Senior Technical Officer, Care and Treatment
FHI is a global health and development organization whose science-based programs bring lasting change to the world’s most vulnerable people. Our approach is rigorous and evidence-driven. Among our worldwide staff of 2,500 are leading physicians, scientists, and technical experts in health, development, and management. Our work is global in scale yet country-focused, with international offices staffed by local professionals. Since 1971, we have worked with 1,400 partners in 125 countries, forging strong relationships with governments, diverse organizations, the private sector and communities. By applying science to programs, FHI is helping countries make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior Technical Officer, Care and Treatment based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Position Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Officer, Care and Treatment will be responsible for providing quality technical assistance in the area of HIV prevention, care and treatment, reproductive and sexual health including maternal child health. Responsibilities include: Participates in the development of partnerships and necessary systems, planning, budgeting and evaluation processes to support and implement a Prevention to Care and Treatment Continuum model; Coordinates the design and implementation of components related to setting up ‘Continuum of Prevention-to-care-to-treatment model’ (CoPCT) sites; Provides technical leadership and technical support related to strategies, approaches and provision of HIV prevention, care and treatment in FHI/PNG-supported sites; Works closely with national and provincial level government counterparts to ensure smooth and high quality programming in FHI-supported sites; Develops and revises guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation of clinical management and clinical monitoring of HIV, in close collaboration with technical staff from government, international and national agencies; Provides technical leadership to strengthen data management, patient records and data use at the site levels; Establishes good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, donors, governments, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization; Provide regular technical mentorship and capacity building to implementing agencies, government agencies, other organizations and FHI country office staff with particular emphasis on strengthening the comprehensiveness and quality of the Continuum of Prevention-to-Care-to-Treatment in Papua New Guinea; Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or PhD, MD or similar degree with 3 - 5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs. Extensive experience in designing and implementing continuum of prevention to care to treatment programs in developing countries. Experience with U.S. government contractual requirements and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable.
Position Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Officer, Care and Treatment will be responsible for providing quality technical assistance in the area of HIV prevention, care and treatment, reproductive and sexual health including maternal child health. Responsibilities include: Participates in the development of partnerships and necessary systems, planning, budgeting and evaluation processes to support and implement a Prevention to Care and Treatment Continuum model; Coordinates the design and implementation of components related to setting up ‘Continuum of Prevention-to-care-to-treatment model’ (CoPCT) sites; Provides technical leadership and technical support related to strategies, approaches and provision of HIV prevention, care and treatment in FHI/PNG-supported sites; Works closely with national and provincial level government counterparts to ensure smooth and high quality programming in FHI-supported sites; Develops and revises guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation of clinical management and clinical monitoring of HIV, in close collaboration with technical staff from government, international and national agencies; Provides technical leadership to strengthen data management, patient records and data use at the site levels; Establishes good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, donors, governments, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization; Provide regular technical mentorship and capacity building to implementing agencies, government agencies, other organizations and FHI country office staff with particular emphasis on strengthening the comprehensiveness and quality of the Continuum of Prevention-to-Care-to-Treatment in Papua New Guinea; Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or PhD, MD or similar degree with 3 - 5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs. Extensive experience in designing and implementing continuum of prevention to care to treatment programs in developing countries. Experience with U.S. government contractual requirements and experience working in an international NGO/PVO environment desirable.
How to apply
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
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