NPO - Hiv/Aids Prevention

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Under the overall supervision of the WR and day to day guidance of South Africa HIV technical officer, the national professional officer will support the WHO HIV prevention work in South Africa and in the region. The officer will work with the available guidelines and guidance in the WHO South Africa office, and will liaise with external stakeholders through the South Africa HIV prevention technical officer. This will include the synthesis and collation of experience and leaming from various PrEP, HTS and reproductive health implementation projects and programmes in the region to strengthen implementation, ensure safety and maximise impact.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

-->Provide guidance and technical support to SA department of health in a range of activities that will promote safe and effective PrEP and HTS programming, working with NDOH--> Identify, review and promote successful platforms for the delivery of HIV prevention packages, including within other health areas, specifically sexual and reproductive health (SRH).--> Timely compilation of the required mid-term and annual technical and financial reports from the South Africa offices in regard to activities carried out under the BMGF in the region. --> Monitor progress and provide technical assistance to the PrEP and HTS programmes and contribute to the technical support visits to the projects, programmes and demonstration projects in South Africa (and in other countries in the region as needed), including writing the travel reports and following up on the recommendations and actions required. --> Support the South Africa HIV prevention technical officer, working with HIV prevention focal points in WHO HQ in the development of specific guidance relating to HIV prevention for key populations and women and AGYW) and ABYM and the integration of HIV prevention to broader reproductive health services. --> Support the provision of health services to adolescent girls and young women as well as adolescent boys and young men which include HIV prevention interventions--> Any other duties as assigned by the South Africa HIV technical officer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Degree in health sciences from a recognized institution
Desirable: Masters Degree

Experience

Essential: a) At least 5 years professional experience in public healthb) Demonstrate a good understanding of HIV prevention programmes, especially PrEP and HTS
Desirable: Experience in WHO or an international organization or institution, preferably in the UN System

Skills

a) Good writing skillsb) Proven skills in area of planning, policy and strategy developmentd) Demonstrated experience in working with key populationse) Previous experience of working with DOH

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable:

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at ZAR 833,858 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.