consultants to conduct a population based study on most-at-risk populations for HIV infection in East Central Uganda

The Strengthening TB and HIV&AIDS Responses in East Central Uganda (STAR-EC) is a five year USAID funded program that aims to increase access to, coverage of and utilization of quality and comprehensive HIV&AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment services within district health facilities and their respective communities.

STAR-EC is seeking the services of experienced consultants to conduct a population based study on most-at-risk populations for HIV infection in East Central Uganda. Interested individuals or firms should pick up the detailed Terms of Reference from the STAR-EC Liaison Office in Kampala located on Plot 3-7 Port Bell Road, 4th Floor Nakawa House, Kampala, or from the STAR-EC Office in Jinja located on Plot 10 Kiira Lane, Mpumudde Division, Jinja Municipality, Jinja District, Tel: Tel. 0434 120 225,
0434 120 277

Those interested in electronic copies of the Terms of Reference for this assignment should also e-mail: info@starecuganda.org.

The deadline for submission of proposals upon reading the Terms of Reference is Thursday 14th April 2011 by 4:00p.m.
MANAGEMENT

Health Programme Manager - Friends of Londiani

Friends of Londiani is a registered NGO whose mission is to work in partnership with the people of the Kipkelion District to develop and complete sustainable community projects to enable the people to achieve an improved quality of life based on their values and become the authors of their own development.

Friends of Londiani are committed to contributing to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals in accordance with the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. FOL Kenya’s projects include community projects in a number of areas including Health, Education and Water.

Location: Kenya - Londiani Town, Kipkelion District, Rift Valley Province

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing, developing and coordinating the FOL Health programme activity implementation
• Providing front-line management and programme set-up (including programme development, partnership management, logistic management)
• Participate in programme Logframe development and Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure Logframe deliverables are met.
• Manage programme budgets to ensure cost effectiveness and adequate spending levels are maintained.
• Manage health proposal process from receipt of proposal to completion of projects where approved.
• Participate in health project design, funding proposals, donor and other reports.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the community groups on health programmes
• Supervision of the health programmes including monthly reporting of programme deliverables and regular reporting of activities against health workplan.
• Providing organisational and technical support to DHMT, Divisional Public Health Offices and local partners in the implementation of the Health Programmes.
• Liaising closely with Education Programme Manager on the implementation of the Healthy Schools Programme throughout the District.
• Liaising closely with Water Programme Manager on the implementation of the Water Programme throughout the District.
• Representing FOL in key District level health meetings.
• Assisting with FOL programme reviews and evaluations.
• Documenting of programme processes.
• Ensuring programme quality control.
• Development of donor proposals and budgets.
• Coordination with Programme Managers in education and water
• Any other responsibilities deemed appropriate by the Country Director.

Expected Outputs

• Monthly progress activity report against expected results
• Annual report on implementation of the Health Programme.
• Monthly budget reporting
• Regular field visit reports documenting progress of various health projects including photos
• Manage and supervise direct reports to create an enabling environment for employee performance.
• Coordinate malaria division activities to ensure internal workings at PSI/K are smooth i.e. cross team, status meetings, and financial settlements.

Person Specification

Education

• A Master’s Degree in a Health area, Development, Social Science or a related discipline.

Essential Experience and Skills

• At least three years’ community programme management experience in a rural setting
• Demonstrated good monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated good analytical skills
• Good writing skills in English.
• Good computer skills
• Driving licence desirable

Special skills

• Commitment to working with a value-based organisation
• Kiswahili and English language skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisation, planning and management skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible
• Innovative

How to apply

Applications will be accepted online to the following email info@friendsoflondiani.com

The subject of the email should state the position being applied for.

Applications will be accepted to midnight on Sunday 24th April, 2011.

Any later submissions will not be accepted.

Online applications should include a cover letter of interest and a detailed CV.

All online applications must be followed by a postal application including a cover letter of interest a detailed CV to be received in the FOL office at the address Friends of Londiani Kenya, PO Box 335, Londiani, Kenya on or before the application deadline.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Senior Policy Analyst – Health and Sanitation

Based in: Vauxhall, London
Salary: Salary starting from £41,133 pa

Want to make a difference?

Diarrhoea is the leading cause of deaths in Africa. And, sanitation is the most off-track MDG target in Africa. Simple or it should be. Why is a proven means of stopping these deaths consistently overlooked by governments and donors? Can you help WaterAid change this?

You will have a strong background in influencing official international development policy. You will bring formidable analytical skills and an ability to persuade others. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background in public and environmental health and/or international development policy.

If you think you have the answers and you have the skills to make change happen, this is the job for you.

For more information, please download the Senior Policy Analyst Health and Sanitation Information Pack ( Word 614KB) or email jobs@wateraid.org. CV’s and cover letters should be sent to jobs@wateraid.org.

Please note, in order to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: Friday 6th May 2011

1st Interview: Wednesday 18th May 2011

Medical Advisor PMTCT of HIV

As the PMTCT Medical Advisor you will be responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring for results Organization’s Namibia public health program activities. The candidate will serve as a consultant and advisor to host government and other national and international in-country partners in matters related to national activities aimed at preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Minimum Qualifications:

•MD preferred; Masters of Public Health Degree or similar degree required
•Experience working on the implementation of PMTCT programs in less-developed countries
•Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of delivering and evaluating PMTCT programs.
•Strong leadership, program management, and negotiation skills
•Ability to understand and address program management issues
•In depth knowledge of linked HIV programs (pediatric HIV programs, ARV services, etc) as well as non-HIV related programs like Reproductive Child Health
•Understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles with minimal two years practical experience
•Knowledge of literature regarding PMTCT and other HIV services

How to apply

Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at http://www.ctsglobalusa.com

Assistant International Adviser – Global Health

£36,870 per annum inc Inner London Weighting

This exciting new role will support the work of the RCN’s new Policy and International Department by analysing global health and development issues of relevance to nursing and supporting international development projects, including opportunities for partnerships with sister organisations and advocacy work. As part of a large membership organisation, the postholder will also support nurses’ engagement and awareness of international humanitarian issues and policy development

Educated to degree level or equivalent, and with experience of working in international development in the health sector with a broad range of partners, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and project planning skills and a sound understanding of global health issues and UK international development programmes.

How to apply:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan Williams, Senior International Adviser, on 0207 647 3594.

For further details and how to apply, please Click here and complete the on-line application. Alternatively, email: recruit@rcn.org.uk or telephone 020 7647 3549 to request an application pack, quoting reference NS0053-0311

Closing date for applications: 30 March 2011

Interview date: 21 April 2011

National Nutrition Action Plan - Kenya

Introduction

Malnutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies, is a significant public health problem in Kenya.

As a matter of fact, malnutrition continues to be the single greatest contributor to child mortality (53%). Nutritional trends in the decade between 1998 and 2008 show no significant change in nutritional status of children less than five years with stunting rates stagnating at about 33% according to the Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS 1998, 2003 and 2008).

Today in Kenya, 2.8 million children are stunted. This is a serious national development concern as they are at a high risk of dying and if they survive, they are likely to be less productive in their adult life.

Although the 2.8 million children may enrol later in school and even complete a few grades, their performance will be below their potential thus compromising the impact of free primary education.

It is estimated that in 2010 alone, Kenya lost about KShs 95 billion due to the effects of stunting and this may increase to Kshs 2.4 trillion by 2030 if nothing is done to address the problem. According to the Kenya Nutrition Profiles (2010) about 704, 771 lives will be lost by then. .

Facts on the impact of malnutrition on mortality and disease in Kenya indicate that:

• 50,000 child lives lost every year because children are underweight
• 10, 000 child lives lost every year because children lack the protection of Vitamin A
• 11,000 child lives lost every year because children are not exclusively breastfed
• 400,000 children suffering mental retardation every year because they are not consuming iodized salt

In acknowledgement of the malnutrition situation in the country, the government has made effort in reducing hunger and malnutrition as reflected in a number of strategic documents such as the National Plan of Action on Nutrition (1994), the draft National Food Security and Nutrition Policy (2007) and, the Child survival and Development Strategy (CSDS) 2008-2015 among others.

