FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to
improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven
solutions.
Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition,
environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth,
research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more
than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently
seeking qualified candidates for the position of:
Job Title: Technical Officer – Prevention & Mitigation
Qualifications:
- MB.BS/MD/PHD or similar degree with 1 to 3 years public health
experience at the state or community level or in the private health
sector. - Or MPH or MS/MA in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years public health
experience at the state or community level or in the private health
sector. - Demonstrable experience in large and complex SBC/BCC mobilization
activities in a donor (USAID, DFID, CIDA, etc.) funded national
health-focused project - HCT experience and ability to understand full range of issues around HCT.
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
- Or BS/BA in pharmacy, microbiology, health sciences, monitoring and
evaluation, public health or in relevant degree with 5 to 7 years public
health experience at the state or community level or in the private
health sector.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior STO in the development of strategies for the
design and implementation of HIV/AIDS mitigation interventions. This
includes orphans and vulnerable children programming; home based care
and other care and support activities at the community level. - Assist the Senior STO in the development of strategies for the
design and implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention and behaviour change
intervention among most at risk populations i.e. PLHIV, MARPs to reduce
sexual transmission. - Support the implementation of Abstinence, Be faithful, Condom (ABC)
and Other Prevention (OP) activities as well as guide the provision of
technical assistance to implementing partners on SBC activities - Assist in the development of SBC/ IEC/media materials for the program.
- Collaborate with the lab team on design and strengthening injection
and blood safety practices across SIDHAS supported facilities. - Support the development and implementation of interventions focusing
on nutrition, food security, education and skills development;
psychosocial/spiritual support and shelter; household economic
strengthening, legislative support and child protection. - Assist in the provision of technical support to build the capacity
of local implementing agencies and state counterparts to carry out
orphans and vulnerable children and other mitigation activities and
create effective linkages with facility based services. - Support counseling and testing (HCT) services at multiple entry
points at the facility and community level and ensuring access to most
at risk populations and couples. - Perform other duties as assigned.
How to Apply
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