
Website BroadReach
Job Description:
The HIV Technical Advisor(s) provide expertise and support for the design and implementation of programming focused on community-based HIV prevention, testing and treatment initiation efforts in selected districts of Lesotho; strengthening of community systems and local partner capacity for a sustained HIV response; and delivering the DREAMS core package of interventions for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) and their sexual partners. Reporting to the Principal Investigator
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that project is technically sound, evidence-based and responsive to the needs of the target population, and ensure a comprehensive and contextualized approach integrating gender, inclusion and protection mainstreaming.
- Support collection and analysis of project data, capture and share lessons learned and best practices, and contribute to the project learning agenda and adaptive management.
- Work with the PI in identifying capacity strengthening needs of staff and partners and provide quality assurance, technical training, coaching and mentoring.
- Contribute to maintaining relationships with donors, NGOs, FBOs, private sector actors, media, and research institutions and participate in forums in related to HIV prevention, care, and treatment to collect and share best practices and promote the project’s work.
- Represent the project at national and regional technical work groups, including, but not limited to HIV prevention, HTS and ART.
- Deliver recommendations on technical assistance and systems strengthening to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience working in Lesotho, with an understanding of the local health system and HIV challenges and opportunities, and solid relationships at relevant government agencies.
- Experience in capacity building and providing technical assistance.
- Ability to travel locally and internationally.
- Experience managing and supervising technical staff
- Experience in a role requiring collaboration with complex internal and external organizations, as well as a demonstrated ability to coordinate with the Ministry of Health, USG Implementing Partners, and other relevant partners across all levels of health care system
- Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
- Experience supporting complex PEPFAR-funded projects preferred; DREAMS experience is an advantage
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong public presentation skills, including the ability to represent the project to key stakeholders.
- Ability to produce results and meet all deliverables and targets in a timely manner
Job Details:
Company: BroadReach
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Maseru
Application Deadline: N/A
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