VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following position at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
CLINICAL OFFICER (LAGOS)
Reporting to the Associate Director - Clinical Services, the job holder will be responsible for providing technical support to clinical activities at the program sites to ensure better service delivery.
JOB TASKS
* Provide technical and programmatic support as well as implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on coordination of the APIN sites
* Assist in the coordination, implementation of all components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS and report to the Associate Director - Clinical Services
* Assist in ongoing collaborations with the GON/USG and other partners to train, monitor and evaluate
ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB, OVC and other care and support programmes in Nigeria, using international best practices
* Work closely with other members of the Clinical team to promote the documentation of best practices and sharing of experiences in ART (Adult, pediatrics, HIV/TB ,OVC and PMTCT services)
* Render technical and program planning assistance to APIN sites in the clinical area
* Monitor clinical activities at APIN sites and render report on findings, making recommendations as appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS, or MB;Bch degree); any other relevant post-graduate discipline will be added advantage. A minimum of three years work experience in the management of HIV/AIDS programme or related discipline
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
* Good working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
* Good working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to prevention, treatment, care & support
* Good knowledge of management of infectious diseases
* Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
* Ability to independently resolve personnel, programmatic and operational problems
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply. This advertisement is also available on www.apin.org.ng
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organisations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN's goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In furtherance of our current efforts at strengthening our internal capacity, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the following position at our Abuja and Lagos offices:
CLINICAL OFFICER (LAGOS)
Reporting to the Associate Director - Clinical Services, the job holder will be responsible for providing technical support to clinical activities at the program sites to ensure better service delivery.
JOB TASKS
* Provide technical and programmatic support as well as implement high quality care and support activities with primary focus on coordination of the APIN sites
* Assist in the coordination, implementation of all components related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS and report to the Associate Director - Clinical Services
* Assist in ongoing collaborations with the GON/USG and other partners to train, monitor and evaluate
ART, PMTCT, HIV/TB, OVC and other care and support programmes in Nigeria, using international best practices
* Work closely with other members of the Clinical team to promote the documentation of best practices and sharing of experiences in ART (Adult, pediatrics, HIV/TB ,OVC and PMTCT services)
* Render technical and program planning assistance to APIN sites in the clinical area
* Monitor clinical activities at APIN sites and render report on findings, making recommendations as appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS, or MB;Bch degree); any other relevant post-graduate discipline will be added advantage. A minimum of three years work experience in the management of HIV/AIDS programme or related discipline
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
* Good working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
* Good working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards with respect to prevention, treatment, care & support
* Good knowledge of management of infectious diseases
* Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
* Ability to independently resolve personnel, programmatic and operational problems
MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified applicants should write to vacancies@apin.org.ng stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable, and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each position. The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant's full name. The subject of the mail should be the job position being applied for. All applications must be received on or before August 24, 2010. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are therefore encouraged to apply. This advertisement is also available on www.apin.org.ng
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