*RECRUITMENT OF ONE (01)HIV testing services (HTS) AND LINKAGE SPECIALIST AT ACMS*

NOTICE OF CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF ONE (01) HTS TESTING AND LINKAGE SPECIALIST (
ACMS in brief!
The Cameroonian Association for Social Marketing (ACMS) is a non-governmental organization under Cameroonian law whose main mission is to sustainably and measurably improve the social situation of the Cameroonian population and to promote health. Thus, ACMS works in cooperation with the government and its partners in the public and private sectors to deliver high-quality health programs, reaching all populations in need. For more than twenty-five years, ACMS has been providing the Cameroonian population with comprehensive, evidence-based public health interventions, including programs in reproductive health, malaria, and HIV prevention, among others.

Join us!
The Cameroon Association for Social Marketing (ACMS) is seeking candidates for the position of HTS Testing & Linkage Specialist (M/F) to oversee the implementation, expansion and optimization of HIV testing services and linkage to care, in accordance with national guidelines and best practices.
Who are we recruiting?
The HTS Testing & Linkage Specialist will work under the supervision of the Integrated Service Delivery Specialist of the Program with the main responsibilities of .
Essential Functions:
1. Supervise and mentor the implementation of Recency Testing and Social Networking Strategies (SNS), leveraging social connections to encourage HIV testing and linkage to care among high-risk groups,

M/F) BASED IN GAROUA FOR AN ACMS PROJECT

Head Office North Office
PO Box: 14025 Yaoundé PO Box: 858 Garoua Tel
: +(237) 693 92 92 56 Tel: +(237) 693 92 92 56
Adamaoua Office
Littoral Office Far North Office
PO Box: 4989 Douala Maroua Tel
: +(237) 693 92 92 56 Tel: +(237) 693 92 92 56
East Office
Bertoua
Tel: +(237) 693 92 92 56
Ministry of Public Health
NIU: M089600013745A

2. Collaborate with community partners to implement the “Handshake” model, facilitating seamless linkage to care through direct referrals and partnerships with community-based organizations (CBOs) •
3. Oversee the training and mentoring of Psycho-Social Agents (PSAs) in age-appropriate HIV testing, updated testing algorithms, motivational counseling techniques, and confidentiality protocols

4. Organize regular training and refresher sessions for healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, APS) on HIV testing methods, updated algorithms, counseling techniques and confidentiality protocols
5. Work with health facility managers to optimize patient flow, ensuring systematic access to HIV testing in routine care,
6. Supervise the implementation of the HIV screening tool register (HTS screening tool register) to improve targeted identification of HIV-positive people;
7. Lead the implementation of regular community outreach programs to increase access to HIV testing and prevention services, in collaboration with local organizations and community leaders;

8. Oversee the expansion of HIV self-testing strategies, targeting populations with limited access to conventional testing services,
9. Ensure the implementation of safe and ethical index testing practices in all health facilities, by training and supervising staff to ensure the highest ethical standards,
10. Ensure the availability of standardized registers, standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools and documents required for proper patient follow-up in antiretroviral treatment (ART) clinics;

11. Lead HIV Recency surveillance activities, ensuring training of health care providers and effective implementation;
12. Collaborate with community-based organizations (CBOs), satellite sites and stand-alone laboratories to establish support for newly diagnosed patients, ensuring their timely initiation of ART and adequate follow-up; 13.
Ensure that HIV-positive children are referred to complementary social services according to their needs, in coordination with relevant agencies;
14. Promote and support the expansion of same-day ART initiation by extending service hours, to enable patients to start treatment upon diagnosis;
15. Strengthen men’s access to care by establishing male-friendly clinics and offering flexible hours for ART initiation, taking into account the specific barriers they face;
16. Propose innovative strategies to improve case identification and reach the hardest-to-reach populations with HIV testing services •

17. Perform any other duties related to its activities assigned to you by management.
Qualifications and skills required:
Hold at least a Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing or any other related field.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in HIV prevention, testing and referral services.
In-depth knowledge of HIV testing and treatment protocols. Fluency in English and French.
What would interest us?
Familiarity with social marketing and/or NGOs.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment.
Ability to work under high pressure
How to prepare your application file?
A cover letter,
A detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
Photocopies of the required diplomas. A verification of Diplomas will be carried out for the successful candidate;
Photocopies of documents that justify the candidate’s experience, (Certification, employment, work certificate, or any other related document).
References will be required. The successful candidate will have to pass a background check.

Your application file:
Complete files will be sent only to the following address: CM_recrutement@acms-cmr.org
Our employment policy
ACMS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applications from people of all genders.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACMS reserves the right to recruit at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job profile.
The successful candidate will have to pass a background check.
Civil servant candidates must be in good standing with their administration before signing the final employment contract with ACMS.
Key information on the position:
Type of contract: Permanent, Project-related permanent contract
Position level: 10th category, tertiary sector II of the
National Collective Agreement for Commerce
Workplace: Garoua
Type of position: Intermediate
Done in Yaoundé, March 13, 2025