Country: Any Africa
Req ID: 3710
Description
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 of Senior 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.