Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Position Summary
• The Technical Advisor for HIV Prevention (Key Population) will support the Program Director and play a crucial role in providing expert technical guidance on HIV prevention strategies, particularly focusing on key populations. This role is responsible for ensuring that program activities are evidence-based and aligned with global best practices in HIV prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Offer expert technical guidance on HIV prevention strategies, with a specific focus on key populations.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, trends, and developments in HIV prevention within key populations, and integrate this knowledge into program planning and implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to program staff and partners to ensure that interventions are evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and tailored to the needs of key populations.
• Collaborate closely with program managers and stakeholders to design, implement, and monitor HIV prevention activities, including the development of workplans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks.
• Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of program activities to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Build capacity among program staff and partners in HIV prevention, including through training sessions, workshops, and mentoring.
• Represent the organization in relevant technical working groups, conferences, and meetings related to HIV prevention and key populations.
• Contribute to the development of programmatic and research agendas related to HIV prevention and key populations.
• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners working in HIV prevention.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:
• MBChB or its equivalent or health related degree, with a Master’s degree in a medical related field or Public Health.

Experience:
• Experience in HIV prevention programming of at least 5 years and experience in HIV prevention among key populations.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based HIV prevention interventions and global best practices.
• Experience providing technical assistance and capacity building support to program staff and partners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and information to inform programmatic decision-making.
• Familiarity with donor requirements and regulations, particularly in the context of HIV prevention programming.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting human rights in HIV prevention efforts.

Other:
• Excellent presentation and writing skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites as required.

Language:
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
• Submit your Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees and cover letter on or before 7th February 2024 by using the link below.

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