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Location: Nairobi with travel locally and regular regional travel within Sub-Saharan Africa
Overall Job Function: Reporting to the Product Introduction Technical Advisor and the Country Director, the Regional Technical Specialist is responsible for providing technical support for the introduction of optimized ARV drug regimens and new ARV formulations in the sub-Saharan Africa region.
S/he will work in close collaboration with the country-level Program Coordinators.
Responsibilities
Develop country launch plans for new ARV products by conducting country-level needs assessments and strategizing with stakeholders
Collaborate with ICAP country teams, consortium partners, and other key stakeholders to design, plan, implement, and assess market interventions related to ARV registration, supply chain, product packaging, user preferences, clinical mentoring, and more
Provide technical support for ARV product introduction, including on policy, regulatory, financial, supply chain, phased implementation, training and education, quality assurance, and monitoring
Support national task force/coordinating bodies on HIV guideline revisions, product introduction planning, implementation, and monitoring
Organize and lead advocacy activities such as trainings, meetings, sensitizations, and workshops with country-level and regional partners and stakeholders
Develop materials to advocate for the effective implementation of introducing optimized ARVs, such as but not limited to toolkits, case studies, landscape mapping and analysis, generic guidance, training materials, standard operational procedures
Develop and disseminate compelling evidence for policy change at global, regional, and country-levels including journal articles, communication materials, policy briefs, fact sheets, webinars, etc.
Foster strong communication and participate in meetings with country counterparts at consortium organizations, Ministries of Health, and US Government representatives, and other regional stakeholders on ARV drug optimization
Prepare and deliver presentations to represent ICAP and OPTIMIZE at technical fora
Contribute to grant management and reporting processes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Masters in Public Health is preferred
8 + years of related work experience
4+ years’ experience working on international public health projects at an international organization in sub-Saharan Africa in the field of health service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, or procurement, with focus on HIV and ARV drugs preferred
Relevant experience in HIV or other health-related programming and implementing in resource-limited settings
Experience in clinical management of HIV infection including ART
Experience working with national working groups in developing plans and/or national guidelines and tools
Excellent understanding of public health approach to scaling up antiretroviral therapy or other treatment
Location: Nairobi with travel locally (up to 20%) and internationally
Overall Job Function: Reporting to the Kenya Country Director, and working in close collaboration with the Product Introduction Technical Advisor and Regional Technical Specialist, the Program Coordinator is responsible for the country-level aspects of product introduction related to optimized ARV drug regimens and new ARV formulations.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct country needs assessments and develop Kenyan launch plans for new ARV products
Collaborate with local counterpart consortium partners, the National AIDS and STI Control Programme, and other key stakeholders to design, plan, implement, assess, and monitor market interventions related to ARV registration, supply chain, product packaging, user preferences, clinical mentoring, and more
Coordinate and participate in advocacy activities such as trainings, meetings, sensitizations, and workshops with country-level partners and stakeholders
Assist in the development or adaptation of material such as, but not limited to: toolkits, case studies, landscape mapping and analysis, generic guidance, training material, standard operational procedures
Develop and disseminate compelling evidence for policy change at global, regional, and country-levels including journal articles, communication materials, policy briefs, fact sheets, webinars, etc.
Foster strong communication and lead or participate in meetings with country counterparts at consortium organizations, the Ministry of Health, and US Government representatives, and other regional stakeholders on ARV drug optimization
Prepare and deliver presentations to represent ICAP and OPTIMIZE at technical forums
Contribute to grant management and reporting processes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Masters’ degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
Medical or nursing degree
At least 5 years of related work experience
At least 3+years’ experience working on international public health projects in Kenya in the field of health service delivery systems, pharmaceuticals, or procurement, with focus on HIV and ARV drugs
Relevant experience in HIV or other health-related programming and implementing in Kenya
Experience working with UN agencies,. The Global Fund or other related organizations an added advantage.
Method of Application
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees (either current or former supervisor) should be sent to the
Director- Human Resources, ICAP jobs@icapkenya.org on or before 16th December, 2016.
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