Project Field Officer at Centrefor the Development of People (CEDEP)
Centrefor the Development of People (CEDEP)
工作地点
Salima
招聘信息详细内容
Who are we?
CEDEP is an established human rights organization registered under the Trustees Incorporation Act of 1962. Its core function is to address the needs and challenges of LGBTIQ+ community including other minority groups whose rights are often neglected of people. CEDEP received funding from Christian Aid under the Global Fund TB/HIV Epidemic Control Program to implement Key Population interventions as a service provider for MSM and Transgender people in 8 non PEPFAR districts of Karonga, Nkhata-Bay, Kasungu, Salima, Dedza, Zomba, Mulanje and Thyolo. The target is MSMs reached with a defined package of HIV Prevention services. The minimum package includes :
• HIV status ascertainment
• STI screening/referral for treatment and
• Provision of condoms and lubricants
• Risk assessment (including violence/risk reduction counselling)
Position: Project Field Officer
Location: Kasungu / Salima
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Responsible for: Peer Educators (Volunteers), Out Reach Workers (ORW).
Position summary
The officer will work to contribute to CEDEP’s mission of creating an enabling environment and protect the wellbeing of sexual minorities.
Specifically, she/he will:
• Ensure over all management and implementation of activities at the district level
• Develop monthly plans and budgets for the project at district level
• Compile periodic project reports and timely submitting to the project supervisors
• Undertake field visits to the project sites on a regular basis to assess the quality of project
delivery by the volunteers and provide onsite guidance and support.
• Build the capacity of Peer Educators / volunteers through capacity needs identification and training.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of project.
• Manage CEDEP resources responsibly entrusted to him/her at the district level
• Represent CEDEP at different forums at the district and community level.
• Compile timely comprehensive monthly, quarterly and annual project reports
• Coordinate effectively with all stakeholders including health clinical personnel, district assembly
• Perform regular and timely project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in accordance to Global Fund guidelines
• Develop quality project presentation for management and stakeholder consumption
• Be responsible for organizing and coordinating various Linkages project meetings and trainings
• Ensure that project targets are reached
• Ensure effective behavioural interpersonal communication and condom distribution activities
• Ensure up to date record keeping and office management
• Coordinate and implement clinical activities at health centre level and HTS outreach services
• Conduct counselling for social and health needs of clients
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Education, Experience and Personal Traits
• Minimum qualification Diploma in Clinical or Nursing. Those with certificate and relevant experience in HIV clinical work may apply.
• Experience in HIV and AIDS Programming for at least three (3) years
• Trained in ART, STI, HTS will have added advantage
• Should be computer literate
• Should have good communication and negotiation skills
• Ready to work under minimal supervision
• Should be ready to work in odd hours
• Should be ready to work with high risk groups on HIV and minority population
• Able to understand and speak English and Chichewa fluently.
Method Of Application
Applications should contain: A letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of academic
certificates, address and contacts of three traceable referees to
The Executive Director,
Centrefor the Development of People (CEDEP),
P O Box 3251,
Lilongwe
through Email : recruitment@cedepmwi.org to reach him by 12 noon of 15th February, 2023.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews
