Heartland Alliance International in Nigeria works at the intersection of health and human rights, to provide HIV prevention and human rights protection services to most at-risk populations (MARPs), by sensitizing and building grassroots support organizations in the country. Heartland Alliance International’s work in Nigeria builds on regional expertise in providing sensitized and quality HIV/AIDS prevention services to at-risk populations. What distinguishes these services, however, is the comprehensive, rights-based approach of HAI: as health services are paired with capacity building and community engagement, individuals are empowered to take control of their health outcomes, and mitigate discrimination and stigma in their communities. In Nigeria, HAI employs its unique model of local capacity building to insure the sustainability of these critical initiatives.
- Experience 1 – 2 years
- Location Akwa Ibom , Cross River
- Job Field Medical / Healthcare
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for and ensures acceptable medical standard of care and benchmarks including a plan of care in accordance with national guidelines and international best practices is provided for all clients seen at the One Stop Shop (OSS).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the implementation of all clinical related activities within and outside the One Stop Shop (OSS).
- Ensures clinical related services are provided within and outside the One Stop Shop (OSS) in an ethically, legally, and morally sound environment for the benefit of the clients.
- Drive the enrolment and retention of all HIV positive clients into care, treatment, and support services.
- Serves as focal person for Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) enrolment.
- Provide technical and logistical support to the Focal Service Providers (FSPs).
- Assist in the provision of care, treatment, and support services for HIV positive clients at the field level.
- Assist in the implementation of add-ons clinical interventions and management of co-morbidities among KP PLHIV.
- Assist in the provision of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) management services at the field office level.
- Assist in the coordination of HALG trauma informed mental health services at the field level.
- Responsible for regular state clinical data quality analysis and ensure action points are implemented.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
- A degree in Medicine.
- At least 1-year clinical experience in HIV/AIDS care and antiretroviral treatment.
- Excellent and proven knowledge of clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS treatment.
- Experience in training and excellent interpersonal skills.
Other Competencies:
- Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
- Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
- Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
- Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs, or behavioural habits.
Language Skills:
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in public speaking.
Computer Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
- Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.
Work Environment:
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: That this roles is contingent on award of the programme.
