Ongoing Recruitment in International not for Profit NGO – Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF)

Location: Abuja, Nasarawa
Reports to: Nurse Manager/State Nursing Coordinator

Summary

• The senior Nursing Officer would work closely with the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the ART service delivery within the facility.
• He/She will directly supervise the ART nurse in providing topnotch HIV care, treatment and prevention programs. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHE Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of qualit evidence based ART, PMTCT prevention and TB services.
• Supervises the provision of skilled nursing procedures (I.e. dressing changes).
• Ensures that medication administration Is within the scope of practice of the licensee.
• Directly performs or monitors the provision of phlebotomy and/or initiates Intravenous infusions as ordered.
• Attends and participates in Seam conferences as requested.
• Acts as a team leader to assist with the provision and supervision of patient care in the health facilities.
• Charts notes and medication administration according to protocol.
• Supervises the provision of patient and family education in supported health facilities.
• Exercises appropriate judgment and decision making skills.
• Mentors and ensures the maintenance of patient confidentiality.
• Reports significant changes in the patient’s physical status to the RN and/or to the medical provider.
• Supports the ART nurses to establish effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counseling, Blood and Injection safe USP PEP training curricula end other documents to meet appropriate audience.
• 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 Nurse Manager.

Key Result Areas:

• Quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.
• Facility based HIV prevention program indicators.

Education and Experiences

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or its equivalent.
• At least three years’ 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.

Location: Nasarawa, Kogi, Cross River, Benue
Reports to: Prevention Coordinator

Summary of Position

• To render quality counseling and psychosocial support to clients.
• Refer clients for appropriate additional psychosocial and clinical support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor)
VCT Duties:

• Provides pre and post – voluntary HIV confidential counseling and testing, to all patients willing to have the HIV test done. KPA: Must test an average of 120 patients per week, but may see rnore if patients are still available.
• Performs the rapid HIV testing on all clients that have consented to testing. KPA: ensures that each and every test done, has consent signed by the patient or a legally authorized person.
• Encourages and support patients that test positive; helping them to cope with the new diagnosis. KPA: Try to make sure that the patient accepts and can deal with the new diagnosis.
• Participates in Mass HIV testing initiatives and campaigns. KPA: Take part in mass HlV testing activities according to mass testing projects program.
• Acts as (by facilitating) a linkage between HLV diagnosis, care, support and treatment, KPA: Ensures that an HIV positive’ patient is referred to the next appropriate level of care.

Adherence Counseling Duties:

• Collaborate with other health care professionals (doctor, nurse, social worker, community health care worker, home-based caregiver, psychologist.) in maintaining treatment protocol. KPA: Assist other professionals by seeing at least 10 patients per day or entering them to HlV care program.
• Provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and Psychosocial care to patients. KPA refers to support groups and these are recorded in support group register. Also encourages patients to have a supporter on treatment
• Teach and counsel patients & family on disease prevention and staying healthy. KPA Run literacy classes; educating patients on ARVs and staying healthy.
• Assist patients with adherence counseling and document the session in counseling form. KPA at least see 5 or more defaulting patients per day.
• Provide ongoing psychosocial counseling to clients attending the clinic. (PA Must have a minimum of 65 clients seen and counseled per month.
• Assist with the reading and interpretation of the CD4 count results to clients KPA
• Brings questions and concerns to the physician as necessary.
• Maintain filing system for all client records including psychosocial forms, laboratory results and medical records. KPA: Client confidentiality to be maintained at all times.

Treatment Literacy Duties:

• Provide training to patients ready for ARV treatment and provide them with the clinical and laboratory goals of ARV’s, KPA: mutt keep a schedule for this and a register of attendance for patients attending literacy training sessions.
• Identify clients who are defaulting and furnish team with relevant information for intervention. KPA : Suggest solutions to deal with adherence as per each clients need.
• Preparation for weekly sessions with supervisor by noting challenges encountered and planning for the next weeks activities. KPA: Keeps agenda for meeting supervisors and becomes punctual.

