Technical Advisor – Prevention at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• S/he will be the HTS and prevention POC.
• Lead the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counselling Services, and other prevention services.
• Provides technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs and other sub-partners on prevention interventions.
• Supports collaboration among partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions/services.
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counselling, Partner notification services, index partner services training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities.
• Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, and other partners to support program implementation.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• An MBBS and other related Health related course is required.
• MPH is an added advantage
• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in HIV programing preferably in the NGO context.
• With at least 3 of those years in HIV prevention programing.
• At least 2 years working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR HIV prevention program priorities.
• Commitment to and understanding of the organization ’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved, capable of effective and efficient development, management and tracking of large-scale projects.
• Superior partnering skills, exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership skills, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals.
• History of loyalty and trust with proven integrity and ability to manage confidential information.