Technical Advisor: High-risk Populations

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa TB HIV Care Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Purpose of the position**:
The High-Risk Populations Technical Advisor will provide high-level technical support to the NDoH in the design, coordination, and implementation of HIV, TB, STI and other health-related programs tailored for high-risk populations. The advisor will facilitate development and alignment of policies, strategies, and operational plans that integrate government services with CSO-delivered outreach interventions. The role also involves multisectoral coordination, technical oversight, and alignment with international best practices and donor frameworks (e.g., PEPFAR, Global Fund, UNAIDS, and SANAC).

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine, or a related field (e.g., BCMP). A Master’s in Public Health (MPH) is highly desirable
- At least 8-10 years of progressive experience in public health program implementation, with specific expertise in high-risk populations, HIV prevention, and health systems strengthening
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale HRP programs at national or multi-district levels
- Proven ability to develop health policies, guidelines, and strategic frameworks in collaboration with government and donors
- Strong technical knowledge of PEPFAR, UNAIDS, and Global Fund programming and reporting requirements
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, including with CSOs and multilateral partners
- Competency in project planning, budget tracking, monitoring, and technical reporting
- Experience supporting or working within government health systems is an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
- Clear criminal record

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Lead the development of a national High Transmission Area/High Risk Population (HRP) service delivery policy and strategy, ensuring alignment with HIV prevention goals and universal health coverage objectives
- Collaborate with existing stakeholders to adopt the implementation roadmap for both facility-based and mobile outreach HRP-friendly services, including monitoring and evaluation components
- Provide technical support to develop minimum service packages, quality assurance standards, and referral frameworks for integrated HRP services
- Facilitate consultations with other government stakeholders, CSOs, donors, and other stakeholders to ensure participatory policy development and implementation planning
- Support the contracting and capacity building of CSOs providing peer-led mobile outreach services
- Advise on financing strategies for sustainable government-funded HRP services
- Represent NDoH in technical working groups, stakeholder engagements, and donor coordination forums
- Promote continuous quality improvement and integration of data systems for monitoring HRP service delivery outcomes

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