• Application Deadline: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Senior Technical Officer - Clinicals (Ekiti)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Ekiti


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and managing the technical services essential to the functioning and effective implementation of all Clinical services sub-thematic units including Adult, Pediatrics and TB/HIV Treatment program, PMTCT, Program integration etc.


• The job holder will provide technical support to facilities in establishing protocols for HIV/AIDS treatment, Community TB & linkages, TB in special cases, Case management, TPT and TB Quality improvement-cascade management that are consistent with national guidelines.


• Provide leadership in technical support to the State agencies towards achieving sustainability.


• Coordinate the State Clinical team in achieving targets of key program indicators through effective management of the weekly technical review meetings and other routine feedback platforms.


• Oversee the design and deployment of context-specific treatment support for special populations-KPs, Standalone DOTS sites and community drug pick-ups in the state.


• Provide technical support in developing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating activities, strategies, and policies around HIV prevention, focusing on integrating PMTCT into maternal and child health.


• Provide medical and technical expertise and training for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment efforts, including antiretroviral prophylaxis implementation in Pediatrics regimen optimization.


• Serve as a resource for evaluating ongoing pediatric care and treatment programs and the subsequent development of new and expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in infants, children, and teenagers.


• Contribute to the strengthening of the reporting system on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.


• Contribute to continuous engagement with key stakeholders such as SMOH, NEPWHAN, Civil Society organizations, MDs of private facilities, AGPMPN, GMD, PSN, PCN, to improve buy-in and ownership into Sustainable HIV programming.


• The successful person will provide support in the implementation and monitoring of health systems strengthening activities.


• S/He will support the State Technical Lead in site coordination, supervision, mentorship, and institutional capacity building.


• S/He will provide support in preparations for meetings, writing reports and concept notes; will liaise with clients and relevant stakeholders at the State and facility levels on health systems strengthening related activities.


• Translating the project-supported package of service delivery interventions into service-level standards or operating procedures consistent with national guidelines and policies


• Review, analysis and assessment of service delivery data and reports for compliance with set quality standards.


• Provision of direct technical assistance and mentoring to quality teams and service delivery providers offering service interventions using evidence from analyzed service delivery data.


• Identification of quality areas in need of performance improvement and supporting the implementation of the models for change


• On-site visits to support data abstraction and analysis to selected supported facilities to provide on-going technical assistance.


• Review of monthly/quarterly reports from supported health facilities and sites and providing immediate technical guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes.


• Mentoring facility CQI teams to build local capacity for CQI implementation and analysis and interpretation of results of implemented actions.


• Assisting the facility CQI teams to abstract data after every improvement cycle to analyze the findings and recommend subsequent measures necessary to achieve set objectives.


• Participating in the dissemination of results to the facility management and quality teams and facilitating the facility-wide adoption of CQI practices across key service delivery interventions.


• Recommend and support the skills and knowledge update training to service providers in conjunction with the outreach mentorship and supervision teams.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Degree in Medicine is compulsory. Master’s in public health, Medicine, or related discipline is an added advantage.


• At least 6 years’ experience of implementing public health programs with special emphasis on HIV/AIDS surge context. Implementing program support function for at least 3 years of mid to senior management level (supervisory position) within an international or indigenous NGO.


• Must have a minimum of six (6) years’ post-qualification experience in health systems strengthening, health financing, or human resource for health management.


• At least 6 years of clinical current hands-on experience of providing integrated HIV/AIDS services to diverse patients in a large program-linked facility or very busy clinical practice.


• Completed training in Quality Improvement models and participated in quality improvement projects for clinical interventions.


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.


• Advanced knowledge of and experience using MS office packages including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook among others.


• High level of integrity and interpersonal skills


• Must possess high-level relationship management/ advocacy skills.


• Must possess good report writing, presentation, data analytics and interpretation skills.


• Ability to meet deadlines, be self-motivated and function optimally with minimal supervision.


• Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness in adapting to challenging work environments.


• Possess high-level systems and process improvement skills, strategic thinker with the ability to apply root cause analysis in problem solving.


• Constructive and productive team player with good communication skills.


• Ready to travel frequently to undertake field visits, accompany field teams and possess the ability to communicate well in diverse cultural settings.