HIV/AIDS program officer at Chemonics International

The HIV/AIDS program officer will report directly to the USAID GHSC-PSM Public Health Programs team lead and will provide technical support and liaise closely with the Western Regional Health Directorate (Ghana Health Service) and key stakeholders to ensure regional level HIV/AIDS commodity availability and security in Ghana. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Provide technical support to staff of ART sites in prioritized facilities to ensure LMIS system use to promote timely and accurate reporting
• Support Regional Supply Chain Governance structures and Technical Working Groups with facility data analytics for improved regional level HIV supply chain decision making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in health systems, public policy, supply chain, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum five (5) years 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
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluency in English required