Prevention Program Manager at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Job Description

• This is a full-time position and the holder is expected to oversee and guide implementation of
• AHF prevention program in line with AHF's global strategic direction.
• The core components will include HIV Testing Services (HTS), Condom education and distribution, Linkage of HIV positive clients into HIV treatment, strengthening primary prevention initiatives among People Living with HIV/AIDS with special emphasis on Young Women and Adolescent Girl.

Key Roles

• Provide programmatic leadership to the HIV prevention program and supervision of staff
• Program planning and development of country strategy aimed at delivering HIV prevention services to high risk and underserved populations guided by AHF global strategy
• Demand creation and marketing geared at improving uptake of HIV prevention services
• Management of partnerships with CEO partners and other implementing partners/stakeholders
• Strengthen primary prevention efforts for PLWHA especially Young Women and Adolescent Girls
• Support supervision and quality management of HIV Testing and other prevention services
• Ensure linkage of clients diagnosed HIV positives into treatment
• Ensure appropriate mechanisms for condom education and distribution are in place
• Training and capacity building for HIV prevention staff and CEO partners
• Mobilization and management of HIV prevention logistics as per AHF procedures.
• Performance monitoring and reporting to the Federal Government of Nigeria and AHF
• Ensure funds disbursed to staff and partners are accounted for in accordance with AHF policy
• Liaison with Federal Ministry of Health on technical aspects relating to HIV prevention

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Social Sciences and any other relevant qualification from a reputable institution.
• Post graduate qualification in Public Health.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position preferably with an international NGO managing HIV Testing Services, PMTCT, working with Key populations/vulnerable groups. Demonstrable experience in project/program management is an asset.

Skill Sets:

• Leadership, program management, written/oral communication, ability to read and interpret scientific journals, computer literacy, sensitivity and confidentiality to issues around HIV/AIDS, data analysis, team player, working under minimum supervision and a willingness to travel.