It is important to note that efforts in laying the strategic frameworks have not yielded noticeable results as malnutrition persists. A number of the policies and strategies are also yet to pass through the entire parliamentary processes and those that have done so, have been marked by weaknesses in implementation.

Indeed the national planning blue print, the Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the importance of nutrition in its goal, to “transform Kenya into a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030”. It is also arguable that the attainment of the first five Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is contingent on having a healthy and productive labour force thus the need to ensure that newborns are nourished and well cared for.

At the International Conference on Nutrition (ICN) held in December 1992, 159 countries including Kenya, unanimously adopted a World Declaration and Plan of Action for Nutrition which stresses the determination of all actions to work together to eliminate hunger and all forms of malnutrition.

The national plan on nutrition for Kenya was developed in 1994 but its implementation has been weak. As such, Kenya does not have any strategy on nutrition for its citizens and there is need to develop a nutrition strategy especially in view of the new constitution and other relevant existing policy frameworks.

In view of the foregoing, World Vision Kenya and Save the Children UK, in collaboration with UNICEF, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) and other partners under the umbrella of the Nutrition Interagency Coordinating Committee (ICC) seeks to hire the services of a qualified and experienced consultant to facilitate the process of reviewing the draft food security and nutrition strategy and developing a Nutrition Action Plan for Kenya.

Consultancy Description:

The overall purpose of this consultancy is to assist the government of Kenya to develop a 5 year costed National Nutrition Action Plan (NAP). The consultant is expected to adopt an effective participatory approach that involves as many stakeholders as is possible. These must include the government; academic institutions, community representatives, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Donor agencies.

Specifically the consultant shall:

• Review relevant documents and policies pertaining to the development of the NAP.
• Organize and facilitate 1 day stakeholder workshops at national and provincial levels to facilitate the development of the NAP
• Prepare a draft Action plan with a budget and monitoring framework, of not more than 50 pages
• Organise a workshop to present the first draft NAP to stakeholders for their validation and comments
• Submit final national plan of action for nutrition

Corresponding Responsibilities:

• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including WVK, SCUK, UNICEF, government, consultants and other civil society representatives
• Work closely with nutrition and Advocacy teams in both SCUK and WVK to plan and coordinate the stakeholder workshops.

Duration of Assignment:

• The assignment is assigned 60 calendar days. The consultant is expected to develop a work plan for undertaking the assignment in consultation with the ICC.

Expected Outputs

The consulting firm/consultant is expected to produce the following results and deliverables:

• A professionally done National Nutrition Action Plan. The plan should not be more than 50 pages in length including the budget, monitoring framework and all annexes. The final document should be submitted in both soft and hard copy.
• A thorough report of the Stakeholders’ Workshops and
• A popular version of the Strategy

Qualification and/or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required for the Assignment:

• Minimum Master of Public Health, Masters in Nutrition, Knowledge about strategic plan development High analytical capacity and communication skills
• A minimum of five (5) years hands on experience working in nutrition and/ or public health at national and international levels; experience in participatory methodologies and processes for policy framework development is required;
• Excellent facilitation skills, and experience in working with governments, donors and civil society
• Excellent group leadership, coordination and work management skills
• Demonstrated expertise in eliciting evidence-based knowledge and developing relevant policy recommendations
• Demonstrated strong analytical, research and writing skills
• Strong communication, documentation and presentation skills;

Proposed Payment Schedule:

Payments will be made as per the following schedule:

• 20% of total payment upon signing the contract
• 40% of total payment upon completing the stakeholder workshops
• 40% of total payment upon submission of the final report (as specified in this TOR)

Expression of interest

Qualified consultants are therefore asked to submit their expressions of interests together with:

A technical proposal including:

• Consultant's understanding of the specific terms of reference.
• A detailed methodology explaining how development of Nutritional Action plan will be undertaken.
• A clear and detailed work plan, describing the main activities and the execution timetable, presented in a Gantt Schedule format

Underlying justifications

• A statement of capacities, previous experience and activities relating subject.
• Curricula vitae for the principal consultant who will undertake the assignment including two referees that are relevant to this assignment.
• Names, addresses, telephone numbers of three organizations which will be used as professional references

Your expression of interest should be addressed to: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke and reach this address not later than 6th April 2011 at 4.30 p.m.

