Prevention Managers at Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria

Heartland Alliance International, one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organizations, works in communities in the U.S. and abroad to serve those who are homeless, living in poverty, or seeking safety.

Heartland Alliance International - Nigeria, is currently recruiting to fill the position listed below:

Job Title: Prevention Manager

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• Incumbent will provide technical support for comprehensive HIV/ AIDS programming for Key population
• Responsible for strengthening the leadership and the capacity of target populations and CBOs in coordination with state teams on HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention (HIV STP).
• To ensure the integration of HIV Sexual Transmission Prevention services into the existing services provided by HAI to key population.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of approaches in Prevention services, the prevention of and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• Supports collaboration among partners involved in HIV STP programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV STP interventions/services for key populations
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV STP training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or a related field; or a Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Health or related fields
• At least 5 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function 2 years of which must be at a management level within an international NGO or agency
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others a Experience in coordinating HIV/AIDS program implementation
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and make reasoned judgments in a timely fashion.
• Experience of dealing with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner

Application Closing Date
5:00pm, 31st October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and committed to working with vulnerable and marginalized groups should kindly submit a one-page cover letter, CV (not exceeding 3 pages) with 3 professional references (name, company, email and phone number) to: N[email protected]

Note:

• The subject of the email "MUST" be the Position Title and Location applied for.
• Candidates must meet the minimum requirements listed and should be committed to the promotion of human rights, regardless of age, ethnicity, class or gender.
• Candidates must be willing to work with diverse population in a supportive and accepting manner.
• Please do NOT contact the listed email address with other enquiries.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.