Project Officer – Community HIV Testing Services Technical Advisor, Adolescent HIV Prevention and Treatment

Job SummaryThe Program Officer will oversee establishment, expansion and implementation of a robust Community HIV Testing services program in Homa Bay, that entails provision of quality integrated HIV counselling and testing services and Linkage of HIV positive persons to HIV care and treatment services. He/she will be responsible for guiding HTS providers, Counsellor Supervisors, enumerators and other health care workers through imparting technical direction.Key Responsibilities
Establish a robust community HIV Testing services in Homa Bay County
Conduct a robust community entry process by engaging key stakeholders in the wards and sensitizing them on community HIV Testing Services
Capacity build the HTS providers, counsellor supervisors, enumerators and CHVs on Community/Home Based HIV Testing services
Conduct household enumeration in Homa Bay County
Oversee mobilization of community towards community HIV Testing Services
Implement community HIV Testing services using different strategies including door to door HIV Testing, moon light HIV Testing and HIV Testing Outreaches
Monitor and report community testing indicators on daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Responsible for coordination of appraisal for HTS providers, Counsellor supervisors and enumerators
Ensure quality of services is maintained at all stages
Education And ExperienceMinimum Requirements
Degree in Nursing, community Health, social science or other relevant discipline
3-5 years relevant work experience in implementing HIV programs in the community level.
Experience in Community/Home Based HIV Testing services is desired.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Progressively experience in HIV/AIDS programming
Experience in managing USG funded programs and reporting requirements
Evidence of excellent facilitation and teambuilding skills/experience required;
Experience in establishing and sustaining working relationships with the County government Ministry of Health
Significant and up to date knowledge of the current ART, PMTCT, TB/HIV, HTC guidelines, standards, tools and best practices
Demonstrated experience in organizing and facilitating training in HIV /AIDS prevention, care and treatment areas.
Knowledge of PEPFAR Program and NASCOP reporting requirements including familiarity with the data collection and reporting tools used by NASCOP
Proficiency in computer
Ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent communication, interpersonal, report writing and analytical skills
Dedicated team player with ability and experience to work in a multidisciplinary team
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