Technical Officer - KP/HTS at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS)

Job Description

• S/he will be the Ekiti State HTS and prevention POC
• Lead the design and implementation of approaches in sexual transmission prevention, HIV Testing and Counselling Services, Key population services and other prevention services.
• Support the design and implementation of prevention programs for special populations (such as female sex workers, men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs, etc.)
• Provides technical assistance to CBOs/NGOs/FBOs and other sub-partners on prevention interventions.
• Supports collaboration among partners involved in HIV programs and promotes use of internationally recognized best practices and evidence-informed HIV prevention interventions/services among the organization sponsored programs in Nigeria.
• Supports the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV Testing and Counselling, Partner notification services, index partner services training curricula and other documents to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities.
• Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, CDC, MOHs, state institutions, and other partners to support program implementation.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• First Degree in any field, a Master’s Degree in Public Health as an advantage.
• At least 7 years’ post NYSC experience in HIV programming preferably in the NGO context. With at least 3 of those years in HIV prevention programming senior.
• At least 2 years working knowledge of the National and PEPFAR/CDC HIV prevention program priorities.
• An in depth understanding of KP programming with demonstrable evidence.
• Commitment to and understanding of the organization ’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
• Proven track record/abilities to manage MDT and deliver on target.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, as evidenced through previous work experience and results achieved; capable of effective and efficient development, management and tracking of large-scale projects.
• Superior partnering skills, exceptionally strong and highly effective working relationships with internal & external partners/stakeholders especially KP stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership skills: can manage MDT, develop individual skills and abilities, while driving teams to meet or exceed targets & goals.
• History of loyalty and trust with proven integrity and ability to manage confidential information.