Provide technical and management leadership in integrated HIV care and treatment services for the USAID funded Clinical and Community HIV/AIDS Systems Strengthening (CHASS) Project implemented by FHI 360 in Mozambique.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Provide technical leadership in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the clinical care and treatment component of the CHASS project in Mozambique.
- Work with other project team members to develop and institute effective technical assistance and quality improvement programs that enable the project to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services that meet national, PEPFAR and international standards.
- May supervise technical senior level staff members.
- Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, tools, guidelines and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to FHI 360, USAID, PEPFAR and Government of Mozambique regulations.
- Develop and implement innovative approaches that enable the project to achieve its care and treatment objectives and annual targets.
- Provide technical assistance to the HIV/AIDS Division of the Mozambique Ministry of Health to enable it and fulfill its mandate at national, provincial and district levels.
- Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing operations research protocols, concept papers, conference abstracts, quarterly reports and other reports so as to enhance knowledge sharing and accountability.
- Ensure that results from research and published best practices are incorporated into FHI 360 Mozambique/CHASS’s interventions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Conduct both routine and complex coordination with FHI 360 global technical experts and consultants, at headquarters, in the region and in the country/field.
- Represent FHI 360 to the external organizations at professional meetings, Technical Working Groups and conferences.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with donor organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs.
- Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff of implementing partners.
Educational Background:
Possession of an MPH is required. MD/PHD or similar degree preferred with ten years professional public health experience.
Skills/Experience:
- At least five years specialized experience in HIV/AIDS care in developing country settings plus at least four years of technical assistance experience.
- Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
- Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
- Has knowledge and experience in multiple technical areas or advanced knowledge in one or more technical areas related to HIV/AIDS, reproduction health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research health programs in developing countries.
- Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas, e.g. reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.
- Has ability to lead technical teams, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
- Must be familiar with PEPFAR/USAID funded programs, expectations, standards and priorities.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Is proficient in both English and Portuguese language.
- Has relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office).
- Capable of performing responsibilities of a Senior Technical Advisor both to the project team and Ministry of Health.
- Must be able to travel domestically 50% of the time.
Compensation/Benefits:
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Post Date:
Nov 29 2017
Active Until:
Dec 29 2017
Hiring Organization:
Fhi 360
industry:
Nonprofit