Employer: AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria
Job Title : Prevention Associate
Sector : The strength of APIN’s M&E team
Function: Reporting to the Program Advisor (Prevention), the Prevention Associate will be responsible for providing HIV prevention education to people and general population who are at risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV though sexual or medical routes.
Prevention Associate (Abuja) Closing Date: July 24, 2012
Job Responsibilities
♦ Prepare draft progress and final reports for all Prevention programs and activities
♦ Keep tabs on the needs of program sites, with respect of registers, IECs and other consumables
♦ Work with the Program Advisor (Prevention) to train healthcare workers and other stakeholders at the states on HCT
♦ Assist in the planning and implementation of Prevention programs
♦ Conduct process and outcome evaluation of Prevention program activities, in conjunction with the Program Advisor (Prevention)
♦ Assist in responding to requests from donors and other stakeholders on progress made in program implementation
♦ Attend quarterly technical meetings as may be called upon
Qualifications and Experience
A first degree in the Social Sciences or any other relevant field, with a minimum of three (3) years cognate experience in an NGO or donor-funded environment.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
♦ Familiarity with the design, implementation and monitoring of HIV prevention activities
♦ Good knowledge of counseling and testing
♦ Good written and oral communication skills
♦ Interpersonal and team building skill
♦ Presentation skill
♦ Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Mode of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should click on “apply” button below and complete the online application form. They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position, and addressing the person specifications listed against each position. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.) is essential for all positions; and candidates must be willing to do a considerable amount of local travel.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for the position are therefore encouraged to apply. http://www.apin.org.ng/main.php?careers1&n=41
