MEDICAL OFFICER
LextorahLDS
Posted: November 11, 2012
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Job Description
A non-governmental donor-funded organisation dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis and malaria among others.Since 2001, We have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.
Interface between the APIN programme Office on the one hand and the APIN partners sites and HIV stakeholders in the state on the other.
Support the roll-over of existing treatment sites in the state from other partners to APIN as the lead implementing partner.
Work towards complete coverage of the state by identifying areas of unmet need for HIV services and anchoring scale up of HIV services to new sites in the state
Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of high quality treatment, care and support programme and work towards target achievement at the APIN supported tertiary, secondary and primary sites.
Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement site work plan, toward sachieving high quality health care delivery and programme sustainability.
A degree in the Medical Sciences (MBBS or MB.Bch), preferably with an MPH or a fellowship in relevant fields; and a minimum of five years' experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes; experience in MNCH, RH, Malaria and TB programme would be advantage.
Good working of current National and WHO HIV/AIDS guidlines for prevention, treatment, care & support of adults and children.
Understanding of community systems and hoe they impact services utilzation.
Knowledge of HTC,PMTCT and ART National M/E tools.
Oral and written communication skills
Abilty to organize and coordinate training programme and meetings.