ICAP at Columbia
University works in partnership with the Ministries of Health and Social
Welfare (MOHSW) in Tanzania to support the implementation of high-quality
comprehensive family-focused HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services with
funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through
PEPFAR. A key aspect of the program is to build the capacity of the MOHSW, at
the national and sub-national levels, and indigenou
s CBO/NGOs to manage HIV
programs, including financial, administrative, program management and technical
advisory skills. The organization has employed talented, dynamic individuals
with strong clinical backgrounds and public health management expertise to
achieve its programmatic objectives.
ICAP is currently
implementing a large Combination Prevention project in Kagera and a Key
Populations friendly clinic in Mwanza, as well as providing technical
assistance to improve pediatric HIV testing and counseling. In 2016, ICAP will
implement a household population survey (PHIA) countrywide to analyze HIV
prevalence and incidence. Additionally, ICAP aims to expand and diversify its
current portfolio of activities by implementing innovative strategies,
incorporating and piloting new technologies and promoting scientific research
that will guide Tanzania health decision makers.
Reporting to ICAP’s
Country Director in Tanzania, the Technical
Director is responsible for the strategic direction, day-to-day
activities and overall performance of the technical team in supporting the
clinical, training, and research aspects of ICAP’s activities in HIV
prevention, care and treatment, tuberculosis, and other public health programs.
Leads a technical team of clinicians and research staff and represents ICAP in
technical working groups and other fora with Tanzania Government
representatives and donors.
More details on
ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at:
http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-populatio…
This position is
grant funded.
Location: Tanzania
Major
Accountabilities
- Defines,
develops, executes and continually updates the strategic plan for the
Central Technical Team. Adjusts strategic goals, work plans and operations
as projects are added to and/or completed in ICAP’s portfolio. - Directs
the assessment of specific clinical and training needs of supported
programs; provides overall clinical and programmatic guidance to respond
to program needs. Oversees the development of training materials, job
aids, tools, and SOPs, produced by a team of clinicians and research
staff. - Directs
the recruitment, selection, training and supervision of a technical team
of clinicians and research professionals who implement program activities
that include, but are not limited to, adult and pediatric HIV prevention,
care and treatment, TB, maternal child health, and laboratory support. - Makes
periodic site visits to regional programs and supported sites to provide
oversight, supervision, and technical assistance in clinical issues. - Ensures
coordination of clinical activities, ensuring consistency with funder and
ICAP objectives while avoiding duplication of efforts. Develops collaborative
relationships with technical focal points at governmental bodies and
external organizations in order to meet mutual goals. Works closely with
donor agency representatives and national and international organizations
to coordinate plans for ICAP’s clinical, training and research activities. - Oversees
the technical aspects of different projects implemented by ICAP in
Tanzania and actively pursues opportunities for new projects and
initiatives. - Manages
the development, review and finalization of quarterly and annual project
work plans; monitors progress towards targets and addresses bottlenecks in
meeting project milestones. - Represents
ICAP before Tanzania government officials and partner organizations. - Coordinates
provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Social
Welfare and identifies and solicits technical resources from different
departments within the country office and ICAP Headquarters. - Participates
in the design and implementation of assessments, program reviews and
evaluation activities, and the development of research protocols and IRB
applications. - Supports
the development and management of sub-agreements by drafting and approving
scopes of work and monitoring progress of contract deliverables and
expenses. - Actively
participates in the development of annual continuation applications, grant
proposals, presentations, publications, reports and abstracts. - As a
member of ICAP’s Senior Management Team, the Technical Director
participates in strategic decision making for the general management of
the organization. - Performs
other related duties as directed.
Travel
Requirements
- Travel
(up to 10%) within Tanzania may be required.
Education
- Medical
degree required; master’s in public health (in addition to MD) preferred.
Experience,
Skills & Minimum Required Qualifications
- Minimum
five (5) years of experience in managing public health programs in areas
such as HIV, TB, and maternal child health in sub-Saharan Africa. - Strong
supervisory and management skills for leading teams of clinicians and
other public health professionals. - Prior
clinical research or program evaluation experience. - Demonstrated
experience working independently. - Strong
problem-solving skills. - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
Experience,
Skills & Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge
of USG rules and regulation preferred. - Previous
work in Tanzania preferred.
NOTE: This is a local hire
position and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP in Tanzania
and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a
competitive salary and benefits package.
Please send an
application letter and CV by email with a subject title “Technical Director” to
icap-jobs-tanzania@columbia.edu.
Please do not attach
any certificates when submitting on line. Only short listed applicants will be
contacted.
