AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda is an international NGO that has been registered in Rwanda since 2006 and is committed to support the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health in its efforts to curb the HIV epidemic by providing HIV prevention, counseling, HIV testing, treatment and care services to the people of Rwanda.
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POSITION TITLE: PREVENTION OFFICER
LOCATION: Kigali, but with frequent travel to AHF supported districts and sites
REPORTS TO: Prevention Programs Manager – AHF Rwanda
APPLICATION DEADLINE: O9 December 2019
COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is an International Non -Governmental Organization that was founded in 1987 and has been at the forefront of the response to the HIV epidemic. AHF is currently supporting HIV/AIDS programs in 43 countries including Rwanda.
AHF’s mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.
Core values are to be:
Patient-Centered
Value Employees
Respect for Diversity
Nimble
Fight for What’s Right
AHF Rwanda is looking for very competent candidates to fill up the following position of Prevention Officer
Job summary:
This is a full-time position aimed at providing technical support and supervision to the provision of quality HIV Prevention services among AHF-Rwanda sites and participating partners. The job scope will entail the following key result areas (essential duties):-Working within the HIV Prevention Department; the Prevention Officer will provide technical assistance and capacity building to support HIV prevention, testing and linkage activities in the target districts; s/he will oversee HIV prevention components in health facilities and community including behavior change, adolescent and sexual reproductive health. S/he will provide technical assistance and capacity building to establish and/or strengthen the laboratory commodity management program that supports HIV testing networks.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to HIV prevention facility and community-based activities.
Mentor the community and facility-based HIV prevention teams to support CBO and AHF partners and other agencies in design and implementation of quality HIV prevention activities.
Ensure provision of quality HIV testing and linkage services in line with National protocols and guidelines
Under the supervision of Prevention programs manager; implement evidence-informed techniques and strategies to ensure quality programming in HIV prevention activities.
In collaboration with Linkage coordinator; implement quality community adherence support activities relating to the community outreaches, on site testingin health facilities.
To ensure early linkage and retention in care
Under the guidance of Prevention Programs Manager; develop and distribute appropriate job aids and education materials for testing support staff and adherence counselors at the sites.
Under the guidance of Prevention Programs Manager; identify the document and share key lessons learned from health facilities.
In collaboration with Linkage coordinator; monitor the community involvement activities at supported facilities.
Under the supervision of Prevention Programs Manager, facilitate partnership meetings between key prevention staff meetings and community staff at each health facility.
Work with other prevention team members and partner health facilities to establish and strengthen prevention and testing systems within health facilities for improved quality of services
Ensure that the inventory management system is improved and maintained.
Conduct site visits as needed to ensure high performing and quality assured
Prepare annual work plans, budgets, and quarterly reports for activities related to community services.
Other duties as required/assigned
Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Public Health, Community Health with 7 years’ relevant experience.
Knowledge and skills in current HIV testing and linkage protocols
Exposure to community mobilization and community development programs is an added advantage.
HIV/AIDS knowledge and related experience in International NGO
Good interpersonal, organizational and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings;
Willingness to travel out of Kigali
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment;
Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs
Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive and initiative
Computer literacy required
Effective problem-solving skills
Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English. Knowing French is an added value
How to apply
Submission of applications – to include a 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, copies of qualification certificates – should be submitted via email to globalhr.africa@aidshealth.org with the country RWANDA and position applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 09 December 2019 at 23:45hrs.
