Regional Case identification and Prevention Advisor

ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Regional Case identification and Prevention Advisor to be based in Ethiopia-Gambella.

The Regional Case Identification and Prevention Advisor supports the design and implementation of HIV case finding, partner notification, post-exposure prophylaxis, Gender based violence, key population services and Prevention related activities in Ethiopia/ Gambella Region.

ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Regional Case identification and Prevention Advisor by May 2024.The successful candidate will hold MD or Health related BSC with a minimum of 5 years of experience involved in Prevention and HIV case Identification. Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated coordination, and the ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse partners.

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Regional Case Identification and Prevention Advisor supports the design and implementation of HIV case finding, partner notification, post-exposure prophylaxis, Gender based violence, key population services and Prevention related activities.

Under the guidance of the Regional Director, Regional Case Identification and Prevention Advisor will have the following responsibilities:

• Participate in regional technical working groups in HIV prevention and Case Identification.
• Provide technical assistance to the RHB in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ICT, PrEP, HIVST, KP, GBV and SNS programs.
• Provide technical assistance to the RHB in the development /customization of ICT, PNS, PrEP, GBV and KP services job aides and CEMs.
• In collaboration with RHB, organize and provide basic training on ICT, PNS, PrEP, GBV and KP services at RHB and high case load health facilities.
• Support the RHB in Strengthening risk based PITC and index case testing services to optimize HIV testing yield.
• Propose innovative ideas that improve case identification and linkage to HIV-positive clients.
• Support the RHB in the implementation and scale-up of HIV self-testing through assisted, unassisted and community led approaches priority with a focus on index linked HIV-self testing in children.
• In collaboration with the RHBs, ensure the assignment of ICT, PrEP, GBV and KP services focal persons in supported facilities.
• Support the RHB to ensure the implementation of ICT, PrEP, HIVST, GBV and KP services minimum package at KP providing health facilities.
• Support the RHB in the recruitment and deployment of peer navigators at KP-selected sites.
• In collaboration with community partner support the RHB to develop innovative strategies to track the sexual network of the index cases and link them to HIV testing services.
• Support the RHB in the mapping of the catchment FSWs quarterly.
• In communication with the regional EPSS hub, ensure availability of adequate stocks of PrEP medications and they are utilized timely.
• Support the RHB in roll out of the long-acting PrEP.
• Support the RHB to conducting ICT, PrEP, HIVST, GBV and KP services quality improvement initiatives and build capacity to benchmark and scale up best QI practices.
• Support the RHB in the provision of quality KP service through regular KP-Quality score card monitoring.
• Support the RHB in the inclusion of U=U messaging in the prevention, care, and treatment messages
• Support the RHB in the provision of comprehensive SGBV services at all ART sites.
• In collaboration with the RHB, regularly conduct SIMS assessment analyze the findings, identify gaps, and develop PIP & follow up on the improvement plan.
• Participate actively in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual ICAP performance review meetings.
• Provide joint supportive supervision to the RHB and Selected HFs.
• Coordinate closely with the RHB staff to ensure appropriate, high quality and timely technical assistance for participating hospitals and IPC Focal points.
• In partnership with ICAP’s Strategic Information unit, drive continuous use of data to track program quality, outputs, and outcomes.
• Synthesize successful results, prepare, and disseminate reports and guidance on IPC/TB_ best practices and approaches for wider replication and use in the country.
• Provide technical leadership and IPC training/capacity building with an initial focus on protecting health care workers, patients, and communities.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual activity reports; and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required qualifications and experiences.

• Physician or Health related BSC with a minimum of 5 years of experience involved in Prevention and HIV case Identification: Having MPH is an advantage.
• Experience in HIV regional program technical coordination.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, organizing, and conducting training.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Computer skills (MS Office and statistical packages).

The incumbent will have a demonstrated track record working on US Government-supported PEPFAR programs including program planning, monitoring and evaluation.

The Regional Case identification and Prevention Advisor will also have experience working effectively as a part of diverse staff teams, and contributing to successful collaborations with donors, host-country ministries of health, and civil society.

“The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.”