Reports to: Senior Regional Medical Manager/State Clinical Coordinator

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be expected to provide expert medical care, diagnosis and treatment of all patients in care at AHF-Nigeria wellness clinics. Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.

Essential Duties and... Responsibilities:

Medical Responsibilities include:


Provides clinical direction and support and general management oversite
Ensures that all patients access various diagnostic tests. Analyses and evaluates medical procedures and diagnostic tests that promote good clinical outcomes in accordance with standard guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining delivery of high-quality medical care and efficiency of all services provided within the program.
Participates in Quality Improvement meetings and medical directors’ meetings to discuss difficult patients and management issues.
Ensures and monitors that all clinic staff participate in scheduled staff and recommended CPD (continuous professional development) activities in a manner that upholds peer interaction.
Participates in clinical assessment and other related activities.
Provide clinical services to clients and patients in AHF Supported Clinics
Be active in the development of best practice
Implements AHF clinical strategies and SOP’s
Mentors and trains clinical teams
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
Ensures the timely input of data onto the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.


General responsibilities:


General day to day support to the clinical team and all roving team members
Participate in team de-briefing session’s monthly meetings.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor


Supervisory Responsibilities:


Provides guidance, supervisory support and general management to the teams.
Ensures that the clinical staff have all the information and clinical support that they need.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AHF’s policies and applicable guidelines/prescripts. Some of the responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Leads by example and is a team player.


Education and Experience:


Qualified Medical Doctor with 5 years’ experience in HIV related field and at least 5 years of management exposure and operational research, and evidence-based healthcare is an added advantage.
Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.
Experience with operational research and evidence-based healthcare is an added advantage.
Proficiency in computer operations - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint


Other Skills and Abilities                                                          


Sensitivity to patients when handling.
Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of STI and HIV/AIDS client issues.
Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to carry light to heavy loads
Ability to plan, organize, and manage work on an independent basis
Flexibility and creativity to come up with new strategies to improve the lives of patients
Knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint programs.
A commitment and willingness to work under pressure. more

Reports to: M&E Officer

Job Summary:

The M&E Assistant will be responsible for all data reporting-related activities of the site programs in line with reporting requirements. This includes implementing the M&E framework, and maintenance of monitoring data collections systems at site. He/she will also contribute to the design and assist the M&E Manager in conducting program assessments and... evaluations to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and Evaluation activities in the field
Support the development and strengthening of AHF Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Systems. 
Manage and Update site level database and ensure timely reports to the country office.
Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site and outpost and logistics of tools.
Provide mentoring out-post facility and CBOs to ensure that the data entered into the facility database are accurate, consistent and according to standard operating procedures.
Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned.
Ensure all data are fed into OpenMRS, webPPR, Site database and state DHIS.
Daily entry of records into the OpenMRS for effective storage and backup for effective monitoring and assessing the performance of client’s health and program at site level
Monitor the sites’ programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement at site level.
Supervise site level data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required.
Performs other duties as assigned. 


Education and Experience:


BSc Statistics (Major), Medical demography and it’s equivalent. 
At least 1 year post NYSC experience in M&E System.
Significant experience in data entry and data management. 
Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality. 
Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills. 
Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS or STATA. Use of OpenMRS, NigeriaMRS etc will be of advantage. more

Reports to: Linkage Coordinator/Prevention Coordinator

Job Summary:

The position of Linkage Assistant is an important service based in the clinic setting and will working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure routine linkage and retention operations or activities are implemented as per the standard operating documents/guidelines:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Work closely... with the HIV care/treatment and HIV testing teams to reach out to HIV positive clients encourage them to come into care and monitor their linkage and engagement in medical care.
He/ She will make phone calls, arrange home visits and work with community structures to reach newly diagnosed HIV positive clients that haven’t been linked to care and treatment.
He/ she will make notes and regularly update the appropriate linkage and retention tools when they contact the client.
Work with the clinic team to identify, follow-up and support clients that miss clinic appointments and those that disengage from care.
In conjunction with Community Tracers, conduct community follow up of clients that cannot be reached on phone.
Support the clinic team to trace, contact and bring to care those clients that are urgently required to return to the clinic e.g., those with unsuppressed viral load, positive TB test etc.
Monitor the clinic phone line for calls that come in during non-operation and operation hours and effectively respond.
Identify and document barriers clients experience in accessing HIV Care and other services and work with the client using a strength-based approach to identify solutions and overcome the barriers.
Reach out to partners of clients that recently tested HIV positive and invite them to the clinic for HIV counseling and testing services.
Arrange appointments with other peer clients, counselors and other staff, CBO with the client when necessary.
Reinforce treatment goals that clients develop with medical care providers during one-on-one or group counseling sessions.
Document linkage and navigation data from client encounters.
Assist with liaising clients and community-based case management providers once they are successfully re-engaged in medical care.
Assist with reporting requirements including documenting data for reports, preparing reports and submitting data to line managers.
Assist with program wide activities including attending meetings.
Assist with other AHF activities as requested and to perform other duties as may be assigned.
Ensure that >90% of newly tested positives are linked to care while >90% of all clients both new and old are retained into care.


