Program Officer, HTS Case Finding / Index Testing at Sisters Against HIV and Cancer Initiative (SACHI)

SACHI inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer HTS Case Finding / Index Testing

Location: Ughelli North, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: The position reports to the Program Manager

 About SACHI:  Sisters Against HIV and Cancer Initiative (SACHI) is a community based organization that promotes and create an enabling environment, which supports Health and well-being of communities we serve. We have worked consistently with Key affected Populations, Women, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, adolescent young girls, Youths, stakeholders and General Populations in Delta State with evidence of successes through community health and awareness education, referrals, linkages for uptake of health care and support services and entrenchment of peaceful value.

Job Requirements

• An Advanced University Degree in Business Administration and Financial Management. BSc / HND in related Field with Proven experience in similar function desirable.
• At least 2 years of successful experience in implementing complex, integrated HIV Testing Services
• Understand the policies and guidelines in HIV Testing Services
• Having training on HIV prevention, care and treatment services
• Basic understanding of HIV prevention programming targeting KP, preferably hands on Index testing/PNS coaching and mentoring experience.
• Must have strong technical knowledge of HTS technical procedures and all testing modalities, with particular focus on targeted testing (optimized PITC, index testing, social network testing)
• Must be able to plan, coordinate, integrate and prioritize complex interventions in HIV testing and linkage to prevention or care and treatment
• Demonstrate ability to build collaborative relationships and facilitate coordination with diverse partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge of experience with PEPFAR funded programs
• Basic knowledge and experience in research
• S/he should be result-oriented, self-driven, and able to work under minimum supervision
• Must have strong communication skills and cultural competency to address the needs of various KPs.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications,
• Willingness to work on any assigned task

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page cover letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to Human Resources Unit through: [email protected] indicating the position and the location applied for as the subject of the email.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Eligible female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. SACHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 Application Closing Date
9th January, 2023.