Program Officers (QM)

Ref: QM/LVCT/2011

Positions: 3

Location: Embu, Narok & Embu

The Quality Management Officer will ensure overall coordination and institutionalization of QA/QI/QC processes in HTC, PITC, GBV and MARPs projects in collaboration with project staff and the Ministry of health.

The QM Officer will be expected to work with all partners including the MoH to ensure that set service standards are adhered to. He/She will also be expected to facilitate the design implementation, monitoring and evaluation of counsellor supervision activities, QA institutionalization and QC services within the project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the MoH in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of quality assurance Supervision mechanisms and tools for the HTC, Gender and MARPs technical programs in Central, Eastern and Rift Valley Provinces in consultation with the project coordinators
• In consultation with MoH and technical advisors, develop work plans, budgets and ensure adherence, facilitating institutionalization of QA, data, providers supervision in health and community settings in consultation with the senior technical advisor MoH officials and other project staff
• Ensure timely budgeting, adherence to budget plans and accounting for all QA/QI and supervision resources allocated to the project
• Support the MoH in developing and regularly reviewing the QA mechanisms and tools for the HTC, Gender and MARPs technical areas and to lead the process of QA institutionalization in Health settings.
• Building the capacity of the MoH, CSOs and the private sector in gathering and analyzing data for monitoring quality from sites/programmes and providing feedback on a regular basis.
• Support the MoH in designing implementing and evaluation of counsellor supervision mechanisms for practicing counsellors.
• Participate in HTC, gender and MARPs stakeholder meetings as a way of leveraging on existing community resources.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in medical or social science background – Clinical officers, Nurses, Lab techs
• Training on quality assurance, improvement or control with knowledge of counselling and testing
• Knowledge of counselling and testing
• Demonstrable leadership, good communication and report writing skills
• Good communication skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

Program Officers (PITC)

Ref: PITC/LVCT/2011

Location: Embu / Nyeri

The PITC Officer will support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator, Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province and strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.

He/She will actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs, carry out capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support establishment of Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling (PITC) services in selected provinces in liaison with the PITC coordinator.
• Identify and document best practices for implementation of PITC for replication in all sites within the province.
• Strengthen linkages between PITC and care and treatment in supported sites.
• Actively represent LVCT in district and provincial stakeholder fora while strengthening linkages with DHMTs and PHMTs
• Capacity building – identify knowledge gaps, provide training, clinical mentorship and OJT for staff providing PITC in all sites
• Commodities management - Liaise with the PITC coordinator to ensure availability of all commodities and materials for PITC including test kits, data tools and IEC materials in all supported sites.
• Data management - ensure accurate collection of PITC data from supported sites, prepare and present to management, regular PITC reports from each region, ensure relevant analysis of PITC data on a regular basis and ensure appropriate comparison of project PITC data with other national HTC data
• Monitoring and supervision – monitor and provide support supervision of all PITC implementing sites in collaboration with PASCOs and DASCOs and ensure quality is maintained at all times
• Planning and budgeting – prepare regular (monthly/quarterly) work plans and budgets in consultation with the PITC coordinator and liquidate funds in a timely manner as per LVCT guidelines

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in health sciences - Clinical officers, Nurses, Lab Techs etc.
• At least 2 years experience in HIV counseling and testing especially PITC
• Trained in PITC and other HIV related courses.
• Experience with Government of Kenya guidelines, standards, tools and best practices with good knowledge of PEPFAR programs
• Demonstrable leadership and report writing skills
• Trainer preferably with TOT training
• Good communication skills
• Good with MS Office suite

