JOB SUMMARY 

The HIV Service Director will be the technical expert for activities related to strengthening the comprehensive community-based HIV and AIDS treatment, care and support services, ensuring standards and quality of care, liaising with relevant advisers on health-related strategic information. S/he provides guidance on scientific, policy and practices associated with community-based HIV and AIDS treatment, care and support services. Together with the M&E and other relevant staff members s/he provides technical guidance and support to sub- awards in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of effective to HIV and AIDS services.

Job responsibilities

• Collaborates in implementing the overall project objectives strategies, budget priorities and operational plans of the project
• Lead activities that will improve engagement and retention in care for PLWHA
• Support collaboration with healthcare providers, public health entities and relevant community based organizations as appropriate to achieve the project goals
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal external stakeholders
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation needed for the success of the project
• Represent system HIV services to external agencies, community, public health and HIV/AIDS service agencies,
• Assure compliance with project HIV service standard and procedures other regulatory standards
• Ensure adequate availability and patient access to beneficiary services across the system
• Contribute to annual plan and budget preparation which aligns with the goals and objectives of the project
• Oversee development and utilization of grants to ensure effective use project resources
• Prepare and submit regular and timely performance reports to the COP adhering to USAID reporting requirements

JOB REQUIREMENT

• A minimum of MPH is required, preferably with degree in Medicine or Nursing degree and ten years of experience in clinical HIV treatment or HIV testing service delivery
• Experience in expanding access to essential comprehensive HIV and AIDS services is desirable.
• Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in comprehensive HIV and AIDS services which is necessary for strengthening service delivery is required.
• Previous work program/project management experience, directly or indirectly, with USAID, PEPFAR, or other USG health programs required.
• Experience and good understanding of the Ethiopian health care delivery system including networking of the facility and community health system/the Urban Health Extension Program, local NGOs and other Civil Service Organizations providing services to PLHIV in the community is required.
• Experience in managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork is required.

Personal skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments
• Skills in determining priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive professional attitude
• Ability to represent the project in a professional manner at all times
• Excellent written and communication skills in English language
• Skills in MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.

Location :Addis Ababa

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and application letter through the organizations email address  [email protected] within 10 working days from the date of announcement.

Women and Persons with disability are highly encouraged