Mekdim Ethiopia National Association (MENA) is an indigenous non-governmental Organization working in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, Care, treatment and Support services over the past two decades nationally. MENA is looking well experienced and energetic health professional for its prospective “Family focused HIV prevention; Care and Treatment services project” supported by US Department of State through Integrated Service for Health and Development Organization/ISHDO. MENA invites Competent Candidates to apply for the position of HIV Care & Support officer (HCSO)  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Community Based HIV Testing based on Clients’ preference 

• Conduct assisted and non-assisted HIV Self-test for eligible clients at community. 

• Facilitate referral linkage from Community to Health facility and vice versa for ICT and OVC  

• He/She is overseeing and supporting case management activities for PLHIV in the Community including recording and reporting using paper-based system which later migrates to Comcare application. 

• Build capacity of CWs/Volunteers through providing trainings, mentoring and close follow up. 

• Coordinate community stakeholders for effective communication on client’s referral and other services.  

• Establish and strengthening community ART Group (CAG) in the community  

Term of Employment:     7 months with possible extension based on fund availability and performance. 

No. of Vacant Positions:  4 (four) 

Job Requirements

Qualification:  BSc in Nursing  

Work experience: A minimum of 3 years work experience (preferably in NGO setup) with similar Position.  

Required skills:           

• The Applicant should be computer literate (MS word, Excel and Access, etc.) 

• Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills  

• HIV Self-test and HIV testing training on new national algorism. 

• COC Certificate for level IV applicants. (It’s mandatory for all applicants) 

• Professional registration and license from concerned health office 

• Basic (spoken and written) skill in English and Local Language   

• Ability to Coordinate and Support volunteers working in the Community 

• Demonstrated Knowledge and Skill in HIV Counseling and testing; on PITC and ICT. 

• Experience in USG HIV care and treatment activity is a plus 

Sex: Female/Male (female candidates are encouraged to apply) 

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and application letter through THIS LINK

Application period - within 7 consecutive days from the date of this announcement announcement . 

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted for written exam and interview.  

MENA have the right to cancel the announcement if there is a need to do so.   

Job Requirements BSc Degree in Nursing or in a related field of study with relevant work experience Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct Community Based HIV Testing based on Clients’ preference  - Conduct assisted and non-assisted HIV Self-test for eligible clients at community.  - Facilitate referral linkage from Community to Health facility and vice versa for ICT and OVC   - Build capacity of CWs/Volunteers through providing trainings, mentoring and close follow up.  How to Apply Apply using the provided link below