Clinical Supervisor at Action Health Incorporated (AHI) - 2 Openings

Action Health Incorporated (AHI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people’s successful transition to a healthy and productive adulthood. We envision a world where every young person can reach their full potential. We work with young people, community leaders, government agencies, the private sector and other stakeholders to ensure that policies and programmes are emplaced to accomplish this goal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Supervisor

Locations: Dikwa & Bama, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Clinical Supervisor to provide oversight of all clinical services in the OSS.
• The anticipated impact of the Clinical Supervisor will be commitment to the KPs at risk or infected with HIV and to their continuity on ARV treatment, care, support, and prevention service.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Clinical services: clinical assessment of HIV positive key population clients/ STI screening and management, TB screening and prevention, HIV prevention services: condom and lubricant programming, PrEP, cervical cancer screening and management, HIV education.
• Documentation:  complete documentation of clients demographics, services rendered and other essential parameters on the ART care card, facility care and support checklist, adult initial clinical evaluation forms and pharmacy order  
• Meetings: OSS weekly meetings, program weekly meetings, trainings, OSS bi-weekly presentations and any other meeting as directed.
• Programs: Surgical activities: HTS, viral load and INH optimization Supervise the activities and provide guidance to other members of the OSS. Report writing weekly work plan, weekly program report, trip reports.

Qualifications and Experience  

• Must possess a Medical Degree (MBBS, MBChB, or MBBCh) from a recognized institution. Possession of an advanced qualification / training in a HIV related field would be added advantage.
• Minimum of three years medical experience in providing care for clients.
• Two years’ experience in the direct provision of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) services in an integrated community health center setting.
• Fluent in Kanuri, Hausa & English.   Knowledge of WHO and national HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support guidelines including the TB/HIV guidelines
• Knowledge on KP programming and HIV program management
• Knowledge of client-centered differentiated service delivery models for key populations
• Ability to prepare technical reports using microsoft power point and deliver presentation to high caliber audience confidently; proficiency in use of microsoft excel and word packages.
• Proven ability to work in a team with people of different cultural, religious background, lifestyles, and sexual orientation.  

Skills and Competency Required:

• Good relationship management/ advocacy skills   Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
• Must possess good data analysis, report writing, interpretation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills   Leadership/mentoring skills, supervisory and good interpersonal skills   Patient counselling
• High level of integrity and adherence to professional ethics
• 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 skills, a good listener that is easy to talk to.

Compensation & Benefits

• The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract and motivate talented young professionals.

Application Closing Date
20th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online 

Note

• AHI is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply. Persons resident in Borno State where the roles are situated are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in confidence.Interested persons without the minimum requirements need not apply.
• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with AHI, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.