Senior Clinical Services Associate, COCT at Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP)

Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of quality assurance/ improvement focused technical assistance and serve as subject matter expertise regarding process improvement initiatives across Adult ART/ TB, Care & Support and management of various models of differentiated care for PLHIV including the linkage of Key Population.
• The incumbent will be a key member of the state technical team and will plan, manage and implement comprehensive ART service packages which include Adherence support, ensure retention in care and treatment, viral load cascade management, TB case detection amongst PLHIV and basic care and support for age groups and sub populations and support the implementation of the surge strategies and integrating NCD, AHD and other wrap-around services for better clinical outcomes
• He/she will ensure optimization of the viral load value chain and that the health facility and community-based care teams provide quality, comprehensive health education and information on Adherence and Psychosocial support services through the case managers.
• Build the capacity of facility - level care teams to provide quality client-centered services and supports site-level implementation of high degree of integration, collaboration, and communication among PMTCT, Pediatrics and OVC programs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 4 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Strong supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good interpersonal skills.