Technical Director at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: Technical Director

Ref No: sfh-76605
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Duration: Fixed Term

Job Profile

• The GC7 Technical Director will provide strategic leadership, technical guidance, and oversight to all HIV-related thematic areas both at the HQ and states, ensuring high-quality implementation, adherence to best practices and guidelines, and achievement of GC7 programmatic goals.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for GC7 HIV grant aligned with SFH goals and global best practices.
• Technical Leadership: The Technical Director will provide technical expertise in HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support staff both at the HQ and state, ensuring adherence to evidence-based interventions and approaches.
• Programme Management: The Technical Director will Oversee the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the GC7 grant, ensuring compliance with national guidelines and PR/donor requirements.
• Capacity Building: The Technical Director will Lead capacity-building efforts for staff and partners both at the HQ and state offices on HIV-related topics, promoting knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Partnerships and Collaboration: The Technical Director will foster collaborations with governmental stakeholders both at the HQ and state level, other implementing partners, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance programme effectiveness and sustainability.
• Research and Innovation: The Technical Director will stay abreast of emerging trends, research, and innovations in HIV/AIDS, integrating new findings into programme strategies where relevant.
• Quality Assurance: The Technical Director will establish and maintain quality assurance systems for HIV services, ensuring adherence to standards, protocols and guidelines.
• Reporting and Documentation: The Technical Director will prepare comprehensive reports, documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting programme achievements and challenges.

Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Medicine, or a related field.
• 12- 15 years’ experience in managing HIV programmes, preferably in HIV prevention treatment and Care among diverse groups including General Population and Key Population
• In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS programming, including best practices, global guidelines, and current trends.
• Experience in grant management, budgeting and donor reporting.

Skills and competencies:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders and foster partnerships.
• Proficiency in relevant software and data analysis tools.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.
•  Adherence to the organization’s code of conduct and values.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.