Chemonics seeks a director of medical and community services for an anticipated multiyear USAID health project in Nigeria. SHARP Nigeria aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of high-impact, evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions. The project will focus on governance, access to, and demand for HIV/AIDS and TB services. It will support efficient HIV case identification and linkage to care and treatment; enrollment of patients on HIV/AIDS therapy with adequate adherence and minimal loss to follow-up; successful suppression of HIV viral loads; specialized services that attract key populations; and increased capacity of the Nigerian government to expand, oversee, and finance HIV/AIDS and TB services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
Lead the design and implementation of both clinical and community service delivery components of the project
Lead the implementation of the project design to ensure quality service delivery consistent with national and international standards and guidelines
Lead in the use of program data for program improvement and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned
Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate
Support all the technical project staff and manage any clinical and community-related issues in the project
Liaise with the Nigerian government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
Write and contribute to project reports and other deliverables
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline
Minimum eight years of experience designing and implementing public health programs especially HIV/AIDS; TB; and maternal, newborn, and child health in developing countries
In-depth technical knowledge and experience in HIV/AIDS programming, including prevention, treatment, care and support, prevention of mother to child transmission HIV/TB, orphans and vulnerable children and crosscutting areas such as health systems strengthening
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management of large, complex projects, including at least eight years in the field of international development
Extensive experience managing similar projects
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, and knowledge sharing
Experience managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs preferred; familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations
Demonstrated ability in developing and managing large budgets
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in contract reporting requirements of the U.S. government, particularly the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Nigerian nationals highly encouraged to apply
Fluency in English required
How to apply:
Apply at https://ghdrecruit.formstack.com/forms/sharp_nigeria by October 25, 2016. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Director of medical and community services” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
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