Deadline : 31 July 2020
Chemonics is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of HIV/AIDS Program Officer in Ghana .
The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world to help people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The HIV/AIDS Program Officer will perform the following functions:
- Coordinate and provide technical support to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in regional forecasting of HIV/AIDS commodities and to prepare and regularly update regional supply plans.
- Regularly report on stock status of commodities, as well as health facility performance as relates to HIV commodity in prioritized facilities in identified Districts.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to facilitate transition of clients from old (nevirapine based formulations) to new regimen (TLD) as per updated ART guidelines.
- To provide supply chain technical support for the implementation of multi-month dispensing of ARVs to identified clients in prioritized facilities.
- Conduct monitoring and supportive supervision visits to prioritized facilities in targeted districts to provide supply chain on-job-training and monitor performance to ensure continuous commodity availability.
- To provide technical assistance and logistical support to the MoH/GHS in HIV commodity distribution to ensure adequate stock to meet client needs.
- Inform leadership of potential regional level short-term technical assistance needs as required.
- Assist with preparing regional specific work plans, quarterly and annual reports, activity reports and other related communications.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required.
- Advanced Degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 year’s of relevant work experience.
- Experience working on a USAID or donor-funded project will be an added advantage.
- Experience building effective relationships with cooperating partners and stakeholders, especially government counterparts at national and regional levels.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Fluency in English required.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit Chemonics.
