Job summary

Reports to Public Health Specialist. The incumbent will provide technical coordination and day-to-day supervision of program activities within the assigned network (2–3 provinces) to strengthen provision of: HIV testing, Pre-Exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for population at risk of HIV seroconversion, and Tuberculosis Prevention, ensuring that network-level targets are achieved in line with strategic direction set at national level. She/He will provide technical support to facilities and DAPP as needed to improve HIV testing, prevention, and other services (Cacx, TB, etc.) across the cascade within the network.

Main duties

• Coordinates implementation of comprehensive behavioral and biomedical HIV prevention strategies within the assigned network, in line with national-level guidance.
• Coordinates with local organizations within the network, including district Ministry of Health offices, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders — government agencies, civil society organizations, community groups, and donors — building and maintaining partnerships that ensure effective delivery of HIV prevention services in DFMS facilities within the network.
• Provides technical assistance and capacity-building support to local organizations, including DAPP, and health facilities within the network to improve prevention programs and services.
• Conducts regular assessments of prevention needs and gaps across the network’s provinces and develop action plans to address them.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of HIV prevention programs and interventions within the network, and compile weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc network reports on progress towards goals and targets using the recommended format.
• Develops and disseminates educational materials and resources on HIV prevention to the public, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders within the network.
• Provides supervision across the prevention cascade within the network: strengthen TB indicators (OPD screening, sputum collection, TB diagnosis, and HIV testing for all TB patients), ensure case-finding targets are met through supervision of the community partner (DAPP), and support facility-level public health teams.
• Supports advocacy for policies and programs that promote HIV prevention efforts and the rights and dignity of people living with HIV within the network.
• Supports management of budgets, grants, and contracts related to HIV prevention programs and services within the network, and work with supply chain personnel to ensure an uninterrupted supply of commodities.

Qualifications

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• Degree in nursing/clinical medicine
• Master’s degree in any health field is an added advantage
• Must be registered with relevant medical body and have a valid Practicing License.
• Minimum of three years of work experience in HIV programming and coordination.
• At least 5 years in HIV testing services and prevention program
• Experience in facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices, clinical mentoring, and coaching.
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation
• Must be computer literate.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.