PROGRAM OFFICER – Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre 1417 views

TEBELOPELE

EXTERNAL ADVERT

Tebelopele is a non -profit health and wellness organization dedicated to protecting and improving the lives of communities across Botswana for over 20 years .Tebelopele facilities are situated in 18 locations serving residents in rural, urban and town. In August 2018, Tebelopele became Botswana’s first and largest non- profit HIV Testing to integrated HIV-SRH services which includes HIV and STI screening and treatment. TB screening and, Family planning. Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP).

Tebelopele aims at providing tailored, integrated facility specific support to close the gaps related to HIV/AIDS, treatment and care, particularly among AGYW and men. The expected outcomes will be based on project Key results areas. Through the USAID award Tebelopele will implement a client centred integrated prevention, care and treatment program that will support services delivery towards reaching HIV epidemic control. To achieve this, the activity will focus on the following four (4) Key Results Areas 1) to foster early detection of infection and to address the gaps in testing (especially among men and youth) 2) To enhance early linkage to care and treatment to persons newly identified as HIV positive 3) Increased Adherence. Retention and Sustained Viral Load Suppression for HIV and TB Patients on Treatment and 4) Scaling Preventive Strategies to Combat HIV Infection among Population at Risk. The expected outcomes will be based on the program description Key results areas with geographic focus of the Activity including Tebelopele facilities in Gaborone. Kweneng East, and Francistown.

PROGRAM OFFICER (1) MOLEPOLOLE (18 months)

Reporting directly to the Senior Program Officer, the main responsibility of a Program Officer is to oversee the development of an organization’s programs. This includes staff development, project management, implementation and daily management of activities.

OVERALL PURPOSE

• Supervise CHWs and LTCs
• Provides psycho- social support clients
• Support LTC in addressing day-to-day challenges and enhancing best practices for purposes of achieving care and treatment targets.
• Manages the helpline and offer support
• Provide adherence support
• Provide counselling to loss to follow up and defaulters
• Counselling support to failure clinic
• Prepares the reports and supporting materials as may be required.
• Identify opportunities for new program development and expansion;
• Support CHW with client follow up in the community
• Exercises at all times suitable levels of confidentiality as may be defined and dictated by Tebelopele.
• Carries out any other duties as may be agreed by the Senior Program Officer.
• Strong Analytical and evaluation ability.

 

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge and understanding of the key issues relating to HIV prevention, care and treatment and Voluntary Counselling & Testing in particular
• Experience of HIV/AIDS related counselling
• Excellent written and verbal communication especially in English and Setswana
• Up-to-date knowledge of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in Botswana and internationally
• Problem solving
• Communication

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Social Work, Psychology. Counselling, Education. Nursing or an equivalent qualification. Diploma in the fields mentioned above, plus a minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar job environment
• Demonstrated experience (3 years and above) in project development in an NGO is highly preferable
• A driver’s license

SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding organizational goals and objectives and creating programs that adhere to these guidelines
• Implementing programs and projects to help organizations meet goals and objectives
• Apply project management knowledge regarding development, staffing, budgeting and scheduling
• Researching grant proposals and funding opportunities
• Developing relationships with various community, governmental and other nonprofit organizations to raise funds
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel and other relevant software applications.
• Strong understanding of financial management concepts
• Basic knowledge in SPSS

The organization offers a competitive package commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you believe you qualify for the position, please submit your application, comprehensive CV. certified copies of certificates and valid identity card as well as two professional references to the:

Human Resources Manager

Tebelopele Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre

Private Bag 112, Gaborone

Tel: +267 3958015/4 | Fax: 3958022

All applications must be emailed to: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 11^th April 2021 at 17:00 Hours