HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC) in CMAM Setting State Consultant at UNICEF

VN No: VN-NGR-54-2015
Yola, Adamawa State
Level: NOB

Purpose of the Consultancy

• To support the implementation and monitoring of the pilot project on the integration of HTC in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services using a Provider initiated testing and Counselling (PITC) approach m Adamawa state.
• The PITC pilot will be carried out in 25 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) which currently serve as CMAM sites.

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

• Conduct weekly on-site mentoring of healthcare workers in carrying out HTC at CMAM sites
• Conduct weekly program monitoring visits at project sites and facilitate follow-up actions
• Ensure availability and use of appropriate M&E tools to capture HIV and nutrition data at project sites
• Collate and analyze service data from project sites monthly
• Facilitate quarterly implementation review meetings
• Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visits
• Support mobilization of state partners for project implementation

Minimum Qualification

• Basic university degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences or related field.
• Five years or more experience in program planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation in the field of HIV in particular HIV Testing and Counselling.
• Experience in HIV Testing and Counselling service delivery is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of nutritional interventions in children and CMAM is a plus.
• Up to date knowledge on global/ national HTC, EID, and paediatric ART guidelines
• Data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

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VN No: VN-NGR-54-2015
Yola, Adamawa State
Level: NOB

Purpose of the Consultancy

• To support the implementation and monitoring of the pilot project on the integration of HTC in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services using a Provider initiated testing and Counselling (PITC) approach m Adamawa state.
• The PITC pilot will be carried out in 25 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) which currently serve as CMAM sites.

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

• Conduct weekly on-site mentoring of healthcare workers in carrying out HTC at CMAM sites
• Conduct weekly program monitoring visits at project sites and facilitate follow-up actions
• Ensure availability and use of appropriate M&E tools to capture HIV and nutrition data at project sites
• Collate and analyze service data from project sites monthly
• Facilitate quarterly implementation review meetings
• Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visits
• Support mobilization of state partners for project implementation

Minimum Qualification

• Basic university degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences or related field.
• Five years or more experience in program planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation in the field of HIV in particular HIV Testing and Counselling.
• Experience in HIV Testing and Counselling service delivery is highly desirable
• Good knowledge of nutritional interventions in children and CMAM is a plus.
• Up to date knowledge on global/ national HTC, EID, and paediatric ART guidelines
• Data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.