• Application Deadline: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Deputy Director, Clinicals



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Job Description

• The incumbent will take lead in design, implementation and monitoring of evidence-based strategies for the following project areas: Adult and Pediatric Clinical Care, TB/HIV joint care, PMTCT, Adult and Pediatric ART, non-communicable diseases and others.


• Coordinate the work of the Senior advisors and state teams to ensure that project plans, HIV/AIDS services and technical field operations are carried out consistent with the national and international standards.


• Nurture a “quality mindset” among all unit staff, mainstreaming quality in all clinical program areas, therefore, ensure SOPs are available and are being used/applied by staff and health workers at service-delivery points.


• Design and institute a system for continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other units, through periodic quality assessments, technical supervision, continuous professional development for health workforce etc.


• Design and follow through the implementation of a capacity building strategy for project staff and the health workforce at supported facilities in provision of quality clinical HIV/AIDS care.


• Lead and institute a system for continuous scientific writing and publication among project staff and other critical stakeholders.


• Coordinate with the Director of Clinicals in strategy development and planning of project implementation.


• Represent ECEWS and liaise regularly with the National HIV/AIDS stakeholders to bring their experiences to bear on project work while also sharing project experiences to influence practice.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Post-graduate Degree (MPH, MD, MPA, Med. or other relevant degree) with at least 10 (10) years’ experience in the public and/or private health sectors.


• Demonstrable capacity to establish quality assurance programs for HIV/AIDS


• Evidence of continuous professional development, being current on issues and innovation


• Minimum of four years’ experience in a senior leadership position providing technical and programmatic support to senior level staff and other stakeholders in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care.


• Experience working in a USG/ PEPFAR funded HIV program.


• Ability to work well with other members of the team and to contribute to compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.


• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal English-language communication skills.


• Frequent local travel in Nigeria and familiarity with varied geographic, ethnic, and cultural environments.

Salary

Competitive.