HIV COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST, NIGER
GRADE: I
JOB ID: 13-5629
LOCATION: NG-
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CLM – General
PROJECT/PROGRAM: PRO-ACT
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the CCS position will be to provide leadership to the
state program in building a network of community HIV services
(prevention activities, identification, referral and support of HIV
positive clients, follow-up of clients on ART and/or TB treatment and
follow up of PMTCT mother-baby pairs, home-based care, OVC and other
related services) and link them with the health-facility based services.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
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.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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 fictionalized. (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.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project
(Pro-ACT) is 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 systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery.
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DUE DATE: 2012-11-02.