ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR CLINICAL SERVICES

Incumbent will be a key member of the senior management team and provide strategic direction for the implementation of various health interventions including comprehensive HIV care and treatment services. Responsible for technical/care and management aspects of current and future program activities. Oversee a team of managers providing technical support in capacity building, clinical service delivery of HIV care and treatment,strategic behavior change communication the cental office to supported facilities providing HIV/AIDS care and treatment services that are consistent with the national HIV/AIDS plan in Nigeria. Review program/project proposals to ensure technical compliance and consistency with organizational program principles and donor funding criteria. Assess technical and other relevant capacities of implementing partners and supported organizations in carrying out planned program activities. Provide direct technical assistance,in collaboration with program support and state coordination units to health care facilities supported by the orgainzation; such assistance might include training of staff, database development, facilitattion and improvement of community linkages. Degree in Medicine,Public Health or a related field and a Master's degree or equivalent in public health or related fields. At least 8 years' post NYSC experiennce of running/implementing public health programs preferably in the NGO context in developing countries,4 years of which must be at a senior management level. Knowledge of policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID,EC,DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others. Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients. Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role. Strong supervisory and management skills.Ability to lead teams and promote cross learning . Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others. Centre For Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leadinng indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for Nigerians through the creation of strong and sustainable health system. CIHP is consistent with global orientation toward sthe transfer of program management and implementation responsibities of donor-supported programs to idigenous organizations.