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Gombe Kwara |
Posted 9 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Technical Officer, Key Population and Harm Reduction
Ref No: sfh-83055
Locations: Gombe and Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: Fixed Term
Job Profile
- The Technical Officer for Key Population (KP) and Harm Reduction (HR) will offer specialized technical expertise and support in designing, executing, and overseeing HIV/AIDS interventions focused on key populations and harm reduction strategies.
- Including ensuring access to high quality HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
Program Development and Planning:
- Contribute to devising comprehensive strategies and action plans tailored specifically for key populations in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care and the implementation of harm reduction services for PWID
- Assist in adapting evidence-based interventions suitable for diverse key population groups and also for harm reduction.
Technical Expertise:
- Provide expert guidance on the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and care services that are sensitive to the needs of key populations
- Ensure interventions align with the latest best practices and global guidelines in key population-focused HIV/AIDS programming and for harm reduction strategies.
Capacity Building and Training:
- Conduct training sessions for staff and partners on key population-centered approaches and harm reduction strategies in HIV/AIDS programming.
- Mentor and coach community-based organizations (CBOs) on effective strategies for implementing interventions targeting key populations and integrating harm reduction measures.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Effectively track and monitor activities and interventions for key populations and harm reduction
- Collect, analyze data, and prepare comprehensive reports to evaluate program effectiveness, facilitating informed decision-making and continual improvement.
Coordination and Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including government bodies, community-based organizations, and relevant groups, to ensure cohesive coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions targeting key populations and for harm reduction among PWID.
- Act as a representative for the organization in pertinent meetings, workshops, and conferences focused on HIV/AIDS programming for key populations and harm reduction
Qualifications / Experience
- Degree in Medicine, Social Science, Public Health or other related fields.
- 5 years of progressive experience in managing public health programs, with a focus on HIV or related fields.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring HIV/AIDS programs, with a focus on Key Population and Harm reduction.
Skills and Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of KP issues related to HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, and care.
- In-depth knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies
- Strong understanding of gender-responsive and rights-based approaches in key population programming
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.
Deadline: December 26, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Technical Officer |