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• Participate in the development of HTS and
  HIV prevention work plans at the project level, district, CSOs and health
  facilities.
• Work closely with selected district teams
  to continuously map and identify key and priority populations in targeted
  districts.
• Work closely with the CSOs to coordinate
  mobilization activities for key and priority populations and work with
  health teams to provide a standard package of HIV prevention services.
• Actively participate in the development
  and roll out of capacity building plans for CSOs in provision of
  comprehensive HIV services and implementation of the HIV prevention
  package for Key and Priority populations.
• Build the skills of district and CSO teams
  in the application of the Stepping Stones methodology.
• Support the roll out and implementation of
  Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis programme.
• Formulate strategies to improve linkage
  and referral of key and priority populations for services at both facility
  and community level. Support the provision of VMMC messaging and a minimum
  package of VMMC services for male in the supported VMMC districts.
• Support delivery of HIV prevention
  services to key and priority and other populations in communities and at
  facility level, including targeted outreaches aimed at Index client
  testing, partner testing, social network testing, mobile testing in
  hotspots for Key Populations.
• Ensure project activities comply with
  national guidelines and policies for HIV/AIDS systems within health
  facilities for improved quality of patient care.
• Build the integration of reproductive
  health services into activities targeting Key and Priority populations.
• Ensure provision of quality HTC services
  in line with National protocols and guidelines.
• Ensure 100% linkage for HIV positive
  clients to HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment.
• Track key performance indicators and
  strategies to determine progress in achievement of targets and innovations
  across supported districts.
• Carry-out targeted site supervision visits
  to supported health units in the district to provide technical assistance,
  capacity building and mentorship of health workers.
• Prepare and timely submit weekly activity
  reports, and monthly and quarterly project reports.
• Regularly review and consolidate
  programmatic reports from CSOs and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in identification and
  documentation of best practices.
• Work closely with the Monitoring and
  Evaluation team ensure that data collected is accurate and valid and
  captures process and outcome indicators.

• The applicant for the EGPAF Program
  Officer—HIV Prevention job opportunity should hold a bachelor’s degree in
  a health- related field e.g. medicine, clinical practice, community health
  or nursing; or social works and social administration.
• At least three years of experience in
  providing HIV prevention services, particularly to key and priority
  populations;
• Previous experience gained through serving
  within a Government institution or NGO with proven ability to coordinate
  activities of different stakeholders at district and or sub national
  level.
• Hands-on knowledge and skills in
  designing, planning, implementing and monitoring community activities for
  HIV prevention for KP and PP, PMTCT, clinical care and Pediatrics care
  programs.
• Previous experience in providing technical
  support to Civil Society Organizations in provision of HIV prevention
  services and linkage to HIV care and treatment services.
• Previous experience using the Stepping
  Stones methodology will be an added advantage.
• Previous experience in implementing and
  applying Quality improvement approaches and providing training to service
  providers and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational
  and written / verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the supported
  districts.

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