🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Solthis – 2 Positions

Solthis is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Project Coordinator
2.) HIV technical officer

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Project Coordinator

ABOUT US 

Solthis is a global health NGO, founded 20 years ago, which works for prevention and access to quality  healthcare for all, by sustainably strengthening healthcare systems and services. We focus on women’s,  mothers’ and children’s health, and on major pandemics such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Solthis is a  development NGO, present in West Africa with 6 country offices, which, in partnership with local actors,  deploys projects including operational research, capacity building and advocacy.

Solthis applies a policy of non-discrimination in recruitment based solely on the skills, experience and  interpersonal skills of its candidates, and under no circumstances bases its selection criteria on notions  such as gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious affiliation or state of health  (pathology and/or disability). We therefore encourage you all to apply.

To complete our operational team based in Sierra Leone, we are looking for a:

Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV in Sierra Leone 

Contract duration: Fixed-term contract (one-year renewable with the possibility of extension for the  whole duration of the project)

Status: National

Base of assignment: Freetown, Sierra Leone (with regular missions in Western Urban and Rural Areas)  Availability: Before 1st of May 2024

BACKGROUND 

The IMPAACT4HIV project will pilot innovative models of disease management for people living with  advanced HIV (children, adults and adolescents) through a simplified, decentralized approach in target  countries. It will focus on early detection, identification and decentralized management in primary  structures and community channels. This includes rapid diagnosis of HIV, disease and opportunistic  infections, linkage to antiretroviral treatment, short-course therapy with enhanced prophylaxis and  treatment of opportunistic diseases, and a management strategy for severe bacterial infections. The  project will implement community-based, people-centered approaches and introduce innovative tools to  improve the effectiveness and efficiency of services.

The project, funded by UNITAID, will be managed by a consortium led by Aurum with DNDI, PATA, MAA  and SOLTHIS, and implemented in South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mozambique, DRC and Sierra Leone. It will  run for 42 months (about 3 and a half years) from January 2024. SOLTHIS will oversee deployment in Côte  d’Ivoire and Sierra Leone.

The SOLTHIS team will comprise a Program Coordinator based in Abidjan and two implementation teams  in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) and Freetown (Sierra Leone). In this context, we are looking for a Project  Coordinator to oversee the overall implementation of the project in Sierra Leone. 

SPECIFIC TASKS  

The IMPAACT4HIV Project Coordinator in Sierra Leone is responsible for the overall management of the  project in the country. He or she oversees implementing activities and achieving the objectives set out in  the contract with the donor, as well as managing his or her team, representing the project to partners and

stakeholders, and overseeing the administrative and financial aspects of the project. He/she works under  the direct coordination of the IMPAACT4HIV program coordinator based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

1- Implementation and monitoring 

• Implements activities in line with SOLTHIS quality standards, objectives and donor commitments.
•  Supervises the development and implementation of the M&E plan.
• Ensures the production and quality of defined deliverables.
• Ensures internal and external reporting.
• Nurtures and strengthens relationships with in-country partnersEnsures project capitalization and  communication

2- Administrative and financial follow-up  

• Manages the project budget in collaboration with the Administrative and Financial Manager  (AFM).
• Ensures that SOLTHIS’ and the project donor’s administrative and financial procedures are  disseminated and respected within the team, and that they are properly applied. • Guarantees the application of the fraud and abuse prevention and management procedure within  the project.

3-Supervision and team management  

• Recruits and manages his/her team
• Sets annual objectives and carries out regular individual reviews
• Develops team dynamics and creates a healthy working environment in line with SOLTHIS values  and HR principles.
• Ensures the application of the Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) procedure  within the project

4- Project development  

• Contributes to the development and search for funding for a possible 2nd phase of the project  and new projects within his / her area of expertise.

5-Compliance with safety regulations  

• Ensures compliance with safety regulations, particularly when traveling within the country • Informs the country Program Coordinator of any political/social/humanitarian issues that may  affect the security management of the mission

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. SOLTHIS reserves the right to change  this document.

PROFILE REQUIRED  

Education 

• Hold a medical Degree (Doctorate in medicine with significant experience in the field of HIV)

Experience 

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in implementing HIV-related projects in West Africa.
•  Experience in introducing innovative health approaches in line with international  recommendations.
• Experience in collaborating with various institutional partners, including Ministry of Health,  National AIDS Control Program, National AIDS Secretary, PEPFAR, and CSOs working in HIV.

Qualities and skills  

• You have a Doctorate in Medicine and you worked with HIV+ patients
• You are familiar with project management, operational management (including M&E) and  budgeting, as well as managing institutional funding.
• You can lead a multidisciplinary team and create a team dynamic.
• You are autonomous and able to make proposals.
• You are committed to passing on high-quality knowledge.
• Your analytical, drafting and summarizing skills are such that you are comfortable producing  reports and drafting projects.
• You are good at anticipating, planning and you are well organized in your work  • Your flexibility and adaptability will enable you to manage stress.
• You are recognized for your ability to work in partnerships and networks.
• You stand out for your ability to represent, dialogue and advocate with health authorities.  • You are fluent in English and able to work in French.

PAY 

Salary: Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS salary scale and CV, cover  letter, and 3 references who are your former managers

HOW TO APPLY 

Application form: CV and cover letter

To be sent to: [email protected] with the subject “SL Project Coordinator IMPAACT4HIV – Surname Name”.  

Application deadline: 18/03/2024

Procedure: Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview.  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if a  candidate is selected for the position.

