FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization
dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally
driven solutions.
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:
Position: Technical Officer – Prevention & Mitigation
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. - 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.
- 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.
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. - 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. - 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.
Method of Application
All qualified candidates should click here to apply online