Vacancy at Aids Prevention Initiave in Nigeria (APIN) - Technical Officer - Clinical Services - Abuja, Ibadan and Jos

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, among others

Job Title: Technical Officer - Clinical Services

Location: Abuja, Ibadan and Jos

Responsibilities:

• The job holders will work as members of respective APIN State Office Teams and will provide technical and programmatic support for the scale-up of HIV services, delivery of quality services, and attainment of programme goals. S/he will also contribute to the strengthening of working relationships with other stakeholders and building of systems for programme sustainability.
• Interface, in conjunction with other members of the APIN Clinical Services and State Teams, between the APIN Program Office, Program Sites, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders
• Work with other team members towards the scale-up of HIV services by supporting the identification of areas of unmet need and expansion of services to new sites
• Contribute to the development of programme work plans
• Provide technical and programmatic support for high quality programme implementation in the areas of ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB and HIV clinical care services, in line with national guidelines and international best practices, and work towards target achievement by supported sites and programme sustainability
• Promote stakeholder engagement by working with various levels of government, their relevant bodies/agencies, US Government agencies in Nigeria and other partners
• Work closely with other team members to prepare program reports and document best practices

Requirements:

• A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch.) (an MPH would be an advantage) and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in HIV prevention, care and treatment program, preferably with experience in TB, MNCH, RH and malaria and programmes.

Technical and Behavioral Competencies:

• Good working knowledge of current national and WHO HIV/AIDS guidelines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children
• Knowledge of models of working with and linking different tiers of healthcare facilities
• Ability to multitask, with knowledge of various programme areas
• Ability to work with discretion and minimal supervision
• Understanding of community systems and how they impact service utilization
• Ability to provide mentorship and integrated supportive supervision to all categories of HCWs
• Knowledge of HCT, PMTCT and ART national M/E tools
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes and meetings
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) are essential

Application Closing Date: 11th February, 2014

Method Of Application:

Qualified applicants should write to: vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. 

• The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s full name. 
• The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. 
• All applications must be received on or before the application closing date.
•  Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. 
• Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply.

Disclaimer: 

The Manager of this blog does not Recruit or Process job applications on behalf of any organization/ candidate.