Technical Officer, (Key Population Specialist ) Global Fund HIV Key Population

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SUMMARY/OVERVIEW

Our Organization, Equitable Health Access Initiative (EHAI), is an indigenous non-governmental organization fully committed to positively impacting the human race through the implementation of highly innovative programs and projects that enhances positive, healthy and productive living. EHAI is a sub grantee of the Society for Family Health, (SFH), implementing the Global Fund HIV grant for Key Populations (MSM, FSW, PWID) in Oyo, Abia, Edo, Anambra, Imo and Enugu States to provide assistance to the Government of Nigeria (GoN) on the HIV epidemic response and provide High quality free HIV prevention, care and treatment services for the key population.

To support this process, EHAI is required to fill this following position.

Department: Community Medicine and Prevention Services
Open To: All Qualified Candidates
Opening Date: July 8th, 2019.
Closing Date: July 19th, 2019
Work Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm daily (Monday to Friday)
Duration: 18 months (July 2019 to December 2020)
Reports To: HOD Community Medicine & Prevention Services/Program Manager
Reporting To Job Holder: Technical Associates, Global Fund HIV Key Population
Location: Lagos State.
Number: 1

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE: He/ She shall work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Community Medicine Department with support and guidance from the Program Manager to provide both technical and administrative support towards implementation of quality and sustainable Comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage to treatment in line with the UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets for the KP community through KP-led CBOs  at facility, community and project levels in line with national policies and guidelines and international best practice and deliver on the program related goals and targets.

MAIN TASKS

  • Work under the leadership of the Program Manager to provide technical direction for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage for key population.
  • In collaboration with other EHAI staff, provide technical assistance to KP led CBOs, Outreach Workers (ORWs) and community-based organizations.
  • Undertake implementation of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of Comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage for key populations.
  • Initiate and encourage best practices in the field of comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage services to key populations.
  • Contribute to development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage Services and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
  • Support partner sites, collaborating NGOs/CBOs and other partners to provide comprehensive HIV prevention program, HIV testing services and linkage services, in accordance with GON policies and guidelines and internationally recognized best practices.
  • Support Community facilitators, Outreach Workers and Case managers to conduct IPC sessions and provide HTS services with linkage.
  • Facilitate referral and linkages of all HIV positive KPs to ART care and treatment.
  • Carry out initiatives to enhance retention in care and reduce loss to follow of HIV positive KP clients
  • Provide supportive technical and programmatic supervision through supported CBOs over Community facilitators, Outreach Workers and Case managers.
  • Ensure quality ART adherence services to HIV positive KP clients
  • Facilitate STI screening and syndromic management of KP clients
  • Encourage proper documentation using recommended tools both at community and facility levels
  • Work with other programme staff and thematic areas to map out strategies to achieve set programme objectives and cover gaps identified.
  • Conduct Advocacy visits to Key stakeholders within the catchment communities.
  • Work with key population networks and other organizations to advance advocacy priorities of key populations living with HIV (e.g. Sexual Reproductive Health rights and access to HIV and STI management services, among others)
  • Facilitate viral load testing for all HIV positive KPs who are on ART and are eligible
  • Submit regular scheduled reports of activities he/she carried on behalf of EHAI.
  • Draw up monthly, quarterly and annual work plans
  • Assist in strengthening a system of reporting on program progress against stated objectives and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
  • Contribute to the development of program strategies, subproject documents, work plans
  • And any other delegated task that enhances your skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of KP health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
  • Knowledge and experience in HIV program implementation among KPs at the Community and Facility level.
  • Good clinical and programmatic understanding of HIV prevention, care and treatment for KPs
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections.
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, consultants and end-users of service.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication.
  • Appropriate computer skills.
  • Ability to travel within Nigeria 50% time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  •  B.Sc/BNSc/ Public Health/ applied sciences or similar degree.
  • 3 to 5 years relevant experience in Key Population HIV project at health facility, and community levels.
  •  MPH or MSc preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology is desirable
  • Training in Sexual Diversity/Orientation
  • Program-planning and coordination experience is desired.
  • Familiarity with Nigerian public health sector systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

TRAVELS: Extensive travel within the state to provide monitoring and technical support to CBOs, participation at trainings, meeting, outreaches and program review workshops.

SELECTION PROCESS
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should send detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format and a type written Cover Letter to the Head of Human Resources through: careers@ehainigeria.org

Candidates are to indicate position and location as the subject of their email and in their Cover Letters.

EHAI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, tribe, religion or sexual orientation.

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