Job Opportunity at Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI)

LOCATION: Akure, Ondo State
OVER ALL RESPONSIBILITIES

He/ She shall work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Clinical and Quality Improvement Services Department with support and guidance from the Akure State manager to deliver program related goals and activities at facility and organizational level. Particularly mentoring and training of health workers on adult and paediatric ART, TB/HIV and other clinical related activities as will be dictated by program direction to ensure the delivery of quality HIV care and treatment for clients in the supported facilities on the project.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Senior Technical Officer will offer professional services in the delivery of Quality Care and Treatment Services to the Adult and Paediatric People Living With HIV in Ondo State on the PEPFAR ACTION Plus Up Project.
• He/ She will work with others at the Lagos HQ Office and EHAI Akure/ Ekiti State office as well as local implementing partners and the State Government officials to ensure that the care, treatment and quality improvement activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project's requirements.
• Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• With the Head Clinical and Quality Improvement Services, develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation and monitoring of HIV/AIDS care and support programming.
• Represent the organization at meetings with donors and government officials on issues of HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Remain informed on current programs in HIV/AIDS care and treatment and related development field by reviewing current literature and considering the implication of such experience and research for department activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification
Education
Essential: M.B.B.S, or its equivalent with Masters in Public Health or epidemiology from a recognized academic institution.

Experience

• At least 5 years of post-NYSC Experience.
• Experience in Adult HIV/AIDS Care, Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care, TB Care, and Malaria program.
• Experience working with State government HIV/AIDS control programs and other stakeholders.

Knowledge Skills and ability

• Proven skills and knowledge of current national and international guidelines in the management of infectious diseases of public health interest including HIV, TB, and Malaria.
• Time efficient, systematic methodology.
• Excellent training and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and with little supervision.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGO
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Program and budget development, planning and implementation.
• I.T: Microsoft -Word, Excel, Power point, outlook, access.
• Language: Fluent in English Language.
• Ability to multi task.