Job Description
Job Description
- S/he will be the HTS and prevention POC.
- Lead the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counselling Services, and other prevention services.
- Provides technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs and other sub-partners on prevention interventions.
- Supports collaboration among partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions/services.
- Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counselling, Partner notification services, index partner services training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities.
- Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, and other partners to support program implementation.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- An MBBS and other related Health related course is required.
- MPH is an added advantage
- At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in HIV programing preferably in the NGO context.
- With at least 3 of those years in HIV prevention programing.
- At least 2 years working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR HIV prevention program priorities.
- Commitment to and understanding of the organization ’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved, capable of effective and efficient development, management and tracking of large-scale projects.
- Superior partnering skills, exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership skills, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals.
- History of loyalty and trust with proven integrity and ability to manage confidential information.