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols, and support other affiliated labs staff -lab technicians, assistants and HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
    • Coordinates with all laboratory vendors( outside contractors) at the site level to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective;
    • Performs quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in the site lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
    • Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results.
    • Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
    • Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site;
    • Participate in EQA, proficiency testing activities.
    • Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    • BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; AIMLS.
    • A minimum of two years post NYSC experience in a similar position.
    • Experience with CD4 , hematology and chemistry systems.
    • High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring.
    • Computer proficiency an added advantage.

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    ART Clinician/Site Coordinator

    Responsibilities

    • The ART clinician oversees the ART, PMTCT and prevention services of the AHF program at the facility level. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHF Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives
    • In close coordination with the facility medical staff, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Coordinate monthly patient care team meetings.
    • Ensure efficient management of AHF’s finances and provide complete, timely and accurate reports.
    • Implement a continuous quality assurance and improvement program at the site level.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Ensure quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.
    • Any other assignments as assigned by supervisor

    Qualifications

    • University graduate in Medicine.
    • At least two to three years post NYSC experience in HIV treatment programs.
    • Experience in program management.
    • Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

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    Laboratory Technician

    Job Description

    • To provide laboratory oversight in AHF site and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for other lab staff.
    • Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab staff in running the Partec CD4, hematology and chemistry machines. Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at all AHF supported healthcare centers within your jurisdiction.
    • Participates in planning, overseeing and supervising activities for the laboratory function for the site;
    • Performs basic laboratory assays CD4 tests, Heamatology and Chemistry as well as other tests as required;
    • Oversees laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources;
    • Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols, and support other affiliated labs staff -lab technicians, assistants and HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
    • Coordinates with all laboratory vendors( outside contractors) at the site level to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective;
    • Performs quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in the site lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
    • Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results.
    • Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
    • Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site;
    • Participate in EQA, proficiency testing activities.
    • Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers;
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • BMLS Medical Laboratory Science; AIMLS
    • A minimum of two years post NYSC experience in a similar position.
    • Experience with CD4 , hematology and chemistry systems.
    • High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring.
    • Computer proficiency an added advantage.

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    ART Clinician

    Job Description
    The ART clinician oversees the ART, PMTCT and prevention services of the AHF program at the facility level. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHF Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives:

    • In close coordination with the facility medical staff, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Coordinate monthly patient care team meetings.
    • Ensure efficient management of AHF’s finances and provide complete, timely and accurate reports.
    • Implement a continuous quality assurance and improvement program at the site level.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Ensure quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.

    Requirements

    • University graduate in Medicine.
    • At least two to three years post NYSC experience in HIV treatment programs.
    • Experience in program management.
    • Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

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    Senior Nursing Officer

    Responsibilities

    • In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Supervises the provision of skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
    • Ensures that medication administration is within the scope of practice of the licensee.
    • Directly performs or monitors the provision of phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
    • Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
    • Acts as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care in the health facilities.
    • Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
    • Supervises the provision of patient and family education.
    • Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
    • Mentors and ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
    • Supports the ART nurses to establish effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
    • Supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Any other duty designated by the Nurse Manager.

    Key Result Areas:

    • Quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.
    • HIV prevention program indicators.

    Qualifications
    Education and Experience:

    • University graduate in Nursing-BSc or its Equivalent.
    • MPH degree would be an added advantage
    • At least three years experience in HIV program management.
    • Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

    Communication Abilities:

    • Excellent report writing, prompt and effective communication using charts and graphs.

    Mathematical Skills:

    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Required to travel to other locations within and other the State.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
    • Knowledge of excel and PowerPoint programs.

    Physical Demands:

    • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or to hear
    • The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

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    Driver / Logistic Assistant

    Responsibilities

    • Provides transport support services to all AHF Staff and Volunteers at the state as may be required from time to time.
    • Ensures all AHF Vehicle policies are followed and enforced.
    • Maintains accurate and up to date records relating to AHF Vehicle use by filling vehicle log book.
    • Purchase fuel, reviews the accuracy of cash memos and/or bill and submit same to finance dept. for payment.
    • Performs constant and routine check on project vehicle, reports any fault for necessary action(s).
    • Ensures AHF Travel Authorization/Request duly approved is in place before embarking on any official trip.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Requirements

    • Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he has to write reports on the working condition of the company transport means
    • Good organizational skills in order to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transport on time
    • Good knowledge of the terrain will be an added advantage.

