PREVENTION OFFICER

  • Full-time

Company Description

A non-governmental donor-funded organisation dedicated to the prevention, treatment, care and support of diseases of public health importance in Nigeria, including HIV/AIDS,

tuberculosis and malaria among others.Since 2001, We have worked closely with key stakeholders to reduce the burden and mitigate the impact of those diseases through cutting edge, innovative & sustainable approaches.

Job Description

Provide technical guidance and programmatic support to all APIN sites and partners to implement high quality HIV/AIDS prevention activities including sexual prevention and bio-medical prevention.

Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting of prevention service at the program sites.

Build capacity and ensure delivery of high quality prevention services at all program sites, using internationally recognized best practices.

Liaise with the M&E Team to ensure HIV prevention components of the M&E system are functional (clarity of indicators, M&E data tools, data quality audits, reporting, etc.)

Ensure the supply and distribution of IEC materials at the program sites.

 

Qualifications

 A first degree in Medicine,  Nursing, the Social Sciences or related discipline; and minimum of 10 years proven work experience and expertise in the design, implementation and monitoring of HIV Prevention activities, preferably in an international Ngo. At least 2 years senior level experience in the design and implementation of IEC/BCC programs is a must, while a postgraduate degree in Public Health, Health Education and Health Promotion or related field will be an advantage.

Additional Information

Good leadership and supervisory skills

Report writing skills

Oral and written communication skills

Counselling and testing skills.