Health Promotion Specialist at DUHAMIC-ADRI: (Deadline 12 February 2024)

Health Promotion Specialist at DUHAMIC-ADRI: (Deadline 12 February 2024)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DUHaranira AMajyambere y’ICyaro is a local non-profit organization based in Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, Kicukiro District, Niboye Sector. From October 2022,DUHAMIC-ADRI is implementing a five-year PEPFAR/USAID funded Project named IGIRE-JYAMBERE in all sectors of Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts aiming at preventing new HIV infections and reducing vulnerability among Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and their households and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) ) in high HIV burden Districts in Rwanda. The IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity is  implemented by a team of staff that provides technical, analytical, management, interpersonal skills and experience at different levels to ensure well rounded OVC-DREAMS.

With the above background, DUHAMIC-ADRI would like to recruit one (01) qualified

Health Promotion Specialist.

Job Location: DUHAMIC-ADRI HQ located in Kicukiro/Kigali with potential travels in Nyarugenge and Muhanga.

Report to: Deputy Chief of Party for IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity,

Type of contract: One year renewable based on performance

Main responsibilities of Health Promotion Specialist

The Health Promotion Specialist will be responsible for :

• Helping the Technical Coordinators, Field Officers and volunteers to conduct a comprehensive HIV Risk/vulnerability Assessment to understand the specific program participants at higher risk for HIV infection/health. This includes identifying the key factors contributing to HIV transmission and non-viral load suppression among program participants.
• Leading the design and implementation of evidence-based HIV prevention programs tailored to the needs and characteristics of program participants, which may include interventions like condom provision and distribution, HIV Testing Services education, and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) access.
• Leading the development and dissemination of  HIV prevention and risk reduction materials and messages to educate the target population about HIV transmission, safe sex practices, harm reduction strategies, and the importance of regular HIV testing and viral load suppressing.
• Helping program Technical Coordinators, Field Officers, volunteers to provide Behavior Change Interventions by Implementing interventions that encourage individuals to adopt safer sexual practices and promote regular HIV testing.
• Facilitating access to HIV testing, counseling, and linkage to care and treatment for individuals who test positive for HIV.
• Collaborating with RMS, Hospitals and Health Facilities to ensure the availability and accessibility of condoms at safe space and other barrier methods for safe sex.
• Conducting outreach and Peer Support by engaging community outreach workers and peer educators to provide information, support, and resources to program participants at risk, as they can often relate more closely to the experiences of the target population.
• Recognizing cultural and social factors that impact HIV risk and transmission within the specific community and tailor interventions accordingly.
• In collaboration with RBC, ensuring that Health providers are providing confidential and nonjudgmental HIV testing and counseling services, including pre-test and post-test counseling, to encourage regular testing and knowledge of one’s HIV status.
• Advocating for policies that support HIV prevention, harm reduction, and increased access to care and treatment, including initiatives to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV as well family planning.
• In collaboration with MEL team, collecting and analyzing data to monitor the effectiveness of prevention efforts, identify trends in HIV transmission, and make data-driven adjustments to the program.
• Collaborating with healthcare providers, government agencies such as RBC, District Hospitals, Health Facilities, community structures, and other stakeholders to ensure well-coordinated responses to HIV prevention and risk reduction.
• Addressing disparities in HIV prevalence and ensuring that prevention efforts reach hard to reach program participants such as people with disability and others.
• Maintaining accurate records of health-related program activities, outcomes, and expenditures.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to tailor HIV prevention and risk reduction strategies that are culture sensitive.
• Play a crucial role in implementing effective programs and initiatives to reduce HIV-related risks and improve the health of at-risk program participants.
• Representing IGIRE-JYAMBERE Activity in HIV prevention and response technical working groups and meetings organized by government agencies to align program participants needs to the government priorities.
• Leads overall coordination of all IGIRE-JYAMBERE health related activities and providers

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, sexual harassment and exploitation to achieve the IGIRE-JYAMBERE’s goals on safeguarding implementation,
• Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment,
• Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action,
• Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place and encourage others to do the same.

Interested candidates shall fulfill the following qualifications :

• Having a Master’s degree in Public Health or a Bachelor’s Degree in General Medicine,
• Having at least 5 years of experience implementing HIV/AIDS prevention/treatment interventions,

In addition to above qualifications, the candidates shall fulfill also the following conditions, and skills:

• Experience of managing a team and demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with reputable institutions, including Government of Rwanda and NGOs,
• Strong writing and oral presentation skills, including fluency in English and/or French to effectively convey complex information and findings to key staff and Donor, including the ability to prepare clear and concise narrative and data reports,
• Having a strong Familiarity with HIV Prevention/risk reduction/treatment in particular and health system in Rwandan context,
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently and as part of a team, and coordinate Health activities,
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Email and database skills are an added advantage;
• Characterized by Integrity, Professionalism and Transparency,
• Be available and ready to start immediately once the recruitment process is concluded,

This position is open to any candidate fulfilling the required conditions, qualifications and skills without any discrimination. Women and Persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

Interested candidates will send their applications which include a motivational letter, detailed CV with at least 3 reference persons, copies of degree(s) and ID, and relevant certificates if any to the following email address: [email protected]  not later than February,12^th,2024 at 5:00pm. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for written and oral exams.

Done at Kigali, February, 6th, 2024

BENINEZA Innocent

Executive Secretary