AHF Nigeria works in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health to provide free HIV/AIDS services; HIV prevention and treatment (ART), capacity building and advocacy in resource constrained settings. AHF-Nigeria currently operates in states including; Benue, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Kogi, Cross River, Anambra and supports 62 clinic sites country wide.
Position: Prevention Program Manager at AIDS Foundation
Job Description
- This is a full-time position and the holder is expected to oversee and guide implementation of
- AHF prevention program in line with AHF's global strategic direction.
- The core components will include HIV Testing Services (HTS), Condom education and distribution, Linkage of HIV positive clients into HIV treatment, strengthening primary prevention initiatives among People Living with HIV/AIDS with special emphasis on Young Women and Adolescent Girl.
Key Roles
- Provide programmatic leadership to the HIV prevention program and supervision of staff
- Program planning and development of country strategy aimed at delivering HIV prevention services to high risk and underserved populations guided by AHF global strategy
- Demand creation and marketing geared at improving uptake of HIV prevention services
- Management of partnerships with CEO partners and other implementing partners/stakeholders
- Strengthen primary prevention efforts for PLWHA especially Young Women and Adolescent Girls
- Support supervision and quality management of HIV Testing and other prevention services
- Ensure linkage of clients diagnosed HIV positives into treatment
- Ensure appropriate mechanisms for condom education and distribution are in place
- Training and capacity building for HIV prevention staff and CEO partners
- Mobilization and management of HIV prevention logistics as per AHF procedures.
- Performance monitoring and reporting to the Federal Government of Nigeria and AHF
- Ensure funds disbursed to staff and partners are accounted for in accordance with AHF policy
- Liaison with Federal Ministry of Health on technical aspects relating to HIV prevention
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Public Health, Social Sciences and any other relevant qualification from a reputable institution.
- Post graduate qualification in Public Health.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position preferably with an international NGO managing HIV Testing Services, PMTCT, working with Key populations/vulnerable groups. Demonstrable experience in project/program management is an asset.
Skill Sets:
- Leadership, program management, written/oral communication, ability to read and interpret scientific journals, computer literacy, sensitivity and confidentiality to issues around HIV/AIDS, data analysis, team player, working under minimum supervision and a willingness to travel.
How to Apply?
Applicants should forward their Applications (Cover Letter and CV only) to: globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org mentioning the position applied for in the subject line.
Note: The e-mail should not be larger than 2MB, thus any larger e-mail will not be considered.
Note: The e-mail should not be larger than 2MB, thus any larger e-mail will not be considered.
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