HTS / KP Services Associate at an Indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental Organization - 2 Openings

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: HTS / KP Services Associate

Job ID.: CSU83
Locations: Ikeja - Lagos & Kaduna main office
Grant Duration: Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance

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.

Summary

• The incumbent will support the implementation of program activities in HIV Testing Services (HTS), Safe & Ethical Index Testing Services (IT), HIV Self Testing (HIVST), & Holistic Prevention Services (Condoms, Lubricant, Peer-Education, & SBCC) Strong Linkages and referral systems for people living with HIV/AIDS among general & key populations.
• The job holder will work closely with the HTS/KP, & Prevention lead to ensure appropriate and quality services with the above- mentioned program activities are provided.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing Services, Positive Health Dignity & Prevention (PHDP), Safe & Ethical Index Testing Services, HIV Self Testing (HIVST), Social Network Testing (SNT) among Key & General Population.
• Support the implementation of Prevention Programs on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Condoms and Lubricants among Key & General Population
• Working with the MOH and other institutions and ensuring that programs related to HIV Testing Services / Prevention services are adequately documented to facilitate the sharing of best practices and program development in line with agreed set objectives
• Provide technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs sub-partners on HTS, capacity building of health care workers and other partners
• Support the organization in the maintenance of strong collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, CDC, MOHs, state institutions, and other partners working with Key population
• Conduct evidence-based research such as assessment, planning to support programming, designing assessment tools.
• Collaborate with the integration of TB/HIV services for co-infected patients, lead the design of structural interventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination and the legal rights / economic barriers.
• Support the team to develop and adapt Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) and other IEC materials to on different thematic program areas.
• Facilitate Capacity Building & Knowledge Management through continuous mentoring and trainings of Health Care Workers (HCW) across the Four Supported States.
• Strengthens quality assurance (QA) of community and facility-based HTS.
• Ensures that services are adequately documented using existing national platforms.

Qualifications and experience

• First Degree in or its equivalent in any field
• At least two years’ Post NYSC in HIV Programming with a working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR/CDC HIV Prevention program priorities.
• A proven commitment to understanding the organizational aims, values, and principles including rights-based approaches.
• A vast knowledge in Key Population Programming with a strong working relationship with KP and other PLHIV groups
• Experienced building capacity at individual and organizational levels.
• Skilled in at least two or more of the following technical areas: strengthening service delivery programs, performance and quality improvement, psychosocial support, monitoring and evaluation.

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: [email protected] using the JOB TITLE, LOCATION AND APPLICANT FULL NAME as the subject of the email e.g. HTS / KP Services Associate - CSU83 - Kaduna - 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.