Technical Director Friends in Global Health (FGH)- Maputo, Mozambique
The Vanderbilt University Institute for Global Health (VIGH) and its affiliate Friends in Global Health (FGH) will continue supporting the Mozambican Ministry of Health in the implementation of HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs (HIV adult and pediatric care and treatment, Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), Counseling and Testing (CT) services, Tuberculosis (TB) program services and exposed child services (CCR)) in 10 rural districts within Zambézia Province (Alto Molócuè, Chinde, Gilé, Ile, Inhassunge, Maganja da Costa, Mopeia, Morrumbala, Namacurra, and Pebane). This support will be provided over a 5-year period through PEPFAR funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Position Description:
The Technical Director will serve as the FGH lead on all technical issues under the PEPFAR program. This position will provide technical oversight and support to the clinical and monitoring & evaluation Directors in the planning, implementation, management and oversight of all PEPFAR supported/FGH implemented programs in Zambézia Province to: 1) Reduce new HIV infections, 2) Increase access, enrollment and retention in high quality HIV care and treatment in rural communities, 3) Improve linkages and integration of HIV and related primary health care services, 4) Support sustainable Mozambican systems and institutions and 5) Ensure care and support for pregnant women, adults and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
He/She will work under coordination of the Program Director and Country Director to act as the primary liaison with donors, government, media, partners and other stakeholders on technical issues. This includes participation in Ministry of Health and donor technical working groups. He/She will require familiarity with USG protocols as well as Mozambican country policies and protocols in order to provide guidance and support to the Clinical and M&E Directors. He/She will lead all technical aspects of grant reporting, as required by PEPFAR and the Government of Mozambique. This includes leading the process for preparation of the technical aspects of quarterly reports, continuation applications, progress reports and work plans. The Technical Director will collaborate with the Clinical and M&E Directors to ensure FGH meets all targets established. This position will require travel to FGH supported districts regularly to monitor quality of service, identify unmet needs and support program area coordinators.
Application: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to jobs@friendsinglobalhealth.org by October 15th. Applications must reference “Technical Director” in the subject line of the email.
Required Qualifications: Candidate must have an advanced degree (PhD, MD, Physician’s Assistant, Nursing, etc. plus a Masters in Public Health is preferred); must have a minimum of 10 years relevant experience working in a developing country context; must have strong management, program planning and implementation skills, preferably working with US Government funding. Proficiency in Portuguese and English, both verbal and written, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 3 years experience working in Mozambique.
Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience.
Position Duration: Full-time one year contract with opportunity for renewal during the 5-year project period
Position Description:
The Technical Director will serve as the FGH lead on all technical issues under the PEPFAR program. This position will provide technical oversight and support to the clinical and monitoring & evaluation Directors in the planning, implementation, management and oversight of all PEPFAR supported/FGH implemented programs in Zambézia Province to: 1) Reduce new HIV infections, 2) Increase access, enrollment and retention in high quality HIV care and treatment in rural communities, 3) Improve linkages and integration of HIV and related primary health care services, 4) Support sustainable Mozambican systems and institutions and 5) Ensure care and support for pregnant women, adults and children affected by HIV/AIDS.
He/She will work under coordination of the Program Director and Country Director to act as the primary liaison with donors, government, media, partners and other stakeholders on technical issues. This includes participation in Ministry of Health and donor technical working groups. He/She will require familiarity with USG protocols as well as Mozambican country policies and protocols in order to provide guidance and support to the Clinical and M&E Directors. He/She will lead all technical aspects of grant reporting, as required by PEPFAR and the Government of Mozambique. This includes leading the process for preparation of the technical aspects of quarterly reports, continuation applications, progress reports and work plans. The Technical Director will collaborate with the Clinical and M&E Directors to ensure FGH meets all targets established. This position will require travel to FGH supported districts regularly to monitor quality of service, identify unmet needs and support program area coordinators.
Application: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to jobs@friendsinglobalhealth.org by October 15th. Applications must reference “Technical Director” in the subject line of the email.
Required Qualifications: Candidate must have an advanced degree (PhD, MD, Physician’s Assistant, Nursing, etc. plus a Masters in Public Health is preferred); must have a minimum of 10 years relevant experience working in a developing country context; must have strong management, program planning and implementation skills, preferably working with US Government funding. Proficiency in Portuguese and English, both verbal and written, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 3 years experience working in Mozambique.
Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience.
Position Duration: Full-time one year contract with opportunity for renewal during the 5-year project period
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