Senior Technical Officer - Gender, OVC & Communication at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

In anticipation of a potential award from USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) with focus on the BAY (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe) states, the position below is open for consideration to all qualified candidates:

Job Title: Senior Technical Officer - Gender, OVC & Communication

Location: Adamawa
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Project: ACE
Category: Technical

Responsibilities

• Will provide technical leadership and support related to programs addressing PLWHIV and OVCs at the State and Community level.
• S/He will develop and strengthen capacity in implementing effective gender and OVC strategies for the ACE project by identifying gender gaps in HIV care and treatment, OVCs, performing a rapid needs assessment of identified OVCs and providing services to OVCs’ siblings and caretakers. S/He will also establish and maintaining effective referral networks, fostering an environment to provide the OVC minimum package of services within a quality technical program.
• S/He will strengthen demand, retention and adherence in antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs, increase the meaningful involvement of communities, including people living with HIV, in program planning, monitoring, and delivery; strengthen structures such as community health workers to link communities and health care facilities; and empower communities to actively engage with the health care system to respond to their health needs.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• MB.BS / MD or similar Degree with 4 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource constrained settings
• BSc. in Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 6-7 years relevant experience.
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage
• Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: OVC, HBC, VCT, Counselling, and ART.
• Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 11th January, 2022.