General Duties:

• Prepare monthly report on services rendered for submission to supervisor. EPA: monthly statistical reports submitted on time.
• Participate in team de-briefing sessions. KPA: keep record of debriefing sessions held.
• Enter client visit details into the psychosocial relevant register. KPA: Provide weekly psychosocial relevant statistical report to the data capturer.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Diploma in Psychology, Sociology and other related discipline
• Certificate for AIDS Treatment Training
• Certificate for Counseling Skills Training
• Degree or diploma in child and youth development would be an advantage
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Operations Manager/State Coordinator

Job Summary

• The Driver/Logistics Assistant is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the means of transport like buses, vans, trucks and the drivers of the organization.
• S(h)e sees to it that staff members are safe, and makes sure that they don’t face any transportation-related problems.
• They will need to ensure compliance with the organization’s and the national legal guidelines for operations of automobiles, maintenance, and care of company vehicles.
• S(he) should be familiar with the organizations goods and supplies needs, and support the movement of these goods and products within the organizations supported sites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for dispatching the proper loading of program vehicles;
• Mu-st adhere to security and operational procedures;
• Ensures that vehicle log books are properly filled by drivers every month and submitted to Finance for review;
• Performs duties of the transport department and any other related duties whenever required;
• Provides mentorship for all drivers to ensure their driving skills are up to standard;
• Gives timely reports on the working condition of company vehicles and equipment;
• Responsible for filing reports for any delay, incident or accident;
• Keeps communication open with drivers, day program staff, staff members etc regarding transportation means;
• Coordinates the maintenance and repair of vehicles one timely manner;
• Must oversee and schedule the day to day activities of transportation employees (drivers);
• Will be required to serve as a driver.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Basic technical knowledge of automobiles, as he has to write reports on the working condition of the company transport means;
• Good organizational skills in order to coordinate and see that all the employees are getting their transportation time.
• A minimum of a Diploma or NCE
• Possession of a valid Driving License including class D vehicles;
• Possession of certificate in logistics and fleet management; –
• Over five years of driving experience in a reputable organization. –
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Location: Benue, Abuja
Reports to: State Nursing Officer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of patients Adherence programs aimed at strengthening treatment literacy at the health facility and community.
• Ensures reinforcement of treatment adherence messages during pre treatment counseling sessions for PLHIV.
• Ensures the effective implementation of Positive health dignity and prevention (PHOP) concepts-at the community and health facility level.
• Ensures effective and strategic leadership to Health care workers, CRD FBO partners within the continuum of care.
• Support the development and implementation of strategic HIV referral / linkage protocols attire health facilities.
• Contribute to capacity building for HCW5 and staff of CR0 partners with respect to treatment adherence and H quality assurance.
• Ensure effective data management and supervise the process of appropriate data collection at the facility and community using appropriate data tools.
• Represents AHE in strategic and technical.partnerships-at National, State and Local Government levels.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abllity required:

• B.Sc, BA or any relevant qualifications.
• 2-3 years’ experience in providing HIV related services at health facilities.
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Location: Abuja,  Cross River, Benue
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 & Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTC1 prevention and TB services,
• Initiate and expand PITC in the supported health facilities.
• Provides skilled nursing procedures (i.e. dressing changes).
• 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 steam leader 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 question within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
• Any other duty designated by the Country Program Manager.

Education and Experiences

• University graduate in Nursing.
• At least two years’ 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.
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Location: Cross River, Abuja
Reports to: Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary

• To provide laboratory support in all sites and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program.
• Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff.
• Directly supports HIV Medics running the Partec CD4 machines. Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at all healthcare centers under his/her purview.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and support supervision activities for the laboratory function for all sites under his/her purview;
• Provides basic laboratory services for CD4tests and other tests as required;
• Supports laboratory services provision and ensures standard, and current practices are in place for maintaining high quality laboratory services and maximizing the use of all resources;
• Ensures compliance and implementation of laboratory Protocols for all HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
• Coordinates with all laboratory vendors (outside contractors), and the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results efficient and effective;
• Conducts quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in all labs and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
• Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices stall affiliated healthcare centers;
• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under his/her sites;
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers;
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experiences

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science;
• Experience with CD4 systems
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
• Must be proficient in MS Office

Location: Benue
Reports to: Pharmacist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions issued by AHF Providers or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and clinical appropriateness;
• Support pharmacy personnel on pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutics processes and procedures including monitoring of ADR and adherence counseling,
• Answers questions and provides information to patients and providers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals;
• Maintains established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs
• Manages appropriate data collection, such as client name, prescribed medication and cost,to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory
• Work with relevant clinic site personnel to maintain accurate drugs records system for efficient drug logistics
• Ensure completion and submission accurate and auditable monthly drug reports from AHF clinic sites
• Provides weekly adherence reports, monthly reports on Down Referral;

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or experienced Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in logistics management of drugs, preferably in an NGO
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position
• Must possess a valid license to practice as a Pharmacist.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Location: Abuja,  Cross River, Benue
Reports to: Laboratory Services Manager/State Coordinator

