Job Title: HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Advisor –Seconded to FMOH
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Line Manager: Director, Regional Program Support
Position Summary:
The HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Advisor - Seconded to FMOH will provide technical support to National HIV care and treatment program to facilitate technical coordination to respond adequately to the public health challenged posed by the epidemic.
Major duties and responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of FMOH - DPCD, HIV prevention and control case team the incumbent will provide overall technical support to HIV/AIDS care and treatment team: S/He will
· Support FMOH in strategic planning to support implementation of the HIV program and delivery of quality services in line with evidence-based recommendations and practices
· Supports the Ministry of Health in building institutional capacity on HIV/AIDS care and treatment activities
· Supports coordination and preparation/revision of National guidelines, training materials, job aids and patient communication tools
· Provide technical assistance to FMOH in the roll out of new initiatives
· Provide technical assistance to FMOH to Strengthen integration of HIV program with the health system at all level so that different programs and tiers of health system work more effectively and efficiently
· Support the coordination and implementation of the National transition plan
· Support FMOH to enable RHBs to adopt and implement the national health care quality strategy and HIV service quality improvement framework
· Assists the HIV prevention and control case team members in the activities related to care and treatment.
· Assist in compilation and submission of reports
· Performs other relevant duties as required.
· University degree in medicine with master’s degree in Public Health or any health related field
· Training in epidemiology, infectious disease related course is desirable.
· Minimum 7 years of experience in public health particularly on management and control of HIV/AIDS
· Previous work experience in UN or other international non-governmental organizations is advantageous;
· Excellent working knowledge of English
· Demonstrable skills in IT including the use of epidemiological and statistical softwareLet Employers Find You
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