Programme Leader HIV/AIDS
This is an internationally recruited position attracting a competitive salary and attractive package of benefits. If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application form attaching your CV.
We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by 30 June 2013 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.
HIV/AIDS/TB programme development: Design and coordinated technical oversight to all HIV/AIDS/TB projects and activities; Ensure that AMREF’s work is cutting edge
Work planning and Budgeting: Contribute to the prioritisation of Malaria programme interventions, prepare annual work plans and budgets
Malaria programme implementation: Provide leadership, technical guidance and support in the implementation of HIV/AIDS/TB stragegy throughout AMREF operational areas
Coordination: Coordinate the implementation of the corporate HIV/AIDS/TB programme based on the needs of disadvantaged communities in Africa; Coordinate the Regional HIV/AIDS/TB programme
Operations Research: Set the research agenda in the areas of HIV/AIDS/TB prevention, treatment care and support that benefit disadvantaged communities in partnership with local and global research institutions
Partnerships: Develop and maintain working and advocacy partnerships with partners and other health development stakeholders
Advocacy: Act as corporate spokesman for AMREF on HIV/AIDS/TB issues; Liaise with AMREF partners and develop joint global advocacy strategies for povery-alleviation policies and practices based on evidence; Generate information and data to support an evidence based advocacy strategy
Resource mobilization: Contribute to resource mobilization through development of HIV/AIDS/TB fundraising proposals; Provide direction and guidance to country level offices on fund raising for HIV/AIDS/TB projects; Strengthen and increase quality and funding of AMREF HIV/AIDS/TB programme
Monitoring and evaluation: Monitor and Evaluate the quality, content and delivery of HIV/AIDS/TB programmes; Ensure Monitoring and Evaluation of the quality, content and delivery of HIV/AIDS/TB programmes at the country level; Provide guidance on carrying out of environmental health impact assessments of HIV/AIDS/TB project in Africa
Capacity building : Provide guidance in strengthening the capacity of country offices to deliver effective HIV/AIDS/TB interventions at the community level
Knowledge management: Develop organization procedures for identifying lessons learned and best practices in the implementation of HIV/AIDS/TB projects; Identify, document and disseminate lessons learned and best practices in order to influence policy and practice
Reports: Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual programme implementation reports based on agreed priority areas, work plans and budgets
How to apply:
Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job profile and application process.
Closing Date: 30 June 2013
