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  • Posted: Nov 3, 2022
    Deadline: Nov 9, 2022
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    Pro-Health International was founded in 1991 by four medical professionals: Drs. Mark Umoh, Efem Iyeme, Owido Udofia, and Iko Ibanga, who were concerned about taking free, quality healthcare to rural communities in Africa where easy access to healthcare was a challenge. For Iko Ibanga, Pro-Health International was a culmination of past desires and experience...
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    HIV Integrated Care and Support Officer

    Job Summary / Responsibilities

    • S/he is to provide technical guidance to PHI/ICHSSA 4 partner CSOs in the implementation of technical program activities for community-based HIV Care and Support in the ICHSSA 4 Program.
    • Under the direction of theproject Care and Support Advisor, s/he will collaborate closely with the ICHSSA team to roll out and implement an integrated and holistic community-based response to HIV/AIDs towards scaling up access to HIV prevention and care services for vulnerable children and their caregivers
    • Provide technical input for the development of strategies, design, and implementation of HIV Prevention/ Care & Support activities by ICHSSA 4 project; ensure activities improve access to HIV prevention and care services amongst project beneficiaries and their caregivers.
    • Direct CSOs towards overall technical quality - including adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines for all HIV Prevention Care & Support activities of the project.
    • Support strategies towards ensuring that project activities are built on strong behavior change principles, and build the capacity of CSOs and relevant GON staff in effective implementation and monitoring.
    • Work closely with the SMOH, SMWASD, SACA and HIV TWGs in Zamfara state in identifying and capitalizing on leverage points for improved linkages and referral coordination at the community level and for integration of HIV Prevention Care & Support elements into other OVC areas project activities and vice versa

    Qualifications and Skills

    • MBBS, Master of Science and/or MPH with a minimum of 3years relevant experience in implementing HIV Prevention, Care and Support programs or BS/MA in a relevant health degree or Social Sciences, plus a minimum of 3 years technical experience with community-level HIV prevention, Care & Support programs
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles. ·
    • Experience in supporting HIV Testing and Counselling programs in health facilities, mobile units and community outreaches
    • Good knowledge of Government of Nigeria HIV Care and Treatment guidelines (Pediatric & Adult) and experience working with Ministry of Health and other relevant entities
    • Familiarity with PEPFAR-OVCprogramming and principles
    • Excellent English oral and written communication skills required.
    • Excellent analytic, organizational and computer skills; skilled in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV as one Document to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

    Note

    • Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

    Equal Opportunity:

    • Pro-Health International is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, etc.
    • Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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