International Health Care
Issue Dated July 25, 2008
International Health Care
Issue Dated July 25, 2008
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RESEARCH ASSOC./ DEPUTY DIRECTOR FIELD PROGRAMS CHAPEL HILL UNC seeks a Research Assoc./ Deputy Director Field Programs in Chapel Hill. This position will be a senior research leadership position within the Measure Evaluation Project (www.cpc.unc.edu/measure), which is funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and is based at the Carolina Population Center (CPC) of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). The project focuses on the following main areas: Research and evaluation activities in a variety of international settings. Generation of demand for high quality population and health information. Facilitation of use of data in program management and policy development. Capacity building through developing-country institutions. Technical assistance in approximately 50 countries world-wide. Global dissemination of data and research findings. Global coordination and collaboration in monitoring and evaluation. This person will join a large research team including experts in the social sciences, public health, medicine, and statistics. When fully staffed, the UNC/CPC staff will include approximately 14 researchers (faculty and non-faculty EPA research associates) and 23 support staff. The project will also coordinate activities of five major subcontractors within the U.S. and an estimated 100+ subcontracts in over 50 developing countries. The person in this position will oversee the project’s field programs and oversee the systems to manage technical and research operations. This position will be a member of the executive management team, which includes Dr. Sian Curtis, two faculty-level deputy directors, and the deputy director-operations. This position will provide strategic direction to field programs and technical and research operations of the project, including several EPA non-faculty Research Associates who will serve as direct reports. Position will communicate regularly with the Cognizant Technical Officer and program officers at USAID. REQUIREMENTS: A graduate- level degree (Ph.D. preferred) in public health, social sciences, or related area. A minimum of five years experience in managing a complex research project is required, preferably within a university setting. She/he must be able to develop implementation plans for research and technical activities, write clearly, do occasional public speaking, and coordinate activities across a variety of individuals in many locations. Fluency in a foreign language (Spanish, French or Russian) is strongly desirable. Foreign and domestic travel may be required in this position. Strong preference will be given to individuals who have worked on a large project particularly with USAID funding and have demonstrated the ability to develop research plans, assess needs, determine the available resources, evaluate alternative solutions, and implement them in a research environment. A demonstrated ability to work and collaborate within and across teams both inside and outside the organization is highly important. TO APPLY: Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will apply electronically at http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers. Review of applications will begin on July 25, 2008. Recruitment status for position can be reviewed at: www.cpc.unc.edu/aboutcpc/employment/epamilestones. Recruitment ID: 1000722, Position ID: 1002749, Salary Range: Based on Experience. Proposed Start Date: 09/15/2008.******************************* RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/DEPUTY DIRECTOR HIV/AIDS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE CHAPEL HILL, NC UNC seeks a Research Assoc./ Deputy Director HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease in Chapel Hill. The MEASURE Evaluation Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large international project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) that focuses on strengthening health information across a range of health areas to inform health sector decision-making. Activities include development of tools and methods to improve data collection and use; capacity building in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and health information systems (HIS) through formal training and field technical assistance, and evaluation research. Particular emphasis is placed on generating demand for information and facilitating its use. For further details see the project web site at www.cpc.unc.edu/measure. The deputy director for HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases is a senior position and will be a key member of the project senior management team. The deputy director will have primary responsibility for leadership, technical direction, and management of HIV/AIDS activities and will assist the project director with the overall management and direction of the project. Responsibilities also include serving as the primary liaison with USAID and global partners for HIV/AIDS and providing direct oversight of technical leadership activities in malaria, tuberculosis, Avian Influenza, emerging infectious diseases and other public health threats. The position will be based at the project headquarters at the Carolina Population Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. REQUIREMENTS: Advanced degree in public health or related field, with specialization related to HIV/AIDS. Proven record of excellent management, leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills At least 5 years in-country field experience in M&E of HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries and a minimum of 15 years of professional experience. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of PEPFAR monitoring and evaluation requirements. Demonstrated experience in capacity building in M&E of health and population programs. Effective English oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact professionally in at least one of the following languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, or Arabic. At least 5 years experience supervising technical, management, and support staff. Experience interacting with senior level government officials. Experience interacting with major multi-lateral donor and bilateral agencies preferred. Ability to work with diverse international teams. Strong computer skills preferred. Ability to travel internationally at least 25%. TO APPLY: Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will apply electronically at http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers. Review of applications will begin on July 25, 2008. Recruitment status for position can be reviewed at: www.cpc.unc.edu/aboutcpc/employment/epamilestones. Recruitment ID: 1000775. Position ID: 1002785. Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000. FT/PT: Full Time. Department: Carolina Population Center. Application Deadline: Open until Filled. Proposed Start Date: 09/15/2008.******************************* RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ SENIOR TECH SPECIALIST HIV/AIDS CHAPEL HILL, NC UNC seeks a Research Assoc./ Senior Tech Specialist HIV/AIDS in Chapel Hill. The MEASURE Evaluation Project at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large international project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) that focuses on strengthening health information across a range of health areas to inform health sector decision-making. Activities include development of tools and methods to improve data collection and use; capacity building in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and health information systems (HIS) through formal training and field technical assistance, and evaluation research. Particular emphasis is placed on generating demand for information and facilitating its use. For further details see the project web site at www.cpc.unc.edu/measure. The senior technical specialist for HIV/AIDS will be responsible for leading, overseeing, and providing technical advice on many of the HIV/AIDS related activities of the project. Other responsibilities include liaising with international agencies, bilateral donors, and other partners on efforts to further standardize and harmonize HIV/AIDS M&E tools and methods and overall coordination of activities of the project with those of other organizations. The position will be based at the project headquarters at the Carolina Population Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. REQUIREMENTS: An advanced degree in public health or related fields with specialization in HIV/AIDS. At least 7 years experience working on HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries with significant responsibility for data collection and analysis and M&E, with a total of at least 15 years of professional experience. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience with and understanding of PEPFAR strategies, implementation, and M&E requirements. Strong understanding of and experience in data issues including issues of privacy and ethics in data collection and use for programs related to HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and prevention services. Excellent English language oral and written skills. Ability to work with diverse international teams. Fluency in one other language preferred (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, or Arabic). Ability to travel internationally at least 25%. TO APPLY: Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants will apply electronically at http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers. Review of applications will begin on July 25, 2008. Recruitment status for position can be reviewed at: www.cpc.unc.edu/aboutcpc/employment/epamilestones. Recruitment ID: 1000776, Position ID: 1002786, Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000, FT/PT: Full Time, Department: Carolina Population Center, Application Deadline: Open until Filled, Proposed Start Date: 09/15/2008.******************************* SURVEILLANCE ADVISOR GHFP-08-086 WASHINGTON, DC The Public Health Institute seeks a Surveillance Advisor in Washington, DC. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. The US Government (USG) has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the prosperity, stability and development of nations around the world. USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the USG response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic. USAID has funded over $6.4 billion since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986, more than any other public or private organization. The Agency currently has HIV/AIDS programs in nearly 100 countries worldwide. The Surveillance Advisor will serve as a member of the Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting Division (SPER) within the Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) of the Bureau for Global Health (GH/OHA/SPER). The Surveillance Advisor will provide broad HIV/AIDS-related expertise and guidance in program evaluation and monitoring; strengthen USAID's ability to monitor program implementation; document results; and assess the program impact of USAID's goal to reduce HIV transmission and mitigate the impact of the disease on nations, communities and families. The Surveillance Advisor will also be a key contributor to the design and implementation of surveillance systems and reporting program results in the priority countries under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (The Emergency Plan) and in other USAID-assisted countries. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist other USG agencies, multilateral organizations, USAID partner organizations and other international and domestic donors in the design and implementation of cost-effective and relevant surveillance systems for program activities that will have a sustainable impact on the reduction of HIV/AIDS transmission and the mitigation of the epidemic's effects. Manage surveillance strategic planning technical assistance to The Emergency Plan countries, including assessment visits for surveillance; assist in writing protocols, conducting analysis, and writing reports; assist in testing new methods to collect surveillance data; and refining ongoing surveillance to support HIV/AIDS activities within the scope of The Emergency Plan. Coordinate the development and implementation of training programs, workshops, and other participatory activities that will serve to broaden knowledge and practice of effective surveillance for HIV/AIDS program management and related activities. Provide technical assistance to USAID Missions and Regional Bureaus in the design and implementation of national or program-level surveillance. Prepare, present and disseminate materials, briefings, reports, graphics, etc. on HIV/AIDS surveillance and related programs to serve reference, informational and advocacy purposes. Participate as a member of the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting (MER) Team within the Strategic Planning, Evaluation & Reporting Division, acting as the Team’s surveillance expert. Under the direction of the MER Team Leader, and as a member of the SPER Division, participate in planning, implementing and reporting on USAID activities at the Team, Division, Office and Agency levels. Participate as a member of The Emergency Plan’s Surveys & Surveillance Interagency Technical Working Group which coordinates USG efforts in HIV/AIDS surveys & surveillance and maximizes the use of USG resources and technical staff at both headquarters and in the field. Serve as GH Bureau’s principal expert on the HIV/AIDS surveillance, USAID programs and results and advise the Division Chief on program priorities and budgets. