Posted on: Fri 17-07-2020

Pro-Health International is a faith-based, non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and Africa for over 27 years.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the positions below:

Job Title: Lead and Associate Gender Consultant (Gender and HIV Stigma Analysis)

Locations: Adamawa and Bauchi

Slots: 6 Openings - Lead Consultant (1 in each state); Associate Consultant (2 in each state)

Project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award (ICHSSA-4)

Duration: 35 days (July - August)

Introduction

• Integrated Child Health and Social Service Award (ICHSSA 4) is a - five year, USAID funded project (December 2019 to November 2024). The project is designed to reduce the impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) on orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Adamawa and Bauchi states respectively.
• ICHSSA is implemented by Pro Health International (PHI) in partnership with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), alongside Civil Society Organizations responsible to case management at the community and household levels.
• ICHSSA 4 will ensure that OVC are cared for and protected by their households, communities, local and state governments.
• The project will also ensure that communities promote child and family friendly, gender and HIV sensitive cultural norms and practices.

Study Background

• The Nigeria HIV infection rate is beginning to decline just as the states HIV infection rate. States response to HIV and AIDS as recorded over the years, has experienced reasonable increase in scope and quality. The state-level HIV programming has been guided by several policy documents and assessments resulting in an increase in evidence-based response mechanisms. The NAIIS 2018 report indicates that HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in Adamawa State is at 1.2%, and Bauchi at 0.5%. Accordingly, the focus of the HIV interventions in these states is the prevention of new infections and uptake of HIV antiretroviral therapy.

Required Qualification and Skills for the Consultants (Lead and Associates)

• Advanced Degree in Sociology, Public Health, Research / Monitoring and Evaluation, International Development, and other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in international development and gender programming.
• Experience working on gender and health projects, including HIV projects.
• Experience in conducting similar HIV / AIDS surveys e.g. NARHS. NDHS, NAIIS etc
• Familiarity with Nigerian socio-cultural norms, values and practices and particularly the northern part of the country
• Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR gender policies and strategies
• Demonstrated skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods required.

Application Closing Date

21st July, 2020.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to email their Applications and CV / Resume and Cover Letter (as a single MS Word document) to: [email protected] with evidence of related work (i.e. Samples, reports of a related study conducted for gender, stigma or related public health issues).

Important Notice

• PHI will appreciate applications from experts who are resident within the study locations.
• Associate Consultants are required to speak the language.
• PHI is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with this assignment.

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