Technical Officer, Community Services and Prevention at FHI360 NGO

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports To:     Associate Director, Community Services and Prevention

Location:        Maralal, Samburu County

Job Summary:

To provide technical support to implement high quality Community Service and HIV Prevention   strategies among the targeted populations who are at high risk of HV Infection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to implementing partners in the design and implementation of HIV prevention activities targeted vulnerable populations as well as provision of community services 
• Coordinate HTS activities in the County
• Develop strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings for decision making.
• Develops and oversees detailed work plans and budgets for implementing partners
• Provides technical guidance on HIV prevention and community based interventions including community mobilization, development of messages, materials and communication channels. 
• Monitors ongoing Community services and HIV prevention interventions including HTS to ensure that activities are on schedule, meet program quality criteria, and yield expected results.
• Develops excellent working relationships with all critical stakeholders, share information as relevant, and build and promote better working and synergies between activities, partners and the different components of the project. 
• Develops lessons learned from programs and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs.
• Represents the project at professional meetings and conferences
• Maintains close liaison with partners working in the field of HIV prevention in the supported region.
• Participate in the compilation and dissemination of project quarterly, annual and semi-annual reports.
• Performs other related  duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• BS/BA in public health or related field, and 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years relevant in public health, communication, marketing, social science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in managing behavior change communication and/or social marketing projects, with responsibility for providing strategic direction and managing staff/funds.