Program Director at FHI360 NGO

The Program Director (SeniorTechnical Advisor) will work in close collaboration with the Program Team, in providing high-level technical advice and mentoring, specifically to the planning, conducting and reporting assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections of clinical laboratories to the Program on the “Supporting the Development of a HIV-Related Proficiency Testing Network and Quality Management Systems Program for PEPFAR-Supported Countries, including PEPFAR-Supported African Francophone Countries, under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)”.

Program Director Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and overall mentorship in the planning, conduct, and reporting of assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections of HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems.
• Provide advisory services to the in-country teams on the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives upon request to build HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems with reference to the standards and requirements.

Qualifications for the Program Director Job

• Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences or PhD in HIV-related proficiency testing and/or quality management systems, or related subjects;
• At least 8-10 years’ experience in designing, implementing and managing donor-funded public health programs, particularly in HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems, Quality Assurance, ISO accreditation;
• Experienced in advising on quality assurance laboratory audits and assessments against accepted national and international standards and regulations; and
• Experienced in providing advisory services and mentorship on HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems at both the national and international level.
• Proven capability and direct experience in HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems and services.
• Proven and excellent HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems auditing skills.
• Extensive experience in advisory and mentoring in the areas of HIV-related proficiency testing and quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance including pertinent national and international regulations and guidance.
• Good in both written and spoken English and report writing.