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations, clearly stating the position and location applied for, to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202 Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@liverpoolvct.org

so as to reach us NOT later than April 4, 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

Malaria Project Director

REPORTS TO: Africa Program Director
DIRECT REPORTS: Malaria Managers (5)
MATRIXED REPORTS:
BASED IN: Kitale, North Rift Valley, Kenya
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time Employee

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
HealthRight International (formerly Doctors of the World-USA) is a global health and human rights organization working where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights and civil liberties. Reaching out to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, HealthRight works with local partners to build sustainable access to health care for excluded populations.

OUTLINE OF ROLE:
Reporting directly to the HealthRight Africa Program Director, the Project Director will oversee all project activities in Kenya including monitoring progress in each of five districts; reporting regularly to HQ, donors and Kenya partners; supervising district managers; collaborating with Ministry of Health officials; and representing the malaria project at the national and provincial level.

Position Description:
The Malaria Project Director is based in Kitale and responsible for overseeing the implementation of all malaria project activities in facilities and communities in five districts in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities:
• Represent the HealthRight Malaria project to all partners and at national, provincial, and district level meetings.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate project activities to fulfil all grant objectives, providing technical leadership and support to project staff.
• Work with HQ-based project staff to develop and revise the project strategies based on best practices, context, effectiveness and sustainability of impact.
• Maintain compliance with all USAID and HealthRight finance, logistics, procurement, and personnel policies.
• Provide careful financial oversight for the malaria project, ensuring the appropriate and effective use of all project resources.
• Communicate and report frequently and effectively with the Program Manager about project implementation successes and challenges.

Qualifications:
• Post-graduate clinical degree with additional MPH strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working implementing health programs with an international NGO; malaria and community health experience preferred.
• Excellent English writing skills required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

To Apply:
Send CV, cover letter, and salary history by mail: HealthRight International, c/o Human Resources, 80 Maiden Lane, New York, New York, 10038; or by email to humanresources@healthright.org; or by fax to (212) 226-7026. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please include job title in the subject line.

Laboratory Systems Program Manager

The Clinton Health Access Initiative: Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: Each Program Manager exercises end-to-end responsibility for the execution of their respective program in order to achieve ambitious targets for patient-level impact. Programs are dynamic, not prescribed, and require the Program Manager to continually identify opportunities for the organization to add value and maximize impact. The Program Manager is responsible for defining CHAI's overall strategy within the program area and developing clear operational plans for execution as well as working closely with the relevant technical staff in the Ministry of Health to ensure rapid implementation, skills transfer, and government ownership.

Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Systems Program Manager will provide overall direction in strengthening HIV/AIDS laboratory systems, particularly as they relate to laboratory services for rural clinics including point-of-care services, sample transportation, and ensuring the consistent availability of the appropriate commodities. The Laboratory Systems Program Manager will be responsible for the following: Provide technical assistance in the development of national laboratory strategic and operational plans, guidelines, and manuals Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) to establish new point-of-care (POC) systems in rural clinics including POC CD4 and POC EID/Viral Load Provide strategic technical assistance to continue strengthening the new national sample transportation system Provide advice and support to Clinical Laboratory Services in establishing a minimum package of laboratory services for rural clinics Provide support to the clinical laboratory services in their quantification efforts for laboratory commodities on a quarterly basis Provide input into overall annual planning for the Clinical Laboratory Services Program Participate in the National Laboratory Technical Working Group Support the MOH in the evaluation of interventions by conducting cost-benefit and/or cost-effectiveness analyses Develop and manage CHAI's laboratory program budget under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director and Country Director Create an annual plan of action each year for the program establishing goals, strategies, specific activities, and metrics of performance Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Advanced degree in laboratory sciences preferred At least 3 years of professional experience, preferably in a project or program management role Demonstrated excellent quantitative and analytical skills Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with a range of organizations Excellent written and oral communication skills to audiences of all backgrounds in cross-cultural settings Experience living and working in a developing country preferred

