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:
Project Director (Nigeria)
Position Description:
The Project Director has primary responsibility for the strategic direction and technical leadership to produce program results, as well as overall management of the operational, financial and administrative aspects of the project. Key responsibilities: Provides overall leadership for the implementation of the project; Serves as principle liaison and represents the project to the USAID Mission, the host country government and other key stakeholders; Ensures that staff, team members and consultants understand their roles and responsibilities and comply with contract requirements, USAID and FHI policies and procedures; Oversees development and timely implementation of monitoring plans for all project activities; Oversees internal management of the project including the budget and performance monitoring and evaluation; Responsible for the completion, quality control, and timeliness of all deliverables to USAID and for ensuring timely review and reporting of all periodic financial and logistical information; Oversees the design and operation of management systems and operating procedures for the implementation of project activities; Makes verbal or written presentations, as requested by the COTR, to varied audiences.
* Offer Contingent upon awarded proposal.
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated broad management and team building experience, preferably in developing countries with USAID programs; Demonstrated ability to develop and foster relationships with donors, local governments, donor-funded implementers and other organizations; Experience in overall supervision of training and capacity building programs; Supervisory and/or management work experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff, evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management;
BS/BA and 13-15 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 5-7 years of supervisory experience; or MS/MA and 11-13 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 5-7 years of supervisory experience; or PhD/MD and 9-11 years relevant experience with international development programs and includes 5-7 years of supervisory experience. Overseas field experience required.
Requisition Number: 1186
Senior Technical Officer (Mozambique)
Position Description:
The Senior Technical Officer will give assistance to the Provincial Department of Health (DPH) in the conception, execution, coordination and follow-up of the programs in clinical-care and mentoring related to HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria. The main objectives of this position are to strengthen the leadership and capacity of the of the DPH to guarantee the quality of the medical care for HIV/AIDS users including antiretroviral treatment; ensure the complete care of HIV/AIDS users in the Health Unities (HU) in the National Health System (NHS); and support the strengthening of additional clinical components such as TB, Malaria and other diseases.
Minimum Requirements:
BS/BA in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 5 - 7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or PhD, MD or similar degree with 3 - 5 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs. Overseas field experience required. At least 3 years of experience in a clinical setting handling infectious-contagious diseases and the management of clinical services. Experience working in third world countries, preferably in Africa and Mozambique. Portuguese language skills required.
Requisition ID: 1180
Associate Director, Health Commodities Logistics (Nigeria)
Position Description:
The Associate Director, Health Commodities Logistics will provide leadership in health commodities supply chain management, from market research and supplier identification to logistics and post-procurement support, warehousing, distribution, utilization and reporting. Prepare logistics and support plans, deployment timelines and budget requirements for current and planned programs. Develop FHI in-house capacity among program management, medical services, laboratory services and M&E staff in all aspects of supply chain management including forecasting, LMIS and contract management of partners and implementing agencies (IAs) involved in the supply chain management of health commodities.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in a relevant discipline and 9 years of experience working on international projects OR Masters Degree in a relevant discipline and 7 years of experience; Minimum 5 years professional experience of supporting international procurement and distribution of health commodities such as medicines, laboratory reagents, hospital and laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment. Significant international work experience in large scale HIV/AIDS, TB or Malaria programs, health commodity logistics, and/or supply chain strengthening essential.
FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI's Career Center at http://www.fhi.org/en/AboutFHI/Employment/index.htm or through the International Employment section at www.fhi.org<https://mail.fhi.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=https://mail.fhi.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.fhi.org/>\. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
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Rita Johnson (US - DC)
mailto:RJohnson@fhi.org