Education and Experience:


Must possess a Diploma or its equivalent in either of the following disciplines psychology, counseling and guidance, social works, administration, social sciences and nursing.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with clients in public health institutions, community services or medical settings.
Must have experience working with people living with HIV, and /or other chronic illness, substance users, and persons with mental diagnoses.
Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to function under dynamic circumstances and proficiency in computer skills.
Have undergone at least a short course training in HIV Care and management
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. more

Reports to: Senior Regional Medical Manager/State Clinical Coordinator

Job Summary:

The incumbent will be expected to provide expert medical care, diagnosis and treatment of all patients in care at AHF-Nigeria wellness clinics. Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.

Essential Duties and... Responsibilities:

Medical Responsibilities include:


Provides clinical direction and support and general management oversite
Ensures that all patients access various diagnostic tests. Analyses and evaluates medical procedures and diagnostic tests that promote good clinical outcomes in accordance with standard guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining delivery of high-quality medical care and efficiency of all services provided within the program.
Participates in Quality Improvement meetings and medical directors’ meetings to discuss difficult patients and management issues.
Ensures and monitors that all clinic staff participate in scheduled staff and recommended CPD (continuous professional development) activities in a manner that upholds peer interaction.
Participates in clinical assessment and other related activities.
Provide clinical services to clients and patients in AHF Supported Clinics
Be active in the development of best practice
Implements AHF clinical strategies and SOP’s
Mentors and trains clinical teams
Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
Ensures the timely input of data onto the Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.


General responsibilities:


General day to day support to the clinical team and all roving team members
Participate in team de-briefing session’s monthly meetings.
Any other duties assigned by supervisor


Supervisory Responsibilities:


Provides guidance, supervisory support and general management to the teams.
Ensures that the clinical staff have all the information and clinical support that they need.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AHF’s policies and applicable guidelines/prescripts. Some of the responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Leads by example and is a team player.


Education and Experience:


Qualified Medical Doctor with 5 years’ experience in HIV related field and at least 5 years of management exposure and operational research, and evidence-based healthcare is an added advantage.
Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.
Experience with operational research and evidence-based healthcare is an added advantage.
Proficiency in computer operations - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint


Other Skills and Abilities                                                          


Sensitivity to patients when handling.
Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of STI and HIV/AIDS client issues.
Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to carry light to heavy loads
Ability to plan, organize, and manage work on an independent basis
Flexibility and creativity to come up with new strategies to improve the lives of patients
Knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint programs.
A commitment and willingness to work under pressure. more

Reports to: Linkage Coordinator/Prevention Coordinator

Job Summary:

The position of Linkage Assistant is an important service based in the clinic setting and will working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure routine linkage and retention operations or activities are implemented as per the standard operating documents/guidelines:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Work closely... with the HIV care/treatment and HIV testing teams to reach out to HIV positive clients encourage them to come into care and monitor their linkage and engagement in medical care.
He/ She will make phone calls, arrange home visits and work with community structures to reach newly diagnosed HIV positive clients that haven’t been linked to care and treatment.
He/ she will make notes and regularly update the appropriate linkage and retention tools when they contact the client.
Work with the clinic team to identify, follow-up and support clients that miss clinic appointments and those that disengage from care.
In conjunction with Community Tracers, conduct community follow up of clients that cannot be reached on phone.
Support the clinic team to trace, contact and bring to care those clients that are urgently required to return to the clinic e.g., those with unsuppressed viral load, positive TB test etc.
Monitor the clinic phone line for calls that come in during non-operation and operation hours and effectively respond.
Identify and document barriers clients experience in accessing HIV Care and other services and work with the client using a strength-based approach to identify solutions and overcome the barriers.
Reach out to partners of clients that recently tested HIV positive and invite them to the clinic for HIV counseling and testing services.
Arrange appointments with other peer clients, counselors and other staff, CBO with the client when necessary.
Reinforce treatment goals that clients develop with medical care providers during one-on-one or group counseling sessions.
Document linkage and navigation data from client encounters.
Assist with liaising clients and community-based case management providers once they are successfully re-engaged in medical care.
Assist with reporting requirements including documenting data for reports, preparing reports and submitting data to line managers.
Assist with program wide activities including attending meetings.
Assist with other AHF activities as requested and to perform other duties as may be assigned.
Ensure that >90% of newly tested positives are linked to care while >90% of all clients both new and old are retained into care.


