HIV/AIDS Project Officers

Description

VALUES, VISION, AND PURPOSE We operate under a set of guiding principles we call “The Heartbeat.” This includes our Values, Vision, and Purpose, which serve as the explanation of who we are and how we work as an organization. Together we follow God’s call responding to human suffering and graduating communities from extreme poverty. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To spearhead achievement of project goals by working with the government and relevant stakeholders, leading in planning, coordination, implementation, reporting, and supervising of HIV care and treatment within the provided guidelines. ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Key Result #1: Project Implementation 1. Review and update detailed implementation work plan2. Increase CHVs, peer educators and community awareness on HIV prevention, HIV testing and care services3. Engage community to enhance disclosure, psychosocial support and adherence and defaulter tracing in the community4. Conduct support group meetings for PLWHA, children care givers, women and men5. Capacity build CHVs on HCBC and support them to provide adherence counseling, defaulter tracing and treatment literacy to PLWHA Key Result#2: Project Monitoring and Reporting 1. Coordinate data collection in line with project needs2. Prepare and submit quality reports in line with donor and FH guidelines3. Plan and prepare monitoring visits to health facilities and community units4. Coordinate and participate in data quality assessments Key Result #3: collaboration & program budget 1. Hold sensitization, quarterly and semester review meetings with health facilities County officials and other stakeholders2. Develop and maintain collaboration, networking and partnership with other stakeholders and government line ministries3. Work with the Cluster manager to oversee correct budget expenditure QUALIFICATIONS -Vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and commitment to serving the poor in line with Christian foundation and beliefs -should be a strong team player and have ability to work with teams -Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with local communities, partners and government authorities. -Excellent communications skills – both oral and written -Highly motivated, self-starter able to work on own initiative in difficult conditions -Proficiency in computer skills is a must -Proven field based knowledge and experience in HIV and AIDS related program -Knowledge of Management of HIV & AIDS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE -First Degree (Bachelors) in Sociology, Social Work, Community Work, Counseling, Public health or equivalent plus at least 1 year of NGO Project in HIV field implementation LANGUAGE SKILLS -Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.