Description
Job Profile:
The Technical Officer for Key Population (KP) and Harm Reduction (HR) will offer specialized technical expertise and support in designing, executing, and overseeing HIV/AIDS interventions focused on key populations and harm reduction strategies. Including ensuring access to high quality HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care services
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
Program Development and Planning:
Contribute to devising comprehensive strategies and action plans tailored specifically for key populations in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care and the implementation of harm reduction services for PWID
Assist in adapting evidence-based interventions suitable for diverse key population groups and also for harm reduction.
Technical Expertise:
Provide expert guidance on the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, and care services that are sensitive to the needs of key populations
Ensure interventions align with the latest best practices and global guidelines in key population-focused HIV/AIDS programming and for harm reduction strategies.
Capacity Building and Training:
Conduct training sessions for staff and partners on key population-centered approaches and harm reduction strategies in HIV/AIDS programming.
Mentor and coach community-based organizations (CBOs) on effective strategies for implementing interventions targeting key populations and integrating harm reduction measures.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
Effectively track and monitor activities and interventions for key populations and harm reduction
Collect, analyze data, and prepare comprehensive reports to evaluate program effectiveness, facilitating informed decision-making and continual improvement.
Coordination and Collaboration:
Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including government bodies, community-based organizations, and relevant groups, to ensure cohesive coordination and implementation of HIV/AIDS interventions targeting key populations and for harm reduction among PWID.
Act as a representative for the organization in pertinent meetings, workshops, and conferences focused on HIV/AIDS programming for key populations and harm reduction
Qualifications/Experience
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Degree in medicine, social science, public health or other related fields.
5 years of progressive experience in managing public health programs, with a focus on HIV or related fields.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring HIV/AIDS programs, with a focus on Key Population and Harm reduction.
Skills and competencies
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In-depth knowledge of KP issues related to HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, and care.
In-depth knowledge of Harm Reduction Strategies
Strong understanding of gender-responsive and rights-based approaches in key population programming
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team.
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