Vacancies: State HIV Community Services Specialist, State HIV Prevention Specialist
The LMS 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. The project seeks to recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant positions:
Position: State HIV Community Services Specialist
Locations: Kwara and Taraba
The objective of the Community Services Specialist position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a network of community HIV services (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. 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 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.
For HIV Community Services Specialist, Kwara Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icms.com/jobs/4455/job
Position: State HIV Prevention Specialist
Location: Niger
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. Be the champion for gender-based programming and implementation in the state. Take lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers etc) in HIV prevention and communication for effective behavior change.
Job Description and Application follow the link:
https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4453/job
Mode of Application
The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification
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 on or 25th November 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
For More information about MSH, visit: www.msh.org
