CLINICAL HIV/AIDS ADVISOR, ABUJA
GRADE: 6 JOB ID: 12-4685
LOCATION: NG-
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM - General
POSTED DATE: 2012-03-16
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2012-04-06
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the Pro-ACT AIDS palliative care including management of opportunistic infections and prophylaxis, ART, TB-HIV Co-infection and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of Comprehensive Care and Treatment services including BPC, ART and TB/HIV services under the LMS-ACT project in Nigeria
2. Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
• Take lead in the development of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services.
• Take Programmatic responsibility for the functioning of the care and treatment M&E system.
• Advocate for joint TB-HIV prevention and control.
• Be part of the State capacity building and supervisory team providing inputs for quality ART and TB-HIV service delivery
• Mentor and provide technical leadership and support to the State clinical Care Specialists and related staff.
• Liaise with the NTLP and Deputy Director Operations to establish an efficient supply chain management system for ARVs and related drugs for management of opportunistic infections.
• Participate in activities to build additional States and health facilities to implement project activities.
• Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Represent MSH LMS-ACT project at the federal level on matters of ART and CC&T.
• Liaise with other team members and ensure delivery of integrated service and one continuum of care
• Liaise and network with relevant LMS-ACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with Pro-ACT management to document and publish best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall posses a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs. Demonstrable experience in advanced ART and AIDS palliative care is a must. The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years experience in program management at a senior level. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.
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https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4685/job
GRADE: 6 JOB ID: 12-4685
LOCATION: NG-
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM - General
POSTED DATE: 2012-03-16
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2012-04-06
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the Pro-ACT AIDS palliative care including management of opportunistic infections and prophylaxis, ART, TB-HIV Co-infection and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of Comprehensive Care and Treatment services including BPC, ART and TB/HIV services under the LMS-ACT project in Nigeria
2. Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
• Take lead in the development of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services.
• Take Programmatic responsibility for the functioning of the care and treatment M&E system.
• Advocate for joint TB-HIV prevention and control.
• Be part of the State capacity building and supervisory team providing inputs for quality ART and TB-HIV service delivery
• Mentor and provide technical leadership and support to the State clinical Care Specialists and related staff.
• Liaise with the NTLP and Deputy Director Operations to establish an efficient supply chain management system for ARVs and related drugs for management of opportunistic infections.
• Participate in activities to build additional States and health facilities to implement project activities.
• Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Represent MSH LMS-ACT project at the federal level on matters of ART and CC&T.
• Liaise with other team members and ensure delivery of integrated service and one continuum of care
• Liaise and network with relevant LMS-ACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Work with Pro-ACT management to document and publish best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall posses a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs. Demonstrable experience in advanced ART and AIDS palliative care is a must. The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years experience in program management at a senior level. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.
CLICK LINK TO APPLY
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4685/job
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