Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Services (PMTCT)
Basic Function:
To provide technical and programmatic leadership and support to Integrated Maternal Newborn & Child Health (IMNCH) strategies and approaches related to implementation of high quality care and support activities. The basic responsibility is to provide project management and technical advice on maternal and child health, with primary focus on PMTCT and technical support on emergency neonatal and obstetric care, prevention of malaria, diarrhoeal disease, HIV/AIDS, nutrition and immunization activities.
Duties and responsibilities:
With the Associate Director, Care and Treatment provide technical leadership and technical support related to maternal health with primary focus on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) strategies and approaches related to implementation of programs.
In collaboration with FHI staff, provide technical assistance to public sector (FMOH) and private organizations to design, develop, implement, monitor and evaluate strategies to effectively integrate PMTCT and related issues into the HIV/AIDS service delivery elements as appropriate.
Undertake development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of PMTCT and related maternal and child health activities.
Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to PMTCT and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
Sustain links at programmatic and field level activities with other IMNCH components (pediatrics, reproductive health).
With the Associate Director, coordinate the design and implementation of maternal health programs including prevention of mother to child transmission in field-level projects and programs.
Work in close collaboration with the TB and Integrated Medical Service Unit in the implementation of integrated HIV, TB and other medical services at the facility level.
Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to maternal health and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
Represent FHI/Nigeria to donors and government officials on issues of maternal health and clinical management of HIV/AIDS.
Remain informed on current programs in the field of maternal health and PMTCT and related development field and contribute to FHI’s global lessons learned in maternal health and HIV/AIDS.
Work with technical staff at the zonal and state offices and other relevant FHI staff to adapt and disseminate guidelines, tools and procedures that will support the achievement of quality service delivery.
Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans and budgets.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including provision of ART.
Knowledge of Nigerian clinical setting, including government and non-government settings.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections
Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
Well-developed computer skills.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
Click on the link below to apply:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=3065
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Senior Technical Officer, Logistics at FHI
The Senior Technical Officer (Logistics) will assist in the development of FHI in-house capacity among the various departments, implementing agencies (IAs) and all tiers of government in all aspects of distribution and warehousing of health commodities. S/he will provide technical support and leadership to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen the supply chain process of health commodities, using the LMIS supply chain management information system, to reduce stock-outs, lower costs and eliminate wastage.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance to management, IAs and government on most efficient and cost effective distribution channels to improve the LMIS and supply chain systems of health commodities (i.e., medicines, laboratory reagents, rapid test kits and other medical supplies and consumables) procurement and distribution and ensure accountability of processes.
Provide technical coordination in health product selection, quality assurance, receipt of commodities and efficient distribution systems.
Direct outgoing or incoming health commodities distribution activities of FHI; ensure health commodities or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner.
S/he will develop a cost effective system for cold and dry storage for health commodities based on good storage, evidence-based principles and in keeping with good quality assurance standards.
Responsible for daily to day warehouse maintenance and security and escalates major issues/repairs/improvements to management for support.
Assist in the development of warehousing and distribution budgets and plans; recommends budget estimates for warehouse operations.
Provide TA and capacity building to all tiers of the government of Nigeria and to FHI to strengthen national systems for procurement and supply chain management of health commodities.
Assist in developing and guiding the implementation of warehousing and distribution policies and procedures.
Ensure that all required health inventory checks are conducted and all variances reconciled.
Determine / approximate a maximum-minimum inventory control system to be used in forecasting complex systems that track stock levels and order levels bearing in mind the physical capacity of warehouses.
Manage replenishment orders for health commodities at the various warehouses.
Develop, maintain and improve a logistics management information system and an electronic inventory system of stocking and tracking commodities in the warehouses.
Conduct periodic visits to facility warehouses to follow-up on all warehouse related matters such as the environment, sterilization, refrigeration etc. and generate reports to management and other stakeholders.
Monitor safety standards in accordance with regulations; ensure safety code and quality compliance are met daily.
Advice on the disposal process of all health commodities marked for destruction (damaged or expired).
Research, develop and recommend policies and procedures to improve internal processing and record keeping systems.
Design coordinated systems for FHI to transport health commodities that report and forecast delivery times, transport costs and performance in order to reduce stock-outs, eliminate wastes and lower costs.
Provide oversight function to ensure that adequate measures are taken to support product integrity and quality during distribution, and that the principles established in the WHO guidelines for good trade and distribution practices are followed.
Work with other FHI departments like M&E, Medical Services, Laboratory Services etc., to improve commodities management and reporting.
Ensure that all distribution documentation for health commodities in FHI, with funding agencies, suppliers, implementing partners and regulatory bodies is complete and compliant.
Ensure FHI’s compliance with legal guidelines, Nigerian, US and any other funder’s export and import controls, contracting principles, sourcing and price/cost analysis requirements.
Establish effective record keeping policies and procedures; establish and maintain standards to ensure accurate order entry, shipment tracking, and timely delivery of materials; direct and control receipt of orders and release to warehouse; create order management plans for key customers and distributors.
Maintain the logistics management information system (manual and electronic) for the entire health commodity supply chain including HIV and TB medicines, malaria commodities, laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, consumables and rapid test kits.
Compile, analyze, and monitor performance indicators for all commodities in the procurement and supply management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Considerable knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
Sound knowledge of inventory control systems.
Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification.
Be familiar with developing PSM indicators and issues surrounding monitoring and evaluation of the PSM.
Knowledge of Quantimed and Pipeline a plus
Familiarity with technical and health management approaches relevant to the work of the National AIDS & STI Control, National TB Control Programs, National Malaria Control Program and RH especially at the state, LGA and community levels.
Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV programs.
Ability to evaluate relevance of data or information, as well as work with staff to resolve differences in interpretation of information.
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision and under pressure of tight deadlines.
Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for developing countries.
Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
Well-developed computer skills.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=3064
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance to management, IAs and government on most efficient and cost effective distribution channels to improve the LMIS and supply chain systems of health commodities (i.e., medicines, laboratory reagents, rapid test kits and other medical supplies and consumables) procurement and distribution and ensure accountability of processes.
Provide technical coordination in health product selection, quality assurance, receipt of commodities and efficient distribution systems.
Direct outgoing or incoming health commodities distribution activities of FHI; ensure health commodities or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner.
S/he will develop a cost effective system for cold and dry storage for health commodities based on good storage, evidence-based principles and in keeping with good quality assurance standards.
Responsible for daily to day warehouse maintenance and security and escalates major issues/repairs/improvements to management for support.
Assist in the development of warehousing and distribution budgets and plans; recommends budget estimates for warehouse operations.
Provide TA and capacity building to all tiers of the government of Nigeria and to FHI to strengthen national systems for procurement and supply chain management of health commodities.
Assist in developing and guiding the implementation of warehousing and distribution policies and procedures.
Ensure that all required health inventory checks are conducted and all variances reconciled.
Determine / approximate a maximum-minimum inventory control system to be used in forecasting complex systems that track stock levels and order levels bearing in mind the physical capacity of warehouses.
Manage replenishment orders for health commodities at the various warehouses.
Develop, maintain and improve a logistics management information system and an electronic inventory system of stocking and tracking commodities in the warehouses.
Conduct periodic visits to facility warehouses to follow-up on all warehouse related matters such as the environment, sterilization, refrigeration etc. and generate reports to management and other stakeholders.
Monitor safety standards in accordance with regulations; ensure safety code and quality compliance are met daily.
Advice on the disposal process of all health commodities marked for destruction (damaged or expired).
Research, develop and recommend policies and procedures to improve internal processing and record keeping systems.
Design coordinated systems for FHI to transport health commodities that report and forecast delivery times, transport costs and performance in order to reduce stock-outs, eliminate wastes and lower costs.
Provide oversight function to ensure that adequate measures are taken to support product integrity and quality during distribution, and that the principles established in the WHO guidelines for good trade and distribution practices are followed.
Work with other FHI departments like M&E, Medical Services, Laboratory Services etc., to improve commodities management and reporting.
Ensure that all distribution documentation for health commodities in FHI, with funding agencies, suppliers, implementing partners and regulatory bodies is complete and compliant.
Ensure FHI’s compliance with legal guidelines, Nigerian, US and any other funder’s export and import controls, contracting principles, sourcing and price/cost analysis requirements.
Establish effective record keeping policies and procedures; establish and maintain standards to ensure accurate order entry, shipment tracking, and timely delivery of materials; direct and control receipt of orders and release to warehouse; create order management plans for key customers and distributors.
Maintain the logistics management information system (manual and electronic) for the entire health commodity supply chain including HIV and TB medicines, malaria commodities, laboratory reagents, laboratory supplies, consumables and rapid test kits.
Compile, analyze, and monitor performance indicators for all commodities in the procurement and supply management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
Considerable knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
Sound knowledge of inventory control systems.
Experience must include managing health commodity logistics information systems, including forecasting/quantification.
Be familiar with developing PSM indicators and issues surrounding monitoring and evaluation of the PSM.
Knowledge of Quantimed and Pipeline a plus
Familiarity with technical and health management approaches relevant to the work of the National AIDS & STI Control, National TB Control Programs, National Malaria Control Program and RH especially at the state, LGA and community levels.
Knowledge of the key principles and approaches to health systems strengthening.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV programs.
Ability to evaluate relevance of data or information, as well as work with staff to resolve differences in interpretation of information.
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with minimal supervision and under pressure of tight deadlines.
Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for developing countries.
Ability to represent FHI/Nigeria to donors, government officials and the NGO community.
Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills.
Well-developed computer skills.
Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=3064
Thursday, February 2, 2012
FHI 360 Recruiting Technical Officer (Special Projects)
FHI 360 is a global health and development organization whose science based programs bring lasting change to the world's most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence driven. Our work is both global in scale and country focused with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. We seek qualified candidates for the following:
Job Title: Technical Officer, Special Projects
Location: Edo, Nigeria
Req ID: 2432
Description
The Technical Officer (special projects) will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality prevention, care and treatment and health systems strengthening activities with primary focus on clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria at zonal and state levels.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
MBBS with 1 to 3 years post NYSC experience in clinical care and a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria including provision of anti-retroviral therapy in resource constrained settings, Or,
Post graduate degree in public health with 3 to 5 years’ experience also in clinical care and a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria including provision of anti-retroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
Familiarity with the Nigerian public health sector and NGOs or CBOs will be an added advantage.
Application Deadline
14th February, 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Technical Officer, Special Projects
Location: Edo, Nigeria
Req ID: 2432
Description
The Technical Officer (special projects) will provide technical and programmatic support to implement high quality prevention, care and treatment and health systems strengthening activities with primary focus on clinical care and public health management of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria at zonal and state levels.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
MBBS with 1 to 3 years post NYSC experience in clinical care and a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria including provision of anti-retroviral therapy in resource constrained settings, Or,
Post graduate degree in public health with 3 to 5 years’ experience also in clinical care and a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria including provision of anti-retroviral therapy in resource constrained settings.
Familiarity with the Nigerian public health sector and NGOs or CBOs will be an added advantage.
Application Deadline
14th February, 2012
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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