Care/Suport(C&S)Program Officer in Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria in Katsina

Full-Time
Care/Suport(C&S)Program Officer
in Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria in Katsina



Industry
Government

Specialization
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical

Minimum Qualification
Degree

Required Experience
5 - 7 years

Application Deadline
2 months from now
Job Description
Our Institute is a leading provider of treatment, care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and other infectious diseases with headquarters in Abuja and Regional offices in Benin, Jos, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory. We require competent and result-oriented candidates to fill the position above.

Job Summary:
The C&S program officer is a position for officers with a social science, Public Health or Nursing background. The Care & Support program Officer reports directly to the State/Regional Manager.

Responsibilities:
Mentor HCW, Nurses, social workers, Nutritionist, Volunteers& Counselors to provide quality holistic care to HIV/AIDS patients
Create a sustainable Care & treatment team to deliver overall quality Health care to HIV/AIDS patients
Ensure that the facility operates a functional and efficient client flow system
Identify catchment communities and facilitate an efficient participatory service delivery for all stakeholders
Conduct Advocacy visits to Key stakeholders within the facility and the catchment communities
Identifying training needs for facility & Community staff and organize trainings
Initiate, coordinate and conduct community outreach activities
Draw-up Quarterly C&S action plan.
Write and submit monthly reports of activities executed to the Program area lead and Head Office
Ensure accurate and timely data collection/reporting to M&E& Management teams
Coordinate TB/HIV service integration
Conduct case finding of TB, HIV & malaria cases at community levels

Qualifications and Requirements:
The C&S RPO should have any of the following qualifications:
General Nursing/Midwifery Certificate with up to date practising license
She/he must have at least 5 years working experience within communities and Health Care facilities.
She/he should have worked closely with clients and provided family centered care.
Public Health Nursing degree/certificate with an up to date practising license
Degree in clinical psychology or Sociology.
Trained& certified as provider of Care and Support and HIV Counselling & Testing services
Application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format should be forwarded to the Senior Human Resources Officer,
Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.


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