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Monday, November 14, 2011

MSH Current Jobs in Nigeria: Vacancies for State HIV Community Services Specialist, State HIV Prevention Specialist

THE ORGANIZATION:

The LMS Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment Project (Pro-ACT) is a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health (MSH). The goal of the project is to build the capacity of Nigeria’s public/private institutions and communities to strengthen sustainable systems for HIV/AIDS and TB service delivery. The project seeks to recruit highly creative and innovative individuals with cutting edge technical skills and integrity to fill the following vacant positions:

POST TITLE:   State HIV Community Services Specialist


JOB LOCATIONS:  Kwara and Taraba

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the Community Services Specialist position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a network of community HIV services (identification, referral and support of HIV positive clients, follow-up of clients on ART and/or TB treatment and follow up of PMTCT mother-baby pairs, home-based care, OVC and other related services) and link them with the health-facility based services. Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project state plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams. Together with the Clinical Services Specialist, Take lead in the establishment of the community component of the comprehensive HIV/AIDS and TB services. Take lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers etc) in all the technical areas so they are able to provide the said community HIV/AIDS services.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

For HIV Community Services Specialist, Kwara Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icms.com/jobs/4455/job 


POST TITLE:   State HIV Prevention Specialist

JOB LOCATION: Niger

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the HPS position will be to provide leadership to the state program in building a network of effective gender-sensitive, targeted HIV prevention services in catchment communities around CCT and satellite PHC health facilities. (Abstinence Be Faithful (AB) and other prevention programs, demand creation for HCT, care and treatment) creating synergies with the clinical care programs and the work being done by PLWHA. Provide technical input in the development of an integrated Pro-ACT project state plan in collaboration with the Directors, Advisors and State Teams. Together with the Community and Clinical Services Specialists take lead in the establishment of the community HIV prevention services. Be the champion for gender-based programming and implementation in the state. Take lead in building the capacity of Community Service Providers (CBOs, PLWHA, volunteers etc) in HIV prevention and communication for effective behavior change.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Job Description and Application follow the link:


METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.

To apply for above listed positions, you must follow the specific links, as applications will not be considered through any other channel, Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter on or 25th November 2011.

Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.

Women are encouraged to apply:

NOTE: There are no relocation allowances available for this position

For More information about MSH, visit: www.msh.org

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