Care and Support Associate at the Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research (CCCRN)

The Center for Clinical Care and Clinical Research is a non-profit organization that promotes best practices in health care delivery, medical training, and research using locally adapted models of health systems strengthening.

We are recruiting suitable candidates for a comprehensive HIV Care and Treatment award in the position below:

Job Title: Care and Support Associate

Location: Kwara / Niger
FTE: 100%
Reports to: Care & Support specialist
Slot: 6 Openings

Job Overview

  • HIV Care and support associate will provide support for direct service provision in supported health facilities and communities under the supervision of the Care and Support Officer.
  • S / he will coordinate with other stakeholders to ensure enrollment and provision of requisite services to all enrolled HIV subpopulations.
  • 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 allfacilities 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 a weekly basis
  • Initiate and coordinate HTS/IT services in all supported sites and actively link positive identified, and report to the supervisor on a 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 practice to enhance the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
  • Educate facility nurses on Triaging, TB & STI Clinical screening for effective patient management.
  • Conduct Charts Abstraction to ascertain patients’ treatment monitoring via Viral load test & then ensure that baseline & repeat count is 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 documentation on the Registers & PMM forms
  • Perform quarterly data validation by comparing Sites’ monthly Reports with documentation 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 duties assigned by Supervisors/Superiors.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • RN 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

Deadline: 14th March, 2022 (Midnight).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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