Under the supervision of the Programs Director, the Senior HIV&AIDS Officer provides leadership and oversees the planning, and management of HIV/AIDS/PMTCT program component of the Association and supporting field staff in the implementation of HIV&AIDS/PMTCT activities in line with approved (funded) projects. He/she maintains liaison and works with the Team Leader for MNCH in integrating HIV/PMTCT into existing services at FGAE SRH clinics and monitoring to ensure that HIV positive pregnant mothers are counseled and provided with quality PMTCT and followed up. S/he also follows up and supports the direct provision of HIV/PMTCT services as may be necessary at SRH clinics. He/she will be a member of FGAE program management technical team working with the Program Director in accomplishing FGAE project goal and objectives. He/she works closely and harmoniously with relevant staff at all levels – Head Office, Field Office and Clinics to ensure that program activities are implemented and reported in line with approved plan and on schedule
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS :
Qualification: MD/MPH/MSc in Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Population & Development
Work Experience: 4 for MD+MPH, 5 yrs for MD, 7 yrs for MPH, MSc & must have a minimum four years experience after Master degree, shall posses progressive experience in managing & coordinating the implementation of HIV/AIDS program and Prevention and care & Treatment Services provision. Not less than two of these years must be in the service delivery area.
Place of work for position: Head Office-Addis Ababa
Salary for position: As per the FGAE’s salary scale