The Henry M Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the
Advancement of Medicine in the Military LLC. is seeking a Technical Director to
support the Walter Reed Program-Tanzania (WRP), within the United States
Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), headquartered at the Walter Reed Army
Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland, located in Mbeya,
Tanzania.
Advancement of Medicine in the Military LLC. is seeking a Technical Director to
support the Walter Reed Program-Tanzania (WRP), within the United States
Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), headquartered at the Walter Reed Army
Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland, located in Mbeya,
Tanzania.
The incumbent is responsible for the program
achieving objectives executed under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PERFAR). Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the
incumbent will direct the WRP. The incumbent will provide leadership,
management, and direction to the WRP medical, Monitoring and Evaluation and
strategic information, outreach technical program and staff.
achieving objectives executed under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS
Relief (PERFAR). Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, the
incumbent will direct the WRP. The incumbent will provide leadership,
management, and direction to the WRP medical, Monitoring and Evaluation and
strategic information, outreach technical program and staff.
This includes
monitoring and coordination of all program elements within the PEPFAR portfolio
executed in conjunction with government health facilities, NGOs, FBOs, and
CBOs. The incumbent will be responsible for WRP program execution, direction,
and development of technical staff. Technical Director position will be based
in Mbeya in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania.
monitoring and coordination of all program elements within the PEPFAR portfolio
executed in conjunction with government health facilities, NGOs, FBOs, and
CBOs. The incumbent will be responsible for WRP program execution, direction,
and development of technical staff. Technical Director position will be based
in Mbeya in the Southern Highlands region of Tanzania.
Responsibilities:
- Directs the implementation of the WRP PEPFAR
program in Mbeya. - Manages and directs all WRP technical
personnel in the development of program work plans and associated
evaluation metrics to best manage program areas and relevant implementing
partners. - Trains technical staff to utilize work plans
to guide development of the country operational plan. - Stays current with the United States
Government (USG) and Government of Tanzania guidelines/policies and
ensures program activities are in line with said policies. - Manages the execution, implementation, and
coordination of all PEPFAR activities; this includes tracking against
budget forecasts as well as relevant targets within each program area. - Mentors in country WRP staff, transferring
program management capacity to indigenous personnel. - Develops the capacity of implementing partners
to manage activities with donor funding. - When necessary, serves as a technical
representative to USG PEPFAR meetings in Dar es Salaam. - Works with MHRP HQ and others to delineate
possible areas to conduct operational research or other similar
activities. - Ensures the completeness and delivery of
PEPFAR funding submissions, semi-annual and annual, and similar USG
reports; directing the regular analysis of these data to inform program
managers on areas of strength and need. - Interviews and recommends hire/termination/promotion/demotion/etc
of any technical staff as needed. - Maintains a safe work environment with
appropriate training of other personnel. - Supports a productive team environment.
- Completes other projects as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Program
management experience in an international setting. Prior experience in
management of HIV/AIDS programs preferred. Experience in health system
strengthening shall be an added advantage. Candidate must have highly developed
sense of cultural sensitivity. Proficiency in Kiswahili highly desirable.
management experience in an international setting. Prior experience in
management of HIV/AIDS programs preferred. Experience in health system
strengthening shall be an added advantage. Candidate must have highly developed
sense of cultural sensitivity. Proficiency in Kiswahili highly desirable.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Masters in
public health or related field, experience may be substituted for education if
appropriate.
public health or related field, experience may be substituted for education if
appropriate.
Minimum Experience: 6-10 years of progressive
experience in implementing international public health/development programs. 5
years field experience required. African and/or PEPFAR experience is desirable.
10+ years experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of international public health programs.
experience in implementing international public health/development programs. 5
years field experience required. African and/or PEPFAR experience is desirable.
10+ years experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
of international public health programs.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement
of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is a congressionally authorized,
not-for-profit corporation that provides unparalleled scientific and management
services to military medical research and education programs worldwide. Our
mission is to advance military medical research. AA/EEO
of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is a congressionally authorized,
not-for-profit corporation that provides unparalleled scientific and management
services to military medical research and education programs worldwide. Our
mission is to advance military medical research. AA/EEO
How to apply:
Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers
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Closing Date: Tuesday, 02 April 2013