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s or doctorate level degree in public health, epidemiology or related discipline. Minimum ten years work experience in public health or a related field with at least three years experience in an international or resource poor setting. Minimum three years work experience with HIV/AIDS surveillance including development and implementation of HIV/AIDS surveillance systems. Experience in establishing systems for the gathering, analysis, and dissemination of HIV/AIDS strategic information preferred. Experience working on HIV/AIDS programs in francophone countries overseas preferred. Demonstrated experience with surveillance development in relation to HIV/AIDS and other health related programs implementation in the field. Demonstrated ability to (a) develop effective protocols, procedural guidance, data collection and monitoring systems, and (b) conduct data analysis and presentation. Demonstrated knowledge of applied epidemiology, epidemiology of HIV, surveillance methods, and surveillance systems. Demonstrated knowledge of epidemiology applied to HIV/AIDS health care planning and implementation of prevention, care, and treatment programs; HIV/STI surveillance; training and capacity building in HIV/STI epidemiology; and HIV/STI epidemiological research. Excellent professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/ persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Division, Office, and Agency. Experience working with personnel from different USG agencies, host country governments, as well as USG contractors and/or grantees. High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategies, and to analyze, develop and present work results, and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills. Demonstrated ability in maintaining close counterpart relationships, both governmental and in the partner community. Demonstrated ability to apply policy directives to activity design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. Ability to work independently with light supervision. Ability to recognize professional areas of weakness and willingness to learn. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience working with The Emergency Plan desirable. US Citizenship required. Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs. TO APPLY: Visit the Recruitment section of our website at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/. All candidates are required to apply through GHFP’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by August 15, 2008. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.******************************* HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS RUSSIA Chemonics International, an international development and consulting firm, seeks senior health care professionals and clinicians for an anticipated USAID-funded project to institutionalize best practices in maternal and child health care in Russia. The goal of the project is to improve family planning and reduce maternal and infant mortality by improving access to quality reproductive health and maternal and child health services. QUALIFICATIONS: graduate degree in medicine, public health, or related discipline; minimum five years of experience with maternal and reproductive health protocol, guidelines, and standards; experience assessing programs to develop best-practice models and overseeing the rollout of best practices into clinics, hospitals, and health posts; experience managing or working on health programs funded by USAID and other donors; proven experience working productively with the Ministry of Health and other relevant institutions; experience in a managerial position with budgeting and supervisory responsibilities preferred; experience integrating gender into project design, implementation, and reporting preferred; fluency in written and spoken English. TO APPLY: Please send your resumes to healthrussia@chemonics.com by July 30th. Only finalists will be contacted.******************************* CHILD SURVIVAL MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER HERAT, AFGHANISTAN World Vision International, (www.wvi.org), a leading Christian humanitarian aid agency, seeks a Child Survival Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, to provide leadership in design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for a child survival grant in Afghanistan. Location: Based in Herat, Afghanistan with regular travel to field project sites. Duration: To begin September 2008 through September 2012. Job Description: Provide leadership in design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems and tools for Child Survival grant. Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities including the context analysis, impact evaluation, LCP (local capacities for peace) analysis, qualitative and quantitative analysis of program activities, output impact and outcomes. Provide leadership in conducting baseline assessments, annual project reviews, and the mid-term and final evaluations. Set up a joint and agreed upon information system with MOH health information system and develop its community-based component. Train local partners, Midwives and Community Health Volunteers/ Shura in use of community-based data and tools. Facilitate and ensure timely dissemination and feedback of available data to appropriate users. Together with the BCC Specialist and M&E staff from the Government of Afghanistan, coordinate periodic reviews of community and facility data for accuracy and use for action. Develop national program staff capacity in M&E systems. QUALIFICATIONS: BA degree in appropriate field (MA preferred) with at least five years experience in monitoring and evaluating development programs, particularly community health programs and preferably in post-conflict settings. Must be well versed in MS office software and database programs. Native fluency in both oral and written English with excellent technical writing and analytical skills. Willingness to travel within Afghanistan and work in remote areas. Excellent communication skills required and ability to work in a cross cultural and multi- religious environment with multinational staff. Must be detail oriented. Knowledge of Afghanistan environment and Dari are a plus. Skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation tools (for example KPC, LQAS, qualitative research, HFA). TO APPLY: If you or someone you know is interested in serving in this major initiative, please contact Debbie Goodman at dgoodman@worldvision.org.******************************* MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH/ PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION ADVISOR ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA GHFP-08-087 The Public Health Institute seeks a Maternal Child Health/ Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Advisor in Ethiopia. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. An integral facet of the United States Government’s (USG) and USAID’s HIV/AIDS programming is prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT), including antiretrovirals (ARV) prophylaxis for HIV-infected pregnant women and newborns and counseling and support for maternal nutrition. USAID/Ethiopia seeks to strengthen health systems and communities to deliver comprehensive PMTCT services to women through support for a wide variety of complementary interventions. These interventions include improvement of antenatal services, voluntary HIV counseling and testing for pregnant women, the provision of antiretrovirals and opportunistic infections drugs, and support for safer infant feeding practices. USAID/Ethiopia programs also provide multiple types of other psychosocial, clinical, and nutritional support to HIV-positive women including clinical and community follow-up of postpartum women, their infants and other family members. In addition, Ethiopia is a food focus country under The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the nutrition and food security emphasis of its portfolio is expanding. As such, efforts are underway to increase the linkages between nutrition and HIV/AIDS treatment and care support services, a necessary intervention to maintain the nutritional status of HIV positive women and children in order to enable them to adhere to treatment and live productive lives. The Technical Advisor will serve as a member of the Family & Community Services Cluster (FCSC) in the Health, AIDS, Population and Nutrition (HAPN) Office in USAID/Ethiopia. The FCSC focuses on designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating care and support programs, with emphasis on community level responses to service delivery. The FCSC addresses family centered approaches that link all services for the HIV-infected family (PMTCT, palliative care, treatment, orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) services). Services in particular include: home-based and palliative care, community-based counseling and testing, OVC, linkages and referrals to health facilities, home delivery of services adherence council, and food and nutrition support at the community level. In addition to advising programs on delivery quality PMTCT services, the Technical Advisor will work to strengthen the Government of Ethiopia’s community-based initiatives such as providing technical support to Health Extension Workers to increase uptake of antenatal care attendance at health centers and posts. The Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the area of maternal and child health (MCH)/PMTCT. He/she will work closely with Advisors on other HAPN teams, including Senior Reproductive Health and Malaria Advisors, to ensure the provision of basic care packages including bednets, family planning and HIV/AIDS services (including pediatrics) and integrated at the service delivery level. The Technical Advisor will be a key advisor to USAID at technical and programmatic fora on Treatment, PMTCT, pediatric and MCH issues, and provide technical guidance to implementing partners including public and private institutions, host country governments, and non-governmental organizations. S/he will provide technical advice and leadership in the policy development, program planning, management, implementation and evaluation of MCH/PMTCT interventions including activities focused on integrating PMTCT into existing antenatal clinics (ANC) and MCH services. Additionally, s/he will interact with counterparts at the PEPFAR interagency level, national and federal levels as Ethiopia aims to greatly improve the reach and impact of MCH/PMTCT services. The Technical Advisor III will have all the responsibilities and attributes of the Technical Advisor II (see above). In addition, the Technical Advisor III will serve as a senior advisor and technical expert on MCH/PMTCT activities and programs for the HIV/AIDS Team and will lead the effort to integrate PMTCT into most aspects of the family community and clinical services offered by PEPFAR. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Technical Advisor works to provide technical leadership to expand and strengthen the quality of PMTCT services in Ethiopia. The Advisor’s primary areas of responsibility include: providing strategic and technical leadership and direction to the USAID HIV/AIDS Team; supporting the PEPFAR Interagency team’s efforts, with emphasis on women and families; providing strategic technical advice for key PEPFAR planning and budget documents, such as the County Operational Plan (COP), semi-annual and annual progress reports, and Congressional Notification; and participating in the Interagency technical working groups in Ethiopia. The Technical Advisor will: Serve as the primary USAID technical advisor to USAID contractors, working closely with them to design country programs and work plans. Regularly meet with USAID contractors to discuss issues related to program vision, strategy, design, and development/ implementation. Serve as the technical advisor to USAID’s implementing partner’s PMTCT services at the health centers. Provide technical support on the program design and implementation of MCH/PMTCT guidelines, interventions and community-based HIV/AIDS prevention programs. Provide technical leadership ensuring that HIV-infected women are appropriately screened and treated to improve overall maternal health and child survival in Ethiopia. Work with other HAPN teams to ensure linkages to family planning, safe motherhood, child survival, malaria, tuberculosis, and increase access to food/ nutritional programs and private sectors initiatives including income generation. Provide technical expertise and input to donors and USG agencies on PMTCT, treatment, family planning, safe motherhood and child survival activities. Provide guidance at the national and PEPFAR technical working group levels in Ethiopia to improve reach and impact of PMTCT services. Conduct appropriate analyses of relevant data in order to strengthen activities in the areas of PMTCT and pediatric HIV; in particular, data collection, tracking and reporting efforts collecting the numbers of HIV-positive pregnant women initiating ART while pregnant. Stay current with and review literature and ongoing research activities related to PMTCT and pediatric HIV. Serve as technical lead in the emergence of maternal health services for HIV positive women in public, private and community settings. Attend technical meetings and workshops, and participate in relevant training events related to PMTCT and pediatric HIV. Serve as a member of the PEPFAR Technical Working Group for MCH/PMTCT. Provide technical support for country operating plan development, review, and implementation. Provide strategic input and technical assistance to USAID HIV/AIDS staff in the design of new activities, and development of materials, briefings, and presentations to raise the importance of integrating PMTCT into maternal health and ANC services. Work to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of MCH/PMTCT programs. Promote USG interagency collaboration and strengthen coordination with other multinational partners involved in PMTCT, such as WHO and UNICEF, Global Fund, World Bank, the Clinton Foundation, and others. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s or doctorate level degree in public health or related discipline. Knowledge of prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT), reproductive health, maternal and child health (MCH) and HIV prevention is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to design and implement MCH/PMTCT programs in developing country settings. Experience working with USAID Missions, host country governments, USG health agencies and/or USAID partner organizations desirable. Experience working with PEPFAR desirable. High level of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to develop strategies, and to analyze, develop, monitor, and evaluate program implementation. Ability to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work results and to monitor and evaluate program implementation. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and teambuilding skills/ experience required. Demonstrated ability in maintaining close counterpart relationships, both governmental and in the partner community is highly preferred. Ability to work independently with light supervision. Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills. Willingness to travel throughout Ethiopia. US Citizenship required. In addition to the above, the position requires the following at each level: Technical Advisor II: Minimum five years’ work experience in public health or related field with a minimum two years’ experience in an international/ resource poor setting. Technical Advisor III: Minimum ten years’ experience working in maternal and child health with a minimum three to five years’ experience in an international/ resource poor setting. Demonstrated ability to design and implement successful MCH/PMTCT programs in developing countries. Advanced skills in facilitation, influence, and teambuilding. Starting salary commensurate with experience and salary history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs. TO APPLY: Visit the Recruitment section of our website at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/. All candidates are required to apply through GHFP’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by August 6, 2008. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer.******************************* COUNTRY DIRECTOR DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA HKI is seeking a Country Director in Tanzania to represent the Agency and be responsible for all HKI/Tanzania programs. Helen Keller International (HKI) is an international non-governmental organization. Its mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. Tanzania is a flagship program for HKI in Africa. Our current programs focus on nutrition and blindness prevention. In the area of nutrition, HKI works in partnership with the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Council and the National Development Partners Group on Nutrition to strengthen the national vitamin A supplementation program and is a key partner in other micronutrient interventions such as advocating for the use of zinc in the treatment of diarrhea. This effort is supported through A2Z: The USAID Micronutrient and Child Blindness Project. In the area of blindness prevention, HKI works with primary schools in 15 districts to prevent trachoma through school health education, and currently works in 5 districts to reduce the backlog of trichiasis cases. In collaboration with the National Eye Care Program and the Kilimanjaro Centre for Community Ophthalmology, HKI is also implementing Vision 2020 programs in the Singida region. The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of HKI/Tanzania programs and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts. The CD is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand project activities in Tanzania. He/she is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Tanzania. The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation; reporting; and grant management, fiscal planning, and human resource planning. The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Tanzanian government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities. This position is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The CD reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and Headquarters operations and program staff. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a Master’s Degree in public health, nutrition, development, management or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree. Five (5) years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation and evaluation, including strong background in nutrition programs. Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and other administrative and financial activities in developing country programs. Experience in managing USAID projects and familiarity with USAID policies and regulations. Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written English language skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications. Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy. TO APPLY: The initial contract is for two (2) years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. Interested candidates should submit: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English, to Ms. Dora Panagides (Deputy Regional Director, East Central and Southern Africa) dpanagides@hki.org, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org. Please note CD TANZANIA in the header. All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s). E-mail applications are preferred. We appreciate the interest of all applicants in working for HKI, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be notified.******************************* COUNTRY DIRECTOR NIGERIA HKI is seeking a Country Director in Nigeria. Helen Keller International (HKI) is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged by combating the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition. We do this by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision, health and nutrition. HKI-Nigeria work began in 1999 with an initial focus on onchocerciasis control and, in the first year of assistance, about 1 million people were treated. Other eye health programs include trachoma control and treatment of cataract. The HKI-Nigeria nutrition portfolio currently focuses on twice-yearly vitamin A supplementation. Current programs are funded by numerous donors, including the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the Micronutrient Initiative, USAID/A2Z, Standard Chartered Bank, and Chevron Oil. HKI’s operations in Nigeria have been based in Jos (Plateau State); however, to increase interactions with the Federal Government, the ECOWAS Commission, and partners, the Country Director will be located in Abuja and we will maintain a field office in Jos. The Country Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the country strategic plan and work plans to further the overall mission and programs that address the unmet needs and conditions in Nigeria and that are in line with HKI’s overall Mission and Strategic Plan. This will be accomplished by securing funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals for program continuation and aggressive project expansion in nutrition and eye health. The Country Director will oversee the day-to-day management of the Nigeria country offices and programs and will ensure a high standard and quality of grant management, implementation, reporting, and fiscal and human resource planning. The Country Director will work in close cooperation with the Government, NGO partners, and donor and UN agencies, as well as national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities. Frequent travel to Jos and other field sites will be necessary. The Country Director will manage a current staff of 11 and it is expected that there will be major increases in staffing as new programs are developed. The Country Director reports to the Deputy Regional Director for West-Africa and collaborates closely with the HKI Africa Regional Office and Headquarters finance, program, and development staff. The position requires substantial travel within country and some travel in the Africa region and internationally. As with all Africa Region staff, the Country Director may be called upon to provide assistance to other country offices as needed. REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Agriculture, Development, Management, or a related field and at least 7 years demonstrated field leadership experience in program development, implementation and evaluation (including strong background in management of large-scale public health programs.) Experience in or willingness to learn about eye health programs, in particular onchocerciasis and trachoma, is necessary. The candidates skill set will include the demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment, including the grant management successful financial, human resource and administrative management of complex, multi-donor programs with multiple sub- offices; mobilize funds through donor cultivation and grants writing; undertake high- level representation and advocacy; build capacity of local Governmental and non- governmental counterparts; analyze and interpret data; develop and create budgets and monitor financial status; and design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations. Experience in managing USAID-funded projects and familiarity with USAID policies and regulations will be an advantage. The candidate will be fluent in English and have excellent oral and written language skills, will be able to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications, and at a minimum, will have computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), EPI-INFO and Internet use. Given the nature of the position, a premium will be placed on interpersonal skills. TO APPLY: The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding. Interested persons should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae in English, (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to Ms. Marianne Flach, Deputy Regional Director, at mflach@hki.org, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org. Please note CD Nigeria in the subject line.******************************* REGIONAL ADVISOR CONTROL OF NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES AND EYE HEALTH DAKAR, SENEGAL HKI seeks a Regional Advisor Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases and Eye Health in Dakar. In Africa, HKI has established itself as a leader in control of onchocerciasis and trachoma (the two blinding Neglected Tropical Diseases - NTDs) and in accordance with HKI’s strategic plan, further development of cataract programs are underway. HKI has experience in controlling soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) as part of our anemia control packages, has been integrating lymphatic filariasis (LF) control into onchocerciasis programs for several years and has prior experience in supporting control of schistosomiasis. HKI is increasingly aligning our programs to control these diseases within the global NTD control framework. The Regional Advisor will provide expertise in NTD control and coordinate support to cataract programs in Africa. This position reports to the Vice President-Regional Director for Africa and will work in close collaboration with the two Deputy Regional Directors, program and technical staff in the region, Headquarters-based staff and Country Directors. Working with this regional team and within the framework of HKI’s Global Mission and Strategic Plan, the individual in this role will help to achieve the agency’s overall vision in the control of NTDs and development of cataract surgery programs in the Africa region. Thus close coordination and good communication will be needed between this individual and relevant Headquarters-based program staff, particularly the Director of Trachoma, the VP Eye Health and Senior Eye Health Advisor, and the SVP, Programs. The individual will also provide technical assistance, planning input and supervision for NTD control and Eye Health programs throughout Africa and serve as a catalyst and technical resource to secure and expand funding for these programs in the region. Since NTD control cuts across the Eye Health and Nutrition Portfolios, the advisor will also work closely with the regional nutrition team. The position will continue to enhance and expand HKI’s existing strong work in trachoma and onchocerciasis control while leading the integration of our programs into an overall NTD control framework. The Regional NTD and Eye Health Advisor will be responsible for ensuring donor relations in the region and leading analysis, publication and dissemination of HKI research and program evaluation in these areas. The position will be based in the Africa Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal with significant travel in the region and internationally. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Planning and Vision: Provides technical support and leadership to the field offices implementing NTD control and eye health programs in collaboration with the regional and deputy regional directors and key Headquarters- based program staff, as stated above, within the agency’s global mission and strategic plan. Provides direction to the long, medium, and short-term planning processes in specified countries and for overall NTD and eye health programs in Africa, in accordance with the overall agency strategic plan and program strategy. Develops synergies and integration between program areas in coordination with other program divisions, the regional office for Africa and the field offices, as agreed by the agency. Technical Oversight: Provides technical oversight of HKI’s NTD grants and coordinates appropriate technical support to cataract related grants being implemented throughout Africa in coordination with the deputy regional directors and Headquarters program staff. Has indirect accountability for planning, monitoring and evaluation of these programs in collaboration with the deputy regional directors and Country Directors. Ensures compliance with donor requirements and HKI policies, procedures and processes. Financial Management and Budget Control: For multi-country grants, will work in collaboration with the SVP-CFO, deputy Regional Directors and regional financial staff and other Headquarters staff as appropriate, to ensure that NTD control and eye health program budgets are approved, managed and are in accordance with HKI and donor policies and good financial standards. Reviews financial reports and authorizes grant payments for the multi-country NTD control and eye health grants, and monitors the program budgeting and activities. Program Quality Assurance: Provides overall technical leadership in NTDs in Africa and coordinates other eye health programs in the region. Collaborates closely with the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors and Headquarters program staff to support programs in specified countries and ensure that the quality, impact, scale and cost-effectiveness of these programs meet HKI standards. Supports Deputy Regional Directors and Country Directors to assure the accurate and timely reporting of program results, and the development and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools. Program Development: Assists country offices and deputy regional directors to collect data and evaluate and analyze programs in order to develop innovative, effective, evidence-based strategies. Assists in the identification and pursuit of new program initiatives that are consistent with