Position Title: PREVENTION ASSISTANT
2 POSITIONS (based in Lango)
PROJECT SUMMARY:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a
five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research
Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the
continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of
a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and
TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts
in Lango sub-region including Lira, Oyam, Kole, Apac, Kwania,
Alebtong, Otuke, Amolatar and Dokolo. The main goal of the
activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and
utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The HIV prevention Assistant will provide technical assistance
to HF staff and DHTs to ensure timely attainment and
sustenance of quality HIV/AIDS prevention including
Voluntary Male Medical circumcision (VMMC)core roles,
Support for HTS and other prevention activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, monitor, implement and report on key activities
related to VMMC scale up in the supported districts.
• Mentor HCWs in relation to HIV /AIDS prevention
services in supported districts with more focus on VMMC
in keeping with the revised HIV guidelines
• Provide on call/distance TA support for handling of
complicated/adverse events following circumcision.
• Support Quality Assurance of VMMC services in the
supported districts/ facilities and recommend corrective
action.
• Work with other officers to ensure integration of all
services in VMMC activities.
• Provide technical assistance in planning related to VMMC
activities in supported districts.
Other prevention Activities
• Mentor Healthcare workers on Prevention of
comprehensive services for key and priority
populations.
• Supervise HIV testing services in the district of
support.
• Work with other district teams to monitor all services
provision to clients in care.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND
EXPERIENCE:
• The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in
Social Sciences, Education, SWASA, Development Studies,
Community and Adult Education, Community Psychology,
Guidance and counseling, Public health or BSc. Nursing or
Medicine
• Evidence of having attended specialized training in
Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision.
• Evidence of having attended specialized training in
HIV/AIDS.
• At least 2 years’ experience in providing technical assistance
and mentorship of HCWs in HIV/AIDS prevention within
MoH structures and systems including Voluntary Male
Medical Circumcision.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS
management and prevention more including VMMC.
• Good working knowledge of Voluntary Male Medical
Circumcision as an HIV/AIDS prevention program,
strategies, processes and techniques used to plan, develop,
implement and evaluate results of VMMC programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including
the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Riding skills with a valid riding license is a strong added
advantage
• Willingness to work and live in rural areas is required.