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Job title : Senior Technical Advisor, Maternal and Child Health jobs in Kano Job Location : Kano Deadline : May 29, 2022
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Requisition Number : SENIO001319
Location : Kano, Nigeria
Job Category : Technical Services
Employment type : Full Time (100%)
Reports to : The Deputy Chief of Party / Technical Director
About the Project
The Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) is focused on accelerating the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Nigeria through the delivery of high impact HIV prevention, care and support services to populations in Nigeria most at risk of acquiring HIV.
The goal of the project is improved HIV / AIDS / TB (HAT) outcomes of priority and key populations in underserved local government areas in Bauchi, Jigawa and Kano states.
The objectives of the project are to :
Increase access and provision of HAT services
Increase the quality of HAT services
Increase health system resiliency, responsiveness, and accountability
Job Summary
The Job holder will be responsible for providing technical coordination and support to all HIV-related prevention, care and treatment activities for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women including viral load scale up as well as viral suppression strategies, treatment optimization and monitoring / management of treatment failure.
This role is also responsible for rolling out differentiated service delivery models, PMTCT and pediatric care SOPs as per the national and international standards, monitoring and documenting best practices and participating relevant technical working group meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support to ensure quality pediatric HIV care
Working jointly with the HTS team, support PITC and index client testing to reach all children
Ensure timely linkage of all positive children to ART
Ensure ART infected children are retained on ART
Ensure all eligible children have updated viral load as per national guidelines
Ensure viral suppression among children on ART
Support quality implementation of pediatric DSD models including family model clinic (FMC), mother-baby pair (MBP) clinic and pediatric specific clinics
Conduct ongoing mapping on ARV optimization need and support facility teams to transition children to efficacious regimen (LPV / r and DTG)
Support transition of children to adolescent care
Provide technical support to prevent MTCT of HIV
Ensure increased ANC uptake through demand creation and partner involvement.
Support facilities to test and Identify HIV positive mothers and put them all on lifelong ART
Provide technical strategy on routine and timely viral load testing for PMTCT mothers as well as viral suppression
Ensure mothers and the infants are retained in care
Coordinate strategies for early infant diagnosis, infant prophylaxis and prompt ART for positive infants
Capacity build facility teams to conduct and report on HEI and maternal cohort analysis
Provide technical support towards cross-cutting issues
Train healthcare providers on quality pediatric and PMTCT care
Conduct supportive supervision to supported sites
Coordinate cervical cancer prevention activities
Provide timely updates for the quarterly program performance review and share mitigation for underperforming areas
Monthly reporting, feedback and data use on key pediatric indicators and PMTCT indicators
Participate in development of strategic tools (SOPs, TORs, package of care) to guide pediatric and PMTCT programming
Participate in National and State TWG / stakeholder meetings
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess a Medical Degree (MBBS)
Master of Public Health (MPH); Master of Sciences Epidemiology (MSc) or equivalent is an added advantage.
Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance in PEPFAR MNCH programs
Self-motivated and demonstrated success in building effective programs in resource-limited settings
Experience :
At least seven (7) years of proven experience in design, implementation and coordination of HIV and TB-project in resource limited settings
Extensive clinical experience in care of HIV infected adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women in resource limited settings
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Excellent oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific / management documents
Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a team environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
Good problem-solving skills
Other Essential Requirement :
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Pathfinder International and among beneficiaries served by Pathfinder International
Minimally Required Organizational Competencies :
Software Applications : Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
Communication and Influencing Skills : Proven ability to influence others through diplomacy and proven oral and written communication skills.
Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights : Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
Self-Management and Teamwork : Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
Matrix Management : Ability to thrive in a matrix organization.
Confidentiality : Ability to maintain confidentiality on work related matters
Communication : Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media. Ability to translate complex concepts to individuals at all levels.
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