Medical Officer / Site Team Leader

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the Site Commander and with technical oversight from Program Staff of the MODHIP / WRAIR-A Program, the Medical Officer will provide Clinical and research-based medical services, focusing on Clinical Management of HIV / AIDS, TB / HIV, and HIV related research activities.

The incumbent will be the Site Team Leader and ensure day-to-day running of the program at the facility.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day clinical management of HIV/ AIDS and TB patients at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.

Provides technical assistance in HIV/ AIDS and TB clinical management and the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) capacity building at the facility level.

Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV / AIDS and the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT), and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.

Ensure regular Clinical review of site performance with the clinical staff and data Officers.

Review monthly site adult and pediatric care and treatment, TB/HIV, and PMTCT targets as assigned by MODHIP/DOD-WRPN and provide the same to the site Commander.

Remains informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and related developments by reviewing current literature, and stays alert to any implications of such experience and research to the project implementation, especially the Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS at the facility level.

Acts as a Study Physician and Site Lead on relevant study protocols.

Ensures synergy between the clinic, lab, and other units within the facility

Will supervise the Site Administrator and other staff supported by the program.

Performs other prevention, care, and evaluation research duties as assigned.

Job Specification

Minimum Education / Training Requirement: University Degree in Medicine (MBBS), Clinical management training, and other relevant training in comprehensive HIV care and Treatment. Master’s Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience: 3 years’ post national youth service (NYSC) experience in clinical care, with experience in HIV / AIDS, TBHIV and PMTCT care and support for HIV / AIDS at the clinical level. Experience with ARV programs, familiarity with HIV service delivery in military formation, and clinical research experience are also required.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.

Knowledge and skills, person:

Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.

Ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.

Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.

Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.

Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, consultants and recipients of assistance.

Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Understanding of Military health care service delivery will be an added advantage.

Other specifications:

Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Lagos.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to the Human Resources Manager (HIFASS) via: careers@hifass-hfi.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

Kindly attach your Academic and Training Certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in one PDF, and the Cover Letter and CV together in one MS Word format.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applications without the attached Academic and Training Certificates will not be considered.

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