Technical Specialists, Mozambique

Chemonics seeks multiple technical specialists for USAID's anticipated nine-year, $350 to $400-million USAID Efficiencies for Clinical HIV Outcomes (ECHO) project in Mozambique. ECHO is dedicated to reducing HIV mortality, morbidity, and transmission while strengthening the capacity of Mozambique’s Ministry of Health to deliver high-quality HIV/AIDS services across the continuum of care. ECHO’s goal is to enable the government of Mozambique to achieve control over the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2020 in provinces where USAID is the primary clinical-support partner. We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas: HIV/AIDS treatment, viral load and lab linkages, strategic information systems, quality of care improvement, health systems strengthening, community engagement, health financing, private sector engagement, government support and engagement, social and behavioral change, monitoring and evaluation, information systems, capacity development, finance and operations, and human resources management. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Provide technical input on project implementation to achieve health targets and goals
• Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
• Write and contribute to reports and other deliverables 
• Liaise with the government of Mozambique and its Ministry of Health, stakeholders, and public and private sector counterparts 
• Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision 

Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred 
• Minimum eight to 10 years of experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-development programs 
• Minimum three years of experience in sub-Saharan Africa required; experience in Mozambique preferred 
• Strong ability and desire to work with the government of Mozambique and its Ministry of Health, international donors, and local partners to achieve program targets 
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technologies 
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and knowledge sharing 
• Demonstrated interest in building the capacity of local partners 
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity 
• Strong speaking and writing skills in Portuguese and English 

​Application Instructions: 

Send resume and cover letter in electronic submissions to https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/mozambique_echo_expat by December 31, 2017. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. ​