Summary

• To provide laboratory oversight in 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 running the Cyf low (CD4+), Chemistry and Hematology machines.
• Ensures implementation of laboratory services in line with approved QCIQA protocols at supported healthcare centers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and overseeing, supervision and monitoring activities for the laboratory function for all sites;
• Provides routine and basic laboratory services for PLHIV attending the health facilities as required;
• Oversees 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.
• Ensures 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 the sites to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of result 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 n 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 sites;
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the supported Healthcare Centers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experiences

• AIMLS, BMLS
• Experience with handling Semi or fully automated machines a must;
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position.
• Must poses a valid license to practice as a Medical laboratory scientist.
• Must be proficient in MS Office,

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Pharmacy Manager/State Coordinator

Job Summary

• Coordinates pharmacy- related activities in AHF supported sites under his/her purview through mentorship of pharmacy staff in medication adherence counselling, pharmaceutical care, provision of relevant drug information, quality assurance of pharmaceuticals, quality improvement of pharmacy services, implementation of appropriate drug dispensing protocols and pharmacy best practices.
• Works with clinicians to ensure rational drug use, monitor adverse drug reactions, appropriate drug regimen, and improved clinical outcomes of anti-retroviral therapy in patients across AHF Nigeria-supported health facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions from AHF care providers to assure accuracy, clinical appropriateness and rational drug use (in accordance with standard guidelines Including the current National Guidelines for HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care> across AHF Nigeria – supported health facilities.
• Answers questions and provides information to patients and health care providers on drug interactions, aide effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains established policies and procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Ensures implementation of pharmacy best practices (pharmaceutical care of patients, standard drug dispensing protocols, standard storage of drugs, and implementation of the first-to expire, first-out procedure in the drug stores in all AHF Nigeria-supported health facilities under his/her purview.
• Ensures availability of anti-retroviral drugs and drugs for opportunistic infections by issuing drugs as required at all AHF Nigeria health facilities from the AHF State Store.
• Manages all drug inventory procedures at the state level.
• Monitors National Pharmacy Indicators in all AHF Sites for quality improvement.
• Ensures appropriate drug reference materials, National treatment guidelines, National Standard Operating Procedures Manuals for Logistics Management of HIV/AIDS Commodities and paediatric dosing wheels are provided for the relevant staff.
• Support drug procurement processes from AHF Nigeria pre-qualified drug vendors.
• Support the reviews drug reports to ensure submission of accurate and auditable monthly and bi-monthly drug reports from AHF clinic sites to the organization, Federal Ministry of Health, and National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme.
• Represents AHF Nigeria in State Procurement and Supply Chain Management Logistics Technical Working Group Meetings, as well as state Ministry of Health Workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experiences

• Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (B.Pharm.)
• Experience in logistics management of drugs, preferably in an NGO
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Must possess a valid license to practice ass Pharmacist.
• Must be proficient in MS Office.

Location: Nasarawa, Kogi,  Cross River
Reports to: Prevention Program Manager/State Coordinator

Job Summary

• The HIV prevention coordinator will ensure implementation HIV prevention programs In AHF supported health facilities, ensure adherence to SOPs, national guidelines and protocols.
• He/ she would facilitate the expansion and coverage of prevention program in line with approved program objectives. Strengthen collaboration & partnership with CBO / CSOs and other NGOs to enhance synergy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs aimed at Biomedical Prevention of HIV (including Testing and Counseling).
• Coordinates the provision of community ICT outreaches according to acceptable protocols and in line with the national guidelines.
• Scale up and strengthen the provision of HCT through provider initiated testing and counseling approaches (PITC).
• Contributes to the design and implementation of approaches in other prevention strategies-including but not limited to Blood and Injection safety, Post exposure prophylaxis, HlV Testing and Counseling, and PHDP.
• Ensures effective and strategic leadership for HCWs at heath facilities and partners within the continuum of care.
• Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for MARPs and other key populations (i.e. as female sex workers, Adolescent and young persons as well as PWID).
• Contribute to the capacity building of HCWs and staff of CBO partners with respect to HIV prevention programs.
• Provides technical assistance to health facilities, CBOs sub-partners on strategic program implementation.
• Support and strengthen collaboration among CBO partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of national and internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV biomedical interventions / services among AHF sponsored or supported programs in Nigeria.
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counseling, Blood and Injection safety, USP, PEP training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate audience.
• Ensure effective data entry, manage and supervise the process of appropriate data collection at the facility and community using appropriate data tools for all HIV prevention programs.
• Assist to ensure coordinated inventory management, performs a monthly stock count; and reports appropriately.
• Represents AHF in strategic and technical partnerships-at the National, State and Local Government levels.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises HCT mobile teams.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities In accordance with AHFs policies and applicable laws;