Vacancies: HIV Prevention program Manager, Advocacy and Marketing Program Manager
AIDS healthcare foundation (AGF) is an international non-governmental organization based in Los Angeles, USA, and Currently implements HIV programs in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, Central America and Eastern Europe.
The Nigeria program (AHF Nigeria) provide free HIV treatment and prevention services in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health.
Our advocacy department works to provide a platform where key issues affecting access to HIV testing, and treatment as well rights of people living positively can be addressed
We currently implement comprehensive anti retroviral services in government clinics in Benue, Kogi, and the FCT. Our clinic sites are located in rural communities, where access to care remains challenging.
In line with strengthening the quality of care provided to our clients, we are searching for vibrant and hardworking professionals willing to be part of our rapidly growing team.
Position: HIV Prevention program Manager: Abuja
Specific Duties:
- Work with the Country Program Manager in rolling out training and capacity building activities and with planning quarterly, monthly and annual review meetings.
- Leads HIV prevention activities among MARP s activities at state and community levels, contributes to development of BCC strategy for the project and development of communication materials and messages.
- Supports Program Manager in sub-partner related project activities, support supervision, and technical oversight of partners.
- Collaborates with stakeholders in implementation of HIV /AIDS activities at national and state levels.
- Submits high-quality programmatic reports, drafts activity budgets and obtains budget approval prior to implementation.
- Demonstrates transparency and accountability in all areas of work.
Education and Experience:
- A university degree in medicine (MBBS, MbChB) or a bachelors degree in health sciences (Nursing, human physiology, medical laboratory sciences, microbiology)
- A post graduate Degree in public health, epidemiology will be an added advantage.
- Minimum three (3) years experience implementing HIV/AIDS prevention programs, preferably at international NGO level.
- technical knowledge of current trends in HIV/AIDS topics including HCT, PMTCT, ART Therapy, PHDP and home based care; prior HIV/AIDS technical experience essential
- Understanding of best practices in psychosocial support and behavior change communication, MARPS HIV prevention, and experience in application thereof
- Ability to produce high-quality written documents including reports to line managers, stakeholders.
- Experience budgeting and planning for field activities .
- Experience implementing M&E activities for HIV/AIDS according to an M&E plan.
Other competencies:
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet, ability to operate a scanner/printer machine
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Sensitivity to gender.
- Strong commitment to improve the health of the community.
Position: Advocacy and Marketing Program Manager, Abuja.
Specific Duties
Specific Duties
- Working closely and collaboratively with the AHF’s advocacy director, to implement health advocacy project activities which include analysis, documentation, knowledge sharing, skills exchange, networking, training and advocacy on priority issues of access to treatment and rights of people living positively in Nigeria.
- Coordinating implementation and reporting on Treatment action movement 2013 workplan activities;
- Facilitating and coordinating learning and information exchange between TAM members and partners,
- Working closely with the Communications Office to establish and maintain content for project activities;
- Leveraging additional funding for the country programme through proposal writing;
- Coordinating and assuming responsibility for the timely compilation and submission of all project budgets and reports.
- Work with the prevention manager to identify effective media channels for dissemination of HIV prevention messages.
Education and experience:
- The ideal candidate will have an Masters Degree in Public Health, Law, Human Rights, Mass Communication, Community Development or any other appropriate degree.
- At least five years of experience in the successful management and implementation of civil society programmes in Nigeria, and advanced understanding of the linkages between health and human rights in Nigeria.
- Experience in advocacy program development and implementation.
- Appropriate experience may be considered in place of a post graduate degree.
- Excellent understanding of HIV prevention messaging as well as use of media in HIV prevention.
Other competencies:
- Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet; ability to operate a scanner/printer machine.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Sensitivity to gender.
- Experience in M and E.
Note: all positions require a significant amount of travel within rural communities.
Application procedure
An application package consisting of a detailed CV and cover letter only should be forwarded to ahfnigeriajobs@gmail.com.
Application closes on Monday 15th April 2013. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 3 days of closure.
