job description - Program Officer - Maternal, Newborn And Child Health
- Under the supervision of the State MNCH Lead/State Manager, they will ensure high-quality MNCH services in line with the 95-95-95 UNAIDS goal.
- She/He will provide technical expertise in implementing high-impact interventions to ensure quality service delivery across all program areas.
- She/He will lead the day-to-day implementation of all MNCH/ART services in the assigned health facility and guide MNCH program implementation according to the National Guidelines.
Responsibilities
He/she will:
- Facilitate the development and revision of relevant strategies to be incorporated into the PMTCT National strategic plan.
- Assist in developing program strategies, work plans, and their implementation for effective operations of the hub and spoke model scale-up.
- Ensure smooth operations and coordination of MNCH activities at the regional and state offices.
- Forecast and request for MNCH commodities such as Care kits and Mama Packs
- Co-ordinate, track progress, review results, and address PMTCT challenges
- Mentor service providers (Doctors, Nurses, Mentor mothers, etc.) to provide quality care to HIV+ pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Ensure that the facility operates a functional and efficient client flow system
- Identify barriers to PMTCT and proffer solutions to these challenges
- Assess and undertake needs assessments of new sites as required
- Facilitate and coordinate training sessions organized for site healthcare workers
- Identify implementation bottlenecks across program areas at the site and proffer solutions
- Work with health facility staff and focal persons and colleagues to effectively address operational challenges (including service logistics, staffing shortages, training needs, and commodity supply)
- Facilitate and coordinate the Infant Feeding Counseling activities and training of healthcare workers at all IHVN-supported sites
- Facilitate effective linkages within thematic areas and overall community linkages
- Facilitate Quality improvement projects, report writing and collation, and data analysis
- Facilitate and give technical support to facility staff on Cervical cancer screening and treatment.
- Carry out any other duties/ assignments as directed by supervisors, program area leads, and the Director/HOD of the Prevention Care and Treatment Department
- Adhere to and abide by the ethics and code of conduct of the Institute
Educational qualifications and experience
- Must possess a Certificate as RN/RM or BScN.
- Postgraduate qualification/master’s level training in Public Health or other related courses will be an advantage.
- Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
Experience, skills, and competencies:
- 2 - 3 years’ experience with MNCH service provision, including Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT)
- 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, including PMTCT and cervical cancer screening.
- Willingness to work in or travel to clinics and hospitals in assigned geographical areas within the State.
- Ability to communicate effectively and fluently in English (oral and written) and good inter and intrapersonal communication and facilitation skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages, presentation skills, and video conferencing are required.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in program narrative and proposal writing, data evaluation, and excellent report writing.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet organisational targets/goals.
- Excellent persuasive skills and good stakeholders’ management track record.
- Fundamental skills in project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Must be proactive and deliver quality work on time.
- Be willing and able to work effectively in a team.
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