(South, Central, SIdama and Southwest)- Hawassa, Amhara -Bahirdar, Tigray- Mekelle
Job Description
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 – Ethiopia. The incumbent will be responsible to 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 the regions.
ICAP seeks highly qualified and experienced candidates to fill the Regional Case identification and Prevention Advisor by November 2023.The successful candidate will hold a Medical Doctor or Health related BSC with a minimum of 5 years of experience involved in Prevention and HIV case Identification, Experience in HIV regional program technical coordination, in teaching, mentoring, organizing, and conducting training, in the development of documents related to HIV/AIDS Programs.
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.
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.
Main Duties and 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 RHBs in planning, implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation of ICT, PrEP, HIVST, KP, GBV and SNS programs.
• Provide technical assistance to RHBs in the development /customization of ICT, PNS,
PrEP, GBV and KP services job aides and CEMs.
• In collaboration with RHBs, organize and provide basic training on ICT, PNS, PrEP,
GBV and KP services at RHB and high case load health facilities.
• Support the RHBs 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 RHBs 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 RHBs to ensure the implementation of ICT, PrEP, HIVST, GBV and KP services
minimum package at KP providing health facilities.
• Support RHBs in the recruitment and deployment of peer navigators at KP-selected
sites.
• In collaboration with community partner support RHBs to develop innovative
strategies to track the sexual network of the index cases and link them to HIV testing
services.
• Support RHBs 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 RHBs in roll out of the long-acting PrEP.
• Support the RHBs to conducting ICT, PrEP, HIVST, GBV and KP services quality
improvement initiatives and build capacity to benchmark and scale up best QI
practices.
• Support RHBs in the provision of quality KP service through regular KP-Quality score
card monitoring.
• Support RHBs in the mapping of PWIDs, developing minimum service packages for
PWIDs and implementing integrated services for PWIDs.
• Support RHBs in the inclusion of U=U messaging in the prevention, care, and
treatment messages
• Support RHBs in the provision of comprehensive SGBV services at all ART sites.
• In collaboration with the RHBs, Regularly conduct SIMS assessments 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 RHBs 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.
• Experience in the development of documents related to HIV/AIDS Programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Computer skills (MS Office and statistical packages)
“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.”
Applications close: E. Africa Standard Time.