HKI’s Mission and Strategic Plan. Works with Regional and Deputy Regional Directors, Headquarters program staff and Country Directors to define partnership possibilities and to identify and prioritize the use of local regional, and/or centrally based technical resources to ensure the development and implementation of NTD and eye health programs of the highest quality. Marketing/ Fundraising: Collaborates with the SVP Development and Communications, the Africa Regional Director and Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors, and Headquarters program staff to develop and implement strategies to meet long term restricted and unrestricted funding needs for NTD and eye health programs. Collaborates with key staff to maintain strong relationships with existing donors and cultivate new donors. Develops concept papers and proposals to raise funds to sustain, expand and improve the NTD and eye health programs throughout Africa. Representation: Is HKI’s main representative at onchocerciasis-related meetings and coalitions and ensures appropriate representation at Africa regional NTD and eye health meetings. Establishes and maintains a network of regional institutions, country government officials, international and local donors, international and local NGOs, universities and other resource institutions and other colleagues that support HKI’s NTD control and eye health programs. Dissemination of information: Maintains and furthers HKI’s leadership role in Africa in control of NTDs and eye health by assisting country offices to document and publish/present interesting programmatic findings and lessons learned. Shares information across countries and expands lessons learned to other countries where HKI has programs. Maintains the technical information in the onchocerciasis related section of the HKI web site. Staff Development: Collaborates with Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors and Country Directors, and Headquarters program staff to orient new NTD control and eye health staff in the region. Plans regional NTD control and eye health events to promote area and agency learning. Provides input to interviewing, hiring, and training NTD control and eye health staff. Supervisory Responsibilities: The position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, however assists the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors and Country Directors with planning, assigning, and directing work of the NTD control and eye health program staff; appraising performance; and resolving problems. Coordinates closely with the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Directors for Africa, the Regional Nutrition and Child Survival Advisor, the VP Eye Health, Senior Eye Health Advisor and Director of Trachoma Programs to ensure that HKI is represented at key regional fora with donors, governments and other agencies. Collaborates closely with country offices throughout Africa. Works closely with a large coalition of international Non-Governmental Development Organizations, multilateral and regional African institutions, and Ministries of Health. QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Public Health or equivalent, with strong preference for Doctoral level training. At least six years’ related experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in both NTD control (particularly onchocerciasis and trachoma) and management of cataract programs. Given HKI’s current program portfolio expertise in NTD control will be given greater weight in the selection process. Experience in sub-Saharan Africa strongly preferred. Strong track record in undertaking and supporting data collection, analysis and report and article writing, including publication in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrated ability in managing complex international operations. Strong background and experience in successful grants writing. Ability to undertake extensive field travel (approximately 35-50%). Communication and language skills: Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external contacts, as well as internal colleagues. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English including ability to write donor reports, proposals and articles for peer-reviewed publications. At least a working knowledge of French with oral and written fluency a strong plus. Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents, and to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and public groups. Demonstrated knowledge of the application of information technologies to HKI program areas. Knowledge of various software to be able to prepare presentations and other work documents. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) from a work on which you were the lead author in English. If you have a sample of a professional document you have written in French please also include. Submit to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org noting “AFRO NTD EH” in the subject heading. All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s).******************************* PROJECT PERFORMANCE MANAGER ARLINGTON, VA John Snow, Inc. seeks a Project Performance Manager in Arlington. The Project Performance Manager (PPM) is responsible for the coordination of all project performance monitoring activities and processes. The PPM oversees the design, operation, and maintenance of an integrated measurement and review capability for the project. This includes finalizing and co-ordinate the implementation of the performance monitoring and quality assurance surveillance plans including gathering, analyzing, and reporting project performance data to internal and external project stakeholders. The goals of the PPM’s work are to help the project meet its objectives in the most effective and efficient way possible and to satisfy the project’s reporting requirements. The PPM works closely with the monitoring and evaluation team, task order directors, the director of country programs, the director of supply operations, the director of technical services, and the communications strategist. The PPM reports directly to the IQC manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as first point of contact for requests regarding project performance measures. As necessary, facilitate any required revisions to the project-wide strategic and operational measures including the project performance monitoring plans for the task orders. As necessary, in collaboration with relevant task order directors, update the quality assurance surveillance plans to reflect changes in project strategic plans or the advancement of the project management information systems. Facilitate the implementation of the quality assurance surveillance plan; i.e., in collaboration with relevant directors and technical teams, the implementation of data collection and aggregation tools and procedures for calculating and reporting project performance measures. Facilitate, in collaboration with monitoring and evaluation team, the database management of the country quarterly reporting system. Compile data and prepare project quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reports for the project management team, country teams, and external stakeholders. Liaise with the development manager to support the database development, design of automated/ ad hoc reports and to manage the performance management content of the project portal. Analyze data and highlight to the project management team any high-level, noteworthy organizational performance results or exceptions. Assist unit managers in preparing performance review meeting materials. Establish linkages to internal/ external progress reporting (e.g., USAID/PMI Periodic Performance Report). Represent the project in domestic and international fora as requested. Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, health policy, public health, statistics, supply chain management, or higher. Significant experience in project performance management including the development of performance monitoring plans and metrics, the development and implementation of data collection and aggregation mechanisms, analysis and presentation of performance data, and data/ information management including use of performance data to inform strategic and operational plans. Relevant experience in supply chain management, supply chain policy, and supply chain systems strengthening. Relevant experience in the fields of public health, family planning, infectious diseases or development is desired. Experience in setting up and managing databases for the collection and analysis of indicator data. Excellent written/ oral communication skills. Excellent analytical skills. Demonstrated ability working as part of a team, as well as independently, and with multi-disciplinary professionals. Experience working in a project management environment and using relevant project management tools. International work experience, specifically with USAID-funded programs preferred. English fluency required including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading with the ability to conduct business in English. Ability and willingness to travel internationally as required. Authorized to work in the USA. The position is based in Arlington, VA and may require up to 20% international travel. TO APPLY: Interested applicants should apply on line at www.jsi.com. Click on “Job Opportunities” and then click on the position for which you are interested. Scroll down to the “Apply Online” box and register as a candidate. You will then be allowed to submit your application information on line. JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/H/V/D******************************* PUBLIC HEALTH ANALYST WASHINGTON, DC MACRO is seeking a Public Health Analyst to join its Demographic and Health Research group to support the AIM project (Analysis, Information Management & Communications Activity). This project supplies the USAID/Bureau for Global Health (GH) with data, analysis, and health policy insights needed to identify and address current and future developing country population health issues and needs. MACRO INTERNATIONAL INC. is a professional services firm offering high quality research, management consulting and information technology services supporting business and government. This position will work cooperatively and collaboratively with analysis unit members and USAID staff in the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and regional bureaus as well as other cooperating agencies and international community on projects including data collection, secondary data analysis, report production, presentation preparation, and planning and budgeting documentation. In addition, it will work cooperatively with the knowledge management and communications units within AIM to effectively disseminate analytical findings and provide technical assistance to key users such as managers from USAID/GH, regional bureaus, field missions, and others. Specific duties include: Supporting each of USAID’s five Strategic Objectives teams related to HIV/AIDS, MCH and Nutrition, Infectious Diseases, and Reproductive Health and Family Planning. Facilitating key collection and housing of data/ indicators across technical areas that serve to demonstrate the outcome of USAID's impact on health programs and on specific changes over time. Implementing procedures for data compilation and maintenance, tabulation, analysis and presentation. Conducting analyses using applications such as SPSS/STATA/SAS and Excel. Verifying and validating data submitted by USAID missions and partners and following up to correct inconsistencies or errors that may arise to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information. Establishing and enforcing data quality standards by validating and cross- referencing data and helping to resolve data inconsistencies. Providing analysis unit with the optimal methods of organizing, maintaining, and analyzing data. Supporting information-gathering efforts by gathering and organizing qualitative information obtained via surveys and other feedback mechanisms; and contributing to the writing and production of various reports. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in any of the social and behavioral sciences and 5 years experience in the field of public health, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, or similar discipline. Must have well- developed skills and experience involving data collection, analysis, report writing, critical thinking and research. Excellent oral and written skills are required. A background in demography or international development is preferred. MS Office proficiency, specifically Excel required. Knowledge of Spanish or French desirable. Must also have the ability to utilize independent judgment regarding the usefulness, relevance and appropriateness of information; solve problems; set priorities; and cooperate with other agencies in obtaining information for report writing purposes. This position reports to the Analysis Director at the AIM office in Washington, DC. MACRO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including 401(k), profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, casual business dress, and free parking. MACRO is conveniently located in suburban MD at the intersection of 495/95 near the Silver Spring/ Technology Corridor adjacent to Route 29/Colesville Road. EOE/M/F/V/D. TO APPLY: Please send your cover letter and resume to ATTN: Job Code: PHA/MC to hrc@mmail.macrointernational.com.******************************* HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMME SPECIALIST, YOUTH & GENDER NEW YORK UNFPA seeks a Humanitarian Programme Specialist in New York. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Technical Adviser, Humanitarian Response Branch (HRB), the incumbent shall be charged with the following duties: Technical/ advisory support on young people in emergencies. Technical/ advisory support on women, peace and security. Provide additional technical and programme support to UNFPA country offices in emergency/ post- conflict and transition settings as requested by HRB. Participate in inter-agency (IASC, IAWG) meetings/ workshops as appropriate. Prepare funding proposals and packages for potential donors, in collaboration with colleagues in HRB Geneva and the Resource Mobilization Branch, IERD. Contribute to development and management of production/ distribution of information and advocacy materials on UNFPA and related humanitarian issues and projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced university degree (M.A.) in social sciences, international development, gender, public health or related field. 