Required Qualifications: Candidate must have an advanced medical degree (MD) and preferably a Masters in Public Health; must have a minimum of 10 years of experience working in a clinical setting within a developing country context, of which a minimum of 5 years working in the field of HIV/AIDS; must have strong program planning, management and implementation skills (including the management of large clinical teams), preferably working with PEPFAR funding. Fluency in Portuguese and English, both verbal and in writing, is required. In addition, a minimum of 3 years of experience working in Lusophone Africa (Mozambique experience preferred).
Background:
The Vanderbilt University Institute for Global Health (VIGH) and its affiliate Friends in Global Health (FGH) supports 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 14 rural districts within Zambézia Province. This support is provided 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 Community-Clinic Linkages Director and all National Technical Advisors in the planning, implementation, management and oversight of all PEPFAR supported/FGH implemented programs in Zambézia Province to meet PEPFAR program objectives and targets. This position will also provide technical support and guidance, as needed, to a variety of other FGH funded programs.
The Technical Director will coordinate technical teams to ensure that FGH meets all established targets. He/She will also lead all technical aspects of grant reporting, as required by PEPFAR, Vanderbilt 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. This position will require travel to FGH supported districts regularly to monitor quality of services, identify unmet needs and support program area coordinators.
This position will work under coordination of the FGH 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, requiring familiarity with USG protocols as well as Mozambican country policies and protocols in order to provide guidance and support to the technical teams.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application: Please submit CV/resume and cover letter to jobs@friendsinglobalhealth.org by May 20th. Applications must reference “Technical Director” in the subject line of the email.
