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The American Refugee Committee (ARC), invites applications from competent, qualified, dynamic and committed individuals for the position of HIV/AIDS Prevention Coordinator in Guinea.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage coordination of the HIV/AIDS prevention programme in the Nzerekore region of Guinea
• Develop strategies for multi-sectoral community-based HIV/AIDS prevention to address the needs of refugee and host communities
• Lead the HIV/AIDS team in identifying innovative models to help improve services and information for high risk groups, including commercial sex workers, adolescents, women, health workers, and transport workers
• Utilise Information Education Coordination (IEC) activities, condom distribution, quality STI treatment, reproductive health literacy and income generation to achieve objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in public health or nursing degree with advanced diploma in health education strongly preferred
• Three years' experience with HIV/AIDS prevention
• At least two years experience in IEC, public health or health education in developing countries required
• Refugee situations preferred, and two years' management experience required
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, excel and epi-stats
• Excellent writing and communication skills and valid driver's license with ability to drive standard

Interested applicants should submit a formal resume and cover letter to: Lauren Panetta at

Please list the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.