Associate Director / Technical Lead, Prevention 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 across 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 are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Director / Technical Lead, Prevention Services

Job ID.: CSU70
Location: Abuja
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance
Reports To: The Director Clinical Services and oversees the HTS, Prevention and KP team

Do You Have What It Takes To Join Us?

• We are in search of innovative, creative, and self-motivated talents with outstanding skills and proven track records in the advertised position.
• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices in the following capacities
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians and especially for the most vulnerable. If this typifies you, kindly read on:

Team Purpose

• The Clinical services Unit (CSU) is the main services delivery unit of the organization and responsible for the delivery of both quantitative and qualitative key program performance targets. 
• The unit Contributes to health system strengthening through provision of systematic and purposeful knowledge and skill transfer to supported facility’s health workers through a structured and effective engagement.
• Relevant skills and knowledge are aligned with the organizational and grant’s goal of building people and sustainable systems through learning.
• This unit  prepare all intended beneficiaries through the adapting of the organizational learning culture with a view to developing self-confidence, creative, system thinking, communications and feedback skills in program implementation. 
• In collaboration with prevention and priority population unit, the CSU reviews and analyzes sites performance, identify implementation bottle necks and provide structured approaches to improve performance as well as recommends possible solutions to mitigate services disruptions.

Job Description

• The incumbent will ensure appropriate support for the implementation of program activities in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations
• S/he will support the designinterventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination and the legal rights and status of key populations, and economic barriersProvides mentoring and capacity building at the individual and organizational level for community-based organizations and KP groups.
• Expands community based HTS, task shifting and demand creation, especially aimed at key and vulnerable populations;Increases knowledge and positive attitudes of patients toward HIV services to expect counseling, testing and referrals for key population, Increases the number of HIV-infected adults with key and vulnerable populations who access  HTS.
• Supervises/supports local NGOs in promoting community participation in HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations as part of integrated community interventions.
• Analyzes potential key and vulnerable population HIV prevention strategies within the context of the program and explain these, as necessary, to policymakers, funding agencies, and/or program staff.Contribute to the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counseling, PHDP and partner notification servicesSupport 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.
• Provide technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs and other sub-partners on prevention interventions.
• Support collaboration among partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions/services among CIHP sponsored programs in Nigeria.
• Support 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, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Health, Social Science or any of the Humanity Courses; a Master’s or equivalent in Public Health or related fields will be an added advantage
• At least 8 years’ post NYSC experience in developing country health care programs or program support function with at least 4 of those years in a leadership position.
• Knowledge of the policies, regulations, reporting formats, and cultures of principal donors, including USAID, EC, DFID, CDC/PEPFAR, and others
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients
• Demonstrated experience in non-profit sector in a program management role
• Strong supervisory and management skills;
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent team player with good inter personal skills
• Excellent demonstrable partners management experience

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Submit their current CV and Suitability Statement (not more than 200 words indicating position and location) in Microsoft Word format to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME as the subject of the email e.g. Associate Director / Technical Lead, Prevention Services - CSU70 - Abuja - ADESUWA NWACHUKWU.

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process
• Qualified women and locals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Qualified residents of this location are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the offer before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.