HIV Prevention Advisor

Jhpiego Mozambique is seeking a highly qualified HIV Prevention Advisor to provide technical leadership and oversight for HIV prevention activities under the RISE-OVC Project. The Advisor will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of evidence-based prevention strategies targeting orphans, vulnerable children (OVC), adolescents, and their caregivers.

 The Advisor will work closely with Jhpiego’s technical team, sub-partners, clinical partners, government stakeholders, and Jhpiego headquarters to ensure the alignment of HIV prevention activities with national and donor (PEPFAR/USG) priorities and guidelines. This role requires a strong understanding of both biomedical and behavioral aspects of HIV prevention and a commitment to community-centered approaches.

• Provide technical oversight and strategic direction for HIV prevention and testing services across the project’s target populations.
• Lead the design and coordination of community-based HIV testing initiatives, including index testing, self-testing, and provider-initiated testing, ensuring alignment with national protocols
• Collaborate with caseworkers, community health volunteers, and clinical partners to ensure quality HIV pre- and post-test counseling, informed consent, and timely results delivery.
• Serve as the focal point for HIV prevention activities, including risk reduction, PrEP promotion and uptake among eligible adolescents and caregivers, and community education.
• Ensure integration of HIV prevention messaging within OVC case management and facilitate effective referrals to clinical and community-based prevention and care services.
• Coordinate with local health structures to strengthen access to comprehensive prevention services and support linkages to care and treatment.
• Monitor program data and collaborate with the M&E team to identify gaps and opportunities for continuous quality improvement along the HIV prevention cascade.
• Support the development and use of tools and systems for in-depth data analysis to inform performance improvement plans.
• Represent the project in relevant technical working groups and liaise with government entities, implementing partners, and development stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of training materials and capacity building initiatives for staff and partners on HIV prevention strategies.

• A degree in a biomedical field, public health, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience providing technical leadership in HIV prevention programming, particularly in donor-funded (preferably USG/PEPFAR) projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in community-based HIV testing and prevention services for OVCs and their households.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and execute activities independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with government counterparts, clinical partners, and community-based organizations in Mozambique.
• Strong skills in data analysis, strategic planning, and quality improvement in HIV prevention.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and capacity building.
• Fluency in Portuguese is required; working knowledge of English is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

A Jhpiego oferece salários competitivos e um pacote abrangente de benefícios para os funcionários.

Por favor, candidate-se em www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com

Os candidatos devem enviar um único documento para upload que inclui: carta de apresentação, currículo, referências e histórico salarial.

Para mais informações sobre a Jhpiego, visite o nosso site em www.jhpiego.org

Nota: O candidato selecionado para esta posição será sujeito a uma investigação de antecedentes pré-emprego.

Jhpiego é um Empregador de Acção Afirmativa/Igualdade de Oportunidades

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