• Application Deadline: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Technical Officer - KP/HTS


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 7 years


• Location Delta


• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Description

• S/he will be the Ekiti State HTS and prevention POC


• Lead the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counselling Services, Key population services and other prevention services.


• Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for special populations (such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, etc.)


• 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 among the organization sponsored programs in Nigeria.


• 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, CDC, MOHs, state institutions, and other partners to support program implementation.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• First Degree in any field, a Master’s Degree in Public Health as an advantage.


• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in HIV programming preferably in the NGO context. With at least 3 of those years in HIV prevention programming senior.


• At least 2 years working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR/CDC HIV prevention program priorities.


• An in depth understanding of KP programming with demonstrable evidence.


• Commitment to and understanding of the organization ’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.


• Proven track record/abilities to manage MDT and deliver on target.


• 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 especially KP stakeholders.


• Excellent leadership skills: can manage MDT, develop individual skills and abilities, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals.


• History of loyalty and trust with proven integrity and ability to manage confidential information.