Job openings at Aids Healthcare Foundation

Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF), is a legally registered NGO operating in Nigeria, AHF-Nigeria collaborates with the Federal Government of Nigeria and other partner institutions, to provide technical assistance to these key. To meet the above needs, the program wishes to recruit dynamic, skilled, committed, self-driven and results oriented individuals to fill the following vacant positions below:

1. .    Laboratory Technicians
2. ·         ART Clinician/Site Coordinator
3. ·         Senior Nursing Officers
4. ·         ART Clinicians
5. ·         HIV Prevention Coordinators
6. ·         Driver/Logistics Assistants
7. ·         ART Nurses
8. ·         Pharmacy Technician

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician    

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s Core Values Are To Be

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

• 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;
• Performs a monthly stock count;
• Supervises the pre-dispensing of prescriptions for clients who are down referred to PHC sites.

Education and/or Experience

• Suitable candidate will be fresh graduate in Pharmacy or related field or Pharmacy technician diploma of school of health technology with 3-5 years experience in use of ARVs and drug logistics.
• Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team;
• Good communication skills in English and Amharic.

Education and/or Experience

• Suitable candidate will be fresh graduate in Pharmacy or related field or Pharmacy technician diploma of school of health technology with 3-5 years experience in use of ARVs and drug logistics.
• Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive multi-cultural team;
• Good communication skills in English and Amharic.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - ART Nurses - 2 positions

ART Nurses - 2 positions

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Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

Job description

The ART nurse assists the clinician in ensuring smooth implementation of the ART service delivery within the facility. He /She will directly supervise the community HIV prevention programs. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHF Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives.

• In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based care in HCT-Prevention, ART, PMTCT, and TB services.
• 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 a team 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 effective linkages and referral of patients within and outside the facility.
• Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
• 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 supervisor.

• University graduate in Nursing or its equivalent.
• At least one year post NYSC experience in HIV program management.
• Knowledge of minimum prevention package for Nigeria is highly essential.
• Must be highly organized, committed and capable of effective multi-tasking
• Proficiency in computer an added advantage

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - HIV Prevention Coordinators - 2 positions

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s Core Values Are To Be

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

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 HCT 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, HIV 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.

Qualifications

• BSc, BA or any relevant qualifications.

• MPH would be an added advantage
• 2-3 years experience in providing HIV prevention activities.
• Experience with managing CBO partners a plus.

• 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 HCT 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, HIV 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.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - ART Clinicians - 2 positions

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

ART Clinicians - 2 positions

The ART clinician oversees the ART, PMTCT and prevention services of the AHF program at the facility level. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHF Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives.

• In close coordination with the facility medical staff, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.

• Coordinate monthly patient care team meetings.
• Ensure efficient management of AHF’s finances and provide complete, timely and accurate reports.
• Implement a continuous quality assurance and improvement program at the site level.
• Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
• Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.

• Ensure quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.

• University graduate in Medicine.
• At least two to three years post NYSC experience in HIV treatment programs.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage.
• Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation - Senior Nursing Officers - 3 positions

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s Core Values Are To Be

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

• In close collaboration with the facility medical officer, ensure the provision of quality, 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 team 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.
• Supervise community program staff and ensure achievement of targets as well as timely preparation and dissemination of reports.
• Responsible for identifying training needs, conduct capacity building for health care workers in supported health centers.
• 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.
• Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
• 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.

• University graduate in Nursing-BSc or its Equivalent.
• MPH degree would be an added advantage
• 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.

AIDS HealthCare Foundation - ART Clinician/Site Coordinator

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s Core Values Are To Be

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

• The ART clinician oversees the ART, PMTCT and prevention services of the AHF program at the facility level. This position is crucial to the achievement of AHF Nigeria’s programmatic targets and objectives
• In close coordination with the facility medical staff, ensure the provision of quality, evidence based ART, PMTCT, prevention and TB services.
• Coordinate monthly patient care team meetings.
• Ensure efficient management of AHF’s finances and provide complete, timely and accurate reports.
• Implement a continuous quality assurance and improvement program at the site level.
• Ensures that all disseminated protocols are strictly adhered to by site staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided.
• Implement operational research protocols to answer important questions within AHF’s treatment and prevention programs.
• Ensure quality of HIV treatment and TB services at the site.

• Any other assignments as assigned by supervisor

• University graduate in Medicine.
• At least two to three years post NYSC experience in HIV treatment programs.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage.
• Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

• University graduate in Medicine.
• At least two to three years post NYSC experience in HIV treatment programs.
• Experience in program management.
• Experience with operational research and evidence based healthcare is an added advantage.
• Must be highly organized and capable of effective multi-tasking.

AIDS HealthCare Foundation - Laboratory Technicians - 4 positions

AIDS HealthCare Foundation - Laboratory Technicians - 4 positions

Job description

To provide laboratory oversight in AHF site and adherence to standard laboratory protocols in the country program. Involved in training, support supervision, mentorship and team building exercises for other lab staff.

Directly supervises laboratory technicians and other lab staff in running the Partec CD4, hematology and chemistry machines. Ensures that high quality of laboratory services is maintained at all AHF supported healthcare 

centers within your jurisdiction.

