- Company: Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization
- Location: Kogi, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 23 October 2026
About the role
We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization dedicated to saving lives and improving the well-being of Nigerians, particularly those living with or affected by HIV. We are seeking a Pediatrics Clinical Services Officer to provide technical oversight for pediatric and adolescent HIV services across Kogi State. This is a short-term, full-time position focused on strengthening service delivery, quality improvement, and government ownership of HIV programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical oversight for pediatric and adolescent HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support services.
- Strengthen pediatric HIV case finding through Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), index testing, and other high-risk entry points.
- Support timely ART initiation, regimen optimization, and management of treatment failure.
- Monitor viral load eligibility, sample collection, and suppression among children and adolescents.
- Conduct routine supportive supervision, clinical mentorship, and capacity building for healthcare workers.
- Analyze program performance and support facility-specific remediation and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) interventions.
- Work with government structures to strengthen state ownership and sustainability of pediatric HIV services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent qualification.
- Valid registration and practicing license with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant clinical or public health experience, preferably in HIV programming.
- Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric and adolescent HIV treatment, EID, ART optimization, and TB/HIV services.
- Experience in clinical mentorship, supportive supervision, and program performance monitoring.
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by submitting their current CV and a suitability statement (not more than 200 words) in Microsoft Word format. You must also complete the online application form. Note that applications sent only via email will be considered invalid. The email subject line should include the Job Title, Location, and Applicant Full Name (e.g., “COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU”).
Application Deadline: 23rd October, 2026
