IHV Technical Adviser - HTS and Linkage Jobs in Malawi
IHV Technical Adviser - HTS and Linkage Jobs in Malawi
The Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor – HTS and Linkage for an upcoming program in Malawi.
This is a full-time position supporting an anticipated five-year project. The position is contingent upon award.
The Senior Technical Advisor – HTS and Linkage will ensure the implementation of HTS best practices in alignment with donor and country policies and procedures. S/he will be guided by the organizing principles of continuous quality improvement through use of data (MER indicators. MPRs and SIMS reports) for evidence-based decisions on the continuum of HIV services.
Design and lead project CQI initiatives and technical assistance to increase utilization of HTS services by undiagnosed, high-risk populations and delivery of high quality, high-yield HTS services (index testing, partner notification, self-testing, recency testing hotspot mapping and testing) and linkages to appropriate prevention or care and treatment programs, particularly among key, priority and target populations (pregnant and breastfeeding women, children, adolescents, men)
Design and lead project initiatives to create demand and scale up high-impact HTS services with over 95% linkage rate
Ensure that patients who test positive for HIV in the community or at times when clinics are not open are linked to care and not lost to follow up
Develop and/or update HTS and linkage strategies, guidelines, in-service training approaches/curricula, standard-operating procedures and job aids as needed
Work with other members of the project to develop a fully functioning linkage and referral system
Assess barriers to clients not linked to care and monitor trends in linkage to care in order to make changes in the provision of these services as necessary
Provide technical assistance in HTS and linkage at national, district, facility and community level, including at youth-friendly facilities and on-the job training and mentoring
Participate in the development of the project HTS and linkage plans and oversee the development and successful implementation
of the service delivery annual work plans
Monitor indicators in technical area to ensure additional support is going to districts with lower yield
Support M&E planning to answer key HTS and linkage questions including assisting in the development and tracking of indicators
Ensure that learning, best practices, evidence-based and relevant approaches are incorporated into the HTS and linkages services
Support the analysis of data related to HTS, including optimal testing strategies, test yield and geographic analysis, best practices to promote linkages, and analyses to promote greater efficiencies and impact
Participate in and provide technical assistance to national and regional HTS and linkage Technical Working Groups (TWG), task teams, workshops, and campaigns
Ensure HTS activities effectively incorporate and consider gender and stigma reduction programming and are linked with prevention, care, treatment, and support activities
Coordinate and collaborate with the various HTS and linkage partners
Qualifications: MPH, or Master with clinical degree (MD, nursing).
At least 10 years’ experience in implementing HIV programs, with at least 3 focused in HTS and linkages, including implementation of index, partner-notification and/or self-testing approaches.
Knowledge or experience in social, behavioral change communication and implementation science.
Experience in capacity building, such as developing content, planning, and facilitating trainings and providing technical assistance.
Knowledge of adult learning principles/techniques and demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IHV Technical Adviser - HTS and Linkage Jobs in Malawi
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