FHI 360 Vacancies for Senior Technical Officer, Prevention, Care & Treatment


Posted on: Thu 27-08-2015

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. FHl360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of; 
 
Senior Technical Officer, Prevention, Care & Treatment
 
Location: Lagos
 
The Senior Technical Officer Prevention, Care & Treatment, Under the supervision of the State Program Manager will provide technical support to implement high quality care, treatment and support activities with primary focus on clinical management of HIV/AIDS including provision of Anti-retroviral therapy (ART). The SSTO will also provide technical leadership and support to the implementing agencies in prevention and mitigation at the state level. It includes supporting the implementation of prevention activtties (sexual and biomedical) and strategic behavior change interventions, testing and counseling, home based care, orphans and vulnerable children and other community mobilization activities 
 
 
Minimum Recruitment Standards: 
•  MB.BS/MDfPHD or SImilar degree with 3 to 5 years of progressive relevant experience in clinical care with a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS with provision of PMTCT and anti·retroviral therapy (ART) in  resource constrained settings. 
•  Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is required. 
•  Experience in project development wnh proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training is required. 
•  Experience in large and complex SBCfBCC mobilization activities in a donor funded national health focused project is an added advantage. 
•  Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and caos is highly desirable. 
 
How to apply
Vacancy closes 10 days after this publication. For detailed information, please visit our international employment webpage at www.fhi360.org. FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlistes candidates will be contacted.
 
Disclaimer
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.