Clinical Services Associate - AP3 at an Indigenous Non-Profit and Non-Governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations across Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with; and affected by HIV. We are an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership, and partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate - AP3

Location: Etiosa, Lagos
Grant duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for efficient implementation and monitoring of core programmatic strategies for AP3 activities across the spectrum of Peds/Adolescents, PMTCT, and OVC at state, command and facility level.
• He/she will support the provision of care and treatment to children aged 0 -14 years by direct service provision where required, in order to strengthen systems and build the capacity of frontline HCWs.
• Ensure the prompt facility and community-based identification, linkage to treatment and enrolment into OVC care for all children aged 0-14.
• The staff will provide leadership on cPMTCT/AP3 interventions, and technical support in developing and implementing AP3 strategies for the Lagos state team, and support for strengthening linkages between sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health services, and HIV/AIDS programs.
• Provision of technical expertise for antiretroviral prophylaxis implementation for Infants Exposed to HIV and support cPMTCT scale up.
• This role will require close collaboration with all members of the HTS/Prevention, PMTCT and OVC units as part of AP3, facilitating novel approaches to optimizing the 95-95-95 goals.
• The incumbent will also provide administrative support to the unit including but not limited to data analysis, tracking implementation of key activities and ensuring the judicious use of available resources.

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Medicine, Public health or related field
• 3 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function will be an added benefit.
• Excellent grasp of emerging clinical issues and current literature for accelerating progress in Pediatrics and PMTCT, with complementary understanding of OVC implementation.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft office applications specifically in outlook, word and PowerPoint, excel and virtual conferencing software.
• Analytical Thinking & Conceptualization
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Current CV & Suitability statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location in Microsoft Word format) to: [email protected] using the Job Title, Location and Applicant Full name (e.g. "COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU") as the subject of the mail.
And
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Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.