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HIV Care and Treatment Program Manager

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. The Swaziland Team: CHAI has been working in Swaziland since 2007. The team began by managing a donation of pediatric commodities to the Government of Swaziland through UNITAID, and since that time has been providing technical assistance in a variety of the Government’s public health priority areas. Most of the work to date has been done in the areas of pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment, increasing access to high-quality, affordable medicines, and malaria elimination. With a new grant from the Dutch Postcode Lottery’s Dream Fund, awarded in 2011, CHAI Swaziland is developing a more comprehensive program to support the Ministry of Health across the continuum of HIV care and treatment with a particular focus on the benefits of treatment as prevention. Position: Each Program Manager exercises end-to-end responsibility for the execution of their respective program in order to achieve ambitious targets for patient-level impact. Programs are dynamic, not prescribed, and require the Program Manager to continually identify opportunities for CHAI to add value and maximize impact. The Program Manager is responsible for defining the organization's overall strategy within the program area and developing clear operational plans for execution as well as working closely with the relevant technical staff in the Ministry of Health to ensure rapid implementation, skills transfer and government ownership.

Responsibilities:

The HIV Care and Treatment Program Manager will manage a few of the initiatives within the new Dream Fund project. Each of these initiatives contribute to an overall objective to accelerate the achievement of universal access to testing and treatment for HIV+ individuals in Swaziland. Potential initiatives include: Strengthening provider-initiated testing and counseling Advocating for changes in policy around the age of consent for HIV testing in children and adolescents Strengthening a new Nurse-Initiated and Managed ART program Developing male-focused health days in facilities Strengthening a treatment-supporter program Developing patient tracking systems to ensure patients are enrolled into care and treatment and are retained in the system Within these initiatives, the program manager will be expected to: Develop and maintain relationships with counterparts in the Ministry of Health programs Participate in relevant technical working groups Develop and manage an implementation plan, budget, and metrics for each initiative Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports as required Develop robust evidenced-based analysis to assist the Ministry of Health to make decisions Build the capacity of individuals within the Government to carry on each of the initiatives Remain informed about the HIV landscape within Swaziland and globally and provide input on the most important activities for CHAI to engage in within Swaziland

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of work experience Fluency in English Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet applications Demonstrated strong analytical, leadership, and problem solving skills Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health or Business Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments Experience living or working abroad, particularly in developing countries Familiarity with global health issues

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Manager, Vaccine Delivery Systems

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) recently reached a strategic decision to apply the techniques it has used successfully to improve access to HIV/AIDS and malaria treatment in developing countries to essential vaccines. Rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia currently kill approximately 800,000 children each year, with 80% of these deaths occurring in the developing world. By scaling up the coverage of vaccines in developing countries to 90 percent– including importantly the new vaccines for rotavirus and pneumococcal pneumonia – the lives of 7.6 million children could be saved over the next decade. The Vaccine Delivery Systems Manager will lead a team of professionals and be responsible for the continued development and execution of a comprehensive strategy to transform the in-country delivery of vaccines in order to improve the overall efficiency of new vaccine introduction in four high-burden countries in Africa. The Delivery Systems Manager will have significant opportunity to shape CHAI’s approach in supporting the implementation of effective delivery interventions, requiring exceptional team management skills to guide rigorous analysis towards the development and execution of high-impact interventions. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, management, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to function independently and flexibly, have deep personal commitment to producing results, and have the demonstrated ability to lead in a challenging professional environment. Experience living and working in Africa, experience working on supply chain issues, and knowledge of vaccines are all plusses.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage relationships with diverse set of stakeholders including CHAI country managers, developing country governments, and major global institutions; Analyze, develop, and execute high-impact strategies to transform vaccine delivery in specific countries and globally in a complex landscape; Lead 4-5 person team in evaluating and supporting implementation of vaccine delivery interventions in order to achieve country-level results within tight timelines; Drive the development and execution of robust quantitative and qualitative analyses to both identify priority interventions and then assess their impact; Communicate CHAI delivery strategy and results to major organizational partners and donors; Identify and pursue new areas of work and partnerships for CHAI to pursue within the global vaccines agenda that will have dramatic and leveraged impact on health outcomes; 

