MEDICAL OFFICER / SITE TEAM LEADER

JOB SUMMARY

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL OFFICER / SITE TEAM LEADER

COMPANY: Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

LOCATION: Makurdi, Benue

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time

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JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Officer / Site Team Leader at HIFASS will oversee clinical and research-based medical services, focusing on the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, TB/HIV, and HIV-related research activities. The role includes supervising the site team, ensuring program efficiency, and contributing to the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS care strategies.

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KEY 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 Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) capacity building at the facility level.
• Contributes 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 Adults and Pediatrics Care and treatment, TB/HIV and PMTCT targets as assigned by MODHIP/DOD-WRPN and provide same to the site Commander.
• Remains informed on current programs in the field of Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and related development by reviewing current literature, and stay alert to any implication 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.
• Ensure synergy between the clinic, Lab and another unit within the facility
• Will supervise the Site Administrator and other staffs supported by the program.
• Performs other prevention, care, and evaluation research duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• University Degree in Medicine (MBBS), Clinical management training and other relevant trainings in HIV comprehensive Care and Treatment. Master’s degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of ART.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, 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 healthcare service delivery will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must be residents or ready to relocate to Makurdi.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
August 31, 2024

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HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to careers@hifass-hfi.org using "Medical Officer / Site Team Leader" as the email subject.

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PLEASE NOTE:

• Attach all relevant academic and training certificates in one PDF document along with your Cover Letter and CV in one MS Word file.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.