State Team Leader, HIV Prevention Specialist at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Vacancies: State Team Leader, HIV Prevention Specialist

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, espe­cially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Position: State Team Leader

Location: Niger State

• The objective of the State Team Leader position is to provide overall leadership and management of the MSH Pro-ACT project in the State and related states/areas in a manner that strengthens partner­ships with the state government and other partners, and leads to sustainable HIV/AIDS prevention and control efforts. Lead the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project plan for the State in collabo­ration with the Project Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, Advisors and State Specialists. Operationalize Pro-ACT project plan in the State ensuring efficient coordination of resources to max­imize integration and synergy of program areas. Provides clear documentation of programmatic achievements as well as required data and keeps MSH senior management informed of state activities on monthly, quarterly and annual basis and take responsibility for management of the state Pro-ACT project budget and all other resources under the direction of Director, Country Office Management Unit (COMU).

For Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icim.com/jobs/4198/job

Position: HIV Prevention Specialist

Location: Kebbi State

• The objective of the HPS position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a net­work of effective gender-sensitive, targeted HIV prevention services in catchment communities around CCT and satellite PHC health facilities. (Abstinence Be Faithful (AB) and other prevention programs, demand creation for HCT, care and treatment) creating synergies with the clinical care programs and the work being done by PLWHA. Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project  state plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams. Together with the Community and Clinical Services Specialists, take lead in the establishment of the community HIV Prevention services and lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs. PLWHA, volunteers etc) in HIV prevention and communication for effective behavior change. Liaise with the M&E Specialist to ensure HIV prevention components of the M&E system are functionalized. (Clarity of indicators, M&E data tools, data quality audits, reporting etc). Document program­matic achievements and keep the State Team Leader informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

For Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4199/job

The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.

Method of Application;

To apply for above listed positions, you must follow the specific links, as applications will not be considered through any other channel., Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application, Friday,  15^th July,  2011.

Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Note: There are no relocation allowances available for this position.

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