Technical Officer, Key Population and Harm Reduction - Kwara at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:

The Technical Officer for Key Population (KP) and Harm Reduction (HR) will offer specialized technical expertise and support in designing, executing, and overseeing HIV/AIDS interventions focused on key populations and harm reduction strategies. Including ensuring access to high quality HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services

Key Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

Program Development and Planning:

• Contribute to devising comprehensive strategies and action plans tailored specifically for key populations in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care and the implementation of harm reduction services for PWID
• Assist in adapting evidence-based interventions suitable for diverse key population groups and also for harm reduction.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide expert guidance on the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and care services that are sensitive to the needs of key populations
• Ensure interventions align with the latest best practices and global guidelines in key population-focused HIV/AIDS programming and for harm reduction strategies.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Conduct training sessions for staff and partners on key population-centered approaches and harm reduction strategies in HIV/AIDS programming.
• Mentor and coach community-based organizations (CBOs) on effective strategies for implementing interventions targeting key populations and integrating harm reduction measures.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Effectively track and monitor activities and interventions for key populations and harm reduction
• Collect, analyze data, and prepare comprehensive reports to evaluate program effectiveness, facilitating informed decision-making and continual improvement.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including government bodies, community-based organizations, and relevant groups, to ensure cohesive coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions targeting key populations and for harm reduction among PWID.
• Act as a representative for the organization in pertinent meetings, workshops, and conferences focused on HIV/AIDS programming for key populations and harm reduction

Qualifications/Experience:

• Degree in medicine, social science, public health or other related fields.
• 5 years of progressive experience in managing public health programs, with a focus on HIV or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring HIV/AIDS programs, with a focus on Key Population and Harm reduction.

Skills and competencies: 

• In-depth knowledge of KP issues related to HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, and care.
• In-depth knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies
• Strong understanding of gender-responsive and rights-based approaches in key population programming
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.