Senior Manager - HTS, Prevention and Key Population Services at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization

We are an indigenous non-profit and non-governmental organization with Head Office in Abuja and field offices in several locations in Nigeria. We are in the business of saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for people living with, and affected by HIV. It is an organization built on strong core values, we believe strongly in commitment, innovation, inspiring leadership and partnerships.

We need committed, audacious, accountable, passionate persons with strong core values to workk with our highly experienced team in the capacity below:

Job Title: Senior Manager - HTS, Prevention and Key Population Services

Code: CSU004
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organization’s HTS and prevention POC.
• Lead the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counseling Services, Key population services and other prevention services. Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for special populations (such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, etc.).
• Provides technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs and other sub-partners on prevention interventions.
• Supports collaboration among partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions/services among the organization sponsored programs in Nigeria.
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counseling, Partner notification services, index partner services training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities.
• Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, CDC, MOHs, state institutions, and other partners to support program implementation.

Qualifications and Experience

• First Degree in any field, a Master’s Degree in Public Health as an advantage.
• At least 10 years’ post NYSC experience in HIV programing preferably in the NGO context. With at least 5 of those years in HIV prevention programing senior.
• At least 3 years working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR/CDC HIV prevention program priorities.
• An in depth understanding of KP programming with demonstrable evidence.
• Commitment to and understanding of the organization ’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
• Proven track record/abilities to manage MDT and deliver on target.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved; capable of effective and efficient development, management and tracking of large-scale projects.
• Superior partnering skills, exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders especially KP stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership skills; can manage MDT, develop individual skills and abilities, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals.
• History of loyalty and trust with proven integrity and ability to manage confidential information

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2022.