Vacancy for a Technical Officer - Community Programs at AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
AiDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria 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.
We are seeking qualified and suitable candidates to assume the position:
Job Title: Technical Officer - Community Programs
Location: Abuja
Job Summary
- To provide technical, and programmatic support for the
implementation of the Community-based services including HIV Testing
Service, care and support gender and QVC 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 ups and network of
PLHIVs.
Job Tasks
- Provide programmatic and technical support to all community-based activities in Lagos, Oyo & Plateau states
- 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 Community based programs
- 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.
- 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.
Qualification 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 Community programs and Care & Support (including
QVC).
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.
- The subject of the mail should be the job position. Late
applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should write to:
[email protected] stating how their skills, knowledge and experience make them suitable and addressing the person specifications highlighted.
Application Deadline: 23rd February, 2017.