OVC Assistant at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description 

This person reports to the Senior Associate– OVC and will support in providing technical and programmatic support primarily in the areas of HIV prevention, Community based HIV Care & Support for Vulnerable households affected by AIDS. Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• B.Sc. in a relevant Health Degree plus a minimum of 2 years technical experience with community-level HIV Prevention, Care & Support programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and Community Based organizations 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.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion. Committing to a course of action without undue delay or prevarication.
• Ability to work under pressure, efficiently handle multiple tasks, quickly find creative solutions to problems and challenges that arise and manage stress and time in a fast-paced work and fluid operating environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender equity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.