Job Summary

• The PMTCT Advisor will provide leadership in counseling and testing and PMTCT by developing and testing strategies to build capacity of local implementers; integrate mobile, fixed, provider-initiated (PITC) and integrated CT/PITC within a single national system; and to improve models for referring and managing positive clients into care, ART education, nutritional and OVC programs. S/he will also be responsible for the documentation and dissemination of promising and best practices in PMTCT/CT.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee PMTCT state programming and ensure that project objectives and targets are met.
• Assist with the design, implementation, and evaluation of PMTCT programs and projects.
• Provide leadership and consultation on all aspects of PMTCT program implementation and scale-up, including the development of policies and training materials.
• Independently research programmatic implementation of PMTCT activities including analyzing and summarizing the results and preparing and submitting progress reports.
• Assists in identifying, documenting, disseminating, and scaling up best practices in PMTCT.
• Responsible for the GBV activities in the state.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Master’s in Public Health or its equivalent, MBChB, MBBS, MD or their equivalent
• Experience in implementing USAID grant.
• At least 7 years’ experience in implementing HIV programs, with at least 3 years focused on PMTCT and linkages, including implementation of Early Infant Diagnosis and Final Outcome, follow up of lactating mothers and their partner’s.
• Experience in capacity building e.g. developing content, planning, and facilitating training and providing technical assistance.
• Excellent personal communication skills in written and verbal English.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles/techniques and demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults.
• Good experience in using MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint applicable software related to the position.

Desired Competencies:

• Result-driven.
• Good communication skills.