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  • Posted: Aug 15, 2015
    Deadline: Aug 27, 2015
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    UNICEF contributes to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria with a mandate to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. UNICEF’s Nigeria country programme: Aims to accelerate the realization of the rights of all c...
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    HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC) in CMAM Setting State Consultant

    • Job Type Full Time
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
    • Experience 5 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    VN No: VN-NGR-54-2015
    Yola, Adamawa State
    Level: NOB

    Purpose of the Consultancy

    • To support the implementation and monitoring of the pilot project on the integration of HTC in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services using a Provider initiated testing and Counselling (PITC) approach m Adamawa state.
    • The PITC pilot will be carried out in 25 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) which currently serve as CMAM sites.

    Major Tasks to be accomplished:

    • Conduct weekly on-site mentoring of healthcare workers in carrying out HTC at CMAM sites
    • Conduct weekly program monitoring visits at project sites and facilitate follow-up actions
    • Ensure availability and use of appropriate M&E tools to capture HIV and nutrition data at project sites
    • Collate and analyze service data from project sites monthly
    • Facilitate quarterly implementation review meetings
    • Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visits
    • Support mobilization of state partners for project implementation

    Minimum Qualification

    • Basic university degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences or related field.
    • Five years or more experience in program planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation in the field of HIV in particular HIV Testing and Counselling.
    • Experience in HIV Testing and Counselling service delivery is highly desirable
    • Good knowledge of nutritional interventions in children and CMAM is a plus.
    • Up to date knowledge on global/ national HTC, EID, and paediatric ART guidelines
    • Data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

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    HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC) in CMAM Setting State Consultant

    VN No: VN-NGR-54-2015
    Yola, Adamawa State
    Level: NOB

    Purpose of the Consultancy

    • To support the implementation and monitoring of the pilot project on the integration of HTC in Community Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) services using a Provider initiated testing and Counselling (PITC) approach m Adamawa state.
    • The PITC pilot will be carried out in 25 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) which currently serve as CMAM sites.

    Major Tasks to be accomplished:

    • Conduct weekly on-site mentoring of healthcare workers in carrying out HTC at CMAM sites
    • Conduct weekly program monitoring visits at project sites and facilitate follow-up actions
    • Ensure availability and use of appropriate M&E tools to capture HIV and nutrition data at project sites
    • Collate and analyze service data from project sites monthly
    • Facilitate quarterly implementation review meetings
    • Facilitate quarterly joint monitoring visits
    • Support mobilization of state partners for project implementation

    Minimum Qualification

    • Basic university degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences or related field.
    • Five years or more experience in program planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation in the field of HIV in particular HIV Testing and Counselling.
    • Experience in HIV Testing and Counselling service delivery is highly desirable
    • Good knowledge of nutritional interventions in children and CMAM is a plus.
    • Up to date knowledge on global/ national HTC, EID, and paediatric ART guidelines
    • Data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidate should submit their application, accompanied by updated CV's in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form.

    Application should be sent to: nrecruit@unicef.org Candidate are advised to put the Job Title on the Subject line of their email.

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