Key Responsibilities:

•  Conduct one-on-one educational contacts and small group educational contacts. Provide education for risk reduction (partner reduction, correct and consistent condom use and use of condom compatible lubricant among MSM, MSW & TG people) HIV testing and STI check-up based on need and on risk assessment followed by community-led testing for HIV.
•  Identify, reach and engage new, high risk, and hidden/hard-to-reach KPs and providing them with a comprehensive package of HIV services based on their needs and preferences.
•  Support to promote messages basic HIV and STI related information, treatment literacy, adherence and retention using details strategic communication materials.
• Conduct follow-up visits and provide risk-reduction education for anyone diagnosed HIV-negative and will provide positive prevention education along with referral and linkages to HIV care & treatment for anyone diagnosed HIV-positive.
• Promote condoms and provide condom negotiation skills in the community, online outreach and community led testing for HIV.
•  Support to conduct PGDs, creative events, S&D reduction training, support group meetings and interactions.
•  Support to develop and pre-testing of social media friendly promotional contents on Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U), HIV self-testing, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), community-led testing for HIV, and conduct social media campaigns and prepare report.
• Work closely with HIV Service Officer and Program Specialist.

Duty Station: Koshi province (Itahari, Biratnagar, Birtamod).

Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum SLC/SEE passed from recognized Institute with minimum 2 years’ experience in PEPFAR supported HIV/AIDS, STI prevention program.

Preferences:

• Preference will be given for the candidates from KPs and linkages with network of KPs.
• Knowledge of local languages will be beneficial.
• Advantage of two wheelers driving license holder.
•  Female and local candidate from Key populations group will be given priority.
•  Flexibility of working in off-hours (beyond standard office time) as needed.

Type of employment: Time Based Employment (Contract, full-time).

Total vacant position: Few

Exam Schedule:

Written test followed by interview and skill test;

• Date: 2081 Ashoj 07 (23 September 2024),
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Venue: AMDA Nepal (EpiC Project), Iaitabare-4, Itahari, Sunsari.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further selection process. No telephone inquiries will be entertained, and any inappropriate recommendation might automatically disqualify the candidate from further processing. AMDA respects child rights and strictly follows the child safeguarding policy of the organization. AMDA is an equal opportunities employer and strictly follows merit-based selection. Qualified women, person with disabilities candidates and/or from underprivileged communities and local people with appropriate qualifications and competencies are strongly encouraged to apply. AMDA Nepal reserves the right to qualify/disqualify applications in any case.

AMDA Nepal highly encourage the candidates to apply for the relevant position for those working under its umbrella, especially in HIV/AIDS related projects and considered high respect with preference.

AMDA Nepal

Gorkarneshwar -6, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal

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