Deputy Head of Office, Myanmar
The mission of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is to bring innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle-income populations. With nearly 10,000 members and subscribers from 145 countries, The Union has its headquarters in Paris and regional and country offices serving the Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America and South-East Asia regions. Its scientific departments focus on tuberculosis, HIV, lung health and non-communicable diseases, tobacco control and research. Each department engages in research, provides technical assistance and offers training and other capacity-building activities leading to health solutions for the poor. For more information visit our web site: www.theunion.org.
Our Mission: The Union brings innovation, expertise, solutions and support to address health challenges in low- and middle- income populations. Our Vision: Health solutions for the poor. Our Values: Quality…we deliver our services and products to the highest possible standards. Accountability…we are responsible stewards of resources and deliver on our commitments. Independence…we maintain the freedom to pursue innovation and are guided by the best evidence to improve the health of the poor. Solidarity…we stand together as one Union to overcome the greatest challenges to improve health among the communities we serve.
The Union is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Head of Office. S/he will be report to the Head of The Union’s Office in Myanmar and will be based in Yangon or Mandalay, Myanmar, with frequent in country travel to Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon/Mandalay and operating sites.
The start date is May 2012 for duration of 12 months (renewable). Working language is English.
Background: The Union’s Office in Myanmar is implementing a project called IHC (Integrated HIV Care). It is a sub-recipient of a US $17 million grant agreement over five years and will be collaborating with the government sector (Mandalay General Hospital, the Townships Healthcare Centers, Public Health Laboratory of Mandalay, NTP and NAP). The main goal of the project is to reduce HIV transmission and HIV related morbidity, mortality, disability and social and economic impact and to strengthen the enabling environment for TB/HIV collaboration activities, including an increased number of service points with integrated TB/HIV care. It is expected that 8,000 patients will be receiving ART by end 2012.
OVERALL ROLE
Working Title: Deputy Head of Office The Deputy Head of Office will have the overall responsibility for the day to day management, programming, implementation, fundraising of The Union’s Office in Myanmar’s programme. The position is reporting to the Regional Director, The Union Asia Pacific Ltd. Office, on administrative matters, and with functional/technical reporting to the Head of Office, The Union’s Office in Myanmar.
RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Daily Program Management, Implementation and Supervision - Supervision of recording and reporting of the activities with the M&E team; - Analyse clinical HIV data for operational research, situation analysis, recommendations for correction and publication of results, prepare newsletter and updates for The Union’s website; - Supervision of monthly reports from the various sites; - Supervise the procurement with the pharmacist in charge (stock, drug orders, forecasting …); - Write narrative activity reports for the donors.
2) Representation - To represent The Union’s Office in Myanmar at the MoH, DoH, NAP, NTP and WHO. - Prepare, present and attend meetings on behalf of the Head of Office, The Union’s Office in Myanmar.
3) Communication - External Communication: Deal with government stakeholders on behalf of the Head of Office, The Union’s Office in Myanmar. - Internal Communication with the Regional Office and HQ
4) Fundraising - Actively searches for funding and broadening the fundraising basis of The Union’s activities in Myanmar and under the supervision of the Head of The Union’s Office in Myanmar; - Draft concept notes and proposals in the appropriate donor formats;
Qualifications
Essential - Master in public health or epidemiology - Doctor in medicine - Experience in database management, data quality control, data analysis (HIV-infected patients cohorts in particular) - Advanced ability with MS Office applications, databases and statistical - Report writing - 5 years previous experience in program management - Working experience in Asia - Team management - Ability to live in Mandalay: no expatriate community, no international schools, hospitals, associations - Excellent diplomatic skills - Ability to work under pressure - Good Analytical skills - Good sense of priorities - Excellent organisational skills - Flexibility to work long hours as needed
Desirable - Publications record - 5 years experience in a HIV treatment and prevention program - Experience in drug stock management - Experience with GFATM funded programs - Experience in negotiations with local authorities in a complex political context - Experience in scientific papers writing (international peer reviewed) - 5 years previous work experience in a humanitarian or Not for Profit context - Working experience in Myanmar (and Myanmar visa) - Flexible attitude, to adjust to a different culture, medical context, political context
Please note that females, people infected or affected by HIV, members of most at risk populations are particularly welcomed to apply.
Closing Date: April 27, 2012 Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
Position available immediately. Applicants are invited to send their resume/CV and a cover letter by e-mail to hr@theunion.org Please specify the post in the subject line. The successful candidate will be an employee or a consultant of The Union Asia Pacific Office (Singapore).
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