Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health programs, education, research, and livelihoods initiatives in Nigeria. In anticipation of a potential award from USAID on the Accelerating Control of the HIV Epidemic in Nigeria (ACE) with focus on the BAY (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe) states, the following positions are open for consideration to all qualified candidates. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
Senior Technical Officer-Gender, OVC & Communication : Will provide technical leadership and support related to programs addressing PLWHIV and OVCs at the State and Community level. S/He will develop and strengthen capacity in implementing effective gender and OVC strategies for the ACE project by identifying gender gaps in HIV care and treatment, OVCs, performing a rapid needs assessment of identified OVCs and providing services to OVCs’ siblings and caretakers. S/He will also establish and maintaining effective referral networks, fostering an environment to provide the OVC minimum package of services within a quality technical program. S/He will strengthen demand, retention and adherence in antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs, increase the meaningful involvement of communities, including people living with HIV, in program planning, monitoring, and delivery; strengthen structures such as community health workers to link communities and health care facilities; and empower communities to actively engage with the health care system to respond to their health needs.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
- MB.BS/MD or similar degree with 4 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of HTS, PMTCT, anti-retroviral therapy (ART), TB HIV collaboration, care and support in resource constrained settings
- BSc. Nursing, Public health, Pharmacy or other closely related field with 6-7 years relevant experience.
- Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is an advantage
- Solid working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: OVC, HBC, VCT, Counselling, and ART.
- Experience in project development with proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Method of Application
Interested and Qualified candidates should forward a suitability statement (application) and resume (CV) as a single MS Word document to: [email protected]
Vacancy closes Tuesday 11th January 2022.
Only applications sent electronically (i.e., by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more details on these openings, kindly visit our website: www.ahnigeria.org
AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge Candidates a fee for a test or interview