5 years of experience working in humanitarian affairs, part of which should be in gender, health, population, or adolescent issues. Familiarity with UN humanitarian coordination mechanisms, guiding principles and standards. Experience needed in programme development, management, and reporting. Excellent interpersonal skills, creativity, strong project management skills, a positive and outgoing personality, and ability to interact successfully with people of different backgrounds and cultures. Excellent command of English and working knowledge of Spanish is required. Working knowledge of French is an asset. UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. TO APPLY: UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy. Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E- Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employement/application_guide.doc JOB ID NO.: 1214. CLOSING DATE: 7 August 2008******************************* HEALTH DIRECTOR KINSHASA, DRC The IRC seeks a senior health professional to provide leadership and coordination to the health programs as the Health Programs Director (DHP). The DHP will be ultimately responsible for the development, implementation, standardization, and evaluation of all health related activities for a 3-donor portfolio of health programs that integrates primary health care support, including reproductive health. The primary focus is on promoting program quality, impact and scale. This will require a well developed system to monitor and evaluate program progress against quantifiable benchmarks. In addition, the Health Program Director will be responsible for overall leadership and representation for the IRC in this sector, including contributing to advocacy efforts and technical learning in collaboration with the NY headquarters-based technical Health Unit and the DRC Country Management Team. REQUIREMENTS: MD or RN, with MPH preferred. At least five years of oversees experience (ideally in Africa), managing complex health programs in developing countries, especially involving multi-donors and extensive budgets (at least $5 million per year). Experience in developing post- conflict health programming preferred, or at least experience in both conflict and development contexts. Demonstrated experience in project design and use of project design tools (logframes, causal pathway, etc.). Demonstrated experience in developing strong monitoring and evaluation systems. Demonstrated data collection skills. Experience in working with and coordinating with the UN, EU, US donors, international and national NGOs and government agencies. Excellent written and oral communication skills, in French and in English. Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring. Willingness to travel extensively to visit program sites (up to 50 % of time). Must be willing to endure basic living conditions when traveling to field sites. Must be willing to travel frequently and for extended periods of time to remote sites. Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under intense administrative and programmatic pressures. Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. Be culturally sensitive and have the ability and interest to identify and work with a multi-ethnic team. Applicant should have a wide range of skills and interests. Must be able to work independently while being a team player. TO APPLY: apply directly at www.ircjobs.org.******************************* DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AFRICA FHI seeks a Director, Research in Africa. The Director, Research, Africa Office, provides leadership, management and oversight in support of FHI’s research and research utilization activities in the region. The Director of Research works under the strategic and technical supervision of the Senior Vice President, Research and the direct supervision of the Senior Director of the Africa Regional Office, Global Operations. REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel internationally at least 25%. Capable of performing at grade level 9. MD/Ph.D. in relevant field and 10 years of relevant experience that includes 5 years research supervisory experience. FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates please submit cover letter, resume including salary requirements online at www.fhi.org. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D******************************* SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR NIGERIA Management Sciences for Health seeks a Senior Technical Advisor. The Senior Technical Advisor will provide focused, high-quality institutional capacity building assistance for clients of the Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS) program’s Nigeria project. LMS is a USAID funded program of Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a private non-profit dedicated to closing the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. The LMS program supports people and organizations around the world to strengthen the way they lead and manage their own programs to achieve widespread improvements in health. LMS’ goal in Nigeria is to strengthen the management and leadership capacity of Nigerian networks and direct-service organizations delivering HIV/AIDS services, including non- governmental organizations (NGO) and faith-based organizations (FBO). The Senior Technical Advisor will lead project technical staff to strengthen organization’s systems so they can successfully apply for and manage major donor funding. It is expected that technical assistance will focus, at a minimum, in the following key areas of technical assistance: Financial management, Human resources, Leadership and governance, Proposal and grants development, and organizational development, strategic planning, and operational planning and budgeting. The Senior Technical Advisor will accomplish this through consultations with managers of client organizations, and by supervising a team implementing technical assistance. S/he will plan and execute strategies for technical assistance, monitor quality, progress, and results, supervise in- country technical staff and consultants, and identify needs for short term technical assistance. The Senior Technical Advisor also serves as a resource for identifying best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to institutional capacity building, and for disseminating this information across the project and LMS. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in Nigeria, and a demonstrated track record in effective institutional capacity building to large NGOs and FBOs. Specialized training and experience in any or all of the areas mentioned above is highly preferred. Experience supervising staff and managing a team to achieve results is also highly preferred. Familiarity with HIV/AIDS services, and with the expectations and demands of USAID and other international donors, will also be central to the Senior Technical Advisor’s success. Graduate degree in international public health, international development, public administration, management, social sciences or a related discipline. Nigeria-specific experience required. Knowledge of PEPFAR-funded programs and experience managing relationships with USAID missions preferred. Ability to work as a member of a team, and to contribute to developing a new project in a dynamic environment. Significant senior level work experience in institutional capacity building across the areas of finance, human resources, governance, and planning, organizational development, and program management. Proven programmatic, technical, and managerial ability and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of indigenous governmental organizations and NGOs. Experience supervising a team of professionals to achieve results, including making personnel decisions and participating in performance review processes. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications, teamwork and partnering abilities. Ability to produce results in diverse cultural, social, and language contexts. Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Fluency in oral and written English required. Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly, and potentially outside Nigeria, as required. TO APPLY: For more information including application instructions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/.******************************* TECHNICAL ADVISOR ABUJA, NIGERIA MSH seeks a Technical Advisor in Abuja. The Technical Advisor will provide focused, high-quality institutional capacity building assistance for clients of the Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS) program’s Nigeria project. LMS is a USAID funded program of Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a private non-profit dedicated to closing the gap between what is known about public health problems and what is done to solve them. The LMS program supports people and organizations around the world to strengthen the way they lead and manage their own programs to achieve widespread improvements in health. LMS’ goal in Nigeria is to strengthen the management and leadership capacity of Nigerian networks and direct-service organizations delivering HIV/AIDS services, including non-governmental organizations (NGO) and faith-based organizations (FBO). The Technical Advisor will implement technical assistance to strengthen organization’s systems so they can successfully apply for and manage major donor funding. S/he will have expertise and proven experience implementing technical assistance in one of or across the following key areas of technical assistance: Financial management; human resources; leadership and governance; proposal and grants development; organizational development, strategic planning, and operational planning and budgeting. The Technical Advisor will accomplish this through consultations with managers of client organizations. S/he will build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders and be responsible for achieving client-specific goals. The Technical Advisor will focus on scaling-up and mainstreaming LMS approaches through work with clients and collaboration with other technical assistance providers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in Nigeria, and a demonstrated track record in effective institutional capacity building to large NGOs and FBOs. Specialized training and experience in one of the areas mentioned above is highly preferred. Familiarity with HIV/AIDS services, and with the expectations and demands of USAID and other international donors, will also be central to the Technical Advisor’s success. The Technical Advisor will work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor and other colleagues in LMS Nigeria’s Abuja office. S/he will support the effective operation of the Nigeria team by contributing to workplanning, monitoring and evaluation, and communications with internal and external stakeholders. The Technical Advisor will exercise impeccable professional ethics, and will be aware of and adhere to MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in international public health, international development, public policy, public administration, management, social sciences or a related discipline. Nigeria-specific experience required. Knowledge of PEPFAR-funded programs and experience managing relationships with USAID missions preferred. Ability to work as a member of a team, and to contribute to developing a new project in a dynamic environment. Significant senior level work experience in institutional capacity building across the areas of financial management, human resources and strengthening leadership, proposal and grants development, and organizational development and strategic planning. Proven programmatic, technical, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of indigenous governmental organizations and NGOs. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications, teamwork and partnering abilities. Ability to produce results in diverse cultural, social, and language contexts. Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Fluency in oral and written English required. Willingness to travel within Nigeria regularly, and potentially outside Nigeria, as required. TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at www.jobs-msh.icims.com. If you cannot apply online, or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.******************************* WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION The World Health Organization seeks candidates for the following positions. