Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: HIVST Community Mobilizer
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months (Initial contract of 3 months with possibility of renewal)
Slots: Abuja (6), Akwa Ibom (6), Rivers (6) and Lagos (10).
Job Summary
The HIVST community mobilizer is responsible for the day-to-day community-based distribution of vouchers targeting key and vulnerable populations at risk of HIV.
S/he will work closely with and serve as primary liaison with participating community Pharmacists and Patent medicine vendors.
S/he will work closely with the community and form the link between the targeted beneficiaries and the participating PMVs/CPs and referral health facilities.
Responsibilities
Conduct routine mapping / re-mapping of hot spots and size estimation where targeted populations are found
Ensure community distribution of vouchers targeting high risk hotspots and key populations in exchange for HIVST kits
Facilitate beneficiaries’ redemption of vouchers in exchange for HIVST kits at the closest patent medicine vendors (PMVs) and community pharmacists (CPs) within STAR Nigeria network
Ensure provision of adequate information to HIVST beneficiaries including detailed addresses of participating pharmacy retail outlets, commodity cost, contact details among others
Follow up with potential beneficiaries to facilitate CP / PMV visit, voucher redemption, HIV self-testing, confirmation and linkage to care as necessary, and ensure complete documentation
Support and link potential beneficiaries requesting HIVST kits from social media and other online platforms to appropriate PMVs / CPs
Support and facilitate coordination of logistics of oral and blood based HIVST, distribution to participating PMVs and CPs and issuance to beneficiaries
Facilitate counselling, referrals and linkages to confirmatory HTS and treatment for reactive clients and prevention services (PrEP) for non-reactive clients in both assisted and unassisted approach.
Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly distribution and HIVST voucher redemption reports are generated and submitted to the TMA supervisor
Maintain a record of all voucher distribution and client details (descriptive addresses, phone numbers, voucher ID) and document accordingly.
Distribute HIV self-testing demand creation materials e.g., pamphlets, handbills, posters to increase awareness and promote community access
Provide mentorship to participating CPs and PMVs on HIVST best practices, documentation and reporting.
Monitor HIVST stock levels and track orders from participating CPs and PMVs.
Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications / Experience
CHO, CHEW, JCHEW, Nursing, Diploma in Social Work or any other equivalent discipline
1 - 2 years’ experience in HIV Counselling and Testing, supporting referral and linkages and community mobilization/ engagement
Experience in demand creation activities is an added advantage
Having a working android phone is compulsory
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic computer skills
Must be resident in the state and LGA applying for.
Application Closing Date
9th March, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title (e.g "HIVST Community Mobilizer, Akwa Ibom") as the subject of the mail.
Note
CV and Cover Letter should be sent as one Word document
Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview