Clinical Services Associate – Pediatrics & Adolescents at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

An indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with head office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Services Associate – Pediatrics & Adolescents

Job Code: CSU012
Location: Kogi

Job Descriptions

  • We are in search of highly skilled, dynamic, committed, bright individuals with good work ethics and high level of integrity to work with our highly experienced team.
  • If your energy for our vision of saving lives, along with technical skills match our need to keep delivering a Program that continues to strengthen the health system in Nigeria; then apply if the position suits your skills and abilities.

Specific Objectives

  • The incumbent will provide direct technical assistance to health care facilities in focal states.
  • Facilitate the Treatment for special populations- Children of KP, OVC, PMTCT Linkages & adolescent care  and Pediatrics friendly clinics, transitioning and community ART,  Pediatrics quality improvement cascade management  in supported states; provide staff training in the clinical management of infants and children with HIV/AIDS, initiating and supervising pediatric ART clinics at the hospital level, providing ongoing mentoring and supportive supervision to pediatric clinicians, assist facility based teams to develop/improve pediatric care systems, referral systems, adherence support systems, patient flow, medical records, etc.
  • The job holder will also serve as a resource for the evaluation of ongoing pediatric care and treatment programs, and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS in infants, children, and teenagers.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

  • Degree in Medicine, Public Health or a related field.
  • Advanced medical degree (MD preferred).
  • At least 3 years’ experience with a minimum of two years’ in pediatric HIV/AIDS care.
  • Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current and current literature in HIV/AIDS treatment.
  • Experience in clinical management of pediatrics HIV/AIDS cases and fellowship in Pediatrics will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
14th April, 2020

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