Education and Experience:


Must possess a Diploma or its equivalent in either of the following disciplines psychology, counseling and guidance, social works, administration, social sciences and nursing.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with clients in public health institutions, community services or medical settings.
Must have experience working with people living with HIV, and /or other chronic illness, substance users, and persons with mental diagnoses.
Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to function under dynamic circumstances and proficiency in computer skills.
Have undergone at least a short course training in HIV Care and management
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. more

Reports to: Senior Nursing Officer.

Job Summary:

The ART nurse assists the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the ART service delivery within the facility. He /She will directly support the health facility and community HIV prevention programs, strengthen referral and linkage services. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


In close collaboration with the facility... medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence-based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities.
 Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes, etc.).
Administers medication as ordered within the scope of practice of the licensee.
Performs phlebotomy and/or initiates intravenous infusions as ordered.
Attends and participates in team conferences as requested.
May act as a team lead at facility to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care.
Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
Provides patient and family education.
Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making skills.
Ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
Establish and support effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
Work closely with the prevention coordinator to supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
 Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
Any other duty designated by the supervisor.


Education and Experience:


University graduate in nursing or equivalent
RN/RM with at least three years’ experience.
At least one year’s experience in HIV program management.
Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.
Ability to write reports and communicate effectively.
Sensitivity to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint more

Reports to:  Lab Services Manager/ State Clinical Coordinator

Job Summary:

Provide laboratory support to AHF supported sites and monitor adherence to standard laboratory protocols and guidelines. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship, and team building exercises for laboratory staff.

Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab personnel on routine lab assays,... demonstrates experience in viral load sample management, automated and semi-automated equipment handling and use (running the Cyflow for CD4+, Chemistry and Hematology machines). Ensures quality management system in the lab and implementation of laboratory services in line with approved QC/QA protocols at supported healthcare centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Provides routine and basic laboratory services for PLHIV attending the health facilities as required. 
Supports laboratory services provision, ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services including calibration, standardization, and maintenance of automated or semi-automated instruments following established procedures.
Participate in EQA and proficiency testing activities.
Support in ensuring compliance and implementation of laboratory protocols for all lab technicians and assistance involved with the lab function, including maximizing the use of available resources. 
Coordinates with all laboratory vendors (external contractors) and supported sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective.
Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers. 
Validates and reports, results of assays performed, delivers patients reports according to times indicated in policy and collection manual and ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures. 
Participates in identifying training needs, capacity building, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff. 
Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for all supported sites. 
Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the supported Healthcare Centers. 
Performs other duties as assigned. 


Education and Experience:


BMLS, AMLSCN
Experience with handling fully or semi-automated machines a must.
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
Must possess a valid license to practice as a medical laboratory scientist.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Duly registered with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria and hold a current annual practicing license.

Other Skills and Abilities


Must be able to travel 30-50% of the time.
Sensitive to ethics and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS client issues.
Possess current knowledge of best practices in HIV/AIDS laboratory management,
Ability to prepare reports, provide team leadership and guidance.
Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
Proficiency in computer operations more

Reports to:  M&E Officer

Job Summary:

The M&E Assistant will be responsible for all data reporting-related activities of the site programs in line with reporting requirements. This includes implementing the M&E framework, and maintenance of monitoring data collections systems at site. He/she will also contribute to the design and assist the M&E Manager in conducting program assessments and... evaluations to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


Responsible for the implementation of monitoring and Evaluation activities in the field
Support the development and strengthening of AHF Nigeria Monitoring and Evaluation Systems. 
Manage and Update site level database and ensure timely reports to the country office.
Ensure correct use of M&E tools at the site and outpost and logistics of tools.
Provide mentoring out-post facility and CBOs to ensure that the data entered into the facility database are accurate, consistent and according to standard operating procedures.
Ensure data are reported according to the approved dataflow and timelines and attend to any other duties assigned.
Ensure all data are fed into OpenMRS, webPPR, Site database and state DHIS.
Daily entry of records into the OpenMRS for effective storage and backup for effective monitoring and assessing the performance of client’s health and program at site level
Monitor the sites’ programs in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement at site level.
Supervise site level data reporting cycle to ensure high quality and complete data are sent to the country office on a periodic basis, or when required.
Performs other duties as assigned. 


Education and Experience:


BSc Statistics (Major), Medical demography and it’s equivalent. 
At least 1 year post NYSC experience in M&E System.
Significant experience in data entry and data management. 
Demonstrate competence in assessing priorities and in managing a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment, and in meeting deadlines with attention to detail and quality. 
Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills. 
Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS or STATA. Use of OpenMRS, NigeriaMRS etc will be of advantage. more

Duartion Six months

Reports to: Advocacy and Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities:


Advocacy and Policy Support:


Provide necessary support to the Country Advocacy unit in the implementation of AHF’s advocacy and policy agenda to promote the organization's work at the state and national level.
Provide support through specific research as assigned on HIV-related... policies.


