Prison Health Programs & Outreach Specialist

Hlfppt; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Hlfppt is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to sensitize prison health staff and coordinate HIV/TB/STI screening activities across district facilities.

The role centers on coordinating trainings, supervising Prison Peer Volunteers, and ensuring comprehensive health services inside prisons, with emphasis on reporting and stakeholder liaison for inmate health and post-release linkages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field with 3–5 years of experience.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Sensitize prison and OCS officials on inmates' health rights and program services.
• Collaborate with district health functionaries for HIV/TB/STI/HCV screening camps.
• Coordinate selection, training, and support of Prison Peer Volunteers.
• Organize awareness sessions, group counseling, and activities on prevention and adherence.
• Ensure HIV, STI, TB testing and treatment services in local health centers.
• Facilitate confirmatory testing and treatment linkages for STR cases.
• Assist SPM in establishing health facilities inside prisons and ensure timely reporting.
• Motivate HIV+ inmates to consent to family visits and link to social protection schemes.
• Ensure post-release linkages to HIV-TB services and provide a Resource Directory.
• Represent the project in district meetings and coordinate with authorities.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly progress reports and other documents.
• Maintain up-to-date records: monthly plans, daily logs, timesheets, expense claims.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare management, social science, criminal justice, or a related field

Job description

Hlfppt is seeking a Health Program Coordinator to sensitize prison health staff and coordinate HIV/TB/STI screening activities across district facilities.

The role centers on coordinating trainings, supervising Prison Peer Volunteers, and ensuring comprehensive health services inside prisons, with emphasis on reporting and stakeholder liaison for inmate health and post-release linkages.