• Participates in planning, overseeing and supervising activities for the laboratory function for the site;
• Performs basic laboratory assays CD4 tests, Heamatology and Chemistry as well as other tests as required;
• Oversees 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, and support other affiliated labs staff -lab technicians, assistants and HIV Medics involved with the lab function;
• Coordinates with all laboratory vendors (outside contractors) at the site level to ensure that the process of handling patient samples and delivery of results is efficient and effective;
• Performs quality control checks and maintenance for the Partec CD4 machine in the site lab, and other laboratory tests performed within the labs;
• Participates in the development and replication of the AHF Nigeria laboratory protocols and practices at all affiliated healthcare centers; promoting quality of services based on timeliness in reporting results.
• Participates in training, mentorship and team building exercises for laboratory staff;
• Participates in inventory control management for laboratory supplies and reagents under AHF Nigeria for supported site;
• Participate in EQA, proficiency testing activities.
• Ensures the compilation of monthly laboratory inventory at the Healthcare Centers;
• Other duties as assigned.

• BMLS Medical Laboratory science; AIMLS
• A minimum of two years post NYSC experience in a similar position.
• Experience with CD4 , hematology and chemistry systems.
• High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring.
• Computer proficiency an added advantage.
• BMLS Medical Laboratory science; AIMLS
• A minimum of two years post NYSC experience in a similar position.
• Experience with CD4 , hematology and chemistry systems.
• High analytical skills, quality control and basic knowledge of HIV laboratory monitoring.
• Computer proficiency an added advantage.

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Owner of Popular Nursing Website wins 2016 HealthCare Award

Nurse Jude Chiedu of Nursingworldnigeria.com has bagged an award as Winner of the 

2016 Nigeria Healthcare Excellence Awards in Nursing & Midwifery Category held yesterday, 24th June 2016 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos

NHEA is an initiative of Global Health Project and Resources (GHPR) in collaboration with Anadach Group USA. GHPR is one of West Africa’s leading Healthcare Management and Consultancy Company, involved in the promotion of healthcare business in West Africa.

List of shortlisted candidates invited for the 2016 Nigerian Airforce DSSC interview and screening.

The Nigerian Airforce has released a list of shortlisted candidates invited for the 2016 DSSC interview and screening.

In the release signed by Air Vice Marshal, CN Chukwu, the interview will hold on 3rd July 2016 at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Mando Road Kawo, Kaduna.

The candidates are to prepare to stay in Kaduna for about 7 days and to report with the following:

a. Original of their Credentials.

b. 2 White vests.

c. 2 Blue PT Shorts.

d. 1 Pair of Canvas Shoes.

Click HERE for list

Striking Doctors Sacked

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, has directed the chief medical directors and medical director of federal tertiary hospitals to fill the vacancies created by resident doctors who have “abandoned” their training programme by refusing to report for work.

The directive was contained in a circular signed by the permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Amina Shamaki, and sent to medical directors of hospitals.

“It has come to the notice of the Management of the Ministry that some Resident Doctors in your establishment have voluntarily withdrawn from the Residency Training Program by refusing to report for training without authorization. Public Service Rule, PSR 030402 (e) is relevant. This is in spite of the ongoing negotiations on their demands put forward by the representatives of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) under the auspices of the Nigerian Medical Association.

“In view of this development, you are hereby directed to replace all the doctors that have withdrawn their services, with others from the pool of applicants for the training programs in the various disciplines in order not to create ominous gap in training with attendant disruption of health care delivery in your facility.

“Meanwhile, the ministry is working with the panel on the review of the Residency Training Program in Nigeria, led by Professor Wole Atoyebi, the Registrar of the National Postgraduate Medical College, to fast-track the development of a comprehensive blueprint for postgraduate training of doctors in the country.

“Please, ensure immediate compliance,” the circular read.

More details later.

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Psychologist Job at Médecins Sans Frontières, Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Job Title:   Psychologist

Job Description
Psycho social Responsibilities:

• ·        Ensure psychological support throughout the SGBV survivors stay at the clinic
• ·        Ensure that psycho social care is integrated as soon as possible in the care of the survivor
• ·        Assess social and protection needs as needed
• ·        Continue to offer counselling services to survivors on follow up according to the protocol and based on the needs identified
• ·        Emphasize the importance of adherence to follow up appointments
• ·        Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective Identify the need for, and facilitate support groups.
• ·        Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment
• ·        Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions
• ·        Counsel families on how to support their child if the survivor is a minor

Administrative Responsibilities:

• ·        Guarantee confidentiality
• ·        Guarantee correct handling of all documents related to the patient
• ·        Provide systematic follow-up for survivors
• ·        Participate in data collection
• ·        Write clear and concise notes in survivor files whenever the patient is seen
• ·        Maintain a good documentation system for the adherence sessions for effective follow up of survivors
• ·        Participate in monitoring and evaluation of activities in care for SGBV survivors
• ·        Schedule follow up appointments for survivors and explain the importance of the appointment

Maintenance:

• ·        BSc in psychology, Valid License from Nigerian Association of Clinical psychologists
• ·        Desirable computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• ·        Female applicants, desirable.
• ·        Minimum of 1 year of active clinical experience since graduation; Interest and/or experience in Sexual/Gender Based Violence.
• ·        English Language essential, Local language, desirable.

Work Location

• ·        Port Harcourt, Rivers State (Nigeria).

Contract

• ·        Contract will be an open ended contract with three months of probations.

208 working hours per month and roster flexibility required.

How to Apply

Submit your CV, copies of qualifications and a cover letter with contact details to the MSF Admin’ Office in Port Harcourt. No 20, Bodo Street GRA II, Port Harcourt.

Applications can be submitted by email to: msff-abuja-recruitment@paris.msf.org 
 

Deadline for the submission of applications: 30th June 2016. 

Please make sure to submit your application on or before this date.

NB: only successful applicants will be called for interview

Notice: No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process.
MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system