Global Health Fellows Program II Advisors

Global Health Fellows Program II

Technical Advisor II/III: Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor/ Senior Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor

Office of Health and Social Transition, United States Agency for International Development

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Assignment: Two year fellowship

GHFP II-P1-032

The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

GHFP-II's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and performance management and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of fellows.

INTRODUCTION:

As a core member of the Office of Health and Social Transition (OHST) team of USAID/Ukraine, the Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor will serve as an expert resource on HIV/AIDS and related TB and TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection technical issues and bring his/her skills and experience to the successful implementation of the United States Government’s (USG’s) assistance in HIV/AIDS and related TB programs to the Government of Ukraine. S/he will perform a full range of consultative/advisory, planning, management, financial management and reporting, and monitoring and evaluation functions. The Advisor will have broad-based responsibilities in the design, implementation and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and related TB activities within the health portfolio. S/he will play a key role in assisting in development and coordination of: 1) the overall President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) program and budget; and 2) related activities in TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection. The Advisor will collaborate closely with other OHST staff and liaise with USG, Government of Ukraine, donor and implementing partner contacts.

The Advisor will provide technical and management leadership on HIV/AIDS, TB control and related TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection issues among development partners, the Government of Ukraine, the private sector and international technical organizations and collaborating partners. The Advisor will utilize best practices to scale up HIV/AIDS services to most at risk populations (MARPs) with attention to gender equity and to incorporate state of the art approaches to reduce stigma and discrimination into programming. S/he will provide technical leadership in the area of effective interventions, including substitution maintenance treatment, targeting Ukraine’s largest group of MARPs – injecting drug users and their partners – as well as effective prevention interventions with other MARP groups.

The Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor will receive programmatic guidance from the Director of OHST. S/he will regularly consult and coordinate with OHST team members in providing technical assistance and support to USAID-financed activities and implementing partners in HIV/AIDS prevention and TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection control.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibilities of the Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor include:

A. Provide management and technical support to HIV/AIDS and related TB/HIV/AIDS programs and coordinate with HIV/AIDS and, as appropriate, TB partner organizations on technical focus areas (40%): • Serve as activity manager/technical advisor for one or more HIV/AIDS activities; assist in planning and implementation of activities to ensure achievement of expected results; provide technical guidance to implementing partners and oversee implementation progress • Participate in ongoing planning, management, and reporting on program activities, including preparation of: (a) HIV/AIDS Country Operational Plans and HIV/AIDS Annual Program Reports; (b) plans and reports required for TB/HIV funding; (c) ongoing portfolio review documents and reports, and (d) Mission and Bureau documents such as annual reports and operational plans. Respond to other tasks or requests for information from the Mission and USAID/Washington • Assist in the design of new HIV/AIDS activities, ensuring consistency with USG policy requirements and current USG strategic directions and best practice in HIV/AIDS • Collaborate closely with USG program managers of HIV/AIDS and TB programs • Provide ongoing technical assistance, training and consultation support to USG activity managers and implementing partners on the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV/AIDS activities as well as the application of new data and research findings to program activities • Assist in preparing technical and programmatic documentation on USAID assistance in HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV/AIDS for a variety of audiences • Participate on behalf of USAID/Ukraine OHST at technical, policy and strategic meetings as directed

B. Provide overall programmatic and technical leadership and support to the USAID Mission on HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection control activities/programs (30%): • Provide technical, strategic, and programming support on HIV/AIDS and TB, including assisting with the preparation and/or review of strategies and program plans and assisting OHST to incorporate evidence-based best practices and sustainable state of the art development approaches into Mission HIV/AIDS and related TB/HIV strategies, plans and interventions • Provide technical assistance on HIV/AIDS prevention and care and support activities with MARPs in concentrated epidemics, particularly on interventions with injecting drug users, including substitution maintenance treatment • Provide technical assistance on TB control as well as TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection activities • Assist HIV/AIDS staff to strengthen the coordination and leveraging of HIV/AIDS and TB/HIV funds with non-USAID partners • Stay abreast of current technical trends and international developments in HIV/AIDS and TB. Mentor local hire program managers on HIV/AIDS and TB control state of the art technical issues

C. Support program monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS and related TB and TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection activities (30%): • Contribute significantly to developing, managing and reporting on OHST HIV/AIDS and TB and program Performance Monitoring Plans • Provide technical support and assistance to improved approaches in monitoring and evaluating HIV/AIDS, TB and related TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection activities • Ensure that implementing partner performance monitoring systems are operating effectively; that reliable indicators are defined, collected, and analyzed routinely; and that the systems comply with USAID, PEPFAR and TB/HIV program monitoring and reporting responsibilities and regulations • Maintain specific and in-depth knowledge of applicable USG laws and legislative directives as well as regulations, particularly in regards to the allowable use of HIV/AIDS funds in the spectrum of prevention programming • Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress

Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor’s own interests.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in public health, nursing, medicine, health sciences or other related discipline (e.g., clinical, biomedical or public health; epidemiology) with applicability to international HIV/AIDS and related TB programs. Technical experience developing programs for or working with high risk populations on HIV is highly desirable • Experience with key US domestic or international HIV/AIDS initiatives and organizations; and knowledge of and experience working with USAID or other government donor administrative and programming is desirable • Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, and policy experience working on complex projects • Skilled in conceptualizing strategies, programs, and plans and overseeing their management and implementation • Demonstrated experience in working on HIV prevention and/or treatment activities with MARPs, targeting injecting drug users, and substitution treatment maintenance programs is desirable • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with proven ability in mentoring local staff in a developing country • Presentation and advocacy skills in interacting with senior public sector host country officials, other USG agencies, donors and implementing partners • Ability to communicate technical and policy issues clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, to build consensus • Ability to work effectively in a team environment • Experienced in building partnerships with other donor agencies, private sector and multilateral agencies to enhance USG and collaborating partner program synergies • Experience in Eastern Europe or in countries with similar HIV/AIDS and TB epidemiological profiles is desirable • Ukrainian or Russian language skills an advantage; willingness to undergo language study will be required • US citizenship or US Permanent Residency required • Ability to obtain and maintain medical clearance to live and work in Ukraine

In addition to the above, the position requires the following at each level:

Technical Advisor II: • Minimum five years’ progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDs and related TB control programs in US or international programs with at least two years’ experience working in technical leadership oversight, design and implementation of HIV/ AIDs programs in an international or resource challenged settings

Technical Advisor III; Senior Infectious Diseases Technical Advisor In addition to the above roles and responsibilities, the Senior Technical Infectious Diseases Advisor will oversee and lead the planning and implementation of activities to ensure achievement of expected results including: providing leadership and direction of new HIV/AIDS activities, TB control and TB/HIV/AIDS co-infection activities; and in leading the development of improved approaches to monitoring and evaluation of related activities and programs. • Minimum of ten years’ progressively responsible experience in HIV/AIDS and related TB control programs in US or international programs with at least three to five years’ experience working in technical leadership oversight, design and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs in an international or resource challenged settings

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf

How to apply:

All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, 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 5:00 pm Eastern Time, April 16, 2012.

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