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy No.SANITARY ENGINEER AMMAN, JORDAN A Sanitary Engineer (P-4) is sought in Amman. Duties: Identify, formulate and evaluate the country's need for development of "Water Supply and Sanitation Programmes" and programmes of "Environmental Health in Urban Development Systems." To promote, advise on and assist in the development of strategies and plans to strengthen water and sanitation and environmental health programmes for Iraq. Advise and facilitate the implementation and monitoring of various components of Water and Sanitation and Environmental Health Programmes. Develop new standards, guidelines and regulations for water and sanitation and environmental health components. REQUIRES: University degree and postgraduate level in the field of sanitary or public health engineering or environmental pollution control programs. At least 7 - 10 years of experience of which at least 5 years at international level in the implementation and management of water supply and sanitation or environmental pollution control programmes. Closing date: 8/25/08. Vacancy No: EMRO/08/FT627.TECHNICAL OFFICER BEIJING, CHINA A Technical Officer (P-4) is sought in Beijing. Duties: Provide support in strengthening strategic information on HIV/AIDS/STI, including a national framework for second generation surveillance, HIV Drug Resistance (patients monitoring and early warning indicators (EWI); and in implementing and refining the WHO framework for monitoring the health sector's response towards universal access. Provide support in the development of a national plan and guidelines for implementation and scaling-up of HIV prevention programmes among injecting drug users. Provide support in other areas including HIV testing and counseling, 100% condom use programme, STI, by participating in the design of strategies at national level, followed by implementation in provinces. REQUIRES: University degree in medicine with postgraduate degree in public health. Post graduate degree in epidemiology or related discipline is an advantage. Seven to ten years' working experience in HIV prevention and control in resource constrained countries. Experience in HIV and STI surveillance activities including programme planning, monitoring and evaluation. Experience in the management of public health programmes in developing countries is desirable. Closing date: 8/25/08. Vacancy No: WPRO/08/FT626.TECHNICAL OFFICER CAIRO, EGYPT A Technical Officer (P-4) is sought in Cairo. Duties: Provide technical support to Member States for the introduction and adoption of the WHO Hazard Analytical Critical Control Point (HACCP) tools in small and medium food industries, risk analysis both microbiological and chemical contaminants related to the food safety. Technical support to Member States for activities related to the development of the regional food safety guidelines and activities covering food control, inspection, legislation, laboratory, and import and export mechanism for safe food and fair trade. Undertake regular follow-up including field visits, of the national food safety programmes and their control and prevention interventions in Member States and arrange for appropriate technical support. REQUIRES: Advanced degree in food science and technology, chemistry, toxicology, microbiology or graduation from a medical or veterinary school from a recognized academic institution with training in food safety or public health are required. At least 7 years of working experience in public health and food safety issues including teaching and conducting research in food safety sciences with exposure to international work. Closing date: 8/24/08. Vacancy No: EMRO/08/FT625.MEDICAL OFFICER BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO A Medical Officer (P-4) is sought in Brazzaville. Duties: Development and implementation of norms and standards for improving maternal, newborn and child health services in the context of PMTCT. Adapt generic materials and standards for PMTCT, clinical management of HIV in pregnancy including use of ARVs, management of opportunistic infections, psychosocial support to HIV positive pregnant women and families and infant feeding in the context of HIV. Build the capacity of policy makers and health workers in appraising and implementing evidence based practices in PMTCT, strengthen community participation in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV including care support. REQUIRES: Degree in Medicine; Post graduate degree in Paediatrics or Obstetrics/ Gynaecology; Post graduate degree in Clinical Epidemiology (M Clin Epi) or Public Health (MPH). Minimum 10 years experience in senior position in the field of HIV/AIDS including at least 5 years experience in senior programme management in PMTCT. Closing date: 8/21/08. Vacancy No: AFRO/08/FT612.SCIENTIST PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA A Scientist (P-4) is sought in Port Moresby. Duties: Collaborate with the Government in the overall planning, implementation, management and evaluation of malaria control programme. Collaborate in the development of sound and rational malaria control programme in the context of primary health care. Collaborate in the planning and organization of training for personnel in the malaria control services and other health services staff including medical practitioners. Provide direction and guidance to the malaria project staff assigned by the Government in their respective disciplines of work; and be responsible for the effective utilization of all supplies and equipment provided through WHO. REQUIRES: Advanced degree in biology, epidemiology, entomology or parasitology from a recognized university. Specialized training in malaria and malaria control an advantage. Seven to ten years experience in vector-borne disease control activities and field personnel training including three years of malaria control and/or malaria research at international level. Experience in operational field research activities and working experience in developing countries highly desirable. Closing date: 8/20/08. Vacancy No: WPRO/08/FT606.******************************* WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION The World Health Organization seeks candidates for the following positions. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. Reference the Appropriate Vacancy No.COORDINATOR GENEVA, SWITZERLAND A Coordinator (P-6) is sought in Geneva. Duties: Support and provide authoritative advice to Member States, especially those experiencing a crisis in HRH, in their analysis and formulation of country-level educational policies, strategies and plans to scale up and strengthen their human resources for health. Provide dynamic leadership and expertise to assist countries strengthen their quality improvement and accreditation mechanisms for HRH educational institutions. Lead and cooperate with other international agencies, international professional associations and other partners in strengthening national regulatory agencies for health professional training. REQUIRES: Advanced degree in education or health and social science, and post- graduate training in public health (Master’s level). At least 15 years of practical experience in health systems and health workforce policy, planning and education development, at least 5 years in a national context, special focus on developing countries. Closing date: 8/10/08. Vacancy No: HQ/08/HRH/FT613.INFORMATION AND DATA ANALYST GENEVA, SWITZERLAND An Information and Data Analyst (P-3) is sought in Geneva. Duties: Provide day-to-day direction to screening team personnel regarding the compilation and database entry of accurate and meaningful data and documentation to facilitate the production of reports on proposal trends for the Technical Review Panel, the board and the Secretariat. Work with other strategic information and finance officers, to design, implement and enhance tools to facilitate the storage and analysis of a wide variety of financial and program data derived from proposals submitted for funding. Work with other teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of core Global Fund program data, in order to provide high quality data analysis to the Technical Review Panel, the Board and other key stakeholders, to facilitate informed funding decisions. REQUIRES: An advanced university degree in a relevant field of information systems and data analysis, health system management, epidemiology or other statistics, or social sciences, or other discipline relevant to the role, or equivalent professional training or self-study/ work experience. Three to six years experience in gathering, recording, and reporting information needed for program management and evaluation. Proven experience in using statistics, defining and communication strategic information to important stakeholders. Closing date: 8/6/08. Vacancy No: TGF/08/FT608.MEDICAL OFFICER BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO A Medical Officer (P-5) is sought in Brazzaville. Duties: Develop a strategic vision aimed at supporting countries in the preparation and implementation of sustainable policies and plans for the reduction of the magnitude of nutritional problems and their impact on mortality and morbidity. Obtain reliable monitoring of the burden of nutritional problems, especially through health information system and health research activities. Promote and support human resources development in the area of prevention, surveillance and management of nutritional problems at different levels of the health system under stable and emergency conditions. REQUIRES: University degree in Nutrition or Medical degree with post-graduate qualification in Nutrition. Public Health background. At least ten years extensive experience in national nutrition activities and at least five years in international nutrition activities especially in the African Region. Closing date: 8/7/08. Vacancy No: AFRO/08/FT614.MEDICAL OFFICER BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO A Medical Officer (P-4) is sought in Brazzaville. Duties: Provide technical support to countries in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of child and adolescent health interventions. Contribute to the development of materials and guidelines for the implementation of child and adolescent health interventions and document and disseminate experiences among countries. Collaborate with partners and other programmes e.g. Malaria, Immunization, Nutrition on implementation of child and adolescent health priority activities. Give emphasis to the capacity building of health workers (both pre and in-service training) at the first level and referral health facilities. Assist in the development and/or introduction of new approaches, methods and practices in scaling up child and adolescent health interventions. REQUIRES: Degree in Medicine with a Postgraduate degree in Public Health (M.P.H.) or pediatric. Several years of experience at national and/or international levels in planning, organization, management and evaluation of public health programmes focusing on child survival interventions. Closing date: 8/8/08. Vacancy No: AFRO/08/FT622.MEDICAL OFFICER BRAZZAVILLE, CONGO A Medical Officer (P-5) is sought in Brazzaville. Duties: To develop regional strategies for increased and equitable access to comprehensive prevention, care and treatment services for PLWHA. To develop normative tools on treatment , care and support for PLWHA. To support ISTs in adapting and monitoring the use of normative tools on interventions for prevention, treatment, care and support for HIV/AIDS. To support ISTs in capacity building at country level for the provision of comprehensive care for PLWHA, including collaborative efforts with Technical Resource Networks and Centres of Excellence. REQUIRES: Degree in medicine, and post-graduate training in infectious diseases/ internal medicine. At least ten years experience in the field of HIV/AIDS treatment and care programmes in developing countries, with at least three years at the international level. At least five years experience in clinical medicine and research related to infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS care and treatment programmes in developing countries. Experience in WHO or other UN Agency. Closing date: 8/8/08. Vacancy No: AFRO/08/FT623.SENIOR ADVISER GENEVA, SWITZERLAND A Senior Adviser (P-5) is sought in Geneva. Duties: Advise the Assistant Director- General (ADG/HTM) and senior managers on external relations, political, legal and organizational issues in the context of WHO/HTM's programmes, ensuring that the HTM Cluster and Organization, are positioned to make informed decisions on how to best address challenges as well as opportunities. Monitor, analyse, interpret and summarize trends and developments on political, UN-related, global and health-related issues and developments; providing sound advice to the Assistant Director-General HTM and senior managers and proposing appropriate strategies and pragmatic approaches to address these developments. REQUIRES: University doctoral degree in public health, international affairs, law or political science. More than 10 years of professional experience at international level including advising at a senior level in a largescale, ideally international organization serving public health programmes. At least seven years of experience in partnership development, including negotiations within the public sector and/or between the public and private sectors, for programmes benefiting public health, developing countries and civil society stakeholders. Solid experience in an international organization in programme design and implementation as well as in managing complex projects with partners in the field or at global level; policy development; providing legal advice; and drafting, interpreting and implementing memoranda of understanding, funding and other agreements. Closing date: 8/6/08. Vacancy No: HQ/08/HTM/FT609.SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER GENEVA, SWITZERLAND A Senior Technical Officer (P-4) is sought in Geneva. Duties: The incumbent develops various analyses based on consistent and accurate core Global Fund programmatic data derived from proposals, grants and reported results, as well as a variety of external sources. The Senior Technical Officer also contributes to developing and writing routine and special reports and responses to queries and information requests and to the design and implementation of special studies and reviews generating and communicating strategic information. REQUIRES: Advanced university degree in a relevant discipline, including public health, epidemiology, demography or other relevant quantitative analytic discipline. Graduate level training in disease modeling or equivalent experience in advanced data or statistical analysis. Seven to ten years experience in an international environment and preferably in the health sector in epidemiological analysis and infectious disease modeling. Hands on experience in epidemiology of HIV, TB and/or Malaria. Experience in communicating strategic information to external audiences. Closing date: 8/8/08. Vacancy No: TGF/08/FT618.TECHNICAL OFFICER LIBREVILLE, GABON A Technical Officer (P-4) is sought in Libreville. Duties: Provide technical support to a group of countries in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national health financing policy and strategy. Provide technical support to a group of countries for conducting and institutionalizing National Health Accounts. Provide technical support to a group of countries on contracting. Provide technical support to a group of countries in equity and international trade. Strengthen health economics capacities in a group of countries. REQUIRES: At least a Master’s Degree in health economics or public health (with health insurance research experience). Several years of progressively responsible experience in supporting countries to analyze health financing mechanisms and institutionalize National Health Accounts. Closing date: 8/7/08. Vacancy No: AFRO/08/FT617.TECHNICAL OFFICER DHAKA, BANGLADESH A Technical Officer (P-5) is sought in Dhaka. Duties: the incumbent will provide technical and managerial leadership in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and other concerned development partners/ organizations, research institutes and Non Government Organizations (NGOs). The incumbent will also provide leadership in coordinating, facilitating, supervising, monitoring and evaluating the RNE-funded MR initiative activities. REQUIRES: Postgraduate degree in health sciences or social sciences with advanced training in women's health or related subjects. At least 10 years in the development, management of programmes relevant to maternal health, prevention of unsafe abortion including planning, service delivery, training, research, monitoring and evaluation. Considerable experience of international level working in the areas of sexual and reproductive health with special focus on unwanted pregnancy, contraception, menstrual regulation, and induced abortion. Closing date: 8/8/08. Vacancy No: SEARO/08/FT21.