Associate Director, Care and Treatment at FHI360 NGO

Description

To provide technical leadership and ensure effective implementation of clinical care program in the public health project. The Associate Director, Care & Treatment will be responsible for coordinating implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment services including pediatric care, ART, Maternal & Neo-natal Child Health, including PMTCT as well as Quality Improvement. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to technical teams and implementing partners and other agencies in the implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment program, including pediatric care, ART, PMTCT, TB and HTS
• Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV care and treatment program
• Prepare annual work plans, budgets and reports for clinical services.
• Analyses data and technical assessment findings for decision making
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, including supervising staff.
• Medical doctor with a Master’s degree in Public Health or another related degree.
• Working experience of at least 7-9 years and at least 4 years treating patients with HIV/AIDS.
• Experience in the providing care and treatment and use of ARV drugs.
• Familiarity with decentralized public health systems.
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.