Technical Assistant - Key Population at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• Will contribute to the development of data collection tools for KPs (HTS, ART and Prevention for Positives). Ensure effective mobilization /sensitization of the respective communities of assignment on HIV/AIDS and prevention among key population, work in each zone/cluster to provide HTS and support the HIVST for the KP subgroup and ensure provision of HIV Testing Services (HTS) for all KPs in the community.
• Also, he/she will ensure enrolment and ART initiation of all identified KPs, provide treatment education, adherence counselling and support to all KPs who tested positive, elicit and document contacts of all positive KPs and maintain a log of all clients reached during outreaches, keeping comprehensive records of all interventions.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• HND, BSc in a Medical field or Biological Sciences with 2 to 5 years post-NYSC experience in Program/project management.
• Possession of a post-graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 2 years post-NYSC relevant experience in Program or Project Management of Public Health programs.
• Good knowledge of Report Writing, activity budgeting, activity tracking with set timelines.
• Ability to multitask and set priorities to deliver on urgent tasks.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs is highly desirable.