    Qualification

    • A minimum of OND or NCE.
    • Possession of a valid Driving License.
    • Over two years of driving experience in a reputable organization an added advantage.
    • Computer literacy an added advantage

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    Senior Nursing Officer

    Responsibilities

    • In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Supervises the provision of skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
    • Ensures that medication administration is within the scope of practice of the licensee.
    • Directly performs or monitors the provision of phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
    • Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
    • Acts as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care in the health facilities.
    • Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
    • Supervises the provision of patient and family education.
    • Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
    • Mentors and ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
    • Supports the ART nurses to establish effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
    • Supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Any other duty designated by the Nurse Manager.

    Qualifications
    Education and Experience:

    • University graduate in Nursing-BSc or its Equivalent.
    • MPH degree would be an added advantage
    • At least three years experience in HIV program management.
    • Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

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    ART Nurse

    Responsibilities

    • In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities.
    • Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes).
    • Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
    • Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
    • Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
    • May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
    • Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
    • Provides patient and family education.
    • Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
    • Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
    • Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
    • Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Any other duty designated by the Country Program Manager.

    Qualifications

    • University graduate in Nursing.
    • At least two years experience in HIV program management.
    • Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
    • Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

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    Graduate ART Nurse

    Responsibilities

    • In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
    • Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e dressing changes).
    • Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
    • Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
    • Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
    • May act as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
    • Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
    • Provides patient and family education.
    • Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
    • Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
    • Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
    • Establish effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
    • Supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
    • Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
    • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
    • Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
    • Any other duty designated by the Supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • University graduate in Nursing or its equivalent.
    • At least one year post NYSC experience in HIV program management.
    • Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
    • Must be highly organized, committed and capable of effective multi-tasking
    • Proficiency in computer an added advantage

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    Driver/Logistics Assistant

    Responsibilities

    • Provides transport support services to all AHF Staff and Volunteers at the state as may be required from time to time.
    • Ensures all AHF Vehicle policies are followed and enforced.
    • Maintains accurate and up to date records relating to AHF Vehicle use by filling vehicle log book.
    • Purchase fuel, reviews the accuracy of cash memos and/or bill and submit same to finance dept. for payment.
    • Performs constant and routine check on project vehicle, reports any fault for necessary action(s).
    • Ensures AHF Travel Authorization/Request duly approved is in place before embarking on any official trip.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he has to write reports on the working condition of the company transport means
    • Good organizational skills in order to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transport on time
    • Good knowledge of the terrain will be an added advantage.
    • A minimum of OND or NCE.
    • Possession of a valid Driving License.
    • Over two years of driving experience in a reputable organization an added advantage.
    • Computer literacy an added advantage

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    Clinical Coordinator

    Responsibilities
    Leadership and Management

    • As a manager, he/she oversees medical AHF operations in the State and supports the Country Program Manager to efficiently and effectively deliver quality clinical services in the state/region.
    • Provide technical supports to Prevention and Treatment program and ensure linkage of outreach activities to treatment and care program through well-established processes of patient linkages and service integration
    • Attends key technical partners meetings and provides feedback to management through the Country Program Manager.
    • Ensures that CMEs are conducted in all sites and participates in the facilitation of CME sessions.
    • He/she participates in staff need assessment and induction of new hired staff.
    • He/she participates in setting performance targets and staff appraisal, disciplining and addressing complaints of employees under his/her supervision.

    Clinical Responsibilities:

    • Ensure standard quality of clinical services at all AHF supported sites in his/her region.
    • Provide periodic comprehensive support supervision report, adhering to the tools provided by AHF
    • Promotes the implementation of standard operating procedures for all activities relating to good clinical practice and ensure functional QI teams are in existence at site levels
    • Supervise and implement quality management activities and quality benchmarks monitoring, facilitation of quality assurance and quality improvement sessions.
    • Strengthen TB/HIV, PMTCT , ART services through integrated service delivery and provision of quality services in the state program.
    • Ensures optimal operations of the laboratory services, including functioning of sample referral networks at regional level
    • Provide on-site technical support and mentoring to the field staff and coordinate M&E of the project
    • Ensures effective patient flow in all sites, especially those with high volume of patients and coordinate time motion surveys to monitor performance
    • Oversees the timely collection, compilation and reporting of routine and specific data to guide decision making at site, regional and country program level.
    • Identify early warning resistance indicators and intervention strategies
    • Remain updated on current trends and standards in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses
    • Participate in the elaboration/monitoring of annual targets and ensure that they are achieved in all regional sites.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    • Provides direct supervision and mentorship to doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacy technician working in the different facilities in the region to ensure continuous growth and learning
    • Ensure timely compilation and submission of monthly drug inventory reports in coordination with the Program pharmacist
    • Work with the program pharmacist to ensure that pharmacy operations are in accordance with good pharmacy practices
    • Identify and promote operational research at site level and build capacity among the staff in case presentations and elaboration of scientific papers.

