Senior Clinical Services Officer, Key Population Care and Treatment at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization Contract

Job Title: Senior Clinical Services Officer, Key Population Care and Treatment

Job ID.: CSU71
Location: Lagos
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance
Reports To: The Director Clinical Services and oversees the HTS, Prevention and KP team

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Team Purpose

• The Clinical services Unit (CSU) is the main services delivery unit of the organization and responsible for the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative key program performance targets.
• The unit Contributes to health system strengthening through provision of systematic and purposeful knowledge and skill transfer to supported facility’s health workers through a structured and effective engagement.
• Relevant skills and knowledge are aligned with the organizational and grant’s goal of building people and sustainable systems through learning.
• This unit  prepare all intended beneficiaries through the adapting of the organizational learning culture with a view to developing self-confidence, creative, system thinking, communications and feedback skills in program implementation.
• In collaboration with prevention and priority population unit, the CSU reviews and analyzes sites performance, identify implementation bottle necks and provide structured approaches to improve performance as well as recommends possible solutions to mitigate services disruptions.

Job Description

• The holder of this position will provide overall guidance to the KP care and treatment implementation team on HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs at the state level.
• S/he will be part of the state’s management team in a decentralized management structure and forms part of the strategic team that directs the operations of the state
• The incumbent will lead program planning, review, and the monitoring of the program implemented of the KP program including providing technical support to the KP CBO.
• The incumbent will report directly to the State Program Director through the State Technical Lead.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine; a Master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Strong supervisory and management skills;
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good inter personal skills.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Submit their current CV and 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 as the subject of the email e.g. Senior Clinical Services Officer, Key Population Care and Treatment – CSU71 – Lagos – ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.

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
• Qualified women and locals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Qualified residents of this location are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.