Care and Support Associate at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) – 6 Openings Full Time

the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN) is currently seeking for application from qualified applicants to fill the vacant position of Care and Support Associate. interested and qualified applicants can apply via the details below

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is a non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training, and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening.

We are recruiting suitable candidates for a comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment award in the position below:

Job Title: Care and Support Associate

Location: Kwara / Niger
FTE: 100%
Reports to: Care & Support specialist
Slot: 6 Openings

Job Overview

• HIV Care and support associate will provide support for direct service provision in supported health facilities and communities under the supervision of the Care and Support Officer.
• S / he will coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all enrolled HIV subpopulations.
• S / he will ensure HIV care and service provision at the facility and community and level is designed to demonstrate attribution to the 95:95:95 epidemic control goal

Responsibilities

• The Care and Support associate will provide Technical Assistance (hands-on mentorship) to adherence counselors, Nurses & other Health Care Workers in allfacilities in their designated clusters on care and support services.
• Review appointment system at the facilities and its use in tracking defaulters.
• Support & participate in tracking of Missed Appointment patients & LTFU defaulters and report to the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Assess & review ART services at the facilities, ensuring their conformity with the National Guideline on Care & Treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Facilitate transfer of skills to Healthcare providers on HIV/AIDS care & treatment through case review & working with the facility staff on some Clinic days.
• Coordinate the implementation of PMTCT Intervention Cascade at the facility level and report the supervisor on a weekly basis
• Initiate and coordinate HTS/IT services in all supported sites and actively link positive identified, and report to the supervisor on a weekly basis
• Participate in bi-monthly Referral Coordinators meeting in all supported LGA’s to ensure 100% linkage rate
• Educate facility staff on Test & Start approach, ensuring its effective practice to enhance the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
• Educate facility nurses on Triaging, TB & STI Clinical screening for effective patient management.
• Conduct Charts Abstraction to ascertain patients’ treatment monitoring via Viral load test & then ensure that baseline & repeat count is done as at when due.
• Mentor Focal persons on how to perform Nutrition Assessment using tools such as MUAC, Body Mass Index (BMI), and document accordingly.
• Train Health Care workers on Quality Improvement Activities/strategies.
• Reviews documentation on the Registers & PMM forms
• Perform quarterly data validation by comparing Sites’ monthly Reports with documentation on the Registers.
• Apply SIMS Checklist to all the facilities on an alternate basis with Technical Assistance (TA visit) quarterly to identify gaps followed with appropriate interventions.
• Participates in the development of Monthly Work plan of Activities.
• Participates in Expanded State Meeting & Quarterly program Review meeting.
• Participates in ECHO and other virtual online capacity building sessions
• Writes & Submit monthly/quarterly Technical Assistance or SIMS visit Report to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisors/Superiors.

Requirements and Qualifications

• RN or Community Health Extension Worker with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in implementing HIV Prevention, Care, and Support programs
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units, and community outreaches
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Care and Treatment guidelines and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities
• Viable knowledge transfer techniques to diverse audiences through workshops, training, and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Knowledge and understanding of HAT services structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Ability to conduct patient evaluation and triage procedures

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office for documenting and reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Advanced nursing skills
• Fluency in English and local language

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2022 (Midnight).

Important Information and Notice

• Candidates are encouraged to click on the link above, complete the form and submit their CV / Resume and cover letter.
• Please indicate the location from the options in the drop-down on the form.