HIV Service Specialist 32 views

Organization Background:

HUNDEE – Oromo Grassroots Development Initiative is a local non-partisan, not-for profit and secular charity organization established in April 1995. HUNDEE broadly envisions seeing a just world where women, men, boys and girls live in dignity and prosperity. To this end, it has been promoting various projects being developed in the areas of development and community education interventions. It has secured funding support from USAID/PEPFAR for the implementation of a project that seeks to deliver family-focused HIV prevention, testing, care services and interventions for vulnerable children in Shashamane, Goba, Bule-Hora, Nagelle-Borena, Adola, Shakiso, Odo-Shakiso and Yabello towns in Oromia National Regional State. The Main purpose of this project is to strengthen local HIV epidemic control so that 95% of individuals living with HIV know their status, 95% of persons living with HIV initiate antiretroviral therapy and 95% of clients on antiretroviral therapy achieve their viral load suppression. Here, our organization seeks to hire competent and qualified candidates who fulfill the following criteria of the position.

No. required:1

Gender: Both male and female are invited, and women are highly  encouraged to apply

Location of the Position: Shashamane HIV Prevention, Care &Treatment Service Project Coordination Office with frequent field travel,

Terms of Employment: One year contract, with possibility of renewal depending on merit and job continuity

Job Summary:

Under the direction and close supervision of HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment Service Project Coordinator, the HIV Service Specialist is primarily responsible to/in:

  • Strengthen the comprehensive community-based HIV/AIDS treatment, care and support services,
  • Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project and ensure efficiency and effectiveness,
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, public health entities and relevant community based organizations as appropriate to achieve the project goals,
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders,
  • Promote teamwork and cooperation needed for the success of the project,
  • Ensure compliance with project HIV service standard and procedures, and  other regulatory standards,
  • Participate in and contribute to annual plan and budget preparation which aligns with the goals and objectives of the project,
  • Prepare and submit regular and timely performance reports to the Project Coordination Office adhering to donor reporting requirements, and
  •  Perform other duties as assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Required Education and Qualification:

  • Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, or Nursing from recognized universities or colleges.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 6/8 years proven work experience, of which 2/4 years in Clinical HIV treatment/testing service delivery

Skill and Personal qualities:

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and report writing skills, technical competence and ability to work in harmony with co-worker;
  •  Proven knowledge of working with Microsoft packages (ability to prepare various reports using Excel, Microsoft Offices, PowerPoint and etc)

Language Ability:

  • Proficiency in Afaan Oromo, Amharic and English languages is mandatory

How to Apply

How to apply: Applicants who fulfill the minimum criteria of the position can send their application/motivation letter with well organized CV through our email: [email protected]

NB. Only those applicants who fulfill the minimum requirement of the position are short listed and contacted for further evaluation.

HUNDEE Oromo Grassroots Development Initiative:

Head Office: Addis Ababa/Finfinnee, Around Meskel Flower Roundabout, Near Villa Verde Hotel, Tel. 011-558-3053/0115584623;

Shashamane HIV Prevention, Care &Treatment Service Project Coordination Office, Telephone

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