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Technical Officer (Key Populations) at Jhpiego, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Jhpiego,

Technical Officer (Key Populations) at Jhpiego, Freetown, Sierra Leone

Jhpiego,

Full time Job

Date Posted: December 6, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 13, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supports drop-in center volunteers in the coordination, supervision and provision of combination and comprehensive  HIV services including HIV IEC,STI Screening and management, IEC on consistent and correct condom and Lubricant  use, screening for Hepatitis B and C and referral, Screening for Tuberculosis and management, screening for mental health

and management/referral, screening for Pregnancy and referral, HIV testing and Services (HTS), HIVST, PrEP, PEP and  Harm reduction services (NSP,OST and overdose management) and other health services at health facilities. • Mentors and trains DIC and health facility volunteers and works on combination prevention interventions for key  populations

  • Ensures all clinical procedures at DIC and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the NACP and  meet PEPFAR minimum requirements.
  • Provides on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to health facility staff and volunteers • Develops patient flow, protocols and supports site level standard operating procedures for comprehensive  HIV services
  • Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care and treatment at the DIC and collaborate with health  facility staff and volunteers,
  • Supports drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments  to implementation, in collaboration with the SI officers and M&E assistants,
  • Provides technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality  health care delivery
  • Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, PEP, community and adherence counseling, patient  advocacy, case management and partners tracing
  • Contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements.
  • Participates in various learning activities
  • Performs other tasks as required by the project

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • A Medical Degree (MBChB) or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 3 years of progressive  experience working in Key populations programs in Sierra Leone
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with an HIV program • Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is an added advantage
  • Proven experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training
  • Familiarity with Sierra Leone’s public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. • A Nurse or midwife with an MPH or 5-7 years of post-nursing experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences:

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

  • Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Sierra Leone specifically • Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the combination  prevention interventions for Key populations
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding Key  Populations, recipients of care
  • Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among Jhpiego program staff, KP-DIC team, KP-CSOs, and government and other partners Staff
  • Ability to represent Jhpiego to donors, government officials, and the NGO community in Sierra Leone • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
  • High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills • Proven ability to supervise staff
  • Well-developed computer skills
  • Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: email Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered.

Application deadline:

Expired on: December 13, 2023

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