FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Senior Clinical Technical Advisor for the LINKAGES Liberia project. The project will focus on reducing risk of HIV transmission among key populations (FSWs, MSM, and TG persons) and improving case detection, enrollment and retention in care and treatment across the HIV cascade. This project will accelerate the ability of the government of Liberia, key population leaders, organizations working with key populations, and private-sector providers to plan and implement services that reduce HIV transmission among key populations and their sexual partners and extend the lives of those already living with HIV.
In close collaboration with local stakeholders and health care facilities, the LINKAGES Liberia Senior Clinical Technical Advisor will lead clinical quality improvement technical strategy facilitating and overseeing collaboration with private and public health facilities in Montserrado County. Under the supervision of the project Director, s/he will work closely with the Technical Advisor to strengthen collaboration and referral of beneficiaries between community organizations and health facilities and improve quality of and access to health services by key populations. This will include reducing stigma and increasing KP appropriate care. S/he will also work with the M&E team to strengthen reporting and data use for decision making in health care provision. The position will provide technical assistance for HIV care, treatment and support for key populations across the cascade by ensuring innovative, evidence-based programming is applied to all clinical activities and by implementing high-quality referral systems between prevention-focused organizations and health facilities. This position is critical to achieving strong results in the areas of linkage to care (including ART initiation), adherence to ART, viral load testing uptake and viral load suppression.
The position will be based in Monrovia, Liberia. Liberian nationals, candidates with experience in Liberia and candidates currently based in Africa are encouraged to apply.
- Support the design, integration, and implementation of clinical HIV/AIDS interventions, including treatment initiation and retention strategies, based on local KP needs, public and private health facility capacities, and knowledge of evidence-based methods.
- Oversee the stigma reduction activities in facilities.
- Ensure that appropriate clinical interventions and strategies are incorporated into work plans and reports.
- Maintain a constructive dialogue and technical exchange with health facility workers as well as members of the National AIDS Commission and National AIDS Control Program as well as the Ministry of Health.
- Adapt tools for the design and implementation of technical strategies based on local norms and practices.
- Review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of technical interventions and make recommendations for enhancements on an ongoing basis.
- Oversee the stock and procurement of all necessary clinical supplies for partner health facilities.
- Conduct capacity building activities for private and public health facilities to support the implementation of comprehensive and KP-friendly HIV/AIDS services
- Keep abreast of developments in larger HIV/AIDS and KP field; document project methodologies, results, and outcomes, and in collaboration with LINKAGES HQ develop abstracts and publications.
- Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results, particularly those related to testing, care and treatment, in accordance with the targets identified in the work plan.
- Demonstrated expertise in and knowledge of HIV/AIDS management and control strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Liberian health systems as well as international and local NGOs involved in the national response to HIV/AIDS.
- Proven experience and/or knowledge of the PEPFAR Blueprint for key population programs and WHO and UNAIDS goals and strategies related to the 90–90–90 targets and the cascade for HIV prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting health facilities in the implementation of public health and/or HIV programs in resource-challenged settings.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Liberia’s National AIDS Control Program (NACP) and current initiatives of the National AIDS Commission.
- Ability to exchange information, present recommendations and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the LINKAGES project and possibly externally.
- Understand the situational needs of key populations and have worked to support and implement activities to reduce violence, stigma and discrimination.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues among key populations in Liberia.
- Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
- Ability to travel within country or region and internationally as needed.
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field preferred.
- At least 8 years of progressively responsible work experience in technically designing and managing programs related to key populations and HIV.
- At least 5 years of experience in management of a USAID or PEPFAR-funded activity, including program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring and reporting.
- Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
- Previous experience in Africa is strongly preferred; Liberia experience is a plus.
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