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In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has
partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and
support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005.Through its
service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring
the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an
antidote to despair.
In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima is a Harvard-affiliated international NGO that has
partnered with the Government of Rwanda to strengthen the health system and
support poverty reduction initiatives in rural Rwanda since 2005.Through its
service delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring
the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an
antidote to despair.
PIH
operates sites for clinical care, research, and training in 10 countries
(Haiti, Peru, Russia, USA-Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho,
Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic); and has a growing
network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries,
including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala, and Togo. PIH is
seeking experienced professionals to fill the following positions:
operates sites for clinical care, research, and training in 10 countries
(Haiti, Peru, Russia, USA-Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho,
Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic); and has a growing
network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in several other countries,
including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala, and Togo. PIH is
seeking experienced professionals to fill the following positions:
Job
Title:
Infectious Disease Program Director
Title:
Infectious Disease Program Director
Reports
to:
Director of Clinical Programs
to:
Director of Clinical Programs
Start
Date:
1 July, 2016
Date:
1 July, 2016
Location:
Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
Position
Summary:
Summary:
The
Infectious Disease Program Director is responsible for executing all
programmatic activities and clinical support provided by IMB in the area of HIV
(adult, adolescent, and pediatric), EMTCT (pregnant mothers and exposed
infants), Hepatitis C and tuberculosis to district hospitals, health centers,
and community health workers in the districts of Southern Kayonza, Kirehe, and
Burera. This position will collaborate with public sector health authorities
and other IMB program leaders in the design and implementation of priority
interventions and drive innovation to support IMB’s strategic goals.
Additionally, this position will provide technical support to the Ministry of
Health in policy, research and programming.
Infectious Disease Program Director is responsible for executing all
programmatic activities and clinical support provided by IMB in the area of HIV
(adult, adolescent, and pediatric), EMTCT (pregnant mothers and exposed
infants), Hepatitis C and tuberculosis to district hospitals, health centers,
and community health workers in the districts of Southern Kayonza, Kirehe, and
Burera. This position will collaborate with public sector health authorities
and other IMB program leaders in the design and implementation of priority
interventions and drive innovation to support IMB’s strategic goals.
Additionally, this position will provide technical support to the Ministry of
Health in policy, research and programming.
Purpose
of Job:
of Job:
The
purpose of this position is to 1) develop IMB ID program strategy 2) oversee ID
program workplan activities; 3) assume all financial, monitoring &
evaluation, responsibilities of the program; and 4) represent the ID program
with other IMB programs, IMB-supported district hospitals and health centers,
and central level MOH and partner organizations.
purpose of this position is to 1) develop IMB ID program strategy 2) oversee ID
program workplan activities; 3) assume all financial, monitoring &
evaluation, responsibilities of the program; and 4) represent the ID program
with other IMB programs, IMB-supported district hospitals and health centers,
and central level MOH and partner organizations.
Major
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate
with public-sector and district partners to develop and implement a
strategy and plan for IMB’s work in Infectious Diseases. - Design
and execute program strategy, work planning, logistics, implementation,
and accountability - Serve
as primary budget holder for program expenses and maintain all financial
responsibility of the program - Provide
mentorship and continuous quality improvement for doctors, nurses, and
community health workers in provision of HIV services as needed. - Plan
and oversee all ID-related trainings, retreats, and research meetings - Oversee
all beneficiary support provided by IMB for HIV patients and clinics,
including nutritional support, home visits, transport fees, educational
sessions, and psychosocial services - Represent
IMB and provide technical support to key stakeholders, including district
and hospital authorities, Ministry of Health officials, technical working
group, implementation partners, and civil society organizations - Serve
as primary IMB point of contact for inter-departmental collaboration
within the organization, including close collaboration with program
leaders in Community Health, Non-Communicable Disease, Mental Health,
Medical Education & Training, Social Work, Health Information Systems,
Monitoring & Evaluation, Procurement, Food Security, and District
Leadership - Lead
and support ID research activities in the area of HIV, EMTCT, Hep C and
Tuberculosis. - Serve
as liaison for international partnerships and GHDP activities/objectives
in Infectious Diseases.
Preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualified
medical doctor with specialization in internal medicine or family
medicine; general practitioner; or other health practitioner with public
health experience in the field of HIV, EMTCT, and TB - Master’s
degree or previous training in the field of public health, project
management, or business administration or experience in public health
programming and delivery in the field of HIV - Extensive
experience in planning and monitoring & evaluation activities,
particularly in the field of HIV - Previous
experience and quantitative skills in research design, methodology, and
analysis, particularly in the field of HIV - Previous
experience in the field of HIV policy or participation in technical
working groups in the Rwanda context - Skills
and training in the field of quality improvement and mentorship - English
and Kinyarwanda fluency required
How
to apply:
to apply:
If
you believe
that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your
application online using the PIH website by following this link:
you believe
that you are the right candidate for the above position, please submit your
application online using the PIH website by following this link:
Select
the appropriate job title, click on “apply to this position” and follow the
instructions. For the section “work authorization,” please select “unknown.”
Should you require any assistance, please email Human Resources at imbrecruitment@pih.org
the appropriate job title, click on “apply to this position” and follow the
instructions. For the section “work authorization,” please select “unknown.”
Should you require any assistance, please email Human Resources at imbrecruitment@pih.org
Applications
should be submitted not later than 9 June 2016.
should be submitted not later than 9 June 2016.