Stakeholder Engagement:

Provide logistic support to the Advocacy unit for various engagements with CBOs, CSOs, and other relevant institutions at the national and state-level of the AIDS control programs.
Provide monitoring support in the coordination of AHF’s advocacy and policy change initiatives with national development networks, policymakers, decision-makers, and the media.


Partnership Development and Reporting:

Work on draft project reports and conduct background checks on CSOs, CBOs etc.


Representation and External Relations:

Represent the Advocacy and marketing manager in meetings and other gatherings as assigned 
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.




Marketing, PR, and Media Communications:


Marketing Strategy Implementation:


Assist the Advocacy and Marketing unit in monitoring performances of marketing strategies deployed to promote public awareness, brand visibility, service referrals, and behavioral change campaigns.


Media Relations and Publicity:

Support the Advocacy unit to plan events and research topical issues for publications.
Research content for the Advocacy unit to come up with media advisories, news stories, op-ed pieces, and other required materials.
Monitor the performance of jingles across the states
Provide logistic support to the Advocacy unit to organise press conferences and other media events towards strengthening AHF media relations.




Education and Experience:


Minimum of First degree in public health, law, human rights, mass communication, community development or any other relevant degree.
At least passable experience in the implementation of civil society programs in Nigeria, and an understanding of the linkages between health and human rights in Nigeria.
Flair for advocacy program development and implementation.
Passable understanding of HIV prevention messaging as well as use of social media in social campaigns.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS:


Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write and review policy documents.
Ability to speak fluently and articulately. 


COMPUTER/ SOFTWARE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:


Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. more

Reports to:  Medical Director

Job Summary:

The State Clinical Coordinator directly oversees all medical activities, at AHF-Nigeria supported facilities in the located State, in Nigeria, covering all comprehensive sites and outposts within the State/region, and see to the expansion of services within the State/region in Nigeria, ensuring delivery of high-quality standard of care for all... patients as well as providing leadership within the state.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management 


As a coordinator, he/she oversees medical, AHF operations in the State and supports the Country Program Manager to efficiently and effectively deliver quality clinical services in the state/region. 
He/she will lead the expansion of AHF Program within the state.
Provide technical support to Prevention and Treatment program and ensure linkage of outreach activities to treatment and care program through well-established processes of patient linkages and service integration
Attends key technical partners meetings and provides feedback to management through the Medical Director.  
Ensure that CMEs are conducted in all sites and participates in the facilitation of CME sessions.
He/she participates in staff need assessment and induction of newly hired staff. 
He/she participates in setting performance targets and staff appraisal, disciplining and addressing complaints of employees under his/her supervision. 


Clinical Responsibilities:


Ensure the standard quality of clinical services at all AHF supported sites in his/her region.
 Provide periodic comprehensive support supervision report, adhering to the tools provided by AHF
Promotes the implementation of standard operating procedures for all activities relating to good clinical practice and ensure functional QI teams are in existence at site levels
Supervise and implement quality management activities and quality benchmarks monitoring, facilitation of quality assurance and quality improvement sessions.
Strengthen TB/HIV, PMTCT, ART services through integrated service delivery and provision of quality services in the state program.
Ensures optimal operations of the laboratory services, including functioning of sample referral networks at regional level 
Provide on-site technical support and mentoring to the field staff and coordinate M&E of the project
Ensures effective patient flow in all sites, especially those with high volume of patients and coordinate time motion surveys to monitor performance
Oversee the timely collection, compilation and reporting of routine and specific data to guide decision making at site, regional and country program level. 
Identify early warning resistance indicators and intervention strategies
Remain updated on current trends and standards in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and related illnesses 
Participate in the elaboration/monitoring of annual targets and ensure that they are achieved in all regional sites


Supervisory Responsibilities: 


Provides direct supervision and mentorship to doctors, nurses, laboratory scientists, pharmacists working in the different facilities in the region to ensure continuous growth and learning
Ensure timely compilation and submission of monthly drug inventory reports in coordination with the Program pharmacist
Work with the program pharmacist to ensure that pharmacy operations are in accordance with good pharmacy practices
Identify and promote operational research at state level and build capacity among the staff in case presentations and elaboration of scientific papers


Education and Experience:


Must be a medical doctor from a recognized institution.
 Additional qualifications in Health systems management or public health will be an added advantage. 
Must possess a valid license to practice as a Medical Doctor.
Five years of medical/health service experience preferred with a sound knowledge of basic medical disciplines to allow for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of clinical problems.
Five years or more of recent experience with HIV/AIDS treatment; three years minimum of administration and program management experience with knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures in the management of HIV related diseases.
Experience in planning and budgeting required
Experience in quality management and assurance practices desired
Demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
Experience providing and facilitating training; experience setting up training programs and workshops preferred more