Qualifications:

Exceptional strategic development skills, able to identify and pursue high-impact strategies in complex, uncertain and evolving environments Exceptional analytical (quantitative and qualitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to communicative effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives Ability to be effective in high-pressure situations, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and set priorities Strong desire to work in a fast-paced, limited-structure, high-pressure, multicultural environment Ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, including technical information regarding vaccine attributes and delivery Proven ability to effectively manage a team High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word Minimum 4-6 years professional experience Plusses Experience working in Africa and/or with vaccines is a strong plus Experience working in the private sector and/or on supply chain issues Experience managing the implementation of complex projects with remote teams Advanced degrees in management, public health, or other relevant fields

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HR & Recruitment Coordinator

Founded in 2002, by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI’s teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care. CHAI is supported out of our Boston headquarters. We are seeking a driven and capable coordinator for our HR and Recruitment department. This individual will support a human resources function that provides service to CHAI’s staff in more than 40 countries around the world. The HR & Recruitment group partners with country and global teams to provide a strategic and coherent approach to the management of one of CHAI’s most valued assets - the people working with us who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business. This involves employing people, developing their capacities, utilizing, maintaining and compensating their services in tune with the job and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities:

Recruitment: Posting job descriptions, reaching out to career service contacts at Universities and job posting websites Interacting with applicants, candidates, hiring managers, and various stakeholders both internally and external to the organization Maintaining our monthly newsletters; developing PowerPoint presentations and other media to assist with the department’s communication efforts; working with the team to identify needs and fill gaps. Checking candidate references Supporting recruiters with complex scheduling Human Resources: Maintain, monitor and manage accuracy and integrity of employee information in HRIS system and both electronic and hard files. Run and distribute HRIS reports on a timely basis. Process transactions in an accurate and timely manner in HRIS system. Process and administer COBRA related transactions. Conduct regular audits on HR related processes and benefits. Departmental Provide administrative support to HR staff. Manage between 2-4 HR and Recruitment Volunteers Attending and note taking at meetings and conference calls with country teams Collaborating with team on the timely and accurate submission of expense reports

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree Ability to work independently and with a high level of initiative and self-motivation Very strong interpersonal skills including excellent written and oral communication Strong organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Proven ability to multi-task effectively and function in a fast-paced work environment Possesses confidence, maturity, responsibility and resourcefulness Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Platform; experience with HRIS or ATS a plus. Demonstrated ability to work with a sense of urgency, accuracy and timeliness Interest in human resources/recruitment as profession strongly preferred.

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Health Advisor, Social Transformation Programmes Division (Temporary)

Reference: 110300316
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6 months
Closing Date: 4 Apr 2011

Job summary

Reporting to the Head of Health Section, the Adviser (Health) is responsible for developing and implementing, with member governments and other partners, projects and activities to achieve the MDGs. The Adviser will also provide public health advice and information, and may deputise for the Head of Health Section as necessary.

Task description

The post-holder:

• Develops and manages a portfolio of health projects, whilst continuously seeking to improve their content, scope and depth, and methods of delivery;
• Networks with member governments and other partners to develop joint programs;
• Networks with Education and Gender sections of the Division to identify areas for joint planning and programming;
• Seeks funding for the execution of projects and implements them in partnership with major stakeholders through workshops, seminars, and consultations;
• Monitors and evaluates the work of external consultants;
• Contributes to the development of Secretariat strategies for health;
• Facilitates the organisation of the annual Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting and other Ministerial meetings, in collaboration with others ensuring that important public health issues are reviewed and that a realistic work programme is agreed;
• Represents the Social Transformation Programmes Division at other fora;
• Perform other duties as required.

