Senior Program Officer - Paediatric and Maternal Healthcare Services & Priority Sub Population Care at Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH)

Location: Benin, Edo

Details

• We are recruiting for the on-going USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award in Edo State.
• The candidate will be based in Benin under overall supervision of the Chief of Party.

Job Responsibilities

• The Senior Program Officer (SPO) will report to the State Program Coordinator, and backstop for the SPC, with oversight guidance from the DOP.
• S/he will assist in ensuring that all project activities are in line with the Child Safeguarding Policy of ARFH and best practices, established by USAID PEPFAR, and GoN.
• S/he will assist in strengthening technical capacity of CBOs, and Health Facility Officials to increase service uptake by OVC and the priority sub population.
• Participate actively in the implementation of the Pediatric ART Saturation Strategies (PASS) and PMTCT.
• Support Implementation of HFR and tracking of UNAIDS 95-95-95 Goals.
• 100% of his/her time per annum is chargeable to the project.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Medical Field, Social Sciences or related disciplines with at least 5 years cognate experience, which must include at least 2 years in Programming for OVC, to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS.
• Also, preferred are knowledge of health programs with the Nigeria public sector, health system, NGOs/CBOs and collaborative relationship and liaison with community leaders.
• An MPH is an added advantage.

Remuneration
We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.