BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (Pro-ACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery.
CLINICAL HIV/AIDS ADVISOR, COUNTRY OFFICER ABUJA
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the Clinical Advisor position is to provide technical leadership and management of the LMS ProACT TB/HIV and Care portfolio, and will ensure implementation of quality HIV care and support services, adherence systems, prophylaxis, ART and PMTCT programs in a manner that strengthens integrated delivery of health services in partnership with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate shall possess a postgraduate degree in medicine or public health with extensive experience working on HIV/AIDS treatment programs. Demonstrable experience in working with government partners, to strengthen TB/HIV programs at the national and sub-national levels as well as rapid start-up of ART and palliative care services is a must. The candidate shall in addition have at least 2-years’ experience in program management at a senior level. Experience in operations research and health system strengthening shall be an added advantage.
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DEADLINE: 13 July, 2012
