Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation At FHI 360


Posted on: Thu 27-11-2014

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing intergrated, 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 260 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S states and all U.S territories .
 
The Strengthening Intergrated Delivery of HIV/AIDS Services (SIDHAS), a project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)  is currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of;
Position: Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation
Contract Type: 1 year fixed team
Location: Bauchi
 
The Technical Officer, Prevention and Mitigation will assist in the provision of technical support to the implementing agencies in prevention and mitigation activities at the state level. The includes supporting the implementation of prevention activities (sexual and biomedical) and strategic behaviour change interventions, testing and counseling, home based care, orphans and vulnerable children and other community mobilization activities.
 
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
•  MBBS with 1 to 3 years public health experience
•  MPH or MSc in relevant degree with 3 to 5 years public health experience. 
•  Demonstrable experience in large and complex SBC/BCC mobilization activites 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.
 
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. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360's Career Centre at www.fhi360.org/careers to register online, and to submit CV/resume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
Disclaimer:
FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.