Technical Officer at FHI 360

Job Summary:

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Technical Officer, the Technical Officer organizes, implements, coordinates, and supervises HIV/AIDS activities implemented by the EpiC Malawi sub-recipient addressing key populations (Fisher folks, Female Sex workers, MSM, MSW, Transgender (TG) persons, PWID, and other vulnerable populations).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in developing strategies and interventions to improve the quality and responsiveness of HIV prevention programming and service delivery for Key population (KP) and priority population (PP).
• Provide technical assistance and mentorship to other project team members and facilitate technical capacity assessments in efficacious, evidence-based HIV prevention for KP and PP
• Identify and map different categories of KPs and PP in the targeted geographic areas in the county and work with STOs/TOs to set up integrated DICEs as guided by annual plans
• Expand and improve testing services for KP and PP using targeted outreach strategies as per the national guidelines
• Establish routine monitoring and surveillance systems, including QuickRes, in KPs to demonstrate program effectiveness and inform program improvement over time.
• Take the lead in training health care workers, first-line responders, and KP Local Implementing Partner staff on LIVES to equip them with skills to respond appropriately to GBV survivors
• Take the lead in training implementing partners’ peer educators and navigators in microplanning to equip them with skills to manage hotspots, safe spaces, and data capturing and reporting
• Facilitate problem-solving and action planning within the project to address critical challenges and barriers to improving HIV prevention programming and service delivery to key populations.
• Prepare all required reports related to KP and GBV activities, including periodic progress reports and donor reports, as appropriate.
• Maintain collaboration with donors and other organizations engaged in HIV services, including   prevention, care, and treatment for KP and PP
• Any other duties assigned

Education and Experience:

• BS/BA Degree in social sciences /Public health or related field
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in providing technical leadership in HIV Prevention, KP, and GBV services at the national or regional level or
• MS/MA/MPH in social studies/Community Health or related field with 3-5 years of relevant work experience will be an added advantage

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least three years’ experience in HIV programs targeting the identification, linkage, and HIV care, treatment and support services, and GBV for KP/PP
• HIV/AIDS-related training, specifically in HIV prevention and evidence-informed behavior change communication for KP/PP
• GBV and LIVES training and experience working with the legal, law enforcement, and community gatekeepers to protect the rights of KP/PP and other vulnerable populations.
• Must understand PEPFAR /USAID/ GoM Technical guidance requirements for HIV Programming for Key Populations
• Demonstrates understanding of national policies, strategies, and guidelines, especially for KP/PP HIV programming and GBV prevention and response services
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build partnerships and consensus within teams and with other stakeholders
• Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills

Travel requirements:

• 30% local travel to implementation districts and sub-recipients’ offices

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.