EQUITABLE HEALTH ACCESS INITIATIVE (OCTOBER) JOBS

Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI)  is an indigenous non-governmental organisation fully committed to ensuring equitable access to quality and efficient health care services through the implementation of intervention programs in the control of communicable diseases (e.g. HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis etc.) and non-communicable diseases of public health importance, as well as health systems support and strengthening. The Technical Officer shall work to ensure the delivery of quality health services in adult and pediatric ART, TB/HIV and other clinical related activities as will be dictated by program direction.
 
Position: Technical Officer (Clinical and Quality Improvement Services).

Location: Akure in Ondo State - Nigeria.

Open To: All Interested Candidates
 
Reports To: Head, Clinical and Quality Improvement Services.
 
Job Description:
The Technical Officer – Clinical and Quality Improvement Services will provide professional services in the delivery of Quality Care and Treatment Services to the Adult and Paediatric People Living With HIV in Ondo and Ekiti State on the PEPFAR ACTION Plus Up Project. He/ She will work with others at the Lagos HQ Office and EHAI Akure State office as well as local implementing partners and the State Government officials to ensure that the care, treatment and quality improvement activities are appropriate and meet the donor and project's requirements.
 
Qualifications/Requirements:
Essential: MBBS, or MD or its equivalent
Desirable: Fellowship, Masters in Public Health or Epidemiology from a recognized academic institution will be an added advantage.
Experience:
At least 3 years of post-NYSC Experience.
Experience in Adult HIV/AIDS Care, Pediatric HIV/AIDS Care, TB Care, and Malaria program
Experience working with State government HIV/AIDS control programs and other stakeholders.
Skills:
Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
Proven skills and knowledge of current national and international guidelines in the management of infectious diseases of public health interest including HIV, TB, and Malaria.
Excellent Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point, etc.
Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGO .
Experience managing, supervising and teaching medical and nursing staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Fluency in English.

Method of Application:
All potential job applicants should please prepare their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format and forward both to: The Head, Administration and Human Resources through the email address stated below:

careers@ehainigeria.org
 
NB:
Applicants must explicitly state the position and location applied for in the subject column of the email.
Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with functional email addresses and telephone numbers.
Only applications sent in the required format will be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 19th October, 2015

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