Partners In Health (“PIH”),
headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. 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 12 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia, Boston,
Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Liberia, Si
headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit
organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in
health care. 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 12 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia, Boston,
Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Liberia, Si
erra Leone, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the
Dominican Republic) and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and
initiatives in several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi,
Mali, Guatemala, and Togo.
This is an exciting time for PIH. The
organization is taking on immense challenges, while its newfound visibility has
brought the opportunity to influence even greater changes on the global stage.
As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission
and values of the organization.
organization is taking on immense challenges, while its newfound visibility has
brought the opportunity to influence even greater changes on the global stage.
As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission
and values of the organization.
Position Summary:
The IMB Infectious Disease (ID) program
provides support for HIV (adult, adolescent, and pediatric), PMTCT (pregnant
mothers and exposed infants), and Hepatitis C and tuberculosis services to
district hospitals, health centers, and community health workers in the
districts of Southern Kayonza, Kirehe, and Burera. The ID Program Manager
is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the IMB ID Program in
terms of planning, implementation, budget management, staff supervision,
training facilitation, and monitoring and evaluation. The ID Manager will
communicate with health officials, care providers, and IMB program leaders to
organize and manage joint activities and budgets for ID supports.
provides support for HIV (adult, adolescent, and pediatric), PMTCT (pregnant
mothers and exposed infants), and Hepatitis C and tuberculosis services to
district hospitals, health centers, and community health workers in the
districts of Southern Kayonza, Kirehe, and Burera. The ID Program Manager
is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the IMB ID Program in
terms of planning, implementation, budget management, staff supervision,
training facilitation, and monitoring and evaluation. The ID Manager will
communicate with health officials, care providers, and IMB program leaders to
organize and manage joint activities and budgets for ID supports.
Purpose of Job:
The purpose of this position is to 1)
Plan and execute all ID program work plan activities ; 2) assume all financial,
monitoring & evaluation, and training responsibilities of the program; and
3) represent the ID program with other IMB programs, IMB-supported district
hospitals and health centers, and central level MOH and partner
organizations.
Plan and execute all ID program work plan activities ; 2) assume all financial,
monitoring & evaluation, and training responsibilities of the program; and
3) represent the ID program with other IMB programs, IMB-supported district
hospitals and health centers, and central level MOH and partner
organizations.
Major Responsibilities:
- 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 - Plan
and implement 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 collaborate with all key stakeholders, including district and
hospital authorities (District Clinical Directors, District Hospital
Medical Directors, District Hospital ID Supervisors, HIV Mentors),
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 - Supervise
ID Nurse Assistant(s), including administrative management of schedules,
logistics, and performance - Lead
and Support ID research activities as needed
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Qualified
nurse or public health expert with experience and training in the field of
HIV, PMTCT, and TB (Minimum A0 education level is required) - 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:
If you believe that you are the
right candidate for the above positions, please submit your application online
using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
right candidate for the above positions, please submit your application online
using the PIH website by following this link: http://www.pih.org/pages/employment
Application deadline is
14/11/2015 at 4pm
14/11/2015 at 4pm
