Senior HIV prevention Advisor
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Jhpiego
From the Guardian Newspaper
Senior HIV prevention Advisor: will provide technical and program oversight and direction in the areas of HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations, including integration of FP and T8 to a 5 year USAID funded program. Responsibilities include providing leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of HIV prevention health activities for key and vulnerable populations, including structural interventions and interventions that address Lead the design of structural interventions to prevent HIV among key populations, including those that address gender inequalities, stigma and discrimination, legal rights and status of key populations, and economic barriers, as well as utilizing, cross-cutting approaches, such as in-service and pre-service training, quality improvement under the leadership of the Chief of Party and Jhpiego Technical Directors. This position will ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence. Key Requirements: Master's in Public Health required, medical degree (doctor or nursing) in addition preferred. At least 10 years' experience applying HIV prevention strategies, four of which should be targeted to key and vulnerable populations. At least 5 years' experience in managing $3 million in donor-funded projects and in the design and implementation of overseas health projects; preferably in the East and Southern Africa region. Experience training health workers on clinical aspects related to HIV prevention for key and vulnerable populations. Experience building capacity at individual and organizational levels; including working
Understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Tanzania preferred. Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English; working knowledge Swahili is preferred but not essential. Ability to travel up to 40% time.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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