Jobs in Gaborone at ACHAP - MAY 2016

As a non-profit making corporation, the new ACHAP is now an independent entity with broader health mandate, wider geographical focus continuing to build on, and leverage on her core competencies in the field of HIV/AIDS and related health conditions. ACHAP has been awarded a CDC-PEPFAR grant to implement Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision. ACHAP hence, seeks to recruit suitably qualified and highly motivated individuals with strong commitment to HIV/AIDS programme implementation to the position of;

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Nurse (3 positions tenable in Mahalapye)

Job purpose
You will be responsible for assisting the Medical Officer to carry out Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision and manage the surgical procedures

Assistant Programme Officer (1 position tenable in Mahalapye)

Job purpose:
To provide assistance to the Programme Officer in the implementation of VMMC programme activities at district level with a focus on scaling up demand creation interventions and logistical support to ensure effective and timely implementation of ACHAP supported VMMC activities.

Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Doctor (2 positions tenable in Molepolole and Mahalapye)

Job purpose:
The doctor will be responsible for providing VMMC services and contribute to the achievement of ACHAP VMMC targets.

Project Director/Principal Investigator (1 position tenable at the ACHAP Head Office, Gaborone, Botswana)

Job purpose
The Project Director/Principal Investigator will provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for the VMMC Project.

Social and Behaviour Change Communication Specialist - (SBCC- VMMC) (1 position tenable at the ACHAP Head Office, Gaborone)

Job purpose:
The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence informed strategic behaviour change communication interventions supported by ACHAP at national and project area level. The SBCC Specialist will be a senior member of the project team and work with district and local NGO partners, Ministry of Health, community-based organizations (CBOs), CDC-Botswana and other stakeholders to achieve the implementation of a robust VMMC communication program encompassing combination prevention of HIV/AIDS. The SBCC Specialist provides guidance to ensure that the VMMC program implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are technically sound. He/she will provide global scientific leadership by staying current of evolving technical standards, guidelines, and program developments in his/her area of expertise.

Company profile

ACHAP is a public-private community development partnership established in 2000 to enhance and support Botswana’s HIV & AIDS response. Using a comprehensive approach, ACHAP has successfully supported HIV prevention, care and treatment in Botswana for more than 14 years with remarkable results. Key to the success of ACHAP support has been the focus on results, the ability to develop and manage partnerships with government, civil society, other development partners and the private sector. ACHAP’s main strengths include flexibility and innovation in programme design and implementation, evidence based programming, and commitment to culturally relevant approaches. ACHAP prides itself as a health development organization.

Closing date and application instructions

Application letter and CV should be addressed to the attention: The Human Resources and Administration Manager, Private Bag X033, and Gaborone, Botswana. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications electronically to: recruitment@achap.org. Alternatively, they can be hand delivered to:- The African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) Head Office at Block 5, Plot 64511, Unit 1, Fairground, Gaborone, Botswana.

Closing date for applications: 20th May, 2016