ARFH Latest Job Vacancy In Abuja May, 2012
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
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JOB TITLE: PREVENTION CARE AND SUPPORT OFFICER
JOB LOCATION: ABUJA
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Technical Officer-Prevention, Care and Support Officer will support the Deputy Chief of Party in the design and implementation of evidence based HIV/AIDS treatment, care and prevention interventions. The officer will be responsible for conducting analysis and understanding emerging research to inform the strengthening of existing biomedical, behavioural and structural HIV prevention interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Deputy Chief of Party in design and implementation of evidence based prevention strategies and interventions.
- Plan and execute the HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support component of the project.
- Participate in research regarding effective HIV Prevention, Care and Support interventions.
- Identify problems, opportunities and potential threats to the project, initiate corrective action.
- Promote collaborative working relationships with governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as with bilateral, multi-lateral and private sector agencies involved in project related activities.
- Participate in the development and implementation of HIV prevention, care and support training.
- Provide technical support to facility staff to build technical skills in HIV prevention, care and support as well as strengthening organisational capacity to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of services.
- Contribute to the development of annual work plans, compiling reports, developing proposals and disseminating findings.
- Monitor closely the timely implementation of project milestones and achievement of project indicators and goals.
- Maintain adequate records, files and documentation relevant to the project.
QUALIIFCATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, public health or health related degrees and MPH or similar qualifications.
- 5-7 years experience in HIV Prevention, Care and support in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or international level sound knowledge of statistics and public health experience in working with local partners, including host Governments, NGOs and CBOs knowledge of the Nigerian local context is an asset, as well as the familiarity with U.S. Government’s PEPFAR programs.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Applicants should send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in as an attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to programs2011@arfh-ng.org.
Closing Date : 25 / 05/ 2012
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