She/he will be responsible for all activities associated with sub recipient HIV-related technical capacity building and quality assurance. They will also be responsible to build government and community-based structures, and processes that constitute systems for the provision of HIV/TB services. She/he will be directly accountable to the Associate technical director(ATD) and will also work closely with the Technical Lead Malaria and DM&E manager and other Technical staff for fluid execution of activities and will support a team of staff at regional offices and district level to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project.

She/He will provide guidance on appropriate technical and programmatic approaches for scale-up of the DIC and support the ATD in day-to-day implementation of service delivery.

Major Activity: % of time           

Technical performance : 40% of time

• Provide expert guidance on appropriate technical and programmatic approaches for scale up of HIV services to ensure that people at risk for HIV/TB are reached, tested, and effectively linked to high-quality prevention and treatment services.
• Design and leads activities related to differentiated service delivery systems, including client-centred and community-led/ community-based interventions, provide prevention and treatment services to people at risk for or living with HIV.
• Lead training and capacity building for partner organizations, healthcare providers, and relevant stakeholders
• Design programmatic approaches for scale-up of the DIC

Effective and accurate reporting and communication : 25% of time

• Track progress of all project activities against established work plans and preparing comprehensive reports to monitor project performance.
• Update the Associate technical director on project activities, progress, and achievements to foster transparency and accountability.
• Provide technical review of program implementation report submitted by SR’s
• Lead HIV/TB-related program design, planning and management, coordination and communication, and reporting with sub-partners
• Oversee quality assurance of program activities and services and data quality, implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans in line with MoH and WHO

Networking and Liaison with different stakeholders:25% of time

• Foster collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NAS,NACP, NTLCP and District Health
• Management Teams (DHMTs) to strategize and execute programs
• Forged robust partnerships with NAS,NACP,NTLCP, DHMT donors and key stakeholders, ensuring
• seamless alignment of project objectives with overarching goals.
• Provide support to the Associate technical director and NMCP leadership, offering strategic insights and operational guidance to ensure the project’s smooth functioning.
• Represent WVISL at relevant technical working groups and other fora.
• Works with national level leadership to develop strategies to effectively engage the private sector in TB and HIV programming are adopted

Other responsibilities: 10% of time.

• Participate to WVISL technical and management engagements to foster programmatic integration and collaboration for impact and sustainability.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned, including administrative and planning functions.

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience          

• Experience in conducting Outreach Training and Supportive Supervision approaches (OTSS).

• Strong understanding of the HIV/TB epidemiology, prevention strategies, and control measures.
• Solid experience in working with health district, and community levels
• Good experience in organizing community health projects/programs.
• Experience working with District Councils and DHMTs
• Experience liaising with the national MoH, representing a project and an organization.
• Partnership experience working with key health partners, including those in HIV/TB Sector
• Good knowledge of the Sierra Leone health systems
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Knowledge and minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience working on HIV/TB control in public and private in Sierra Leone
• Experience working with Ministry of Health on policy and strategy formulation at national and/or district levels.
• Significant experience in project management, program coordination and sound negotiation skills with HIV/TB partners.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification      

• At least 5 years’ professional experience in HIV/TB programming and implementation of similar size.
• Extensive knowledge of a highly technical field; preferably HIV/TB. A highly qualified and recognized expert in the field.
• Advanced degree in public health. / BSC Hons in Public health with 10 years’ experience
• Experience leading HIV prevention and treatment projects in poor resource setting or a similar context.
• Recognized expertise in community and facility level HIV prevention, case finding, and treatment service delivery and demand creation.
• Knowledge of the national stakeholders, technical working groups and fora, Key population, and local context is a plus.
• Working knowledge of and experience with Global fund, funded activity management, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications             

• Good interpersonal skills and team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good Analytical and presentation skills
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
• In depth knowledge of malaria and public health principles with proven technical skills in malaria, including malaria case management, and integrated community case management of childhood illnesses
• Advanced degree in public health. / BSC Hons in Public health with 10 years’ experience

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

• 30% travel to the districts

Language Requirements            

• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing in English Language