ICAP,Technical Director Jobs Vacancy

Rwanda
PHIA, ICAP Rwanda

vel impact of the national HIV
prevention, care and treatment programs in Rwanda.

• Assist
  in the adaptation & implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
  (SOPs) related to blood draw, HIV testing and return of results directly
  to participants and indirectly through health facilities;
• Assist
  with supervision, monitoring and evaluation of survey progress and
  quality;
• Advise
  on how best to implement the system for referrals to the health system as
  stipulated in the survey protocol;
• Work
  together with ICAP and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance
  with respect to ongoing communications and reporting of incidents or
  adverse events;
• Advise
  on compliance with local clinical guidelines and practice;
• Work
  closely with project coordinator and the MoH to develop field work
  implementation plan, monitor progress and modify plan as needed;
• Make
  periodic site visits to provide oversight, supervision, and technical
  assistance in the implementation of the PHIA;
• Ensure
  coordination of technical activities, ensuring consistency with funder and
  ICAP objectives. Develop collaborative relationships with technical focal
  points at governmental bodies and external organizations in order to meet
  mutual goals;
• Develop,
  review and finalize quarterly and annual project work plans; monitor
  progress towards target and address bottlenecks in meeting project
  milestones;
• Represent
  ICAP/PHIA with Government of Rwanda officials, technical working groups
  and partner organizations;
• Coordinate
  provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and identify
  and solicit technical resources from different departments within the
  country office and ICAP headquarters;
• Actively
  participate in the development of annual continuation applications,presentations,
  publications, reports and abstracts;
• As
  a member of ICAP/RPHIA’s Senior Management Team, participate in strategic
  decision making for the general management of the organization;
• Perform
  other duties as needed, or as future grant funded activities require.

• Travel
  approximately 40% of time within Rwanda may be required.

• Medical
  degree or PhD preferred; Master’s degree in a relevant field required.

• Minimum
  five (5) years of experience in managing public health research 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;
• Previous
  work in Rwanda and good knowledge of local context.

• Knowledge
  of USG rules and regulation preferred.