Senior Technical Officer - Gender, OVC & Community Engagement at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Department: ACE Cluster 1

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will provide technical leadership and support related to programs addressing PLWHIV and OVCs at the State and Community level.
• S/He will develop and strengthen capacity in implementing effective gender and OVC strategies for the ACE project by identifying gender gaps in HIV care and treatment, OVCs, performing a rapid needs assessment of identified OVCs and providing services to OVCs’ siblings and caretakers.
• S/He will also establish and maintaining effective referral networks, fostering an environment to provide the OVC minimum package of services within a quality technical program.
• S/He will strengthen demand, retention and adherence in antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs, increase the meaningful involvement of communities, including people living with HIV, in program planning, monitoring, and delivery; strengthen structures such as community health workers to link communities and health care facilities; and empower communities to actively engage with the health care system to respond to their health needs.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• MB.BS/MD or similar degree with 5 to 7 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS, with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource-constrained settings
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage
• Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: OVC, HBC, VCT, Counselling, and ART.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 15th January, 2025.