HIV Care & Support officer (HCSO) -4 Positions
Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is an indigenous non-governmental Organization working in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, Care, treatment and Support services over the past two decades nationally. MENA is looking well experienced and energetic health professional for its prospective “Family focused HIV prevention; Care and Treatment services project” supported by US Department of State through Integrated Service for Health and Development Organization/ISHDO. MENA invites Competent Candidates to apply for the position of HIV Care & Support officer (HCSO)
Location: Bekoji, Wonji, Metehara and Chiro; Oromia
Organization: Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA)
Deadline: February 6, 2026
Job Description
1. HIV Care & Support officer (HCSO) – Internal/External
- Category: Health Care
- Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)
- Salary: Negotiable
Major Duties/Job Summary: –
· Conduct Community Based HIV Testing based on Clients’ preference
· Conduct assisted and non-assisted HIV Self-test for eligible clients at community.
· Facilitate referral linkage from Community to Health facility and vice versa for ICT and OVC
· He/She overseeing and supporting case management activities for PLHIV in the Community including recording and reporting using paper-based system which later migrates to Commcare application.
· Build capacity of CWs/Volunteers through providing trainings, mentoring and close follow up.
· Coordinate community stakeholders for effective communication on client’s referral and other services.
· Establish and strengthening community ART Group (CAG) in the community
Job Requirements
Qualification:
- BSc in Nursing
Work experience:
- A minimum of 3 years work experience (preferably in NGO setup) with similar Position.
Required skills:
· The Applicant should be computer literate (MS word, Excel and Access, etc.)
· Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills
· HIV Self-test and HIV testing training on new national algorism.
· COC Certificate for level IV applicants. (It’s mandatory for all applicants)
· Professional registration and license from concerned health office
· Basic (spoken and written) skill in English and Local Language
· Ability to Coordinate and Support volunteers working in the Community
· Demonstrated Knowledge and Skill in HIV Counseling and testing; on PITC and ICT.
· Experience in USG HIV care and treatment activity is a plus
Sex: Female/Male (female candidates are encouraged to apply)
Term of Employment: 7 months with possible extension based on fund availability and performance.
No. of Vacant Positions: 4 (four)
How to Apply
· Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and application letter through the organization’s address http://www.mekdimethiopia.org/vacancy or
· In person only at Adama branch office located Adama town Hangatu woreda, around Hangatu woreda administration office. Tel. No. 022-1-11-84-25/26
· Application period – within 7 consecutive days from the date of this announcement announcement .
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.
MENA have the right to cancel the announcement if there is a need to do so.
