Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Programs

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position ofSenior Technical Advisor, HIV Programs to be based in any of our offices in Africa.                          

Position Description:

Responsible for leading the development of and support for integrated and coordinated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) portfolio, with an emphasis on HIV prevention, and may include  family planning and prevention of other sexually transmitted infections, in support of FHI 360’s strategic plan, goals, and objectives.  The incumbent should possess a high level of scientific, program, and management expertise and substantial experience relevant to HIV prevention and/or other relevant fields and the ability to support a diverse portfolio of projects within a complex organizational framework.  The position will be based in an FHI 360 office in Africa.  

• Develops and provides scientific and technical leadership for the organization’s strategic plan, mission, goals and objectives, with a focus on the African continent.
• Ensures that FHI 360 evolves and adapts HIV/SRH programs, in line with emerging scientific evidence and program experience.
• Leads business development activities to grow and maintain a strong prevention, care, and treatment portfolio working closely with FHI 360’s Business Planning and Proposals, FHI 360’s regional and country offices, external funders and collaborating partners.
• Conceptualizes, leads, and contributes to HIV and SRH proposals.
• Provides technical leadership and oversight for existing FHI 360 HIV program activities.
• Builds and sustains collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders, including FHI 360 technical staff in countries, in-country partners, local and international NGOs, local governments and sponsors.
• Provides leadership and guidance on U.S. and international initiatives relevant to HIV and to SRH.  
• Facilitates the exchange of information and strategies among FHI 360 staff and links biomedical and behavioral expertise with critical country needs.
• Builds on the current network and contributes to FHI 360’s efforts to enhance and sustain capacity in HIV and in SRH programs and services.
• Represents FHI 360 at scientific meetings, other technical meetings, on scientific panels and in discussions with governmental organizations such as USAID and CDC, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, as well as private foundations (e.g., Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation); WHO; government counterparts; and implementing agencies in coordinating their participation in project development and implementation.
• Provides leadership in the communication of scientific findings in peer-reviewed publications, reports and at scientific meetings.
• Ensures coordination with other FHI 360 Departments, Groups, and country offices to establish/maintain FHI 360’s technical leadership in HIV.

Minimum Requirements:

• Substantial experience designing, working, and conducting large scale programs and translating evidence into policies, programs, and services for improved HIV and/or sexual and reproductive health in Africa.
• Strong relationships and credibility within the international public health community.  Excellent professional reputation.
• Substantive record of technical publications or presentations.
• Demonstrated familiarity with international public health sector and international community.
• Outstanding ability to interact with experts and collaborators across multiple disciplines, program areas, and cultures.
• French or Portuguese proficiency desirable, but not required.

Education/Experience: 

MD or PhD in health related field and 10 years+ demonstrated technical experience in HIV, SRH or related research and programs. Or a Master’s level degree and 13-15 years demonstrated expertise in HIV, SRH or related programs and services.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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