JD for HIV Case Surveillance Cluster Coordinator and Lab Advisor

Number of positions: 1

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of HIV Case Surveillance Team Leader, the Cluster coordinator and lab advisor will coordinate and monitor the implementation of HIV case-based surveillance in regions under his/her supervision and is in charge of coordination of the CBS lab related activities including assisting in strengthening recency testing and viral load validation related laboratory supports.   He/she also support in building data systems to capture recency data to characterize emerging hotspots and help target prevention interventions

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: -

• Centrally coordinate the overall implementation of HIV CS in the regions under her/his cluster
• Support the preparation of training guides and other job aids and tools
• Organizes, coordinate and facilitate capacity building activities including TOT and rollout training. 
• Conduct continuous and periodic monitoring in health facilities implementing HIV Case-based surveillance.
• Collaborate with the regional team and conduct supportive supervision and site readiness assessment.
• Provide above-and site-level monitoring and implementation support for roll out of recency and viral load testing and data capture and management
• Coordinate and support the planned viral load validation related activities
• Establish and maintain successful work relationships with EPH, RHBs, and CDC.
• Collaborate with the regional team and produce quarterly surveillance reports.
• Assist EPHI and regions in data analysis and visualization of the program data.
• Continually document and disseminate program successes, case studies and lessons learned.
• Produce periodic reports and report on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Conducts follow up activities required for program monitoring.
• Supervise the regional team and give feedback regularly.
• Undertakes other tasks assigned by his /her supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, Laboratory (Master’s degree at minimum, doctoral-level degree preferable).
• Must have more than 8 years’ experience in public health epidemic response and HIV program.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Health, local government authorities, partner organizations, civil society and donors)
• Ability to coordinate a team of technical experts with varied background (information system developers, epidemiologists, health care service providers, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of disease surveillance data
• Strong oral and written skills in English
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship
• Must be willing to travel frequently to project activity regions

How to Apply

Only online applications are received

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NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – November 21, 2021