******************************* *SENIOR MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER, MACEPA ZAMBIA, LUSAKA PATH is an international, nonprofit organization that creates sustainable, culturally relevant solutions, enabling communities worldwide to break long-standing cycles of poor health. PATH's mission is to improve the health of people around the world by advancing technologies, strengthening systems, and encouraging healthy behaviors. The PATH Malaria Control and Evaluation Partnership in Africa (MACEPA) seeks a full-time Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to coordinate and manage monitoring and evaluation activities for the MACEPA Learning Community. This officer will manage the LC M&E team and activities and will work primarily with LC participating countries to facilitate the design and implementation of country-level monitoring and evaluation plans and activities. The Senior M&E Officer will possess a solid background in public health monitoring and evaluation systems and approaches with specific skills in data collection and management and the use of data for decision making, program design, and management. Specific responsibilities include: Manage and provide technical oversight for all LC M&E activities. Provide technical assistance in the development of M&E plans for each participating LC country to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of MACEPA program support. Lead the design of impact indicators and data collection approaches to measure the effectiveness of integrated health systems programming, including malaria control. Work with the LC management team to ensure that MACEPA's engagement at the country level is strategic and responsive to host country priorities for health systems development and integrated malaria control. Provide support to the planning, infrastructure development, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for malaria epidemiology, entomology, epidemic surveillance and response vis-à-vis malaria control programming in LC countries. Manage the design and running of the LC M&E multi-country working group. Collect, analyze, and report on progress and performance in the areas of malaria epidemic surveillance and response, entomology and vector control as outlined in the National Malaria Strategic Plans and the National Malaria M&E Plans in LC countries. Work with relevant malaria M&E stakeholders and partners to assess malaria program capacity in these specific areas and outline training and infrastructure needs. Manage M&E tool development and the transfer of knowledge and capacity around monitoring and evaluating impact associated with malaria control scale up through a disease-centered approach, as well as within integrated health systems approaches. REQUIRES: Proven ability to work effectively in close collaboration with government health officials and representatives from the public, private, commercial, and NGO sectors. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: health sector development and health system strengthening, integrated malaria programming including case management, indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated nets (ITN) distribution and use, integrated program design and implementation; demonstrated expertise in malaria surveillance and epidemic preparedness and response preferred. Demonstrated expertise in malaria epidemiology, entomology and vector control preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork, and motivating staff and partners to achieve results. Excellent verbal and written communication ability and public presentation skills. Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of tools, especially MS Excel and MS Access. Graduate degree in public health, health services, plus a minimum of four years working with host country governments in malaria, epidemiology, entomology and surveillance, as well as a minimum of four years of senior level working relationships with host country governments and international donor or NGO programs; may be an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years of supervising and managing a team of professionals; experience training and mentoring M&E professionals in data systems design and use preferred. Experience with a statistical package (such as SPSS, STATA, or SAS) preferred. Experience living and working in multiple developing countries, preferably in Africa, desired. TO APPLY: For job announcement and application instructions, check out the career portion of our website: http://www.path.org/employment.php.******************************* *SENIOR ASSOCIATE, HEALTH PRACTICE WASHINGTON, DC QED seeks a Senior Associate, Health Practice in Washington, DC to serve as an evaluation expert for QED’s Health Practice; serve as QED’s HIV/AIDs technical resource; lead new business development by developing technical approaches and technical writing of Health Practice proposals; complete short-term technical assignments in the Health Practice under the USAID Global Health Technical Assistance IQC. RESPONSIBILITIES: Work closely with the Director of Health to grow QED’s Health Practice, including contributing to the long term strategy. Serve as QED’s point-of-contact for technical issues related to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases (e.g. malaria, tuberculosis, etc.). Proactively seek out new business opportunities to grow QED’s health portfolio. Contribute to the development of technical approaches and methodologies for new business proposals; and take the lead, as needed, on the technical write-up of proposals. Assume the role of project director on new health projects. Conduct short term technical assignments under the USAID/GH Tech Project. Respond to ad hoc requests for technical input on projects in QED’s health portfolio. Publish in peer reviewed journals and/or present work/ papers at conferences and meetings. International travel as required; and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree (MPH, Ph.D., or related degree in health or social sciences, e.g., evaluation, demography, epidemiology, etc.) including training in quantitative methods. At least fifteen years professional work experience in international development as it relates to HIV/AIDS required. At least ten years experience with USAID and other donor funded health programs with particular emphasis on HIV/AIDS; experience with other infectious diseases an added plus. PEPFAR program experience is required; Global Fund program experience is highly desirable. Experience in project design, monitoring and evaluation methodologies required; experience leading teams to design and/or evaluate health programs is highly desirable. Expertise in evaluation survey design and methods required. Experience with sampling and quantitative data analysis using statistical software packages desirable. Experience with building evaluation capacity of host-country counterparts desirable. Business development experience required, including proposal writing, and new project identification. Comfortable with corporate representation at national/ international fora. Africa experience required; Asia and Middle East experience is desirable. French language proficiency preferred and/or proficiency in at least one UN language required. Outstanding written and oral communications skills. Well- organized, attentive to detail, and able to seamlessly handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Work well independently and in teams; and pro-active in anticipating work requirements and completing tasks in a fast paced environment. TO APPLY: Please submit your resume, with salary requirements, to recruiter@qedgroupllc.com with “Sr. Associate, Health Practice” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for an interview. EEO M/F/D/V. The QED Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.******************************* *SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ATLANTA, GA CARE seeks a Senior Program Officer for Sexual and Reproductive Health to support CARE’s contributions to a global health and development communications partnership program called “Communication for Change (C-Change), a five-year USAID-funded initiative with a mandate to support integrated development communication for programs in reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, environment, poverty alleviation and social transition. Key responsibilities will include grants management, knowledge management, and program and administrative support to CARE country offices with C- Change projects, including liaising with different country offices for the design and implementation of specific project interventions. The Program Officer will act as CARE’s liaison to the broader C-Change partnership led by the Academy for Educational Development, and will share lessons from C-CHANGE to CARE, and provide linkages of information and resources from CARE to C-Change. The Senior Program Officer will also provide organizational support to the Sexual and Reproductive Health team and to the organization on global support for mainstreaming gender and sexuality into CARE’s Sexual and Reproductive Health programs, including gender based violence. Gender and sexuality inequities and discriminatory attitudes and norms are some of the key underlying factors related to poor sexual and reproductive health, and the Senior Program Officer will assist the team in identifying, documenting and sharing lessons in mainstreaming interventions to address these. The Senior Program Officer will also contribute to the collection and synthesis of research around gender and sexuality, to contribute to CARE commitment to integrate gender into programming. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Public Health or related degree in International Development or Social Science. Education specialization in gender studies or comparable program experience in addressing gender issues. 3-5 years experience in international public health programming. Desired: Experience with programming addressing human sexuality from a rights perspective. Technical Skills: Proven abilities in writing reports and project related documents (i.e. budgeting and budget monitoring). Strong skills and research & analysis, literature reviews, and communication to different audiences. Excellent organizational skills and attention to follow-through on tasks. Understanding of and interest in international health and development. Excellent written and oral English skills. Familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Desired: Prior experience working on “partnership” projects. Prior experience working with USAID-funded projects and USG regulations. TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. To apply, please visit www.careusa.org/careers.******************************* *SENIOR ADVISOR SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE ATLANTA, GA CARE seeks an outgoing, dynamic, and extremely articulate person for the Senior Advisor for Learning & Impact to join the Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) Team at CARE. This team provides global technical leadership, fosters organizational learning, engages and maintains strategic global partnerships and advocates for continued work in SRH as a critical link to CARE's mission and vision. It works primarily in four technical priority areas: 1) Strengthening family planning programs to better serve their communities. 2) Strengthening maternal health programs to better serve their communities. 3) Systematically integrating gender equity and sexuality into SRH programs to increase acceptance and use of SRH information and services. 4) Demonstrating SRH impact through community involvement. The Senior Advisor for Learning and Impact will work closely with the SRH Team to identify key themes, promising practices and successes among the SRH portfolio, both global and field- based programs, and across the four technical priorities. The Senior Advisor will supervise the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor and one Program Officer. In these capacities, s/he will develop and coordinate a process by which to evaluate and document these successes and lessons learned and share them across CARE and with the international health community in a variety of formats. S/he will share CARE's work through multiple channels in order to advance best practices in CARE's Sexual Reproductive Health programs and promote CARE as technical leader in Sexual Reproductive Health. The Senior Advisor will also lead efforts to share technical information and promising practices from outside CARE to the larger CARE SRH portfolio, through innovative means as well as traditional modalities. In addition, as part of the SRH Team, the Senior Advisor will work with SRH Team to increase CARE’s understanding of the importance of SRH to achieve its vision of ending poverty and social injustice. Another key function will be to develop proposals and engage donors to generate additional funding for SRH programs that will further the SRH Team's technical global leadership priorities. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in public health or other relevant health specialization. Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationship with USAID, ministry officials, community leaders and other development partners. 7 years experience in family planning and SRH programming with global organization. Supervisory experience. Experience in organizational learning approaches, such as virtual, global learning, communities of practice, on-line communication (webinars, on-line conferences, etc). Experience in strategic communication and dissemination techniques. Familiarity with research/ analytical skills. Overseas experience. Technical expertise in family planning, reproductive health and/or sexuality. Experience in communication and dissemination strategies. Excellent verbal and written English skills, particularly communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and operationalize program strategies. Demonstrated ability to work in team and/or facilitate teamwork. