Position: HIVST Community Mobilizer
Location: Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Lagos and FCT
No of HIVST Community Mobilizers: 10 in Lagos, 6 in each of Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and FCT
Duration: 6 months (Initial contract of 3 months with possibility of renewal)
Job Summary
The HIVST community mobilizer is responsible for the day-to-day community-based distribution of vouchers targeting key and vulnerable populations at risk of HIV. S/he will work closely with and serve as primary liaison with participating community Pharmacists and Patent medicine vendors. S/he will work closely with the community and form the link between the targeted beneficiaries and the participating PMVs/CPs and referral health facilities.
Responsibilities
· Conduct routine mapping/re-mapping of hot spots and size estimation where targeted populations are found
· Ensure community distribution of vouchers targeting high risk hotspots and key populations in exchange for HIVST kits
· Facilitate beneficiaries’ redemption of vouchers in exchange for HIVST kits at the closest patent medicine vendors (PMVs) and community pharmacists (CPs) within STAR Nigeria network
· Ensure provision of adequate information to HIVST beneficiaries including detailed addresses of participating pharmacy retail outlets, commodity cost, contact details among others
· Follow up with potential beneficiaries to facilitate CP/PMV visit, voucher redemption, HIV self-testing, confirmation and linkage to care as necessary, and ensure complete documentation
· Support and link potential beneficiaries requesting HIVST kits from social media and other online platforms to appropriate PMVs/CPs
· Support and facilitate coordination of logistics of oral and blood based HIVST, distribution to participating PMVs and CPs and issuance to beneficiaries
· Facilitate counselling, referrals and linkages to confirmatory HTS and treatment for reactive clients and prevention services (PrEP) for non-reactive clients in both assisted and unassisted approach.
· Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly distribution and HIVST voucher redemption reports are generated and submitted to the TMA supervisor
· Maintain a record of all voucher distribution and client details (descriptive addresses, phone numbers, voucher ID) and document accordingly.
- Distribute HIV self-testing demand creation materials e.g., pamphlets, handbills, posters to increase awareness and promote community access
- Provide mentorship to participating CPs and PMVs on HIVST best practices, documentation and reporting.
- Monitor HIVST stock levels and track orders from participating CPs and PMVs.
- Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
Required Qualifications/ Experience
· CHO, CHEW, JCHEW, nursing, diploma in social work, or any other equivalent discipline
· 1-2 years’ experience in HIV Counselling and Testing, supporting referral and linkages and community mobilization/engagement
· Experience in demand creation activities is an added advantage
· Having a working android phone is compulsory
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Basic computer skills
· Must be resident in the state and LGA applying for
How to apply
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified consultants should send their updated CV to [email protected] using the job title and location e.g.**”** HIVST Community Mobilizer, Akwa Ibom “ as the subject of the email.
Application Closing date:
Close of Business Wednesday 9th March 2022
Note:
· CV and Cover Letter as ONE SINGLE WORD document
· The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
· Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
· Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.
· We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
· Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
· JHU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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