    Participation in AHF Meetings/Committees:

    • Management Meeting
    • Technical Partnership and stakeholders meetings
    • General Staff Meeting
    • Medical Staff Meeting
    • Meetings with lower health units
    • CME activities
    • Other meetings as assigned.

    Qualifications
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience:

    • Must be a medical doctor from a recognizable institution. Additional qualification in Health systems management or public health will be an added advantage
    • Five years medical/health service experience preferred with a sound knowledge of basic medical disciplines to allow for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of clinical problems.
    • Three years or more of recent experience with HIV/AIDS treatment; two years minimum of administration and program management experience with knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures in the management of HIV related diseases.
    • Experience in planning and budgeting required
    • Experience in quality management and assurance practices desired

    Computer Skills:

    • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. Proficiency in basic research application like Epi-info, SPSS etc an added advantage

    Language Skills:

    • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

    Mathematical Skills:

    • Basic Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent to draw and interpret bar graphs etc. Proficiency in basic statistics skill for research an added advantage.

    Reasoning Ability:

    • Highest Skills: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
    • Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) and its most difficult phases.
    • Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

    Other Skills and Abilities:

    • Required to travel to other locations within and other the State.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Sensitivity to issues surrounding HIV/AIDS.
    • Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to provide coverage at other AHF sites upon request.
    • Knowledge of excel and PowerPoint programs.

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    HIV Prevention Coordinator

    Responsibilities

    • Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at Biomedical Prevention of HIV (including Testing and Counseling).
    • Coordinates the provision of community HCT outreaches according to acceptable protocols and in line with the national guidelines.
    • Scale up and strengthen the provision of HCT through provider initiated testing and counseling approaches (PITC).
    • Contributes to the design and implementation of approaches in other prevention strategies-including but not limited to Blood and Injection safety, Post exposure prophylaxis, HIV Testing and Counseling, and PHDP.
    • Ensures effective and strategic leadership for HCWs at heath facilities and partners within the continuum of care.
    • Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for MARPs and other key populations (i.e. as female sex workers, Adolescent and young persons as well as PWID).
    • Contribute to the capacity building of HCWs and staff of CBO partners with respect to HIV prevention programs.
    • Provides technical assistance to health facilities, CBOs sub-partners on strategic program implementation.
    • Support and strengthen collaboration among CBO partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of national and internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV biomedical interventions / services among AHF sponsored or supported programs in Nigeria.
    • Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counseling, Blood and Injection safety, USP, PEP training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate audience.
    • Ensure effective data entry, manage and supervise the process of appropriate data collection at the facility and community using appropriate data tools for all HIV prevention programs.
    • Assist to ensure coordinated inventory management, performs a monthly stock count; and reports appropriately.
    • Represents AHF in strategic and technical partnerships-at the National, State and Local Government levels.
    • Perform other duties as may be assigned as needed.

    Qualifications

    • BSc, BA or any relevant qualifications.
    • MPH would be an added advantage
    • 2-3 years experience in providing HIV prevention activities.
    • Experience with managing CBO partners a plus.

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    Pharmacy Technicians

    Job Description

    • Answers questions and provides information to patients and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals;
    • Maintains established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs;
    • Manages appropriate data collection, such as client name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory;
    • Performs a monthly stock count;
    • Supervises the pre-dispensing of prescriptions for clients who are down referred to PHC sites.

    Education and/or Experience

    • Suitable candidate will be fresh graduate in Pharmacy or related field or Pharmacy Technician diploma of school of health Technology with 3-5 years experience in use of ARVs and drug logistics.
    • Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team;
    • Good communication skills in English and Amharic.

    Method of Application

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