Avis de recrutement : FHI recrute un Conseiller juridique au Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

The Senior Technical Advisor (HIV/TB) provides leadership and technical support to the project in the areas of clinical care/ART, PMTCT and reproductive health. S/he coordinates services needed to implement high-quality care PMTCT, HIV care and treatment and reproductive health/family planning services (RH/FP).

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist in providing technical leadership and technical support related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, ART, PMTCT, TB, Reproductive Health/Family Planning strategies and approaches
  • 2.         Coordinate the design and implementation of HIV clinical care/ART, PMTCT, TB reproductive health/family planning strategies in field-level projects and programs
  • Provide technical assistance in HIV/AIDS clinical management and PMTCT capacity building to field programs
  • Provide oversight and supervisory roles to the appropriate technical staff
  • Develop guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB and RH/FP
  • Contribute to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, RH/FP and apply these lessons to modify existing and improve the design of new programs
  • Represent FHI360 to donors and government officials on issues of clinical management of HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, and RH/FP
  • Remain informed on current programs in the field of clinical management of HIV/AIDS and related development field by reviewing current literature and stay alert to any implication of such experience and research for department activities.
  • Provide technical assistance in non-ART clinical care including the management of opportunistic infections (OI) and Palliative care capacity building to field programs.
  • Develop concept papers and research papers to improve or extend existing studies in managing HIV/AIDS activities.
  • Assist with managing, developing, and monitoring project work plans and budgets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically
  • Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of ART
  • Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, 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, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance
  • Ability to represent FHI360 to donors, government officials and the NGO community
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills
  • Proven ability in supervising staff
  • Well-developed computer skills
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • MB.BS/MD/PHD with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience at the senior management level working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
  • BA/BS in biological science degrees with a minimum of 9 to 11 years’ relevant experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS with at least 5 years progressive experience at the senior management level working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
  • MSC/MPH degree in a related field is required with 7-9 years experience in care and treatment for HIV/TB with at least 5 years progressive experience at the senior management level working in the health or development field in Nigeria.
  • Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training.
  • Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity working with USAID/PEPFAR donor funded projects.

Application process

Closing date : August 14th, 2023