A
global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since
2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.
global health leader situated at Columbia University, ICAP has worked since
2003 with one central goal: to improve the health of families and communities.
Working
hand-in-hand with individuals at every level of the health system–from patients
to health care providers to government officials–ICAP is dedicated to
delivering high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide
quality and affordable health care. The organization tackles the world’s most
pressing health threats and, in collaboration with partners around the world,
implements transformative solutions to meet the health needs of individuals.
hand-in-hand with individuals at every level of the health system–from patients
to health care providers to government officials–ICAP is dedicated to
delivering high-performing health system strengthening initiatives that provide
quality and affordable health care. The organization tackles the world’s most
pressing health threats and, in collaboration with partners around the world,
implements transformative solutions to meet the health needs of individuals.
ICAP
at Columbia University
at Columbia University
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JOB
TITLE: Senior Project Coordinator –
Rwanda PHIA, ICAP Rwanda (1 position)
TITLE: Senior Project Coordinator –
Rwanda PHIA, ICAP Rwanda (1 position)
REPORTS
TO:
Technical Director
TO:
Technical Director
LOCATION: Kigali,
Rwanda
Rwanda
ICAP
at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to
ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems
around the world.
at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to
ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems
around the world.
In
partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in
specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the
national HIV epidemic, guide the allocation of resources based on
evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the
design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), ICAP will conduct Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) in
specific PEPFAR-supported countries. Each PHIA will define the status of the
national HIV epidemic, guide the allocation of resources based on
evidence, and integrate capacity building of country stakeholders in the
design, conduct, analysis, and use of PHIAs.
ICAP,
in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the
population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment
programs in Rwanda. In addition to providing important programmatic
information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the
national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health
experts around the world.
in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), is planning to conduct a PHIA to estimate the
population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment
programs in Rwanda. In addition to providing important programmatic
information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the
national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health
experts around the world.
OVERALL
JOB FUNCTION:
JOB FUNCTION:
Reporting
to and supporting the TD for RPHIA, the SPC will be responsible for
overseeing the day-to-day operations of RPHIA. The SPC will be responsible
for coordinating RPHIA’s day-to-day activities and coordination of field staff,
support closely the supply chain to mitigate stock-out of field supplies,
liaise with laboratory advisor to ensure that field teams receive the necessary
biomarker supplies. The SPC will support the implementation of the
study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure other
relevant policies and regulations are being followed. The SPC will report
survey progress and maintain archive of regulatory files and
technical documents.
to and supporting the TD for RPHIA, the SPC will be responsible for
overseeing the day-to-day operations of RPHIA. The SPC will be responsible
for coordinating RPHIA’s day-to-day activities and coordination of field staff,
support closely the supply chain to mitigate stock-out of field supplies,
liaise with laboratory advisor to ensure that field teams receive the necessary
biomarker supplies. The SPC will support the implementation of the
study protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure other
relevant policies and regulations are being followed. The SPC will report
survey progress and maintain archive of regulatory files and
technical documents.
This
is a grant funded, Nine months, Non-Renewable contract.
is a grant funded, Nine months, Non-Renewable contract.
MAJOR
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Support
the TD and lead team to organize technical working group meetings and
steering committee meetings as scheduled - Prepare
and disseminate minutes of Steering and TwG meetings and ensure follow up
of decisions - Ensure
a seamless and smooth flow of activities; making sure that there is
coherent communication between community mobilization, laboratory and data
collection teams - Actively
support the process of sensitization of stakeholders and community
mobilization as well as stakeholder meetings related to
the RPHIA project - Supervise
and provide guidance to provincial Coordinators - Contribute
to the review and standardization of survey instruments and ensure that
field teams and community have adequate quantities of needed tools and
supplies - Ensure
follow up of procurement of any needed approved equipment and supplies
working in close collaboration with operations and procurement teams in
all the supply chain process - Prepare
study related workshops, seminars, meetings, conferences and site
supervision trips related to the RPHIA - Prepare
weekly and monthly activity progress reports for sharing with the TD and
other reports as may be needed to keep all RPHIA stakeholders updated on
progress and plans - Organize,
coordinate and participate in joint survey monitoring activities in collaboration
with implementing partners and key stakeholders - Ensure
that RPHIA staff are trained in GCP; have undertaken all required ethical
and research trainings, maintain confidentiality and adhere to the
ethical principles for human subjects research and Good Clinical Practice
(GCP) guidelines - Participate
in the development of and monitor the survey rollout plan and plans for
deployment of field teams as needed; - Liaise
with headquarters survey coordinator for the organization of external
monitoring visits - Maintain
an archive of PHIA TWG meeting minutes and other technical documentation - Monitor
the return of RPHIA laboratory-based tests results and collaborate with
the RoR coordinator to ensure timely return of the results - Any
other task deemed necessary for RPHIA by the immediate supervisor
TRAVEL
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
- Travel
approximately 60% of the time within Rwanda may be required.
EDUCATION
Master
of Science in Public Health or related field
of Science in Public Health or related field
EXPERIENCE,
SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum
five (3) years of experience in coordination of
public health-related activities; - Strong
supervisory and coordination skills for leading teams; - Prior
clinical research or program evaluation experience; - Demonstrated
experience working independently; - Strong
problem-solving skills; - Excellent
verbal and written communication skills; - Previous
work in Rwanda and good knowledge of local context.
EXPERIENCE,
SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge
of USG rules and regulation preferred.
MODE
OF APPLICATION
OF APPLICATION
Suitably
qualified and experienced candidates should send their applications, including
a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to icap-jobs-rwanda@cumc.columbia.edu
qualified and experienced candidates should send their applications, including
a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter to icap-jobs-rwanda@cumc.columbia.edu
Please
indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach
certificates. The closing date for receiving
applications is October 16th, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
indicate position being applied for in the subject line and do not attach
certificates. The closing date for receiving
applications is October 16th, 2018 at 5:00 PM. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: This
is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an
employee of ICAP in Rwanda and subject to the local terms and conditions of
employment, which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
is a local hire position and the successful candidate will be an
employee of ICAP in Rwanda and subject to the local terms and conditions of
employment, which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
ICAP is
an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and a diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
