HIV Prevention Advisor at Management Sciences for Health

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.

 

Job Title: HIV Prevention Advisor

Job Location: Abuja

Grade: 6

Job ID: 12-4356

Center/Office: CLM - General

 

Overall Responsibilities

The main purpose of this position is to provide overall technical leadership in establishment of effective gender-sensitive, targeted HIV prevention programs in the project states and communities that build synergies with the clinical care programs and the work being done by PLWHA.

 

Management Responsibilities:

• Together with Pro-ACT headquarter and State Staff, spearhead the effective and efficient implementation of the community HIV/STI prevention services strategy and plan in the state.
• Member of the State Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project performance.

 

Specific Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Project Director and staff, take lead in the development, implementation and monitoring of Pro-ACT project community HIV and STI prevention strategy and plan including the Abstinence Be Faithful (AB) and other prevention programs.
• Undertake a quick assessment of existing IEC/BCC materials in the country and determine their relevancy for this age of the epidemic in Nigeria
• Use available information and reports to determine the key drivers of the epidemic in Nigeria and characterize their socio-demographic profiles and behaviors.
• Lead development and packaging of second generation IEC/BCC materials/messages
• Provide TA to state governments and LGAs in development of HIV prevention strategies.
• Be a technical resource in the communication for effective behavior change training programs
• Design and implement systems for timely provision of technical, financial, M&E and administrative support to the CSOs implementing small grants so they achieve desired project goals.
• Liaise with the M&E Advisor to ensure HIV prevention components of the M&E system are functionalized. (clarity of indicators, M&E data tools, data quality audits, reporting etc) 
• Represent MSH Pro-ACT project on matters of community HIV prevention.
• Network with other Government, CSO and community partners in the State to build synergies that reinforce behavior change.
• Document programmatic achievements and keep the Associate Director informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

 

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in health education and health promotion
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in programming and management of HIV/AIDS/TB prevention programs at a senior level
• Specialized training and work in behavior change communication is desirable
• Demonstrable experience in developing health education materials
• Ability to use standard computer and software applications: Advanced MS Word, Advanced Power Point, Advanced MS Publisher
• The ideal candidate must have a great deal of initiative and integrity, an understanding and/or interest in the work of MSH, and a balance of creative, technical, and interpersonal skills

 

Background Information

The LMS Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (ProACT) 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.

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