The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) LTD / GTE is the operational arm and an affiliate of Georgetown University Centre for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) in Nigeria. GGHN is a Non–profit, Non- Governmental Organization in Nigeria that promotes best practices in health care delivery and research using local and internationally adapted models to strengthen health systems.

We require the services of individuals with skills and expertise to work on an anticipated HIV Care and Treatment program by USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) in the position below:

Job Title: Care and Support Associates

Locations: Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano
Employment Type: Full Time
Slots: Bauchi – 3, Jigawa – 2 and Kano – 5 Openings

Job Overview

• HIV care and support specialists will be responsible for HIV care and support services.
• S/he will coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all enrolled HIV sub populations.
• S/he will ensure HIV care and service provision at the facility and community and level is designed to demonstrate attribution to the 95:95:95 epidemic control goal.

Responsibilities 

• The Care and Support associate will provide Technical Assistance (hands-on mentorship) to adherence counselors, Nurses & other Health Care Workers in all facilities in their designated clusters on care and support services.
• Review appointment system at the facilities and its use in tracking defaulters.
• Support & participate in tracking of Missed Appointment patients & LTFU defaulters and report to the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Assess & review ART services at the facilities, ensuring their conformity with the National Guideline on Care & Treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Facilitate transfer of skills to Healthcare providers on HIV/AIDS care & treatment through case review & working with the facility staff on some Clinic days.
• Coordinate the implementation of PMTCT Intervention Cascade at the facility level and report the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Initiate and coordinate HTS/IT services in all supported sites and actively link positive identified, and report to the supervisor on weekly basis.
• Participate in bi-monthly Referral Coordinators meeting in all supported LGA’s to ensure 100% linkage rate
• Educate facility staff on Test & Start approach, ensuring its effective practiced to enhance the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
• Educate facility nurses on Triaging, TB & STI Clinical screening for effective patients’ management.
• Conduct Charts Abstraction to ascertain patients’ treatment monitoring via Viral load test & then ensure that baseline & repeat count are done as at when due.
• Mentor Focal persons on how to perform Nutrition Assessment using tools such as MUAC, Body Mass Index (BMI) and document accordingly.
• Train Health Care workers on Quality Improvement Activities/strategies.
• Reviews documentations on the Registers & PMM forms.
• Perform quarterly data validation by comparing Sites’ monthly Reports with documentations on the Registers.
• Apply SIMS Checklist to all the facilities on an alternate basis with Technical Assistance (TA visit) quarterly to identify gaps followed with appropriate interventions.
• Participates in the development of Monthly Work plan of Activities.
• Participates in Expanded State Meeting & Quarterly program Review meeting.
• Participates in ECHO and other virtual online capacity building sessions
• Writes & Submit monthly/quarterly Technical Assistance or SIMS visit Report to the supervisor.
• Perform other work related duties assigned by Supervisors/Superiors.

Qualifications

• Register Nurse or Community Health Extension Worker with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Support programs.
• Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units, and community outreaches.
• Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Care and Treatment guidelines and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entitles.

Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities
• Viable knowledge transfer techniques to diverse audiences through workshops, training, and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles
• Knowledge and understanding of HAT services structure, workflow, and operating procedures
• Ability to conduct patient evaluation and triage procedures

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft office for documenting and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Advanced nursing skills.
• Fluency in English and local language.

Application Closing Date
22nd February, 2022.