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet software, and data processing. Desired: Organizational learning and/or knowledge management coursework. Qualitative and/or quantitative research methods. International relations and/or global health. Knowledge of another language (French or Spanish). TO APPLY: CARE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to workplace diversity. To apply, please visit www.careusa.org/careers.******************************* *AVIAN INFLUENZA COORDINATOR WASHINGTON, DC The Public Health Institute seeks an Avian Influenza Coordinator: Technical Advisor Level II (GHFP-07-063) in Washington, DC. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. The US Government (USG) has grown increasingly concerned about the presence and rapid spread of the H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus around the world and the potential that it has to spark a deadly pandemic of influenza in humans. While no one can say exactly when a pandemic will occur, nor how virulent the virus will be, nor even exactly what virus (H5N1, H1N1, etc.) will be responsible, it is clear that there is presently an unprecedented opportunity to prepare for what could be a major global catastrophe recent estimates put the possible global death toll at well above 50 million people. For this reason, USAID intends to engage all relevant USG, United Nations (UN) system, and private sector partners to bolster the existing system of international humanitarian response. The Avian Influenza (AI) Unit, situated in the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition (HIDN) in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health seeks a Technical Advisor to serve as the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Regional AI Coordinator. The LAC AI Coordinator will be a key member of the Bureau’s Pandemic Preparedness and Response team and will provide analysis, monitoring, advice, oversight, and other technical services to USAID/Washington, field missions, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and grantees and cooperating agencies with which USAID is working. The LAC AI Coordinator will work under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director of the AI Unit and the Team Leader for AI in the LAC Bureau, Office of Regional Sustainable Development. The LAC AI Coordinator will work within the team environment of the AI Unit and the LAC Bureau in planning and implementing specific tasks, in contributing to the establishment of USAID priorities and policies for pandemic preparedness and response, in resolving problems and conflicts within his/her areas of responsibility, and in taking measures necessary to advance the interests of the USG in enhancing pandemic preparedness and control activities. Additionally, the Coordinator will provide USAID Missions and non- presence countries in the LAC region with country backstopping, coordination and programmatic support to develop and implement country and regional strategies and monitor activities to prevent, detect, and contain avian influenza. The Coordinator will work with a wide array of representatives from host-country governments, the USG, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and other partners. Responsibilities: Technical Assistance: The Coordinator will play a key role in the support and evaluation of AI Unit managed grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts associated with pandemic preparedness and humanitarian response. The Coordinator will: Assist USAID Missions (or US Embassies in countries where USAID does not have a presence) in the LAC region in identifying critical country needs for personnel, training, commodities, technical assistance, and funding related to prevention, detection, and containment of AI. Analyze assessments of existing host country capacities as well as inputs from other donors, USG agencies, international organizations, etc. related to AI pandemic preparedness. Develop scopes of work for technical assistance teams to support USAID and national governments as well as coordinating with short- and medium-term assessment/ capacity building teams from USAID, other USG agencies, international organizations (e.g., FAO and WHO), and other donors. Maintain current knowledge of and contribute to the state-of-the-art in issues including lessons learned from on-going programs related to prevention, detection, and containment of AI in the Americas. Prepare and deliver presentations and other materials for colleagues, Bureau, and Agency leaders, contractors, and other partners. Strategic Planning and Program Management: The Coordinator will: Identify opportunities for USAID assistance at the country and regional level and assist in developing strategic approaches to prevent, detect, and contain H5N1 AI in the Americas. Assist with overall management of the LAC AI portfolio and work in close cooperation with the LAC AI Cognizant Technical Officer. Assist in developing and evaluating programs/ activities, serve as an AI country/ regional technical advisor, and function as a liaison between the LAC Bureau and the AI Unit. USG and International Coordination: The Coordinator will: Work within the environment of USAID Missions, regional bureaus and pillar bureaus to provide technical advice and support. Travel to target countries to support USAID mission activities in these countries, and work closely with the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. Facilitate interagency coordination and dialogue among USG agencies, and develop briefing memos and talking points for USAID and other USG officials as needed. Attend regional meetings related to avian influenza and coordinate with other international organizations, donors and USG agencies (e.g., Departments of State, Defense, and Health and Human Services) that are supporting country and regional activities in the Americas. Provide technical expertise and input to support the technical management and implementation of programs within the UN system agencies that aim to improve pandemic readiness; these agencies include the World Health Organization, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance, the World Food Program, the Office of the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Refugees, the UN Children’s Fund, the International Office on Migration, as well as others designated by the AI Unit. Assist the UN Secretariat for Influenza Coordination in the organization and planning of major conferences on pandemic preparedness and response. Analysis and Reporting: The Coordinator will: Provide USAID Missions, the LAC Bureau, and the AI Unit with regular updates on USAID-funded activities in the LAC region that include progress on activities, expenditures to date, in-country distribution and use of commodities from the USAID avian influenza stockpile. Maintain briefs and reports on avian influenza activities and plans by other USG agencies and international organizations, and records of meetings related to avian influenza. Perform reporting as required for programming foreign assistance and for day-to-day requests. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in a development, agriculture, veterinary medicine, public health or related field. Minimum five years progressively responsible experience that includes project management, with an emphasis on strategic planning and program monitoring and implementation. Two years experience working in a developing country or resource poor setting, preferably with an emphasis on disaster assistance and humanitarian response. Minimum three years experience in the design, implementation, and coordination of avian influenza and/or other international public health programs. Ability to learn about, understand, and work effectively with both private sector organizations, especially those that traditionally respond to humanitarian emergencies, and with the appropriate parts of the UN system and the USG. High level of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to develop strategies, and to analyze, develop, monitor, and evaluate program implementation. Ability to interact with subject matter experts and to rapidly acquire an understanding of the cultures and needs of the different organizations within which they work. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to work effectively with host country counterparts, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment as well as with diverse teams and organizational interests. Willingness to travel extensively to developing countries where USAID works. Ability to speak/ write and make presentations in both Spanish and English. Ability to speak French a plus; and US Citizenship required. Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs. TO APPLY: The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package. Visit the Recruitment section of our website at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/. All candidates are required to apply through GHFP’s online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by August 8, 2008. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer******************************* *SENIOR PROGRAM ADVISOR-YOUTH INITIATIVE (PEPFAR) NAIROBI, KENYA The Public Health Institute seeks a Senior Program Advisor-Youth Initiative in Nairobi. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-07-083) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID’s ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Emergency Plan/PEPFAR) is the largest commitment ever by a single nation toward an international health initiative. It is a five-year, $15-billion, multifaceted approach to combating HIV/AIDS around the world. PEPFAR employs the most diverse prevention, treatment and care strategy in the world, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability for results. The goals of the Emergency Plan include support for treatment for two million HIV infected people, support for prevention of seven million new infections, and support for care for 10 million people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2008, the United States Global AIDS Coordinator approved a budget of $534.8 million for a comprehensive program of HIV prevention, care, and treatment in Kenya supported by the American people. The PEPFAR Coordination Office in Kenya serves to provide policy and other support to the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission related to HIV and AIDS in Kenya. The Office provides overall direction for the development and implementation of the integrated strategic and annual operating plans for a comprehensive HIV/AIDS program implemented by the Department of State, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Peace Corps, and the U.S. Army Medical Research Unit/ Walter Reed Project (USAMRU/ WRP). The Senior Program Advisor - Youth Initiative (PEPFAR) will serve as the liaison between the PEPFAR Coordination Office in Kenya, US Government (USG) Kenya PEPFAR implementing agencies, and key public and private sector partners engaged in youth-focused HIV prevention initiatives in Kenya, especially the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (HIV-Free). S/he will ensure that USG stakeholders in youth prevention programming have knowledge of and access to strategic information and data, innovative implementing tools, and cutting-edge technical and programmatic services to most effectively and efficiently reach young people. The Senior Program Advisor will function in a highly visible and sensitive position within a complex interagency context. S/he will also support efficient communication and management of information requests related to HIV-Free between the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), USG implementing agencies in Kenya, and the HIV-Free Program Management Center (PMC) for Kenya. The Advisor will facilitate inter- and intra-organizational consensus and cooperation around complex management, support, and programming issues; and receive direction from the PEPFAR Kenya Country Coordinator. RESPONSIBILITIES: Youth initiative coordination with the PEPFAR Coordination Office (PCO), Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC), and USG Kenya PEPFAR implementing agencies (60%). Serve as principal point-of-contact for USG interagency inquiries about the HIV-Free initiative and other USG-supported youth HIV prevention efforts in Kenya. Liaise with the PCO and PEPFAR interagency technical teams (ITTs) to ensure mutually-reinforcing communication and planning between HIV-Free and ongoing USG youth prevention activities. Develop and maintain a clearinghouse of communications among USG agencies, between USG agencies and the PCO, and between the PCO and OGAC related to HIV-Free. Ensure that innovative ideas generated by the HIV-Free Program Management Center (PMC) inform the ITT review process, align to USG policy and are shared directly with implementing partners as appropriate. Serve as principal USG/Kenya liaison to designated HIV-Free technical leadership in OGAC to promote seamless information flow to USG implementing agencies. Provide guidance and direction to the PEPFAR Media Relations Specialist to prepare media and other communication materials highlighting PEPFAR’s engagement with youth and key programmatic results. Work with the PEPFAR Senior Associate for External Relations and Policy to engage relevant Government of Kenya Ministries regarding PEPFAR- supported youth initiatives, ensure common priorities, identify key areas for partnership, and build broader host government support for the PEPFAR-funded program officer for youth affairs position within the National AIDS Control Council (NACC). Youth initiative coordination with the Partnership for an HIV-Free Generation (30%). Serve as first point-of-contact for ad hoc inquiries to PEPFAR from local private and public sector organizations about the HIV-Free initiative. Work closely with the HIV-Free PMC to ensure greater understanding of USG programs, and relevant policies and procedures related to transparent and competitive allocation of resources. Proactively identify and foster opportunities for greater communication and understanding between HIV-Free and the PEPFAR interagency team about each organization’s missions and goals related to youth HIV prevention programming in Kenya. Support for international private and public sector visits related to the youth initi