HIV/AIDS Coordinator: HIV/AIDS Coordinating Unit

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the management of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control programmes with special emphasis on the HIV/AIDS in the Workplace. 
• In collaboration with the Public Education Sub-Committee on HIV/AIDS, develops systems and structures for continuous HIV/AIDS health promotion and education nationally. 
• In collaboration with the Regional Health Authorities HIV/AIDS Focal Points, monitors and evaluates all educational and promotional activities on HIV/AIDS prevention among the general population and vulnerable population. 
• Monitors the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme.
• Coordinates the implementation of a comprehensive national HIV testing programme.
• Participates in policy formulation relating to HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
• Ensures the participation of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the development of prevention programmes. 
• Participates in the development of an annual work plan with budget and monitors use of funds. 
• Participates in the preparation of annual progress reports for the Programme Director of the HIV/AIDS Co-ordinating Unit. 
• May be called upon to represent the Ministry of Health at national and international meetings and seminars on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and control programmes including health promotional and educational projects and activities. 
• Considerable knowledge of the operations of the Trinidad and Tobago health care system. 
• Experience in Project Management would be an asset. 
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary and multisectoral teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.Sc or advance degree in the Medical or Social Sciences from a recognized University (recommended MPH, MSc. or MA). 
• At least five (5) years of experience in an HIV/AIDS prevention and health promotion programme will be an asset. 
• Experience in Management and Public Health would be an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those persons who meet minimum qualifications and experience required for the position for which they applied, will be contacted.