Job at Options Consultancy Services

Options Consultancy Services, UK, is one of the consortium partners implementing the Enhancing the National Response to HIV/AIDS programme (ENR) in Nigeria, which aims to contribute to Nigeria’s achievement of MDG 6 by reducing the spread of HIV and mitigating the impact of AIDS (for more

information) We are looking for Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor (SSTA) to strengthen our team.

Application procedure: Please send your resume accompanied by a short covering letter and contact details of three relevant referees before Friday 12 July 2013 to:  opportunities@options.co.uk . Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor (SSTA)


Job Title: Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor (SSTA)
Location: Benue State
Job type: fixed term (1 year and 6 months with possible extension)
Term of reference:
Role: comThe SSTA will join Options under the Enhancing Nigeria’s Response (ENR) to HIV/AIDS Programme, The SSTA will be responsible for supporting the State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (SACA) in his/her State by building the capacity and providing assistance for the development and maintenance of efficient and effective coordination, planning and reporting for an effective, multi-sectoral and evidence-based HIV/AIDS response.

Qualifications/Experience:
Master's degree or equivalent experience in public health administration, social sciences, or other related field
Minimum of 10 years of consulting and/or management experience in large, complex, non-government, public or private sector development projects
Demonstrated programme management competency and effective communication skills in working with clients, partners, and other public health professionals
Understanding of key issues for STI/HIV programming
Experience in institutional development, mentoring and training for different cadres of staff and partners
Excellent technical writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self starter.




Location: Benue
Experience: 10 year(s)
Course of Study: public health
Required Grade:  Not Specified