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Job Overview
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Date PostedSeptember 6, 2024
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Location
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Expiration dateSeptember 13, 2024
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Experience2 Years
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GenderBoth
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QualificationBachelor Degree
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OrganizationProject Hope
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Required LanguagesEnglish
Job Description
POSTION DESCRIPTION
DATE:
POSITION TYPE: Consultant, Local Hire
DURATION: 6 months
LOCATION: Freetown, Sierra Leone (note that Project HOPE will not be covering relocation expenses)
POSITION TITLE: HIV Consultant
NUMBER: 1
DIVISION: Global Health
REPORTS TO: Senior Technical Officer HIV
Project HOPE is an international NGO with employees and volunteers who work around the globe, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients, provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up, and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.
Code of Conduct
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment. Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Project HOPE seeks an HIV Consultant to support the GF-funded KP Program. In collaboration with other technical staff, the consultant will provide technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV services to key populations (KPs) at program supported drop-in centers (DICs).
S/he will provide strategic support, oversight, and technical assistance to the implementation of comprehensive HIV services including PrEP, differentiated HTS, care and treatment, STI, and viral load testing. S/he will work collaboratively with the various DICs supporting different KP typologies. S/he will contribute to the improvement of access and quality of HIV services including the optimization of HTS, referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment other services (including lab) and the implementation of QI approaches.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Support:
- Work in collaboration with the HIV team to implement and coordinate of HIV-related activities.
- Support the development and distribution of educational materials on HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
- Help with the organization and execution of workshops, training sessions, and community activities.
Data Management:
- Support in collecting, entering, and managing data related to HIV services, including weekly and monthly performance data.
- Support in validation data reported by KP CSOs and health facilities relevant to program implementation.
- Assist in analyzing data to track program outcomes, identify trends, and support program improvement efforts.
- Prepare reports and presentations summarizing data findings and program activities.
Fieldwork and Outreach:
- Participate in field visits to support the delivery of HIV services and outreach efforts.
- Gather feedback from clients and stakeholders to assess program impact and areas for improvement.
- Support with Help with logistics and coordination for program-related events and activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Atleast two years’ experience working on HIV or other health related projects in Sierra Leone, experience working with key population group will be an added advantage.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic data analysis tools.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: RecruitmentSL@projecthope.org.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.