Senior Technical Officer, Pediatric at FHI360 NGO

Description:

To ensure effective implementation of clinical care program in the public health project. The Senior Technical Officer, Pediatric and Adolescent Care and Treatment will provide technical assistance for pediatric and adolescent HIV care including provision of ART as well as Quality Improvement.Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction to implementing partners and other agencies in the implementation of pediatric and adolescent HIV care and treatment
• Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of pediatric and adolescent HIV care and treatment.
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets and reports for clinical services.
• Monitor the achievements of set targets for clinical services.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with MOH staff at all levels and other partners to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the program at all levels.
• Maintain smooth regular information flow with MOH officials, FHI 360 technical staff on technical issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent managerial and administrative skills.
• Sensitivity of cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS/TB.
• Ability to work with others and maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients of assistance.
• Ability to manage projects, set priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to travel regionally, nationally and internationally as needed.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, team player with drive as an initiative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:

• HIV/AIDS/RH program management experience. Medical doctor with a Master’s in Public Health preferred.
• Working experience of at least 7-9 years and at least two years treating patients withHIV/AIDS.
• Experience in providing care and treatment and use of ARV drugs in pediatric and adolescent patients is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with decentralized public health systems.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here at https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. at http://www.fhi360.org/careers/eeo FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.