Job Details
- Job Title: State Clinical Mentor
- Location: Gombe, Adamawa, Anambra, Edo, Jigawa, Kano, Niger, Sokoto, Cross Rivers, Taraba, Akwa Ibom
- Start Date: 1st July 2025
- Job Type: Contract
- Duration: 7 Months
- Application Closing Date: 13th May 2025
Background
The National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) is a division of the Department of Public Health in the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH). Its mandate is to coordinate the formulation and effective implementation of the Nigerian government policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures for the prevention of new HIV infections as well as improve on the existing treatment, care and support for persons living and affected by HIV in the country.
In collaboration with the Global Fund, NASCP is implementing a second phase of the National HIV Clinical Mentorship Programme in 15 States for improved HIV service delivery.
NASCP, in collaboration with the State AIDS and STIs Control Programme (SASCP), is seeking to recruit qualified persons to fill the State Clinical Mentor (SCM) positions necessary for the programme implementation in the following states: Adamawa, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Borno, Edo, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site clinical mentorship to health care workers on HIV treatment according to the national guidelines, including adult and paediatric ART and the treatment of tuberculosis and other opportunistic diseases.
- Provide training through clinical consultation, assisting local health care workers to identify key bottlenecks affecting patients’ access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and helping them with direct patient care as needed.
- Provide continuous medical education (CME), including didactic training sessions to health professionals as needed, in accordance with the national guidelines.
- Provide health worker capacity building sessions using various methodologies, including the use of project ECHO and low bandwidth video conferencing.
- Assist with facilitating sessions on the weekly ECHO videoconferencing sessions with health workers from various sites in the states.
- Develop standard operating procedures for the provision of HIV clinical care at the health facility in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders.
- Submit a monthly report on mentorship and technical assistance activities, findings, and recommendations for strengthening services in the health facility and compliance with the national treatment guidelines.
- Work closely with the State Clinical Mentorship Team (SCMT), SASCP, and the National Task Team on ART, HTS, PMTCT, and Paediatrics HIV.
- Perform other duties related to clinical mentoring as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must possess a degree in Medical Sciences (MBBS or equivalent).
- Postgraduate qualification/Masters level training in Public Health, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Obstetrics will be an advantage.
- Must be registered with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience with clinical HIV and AIDS care, including the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- At least 2 years’ experience with program planning, assessment, and implementation of HIV clinical care programs.
- Experience in the provision of HIV clinical training.
- Previous experience in HIV-related operational research is an advantage.
- Good knowledge of current trends and normative guidance (national and international) in HIV clinical care and service delivery.
- Experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary HIV clinical teams for effective service delivery.
- Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
Required Competencies/Skills
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
- Ability to apply problem-solving skills to ongoing challenges.
- Strong organizing, planning, and prioritizing skills.
- Sensitivity to different cultural working environments.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data, and write reports.
- Capacity to operate both as a team player in large diverse teams as well as individually.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- Proficiency in computer use.
Deliverables
- The Clinical Mentors will be accountable to SASCP and the State Ministry of Health.
Remuneration
- Competitive fees will be paid for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience, in line with the approved rate for this assignment.
Application Deadline
- The deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday, 13th May 2025.
- Applications sent after the deadline will be disqualified.
How to Apply
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