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1.  CLINICAL HIV/AIDS ADVISOR, ABUJA
 GRADE: 6 JOB ID: 12-4685
 LOCATION: NG-
 NO OF POSITIONS: 1
 CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – General
 POSTED DATE: 2012-03-16
 PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
 APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2012-04-06

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

 The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the Pro-ACT AIDS palliative care including management of opportunistic infections and prophylaxis, ART,

TB-HIV Co-infection and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:
 1. Spearheading the strategic design and implementation of Comprehensive Care and Treatment services including BPC, ART and TB/HIV services under the LMS-ACT project in Nigeria
 2. Member of the Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
 • Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Project Director, Director Clinical Services, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
 • Take lead in the development of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services.
 • Take Programmatic responsibility for the functioning of the care and treatment M&E system.
 • Advocate for joint TB-HIV prevention and control.
 • Be part of the State capacity building and supervisory team providing inputs for quality ART and TB-HIV service delivery
 • Mentor and provide technical leadership and support to the State clinical Care Specialists and related staff.
 •  Liaise with the NTLP and Deputy Director Operations to establish an efficient supply chain management system for ARVs and related drugs for management of   opportunistic infections.
 •  Participate in activities to build additional States and health facilities to implement project activities.
 • Ensure timely relevant technical support to all implementing health facilities.
 • Represent MSH LMS-ACT project at the federal level on matters of ART and CC&T.
 • Liaise with other team members and ensure delivery of integrated service and one continuum of care
 • Liaise and network with relevant LMS-ACT partners and collaborators to improve MSH’s visibility, coordination of activities and promotion of shared advocacy agenda.
 • Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep LMS senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
 • Work with Pro-ACT management to document and publish best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS
 The successful candidate shall posses a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs. Demonstrable experience in advanced ART and AIDS palliative care is a must. The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years experience in program management at a senior level. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

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2.  CLINICAL HIV/AIDS SPECIALIST, ADAMAWA GRADE: 4 JOB ID: 12-4687
 LOCATION: NG-
 NO OF POSITIONS: 1
 CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – GENERAL
 POSTED DATE: 2012-03-16
 PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
 APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2012-04-06

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Services Specialist position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a network of clinical HIV services (PITC, PMTCT, enrollment into palliative care/continuum of care, referral to community care services, ART, TB care, follow-up of clients on ART and/or TB treatment and PMTCT mother-baby pairs and link them with the community care services). Provide technical input in the development of an integrated State Pro-ACT project plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams and also take lead in the establishment of comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services in the state Network with other State Government, CSO and community partners in the State to establish a functional referral system for clients between clinical and community-based HIV/AIDS services.

QUALIFICATIONS
 The suitable candidate will have a post-graduate degree in public health, medicine, or other related field with at least 3 years experience working on a PEPFAR-supported ART program. Experience building capacity of health workers to provide HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment is a must. The candidate will have demonstrable expertise in managing clients along the continuum of care, PMTCT and linkage with community-based programs. Program design and management experience is desirable. Practical experience working on pediatric care and treatment programs will be an advantage. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.

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