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

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• 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

Daily Worker Administrative Assistants at MSF-F Abuja

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.
To be able to cover some Human Resources gaps or to respond to an eventual increase of the activity, MSF wants to constitute a pool of flexible Admin daily workers that can be called in case of need.

Job Title: Daily Worker Administrative Assistants

Main Tasks to Perform

• ·        Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, and ensure cash availability.
• ·        Enter data into the HR database and personal files and keep them up-to-date in order to facilitate HR processes management (collects, records and updates the staff individual files: individual information sheets, copy of signed contracts, amendments, records of leaves, absences, overtime, etc. then enter all the data into Homere software).
• ·        Other Administrative Duties as may be required.

Qualifications/Requirements

• · Desirable Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources degree/diploma.
• ·        Preferred previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
• ·        Qualified young graduates would also be considered.
• ·        Interest in non-profit and humanitarian activities(NGO)
• ·        Fluent in English
• ·  Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet). Knowledge of SAGA accounting software a plus.
• ·        Flexibility and ability to learn and work in team.

Work Location
• Abuja Coordination Office

How to Apply

Submit your CV, copies of qualifications and a cover letter with contact details (with reference DAILYADMIN) to the MSF Abuja Coordination Office 

(No. 26 Olu Agabi Close. Life Camp Gwarimpa District. Abuja) (“Application Box” at the Watchmen Desk).

Applications can be submitted in person or by email to:
msff-abuja-recruitment@paris.msf.org
                                                                                                  
Deadline: 24th June 2016.

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

NB: only successful applicants will be called for written test/interview.