Georgetown Global Health Specialist, HTS and linkage - Jobs in Nigeria

Georgetown Global Health Specialist, HTS and linkage - Jobs in Nigeria



The Georgetown Global Health Nigeria (GGHN) 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 are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist, HTS and linkage

Locations: Bauchi, Jigawa and Kano

Job Overview

  • The HTS and linkage specialist will work with thematic lead to provide optimum HTS services and strengthen linkage to ART and other prevention services.

  • S/he will be responsible for strategizing on case identification, treatment initiation, and retention for improved patient outcomes.

  • S/he will work with health facilities communities and other state actors to strengthen HTS testing services and linkage within the assigned location

    Work Interactions and conditions:

  • HTS and linkage Specialist will work closely with the M&E officer, clinical care, and community care teams and with other CGHPI program implementation teams based in the state.

  • This job requires data review and analysis with high expectations for timeliness and Accuracy.

    Responsibilities

  • Lead the coordination of community and facility-based HTS for targeted populations in the assigned state

  • Establish and Strengthen referral linkages between community and facility-based HTS, GBV, and PrEP

  • Collaborate with state reference laboratories to strengthen proficiency testing and other diagnostic quality assurance

  • Ensure HIV testing is provided to priority populations according to the national HIV testing protocols and guidelines

  • Develop and implement strategies to improve HTS services with other actors

  • Collaborate and lead evidence-based surge HTS services

  • Participate in the development of M&E prevention tools relating to HIV testing at facilities and communities

  • Coordinate mapping of community and facility services including SPOKE, PMTCT site, and the development of referral directories

  • Work to coordinate training for providers on HTS, PNS, IPV, adherence counseling, and behavioral change

  • Ensure that monthly program activity reports are produced and submitted timely for data triangulation with the M&E unit on the project

  • Strengthen good working
    relationship with other implementing partners and stakeholders

  • Work to ensure HIV testing is provided to priority populations according to the national HIV testing protocols and guidelines

  • Perform any other duties assigned by the team lead.

    Requirements and Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Public Health, Health Sciences or related health, Medical or Social Sciences; Master’s in Public Health preferred.

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in design and implementation of HIV testing services for community and health facilities under PEPFAR/USAID supported programs

  • Specialized knowledge: Certificate in HTS algorithm, PITC, VTC, etc.; Knowledgeable in facility and community-based HTS including index testing, HIV self-testing, and recency testing including driving SURGE level access to HTS services

  • Skills: Proficient in excel, word processing. Strong written and oral communications skills, ability to interpret epidemiological and public health data

  • Interpersonal/Individual Competencies: the ability to build and maintain relations with multiple stakeholders, strong work ethic, decisiveness, and personal integrity

    Mode of Evaluation:

  • Monthly activity program report

  • Site activity report

  • Training report

  • Concept paper for innovation on prevention services

    Application Closing Date

    29th August, 2022.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: kd.cghpi@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.



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