Family Health International vacancies
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Family Health International (FHI) is dedicated to improving
lives, knowledge, and understanding worldwide through a highly
diversified program of research, education, and services in
HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, reproductive health,
and infectious diseases. We are seeking qualified candidates for
the following positions:
Director, Evaluation, Surveillance and Research - Arlington, VA
To manage the evaluation, surveillance and research projects and
programs within the FHI Institute for HIV/AIDS, ensuring the ap-
propriate application of theory and best practice to the design
and implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, program re-
search and surveillance activities.
Main responsibilities include: Oversees the development of
strategies for the design and implementation of program monitor-
ing, evaluation, research and surveillance. Provides technical
expertise for the design of all aspects of monitoring, evalua-
tion, surveillance and research. Ensures that results from re-
search and published best practices are incorporated into
HIV/AIDS interventions and contributes significantly to this
literature. Liaises with partners, international organizations
and donors such as WHO/UNAIDS, USAID, Cooperative Agencies and
other relevant agencies to share information and avoid duplica-
tion in the implementation of evaluation, research and surveil-
lance initiatives. Provides technical guidance and input for
headquarters, regional offices and in-country staff regarding
program monitoring and evaluation, program research and surveil-
lance.
PhD in Public Health, epidemiology, or other social science or
MD with public health degree or equivalent experience in public
health; and ten years professional public health experience in-
cluding at least five years specialized experience in HIV/AIDS
program design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and re-
search plus at least four years management experience. Experi-
ence must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed
above. Fluency in French or Spanish is desirable
Deputy Director/Technical, GHAIN Project - Abuja, Nigeria
In close coordination with the Director of Programs, works with
and supports the Chief of Party/GHAIN, and the relevant staff of
USAID/Nigeria. Provides technical expertise and leadership for
the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS prevention, care,
treatment and support programs. Ensures the high quality HIV
prevention, care and treatment interventions are implemented in
a timely manner. Represents the GHAIN Project and FHI at local
and international meetings. MD degree and ten years professional
health care experience including at least five years specialized
experience in HIV/AIDS care in developing country settings plus
at least four years management experience. Must be an experi-
enced ART clinician.
Senior Technical Officer, Home Based Care/Palliative Care -
Abuja, Nigeria
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Services and
in liaison with the Medical Services, Program Management, and
Monitoring & Evaluation departments, the STO, Home-based Care
(HBC)/Palliative Care will serve as the lead technical advisor
on HBC and palliative care to the Global HIV/AIDS Initiative Ni-
geria (GHAIN).
Responsible for facilitating the development and implementation
of comprehensive HBC strategy and approach for GHAIN. Works
closely with GHAIN staff, Implementation Agencies (IAs) and con-
sortium partners to develop the capacity of local non-
governmental organizations (NGOs) and community based organiza-
tions (CBOs) to provide quality care within the home and the
community, to offer adherence support to people on antiretrovi-
ral therapy, and to play an active role in developing/ strength-
ening referral networks for health and other services.
Masters Degree or equivalent combination of education and ex-
perience in public health and social sciences; Registered Nurse,
Medical Doctor or Social Worker preferred. Minimum of five years
experience implementing HIV prevention and care programs includ-
ing clinical experience in HIV/AIDS, home-based care, and pal-
liative care programs in the developing world, preferably in Af-
rica. Familiarity with Nigeria and competence in one or more of
its local languages desired, but not required.
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candi-
dates please submit cover letter, resume including salary re-
quirements online at http://www.fhi.org or
mailto:humanresources@fhi.org
Please specify source in your application.
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Theresa Zhao
mailto:TZhao@fhi.org