AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) Job in Abuja for a Technical Officer - Prevention & Community Program
APIN Public Health Initiatives is a non-governmental donor-funded
organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of
diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS,
tuberculosis and malaria, among others.
Since 2001, we have worked
closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the
impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative &
sustainable approaches.
AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the vacant position below:
Job Title: Technical Officer - Prevention & Community Program
Location: Abuja
Job Description
To provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of
the Prevention & Community services including care and support,
gender and OVC programs within the organization and externally in close
working relationship with stakeholders which includes but not limited to
CSOs, supported health facilities, relevant government agencies,
Community groups and network of PLHIVs.
Job Tasks
- Provide programmatic and technical support to all prevention and community-based activities in Lagos, Oyo & Plateau states
- Contribute to capacity building efforts of partners and ensure
delivery of high quality services at all program sites using
internationally recognized best practices and in line with national
guidelines
- Provide oversight and support on bi-directional referrals
between communities and health facilities, and gender mainstreaming
across program areas within the directorate.
- Contribute to the planning, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation of directorate work plans with quarterly progress report
writing of all programmatic activities
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation as well as reporting of Care & Support services at the
program sites
- To provide technical support in the management of CSOs
activities spanning contractual documentations and management, program
and service delivery implementation guidelines, performance measurement
and quality improvement across APIN states of operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- A degree in Medicine, Nursing, Sciences or Social Sciences. A
Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of six (6) years cognate experience in an NGO or
donor-funded environment with expertise in the design, implementation
and monitoring of HIV Prevention, Community programs, Care & Support
program (including OVC)
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to:
[email protected]
stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable,
and addressing the person specifications highlighted above for each
position.
Note
- The suitability statement should not exceed a page and must
appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft
Word and as applicant’s full name.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal
opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the positions are
therefore encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline 19th December, 2016.