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Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

DISTINCT FUTURE OF CVDA

Common Vision for Development Association (CVDA) is an indigenous, non-governmental,  non-for-profit, humanitarian aid association. It was established on October 28, 2005 by a group of dedicated persons from diverse social, economic, professional and religious backgrounds.

CVDA has been re-registered and licensed by the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice, Charities and Societies Agency, on November 30, 2009 as an Ethiopian Residents charity in accordance with the Charities and Societies proclamation No. 621/2009 with registration No. 0588. As per 1113/2019 proclamation also re-registered on July 30, 2019.

It has permission to work at the national level so far operates marginal parts of BenshanguleGumuz Region, SNNPR(13 woredas inWolayta, south Omo, Dawro , Kaffa, Gedeo, Gurage and Silte zones), Sidama region (17 woredas), Oromia Region (16 woredas in West Showa Zone, Borena Zone, Guji Zone, west Guji and west Arsi) Afar Region;  Zone 5; Delfefage, Dewe, Telalek, HadeleEle and SumuRobi  Zone 3 ; Gewane and Gelalo  and City Government of Addis Ababa.

Description of the Vacancy

Common Vision for Development Association (CVDA) is partner with PSI   to implement USAID HIV Services for Key and Priority Populations ( USAID HS-KPP) project up until October 2023.

Implementation under this Activity for FY22 is guided by six Strategic Objectives (SOs), including:

SO1: Improve case identification through targeted testing strategies including ICT/PNS, HIVST, and reaching sexual networks for key and priority populations.

SO2: Increase availability of high-quality HIV prevention services to reduce HIV incidence among key and priority populations in community-based service delivery points.

SO3: Achieve saturation through increased access to ART and improved coverage through provision of differentiated care models including referral and linkage for treatment from the drop-in centers for key and priority populations.

SO4: Reduce interruption in treatment (IIT) through improved linkage, adherence, and continuity of treatment (COT) interventions including same-day ART.

SO5:  Increase viral load suppression through sample transport and results tracking from community service delivery points to viral load testing sites.

SO6: Reduce co-infection of HIV/STIs through increased use of SRH/GBV services integrated with HIV services by key and priority populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide KP friendly pharmaceutical services as related to integrated clinical services including HTC, STI, ART, and other RH services
• Provide appropriate drug information to clients related to drug side effects, adherence, and precautions
• Ensure all pharmaceutical commodities are stored/kept as per a national and international standards
• Provide feedback to internal clinical staff on required steps to ensure rational drug use at the facility level
• Attend intra-facility service quality review sessions and contribute to addressing holistic service quality issues
• Follow stock balance regular and report to the appropriate body for restocking
• Request commodities including ART as per the set timeline
• Implement SOPs for pharmaceutical activity with the highest diligence

Project: USAID MULU KPP Activity

Required Number : 2 (1 for Sodo and 1 for Arbaminch )

Duration of employment: from date of employment up to September 30, 2023 subject to availability of fund and performance

Minimum required Qualification and experience

• Diploma or BSC in pharmacy(druggist)
• At least two   years experience in counseling clients receiving ART care and treatment program at least three years
• ART pharmacy training and experience in supply chain management
• Computer application skill (Optional)
• Communications skills
• Fluency in English(optional) and local languages
• Knowledge of combination prevention