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. SOLTHIS reserves the right to change  this document.

2.) HIV technical officer

SOLTHIS is an international health NGO which contributes to the strengthening of health systems to  improve the access to quality care in countries with limited resources and/or with the vulnerable populations.  Solthis is registered and has been operating in Sierra Leone since 2011 where our teams have been  providing comprehensive technical support at both health facility, national and community levels to improve  quality of HIV care.

Contract duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Status: National

Base of assignment : Freetown with frequent trips to the regions of implementation Availability : As soon as possible

BACKROUND 

From 2022, Solthis is supporting the implementation of the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) to accelerate the  achievement of 95-95-95 targets in Sierra Leone by 2024. The intervention through quality-oriented  capacity building approaches, complement the national healthcare workers’ capacity building activities such  as on-site training, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision and coordination planned by the NACP &  NAS in the NFM3. It focuses on strengthening the capacity of HCWs at Health Facilities (HF) and DHMTs’  staff to provide quality of HIV services delivery including prevention, HTS, ART, eMTCT, DSD, EID, Viral  Load, TB/HIV etc. It also strengthens the Supply chain management and laboratory component to improve  the accessibility and availability of HIV commodities at health facilities, and to support DHMTs to allocate  the available resources in the best possible way to minimize service provision disruption. Finally, the  intervention supports Data management system and usage of data to improve HIV related indicators. The  intervention is implemented in seven districts including Western Area (Rural and Urban), Port Loko,  Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo and Kenema Districts

To complete our operational team, we are looking for a :

HIV technical officer  

supporting the New Funding Model 3 (NFM3) implementation in supported facilities 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the supervision of the the Project Coordinator NFM3, the HIV technical Officer main responsibilities  are (1) provision of capacity building to health care workers (HCWs) providing HIV services in order to  improve the quality of HIV services to people leaving with HIV (PLHIV); and (2) implementation of National  program (NACP) priorities at facility level with the aim to improve on the 3 UNAIDS 95

SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Technical Support to district coordination bodies 

• Provide support to District Health Management Team (DHMT) to ensure the integration of HIV in  their routine activities
• Attends coordination meetings relevant to the project within the district of intervention and at national  level whenever needed.
• Maintains a good relationship with other implementing partners in the district.
• Contributes to SOLTHIS’ advocacy based on a right-based approach, in favour of free access to  quality HIV care & services for all, free of stigma and discrimination

Capacity building of HCWs in order to improve the quality of HIV Care

Conducts Participatory Assessments at health facilities and develop roadmaps accordingly to guide  action points implementation for improvement of service delivery

Ensures Implementation by HCWs and follow up of the road map for improved quality of care by the  health facilities.

Includes health facilities management teams and DHMT representatives in quality improvement &  monitoring

Provides onsite guidance and support to improve quality and organization of care and promote  involvement of all stakeholders

Supports for the organization of care: ART dispensation based on Differentiated Service Delivery  (DSD) Model, organization of the patient flow, involvement of peer educators/CHWs, organization  of the system of consultations and file archiving, implementation of Pre and Post Exposure  Prophylaxis approaches.

Builds the capacity of the Health Care Workers with respect to counselling, targeted testing, and on  time linkage to care for new case

Support the retention to care initiatives for HIV patients

Diagnosis and management of opportunistic infections including tuberculosis. Conduct planned assessment at facility level and propose capacity building plan accordingly.  Participate in the evaluation of training and reporting activities

• Ensure proper and correct documentation in ART registers, ART cards and other required reporting  tools
• Conducts Joint-supportive supervision with District Management Teams
• Works closely with District Mentors identified and trained by NACP.
• Participates in training with other actors according to identified needs (associations, community, District  Management teams…)
• Ensures integration of HIV services in various entry points at facility.

Monitoring and Evaluation/ Project Reporting  

• Participates in defining, follow-up and reporting of project indicators related to medical activities:  contribute to the designing of monitoring tools, quality data-collection and data-analysis
•  Elaborates project monthly report
• Participates in the quarterly and annual reporting as well as to donor reporting

Other activities 

• Provides support to other team members when required.
• Coordinates activities between the different team members with respect to implementation of HIV  activities.
• Maintains effective working Relationships with all members of the team.

PROFILE REQUIRED 

EDUCATION: Higher national diploma / Bsc in Community Health and clinical Science.

EXPERIENCE: CHO with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

SKILLS 

• Mastery of the project management cycle, including operational and budget planning Mentoring of  health professionals in HIV clinical management
• Designing implementing and monitoring of health activities related to HIV management • Capacity building skills
• Representation, dialogue and advocacy with health authorities at different level (national and  district)
• Analytical skills
• Writing and synthesis skills
• Language: English compulsory, French will be an asset
• Computer skills, including the usual software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to lead and manage a team, work in partnership and network

PAY : 

Salary : Depending on experience in a similar position, according to the SOLTHIS’ salary scale and 3  references who are your former managers

CONDITIONS  

Starting date: As soon as possible

Project duration : Fixed-term contract of 3 months with possible extension

Salary & benefits: according to professional experience and grid Solthis + health  Submission of applications :  

Please send your application in English (CV in PDF, cover letter in PDF, references, dates of availability)  via email at [email protected] , quoting reference “HIV Technical Officer – Freetown”,  in the object by 21st March 2024 

Procedure :  

• Only successful candidates will be contacted for technical validation and an HR interview.
•  Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
• SOLTHIS reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may close the recruitment process early if  a suitable candidate has been identified

SOLTHIS reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your  understanding.