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Project Manager in public health for Somalia

The Project manager represent INTERSOS with Project stakeholders and donors, in agreement and on the basis of the Head of Mission’s indications. Is responsible for the implementation of all the activities and the economic and financial management of the project.
Specifically he/she is responsible to:
• Maintain the relationship with the donors and the local partner
• Participate to the main meeting concerning the project of his/her responsibility
• Follow up the possibility for new project proposal and write it.
• management of the project assigned to him/her and of all implementation phases, on the basis of the orientation and supervision of the Head of Mission.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION
• Background study in public health.
• Proved experience in Project management in multicultural context.
• At least 2 year of experience in developing Country.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary. Italian will be considered a plus.
• comfortable with computer use.
• problem solving and organizational capabilities.
• Good knowledge of the procedure of international donors.

How to apply

Send an email to humanresoureces@intersos.org specifying "Project Manager in public health for Somalia" in the subject

Specialist, Health and Nutrition

Department: IP, RM Africa Area
Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan
Reporting to: Director Programs

Purpose of Position:

To assess, design and implement health and nutritional interventions for the program in the Darfur region of Sudan, including staff development and resource management. To liaise with appropriate partners at all levels to ensure that the Save the Children Darfur Emergency Response health and nutrition program meet the needs of the neediest efficiently and adequately.

Major Responsibilities:

Planning and Implementation of the Health Program

- Identify areas where health and nutrition interventions are appropriate, and the resources required to provide them, at each site;
- Undertake emergency assessments and implement and manage emergency health interventions.
- Participate in emergency preparedness planning and formulate strategies and appropriate health interventions for health response as necessary, working with local health authorities and other partners.
- Development of proposals and donors reports as well as any program amendments.
- Development of health management and operation manuals and toolkits.
- Provide specialized input into the planning and implementation of all nutritional and health interventions to be carried out;
- Plan, supervise and provide technical and management assistance in establishing health and nutrition interventions;
- Incorporate monthly statistics and written reports into donor reports;
- Assist in the compilation of financial budget reports, including the budgetary reports for the donors;
- Ensure that minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained
in accordance with the Sphere charter and the Code of Conduct in all SC health interventions.
- Promote gender orientation and an attitude of team spirit
throughout the sphere of work.
- Help identify appropriate health staff during the recruiting process of the program staff.
- Ensure that all SC health facilities are in according to the general guidelines, policies and framework of the SC.
- Ensure health staff to adhere to agency and donor policies and procedures
- Lead internal Health Coordination meeting.

Program Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation

- Development of health quality assessment checklist and guidelines for quality control of services, medical equipment and facilities.
- Ensure that the effectiveness, impact and direction of the program is
continually monitored, and regularly reviewed and evaluated.
- With support from HQ, undertake evaluation of health program.
- Oversee the budget preparations, the budget implementation, follow up, and to secure accountable practices according to financial regulations.
- Monitor the health and nutrition interventions and develop strategies to ensure achievement of objectives;

Program coordination, Partnering and Networking

- Liaising with government, UN and other agencies as necessary, in
relation to the provisions of health care to ensure the smooth running of
the health program.
- Coordinate with our SC sectors to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of the health program activities.
- Develop links with other NGO's, agencies and donors in respect of
SC health program activities, co-ordination and funding potential.
- Represent SC to U N agencies, INGOs and local NGOs, partner organizations and authorities where appropriate, e.g. at Health coordination meetings.
- Documentation and sharing of lessons learnt best practices and the process of emergency health interventions.
- Coordinate health and nutrition interventions with the State Ministry of Health and other implementing partners;
- Represent SC in inter-agency and coordination meetings for health and nutrition, with the assistance of the health and nutrition team leaders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Graduate degree health science or public health and nutrition;
 Skills in program management, assessments, monitoring and evaluation, report writing and training;
 Knowledge of SPHERE guidelines;
 Fluent English and skills in Arabic preferred;
 5 to 7 years of proven experience in health and nutrition program management;
 Experience working in relief settings.

How to apply

http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6226565/k.BA72/Careers.htm