AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION (AHF) LESOTHO
WE’RE HIRING!
PREVENTION PROGRAMS MANAGER – MASERU
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees? AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the world. Our mission is to provide “Cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay.”
JOB SUMMARY
The Prevention Programs Manager provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational management for the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of HIV prevention programs. The role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered prevention services, including HIV testing, linkage to care, STI prevention, condom programming, and adolescent and young people (AYP) interventions.
Working closely with government agencies, implementing partners, donors, and communities, S/He leads program planning, workforce management, quality improvement, advocacy, resource stewardship, and data-driven decision-making to achieve program targets and strengthen HIV prevention outcomes. The position also oversees budget management, operational support systems, capacity building, and the integration of evidence-based prevention approaches to maximize program impact and advance national HIV prevention goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Management Roles
- Lead the planning, target setting, and development of strategies for effective implementation of HIV prevention interventions.
- Lead workforce planning, supervision, coaching, and mentorship to optimize staff performance and professional development.
- Coordinate and organize teams, activities, and workflows to ensure efficient and effective program delivery.
- Oversee operational support functions, including procurement, inventory management, transport, and logistics for program implementation.
- Monitor program performance, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve program outcomes in conjunction with the M&E Manager.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with government entities, implementing partners, donors, and community stakeholders.
- Manage prevention budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor requirements.
Technical Roles
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, last-mile, client-centered HIV Testing Services (HTS), with emphasis on high-yield approaches such as Index and Partner Testing and targeted community testing.
- Strengthen systems for timely linkage of newly diagnosed HIV-positive clients to care and treatment, and support retention and continuity on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Promote correct and consistent condom use and strengthen supply chain systems to ensure continuous availability of prevention commodities/condoms among priority populations.
- Strengthen the prevention of HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unintended pregnancies among adolescents and young people through evidence-based combination prevention approaches.
- Ensure integration of syphilis testing into HIV testing services to enhance case identification, treatment, and follow-up.
- Collaborate with the Advocacy and Marketing team to develop and implement strategies that promote behavior change, community mobilization, and demand creation for prevention services.
- Lead supportive supervision and quality management initiatives to identify service gaps and implement continuous quality improvement measures.
- Conduct training needs assessments and coordinate capacity-building interventions, including training, coaching, and mentorship, to address knowledge and skills gaps.
- Lead service assessments, operational research, and data utilization initiatives to inform program improvement, policy development, and advocacy efforts.
- Collaborate with the Policy and Advocacy Manager to advance HIV prevention advocacy and promote supportive policies, practices, and resource mobilization efforts.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned in support of program goals and organizational objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (required).
- Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field is an added advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ experience working with clients in HIV/AIDS programs, public health institutions, community services or medical settings.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in HIV prevention or public health programming.
- At least three years in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience working with key populations and community-based programs preferred.
- Experience working with NGOs or international organizations is an advantage.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Suitable candidates are requested to apply by sending their CVs to [email protected], with Prevention Programs Manager as the email subject line.
The closing date for receiving applications is 30 October 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within a month after the submission deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
AHF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.