HIV Community Services Specialist at Management Sciences for Health

The Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (Pro-ACT) Ia a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systeme for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery.

MSH is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: HIV Community Services Specialist
Job ID: 13-5629

Location: Niger

Job Description
The objective of the Community Services Spec ialist position will hero provide leadership to the state program in building a network of community 11W services (identification, referral and support of HIV positive clients, follow-up ofelients on ART andlorTl3 treatment and follow up ofPMTCT mother-baby pairs, home-based care, OV. and other related services) and link them with thehcaith-facilityhased services.

Responsibilities

• Together with LMS-ACT headquarter and State Staff, spearhead the effective and efficient implementation of the community HIV/AIDS services provided in the state.
• Member of the State Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.
• Provide technical input in the development of an integrated LMS-ACT project state plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams.
• Together with the Clinical Services Specialist, take lead in the establishment of the community component of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB services
• Take lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers etc) in all the technical areas so they are able to provide the said community HIV/AIDS services.
• Liaise with the Advisor for Community Services and the Inventory Officer to avail commodities needed at community service delivery points (water guard, ITNs, condoms, etc) and track utilization.
• Liaise with the M&E Specialist to ensure community programmatic components of the M&E system are functionalized. (clarity of indicators, M&E data tools, data quality audits, reporting etc)
• Identify and flag human resource needs including technical assistance/consultants
• Represent MSH LMS-ACT project at the state level on matters of community HIV services.
• Ensure provision of technical, financial, M&E and administrative support to the CSOs implementing small grants so they achieve desired project goals.
• Participate in activities to extend/expand the LMS-ACT project to other LGAs and States.
• Network with other State Government, CSO and community partners in the State to establish a functional referral system for clients between clinical and community-based HIV/AIDS services
• Document programmatic achievements and keep the State Team Leader informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

Qualifications

• The suitable candidate will have a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing/midwifery or related discipline with at least 3 years senior level work experience in health program management in developing countries.
• The candidate will have proven hands-on programmatic, technical and managerial expertise in provision of at least 4 community HIV/AIDS services and developing and nurturing partnerships with local NGOs, FBOs and CBOs.
• Extensive experience working with networks of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is a MUST.
• The candidate will demonstrate excellent understanding of the continuum of care for HIV infected individuals and be willing to multi-task for several services. Experience in community organization and working as a community facilitator are mandatory

Application Closing Date
2nd November, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online