FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Community/ Linkages Director
Project Description:
Clinical HIV/Aids Systems Strengthening project
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
To provide technical leadership, coordinate technical assistance, and ensure the quality of community-level HIV and TB care and support, as well as clinical-community linkages and referrals, in order to strengthen retention and adherence. To support partners in Sofala, Manica, Tete and Niassa provinces and strengthen their capacity to ensure better clinical-community linkages for HIV and TB care and treatment.
- Provides technical leadership and technical support related to strategies, approaches and provision of HIV and TB/HIV care and support services.
- Works closely with national, provincial, district and site level government counterparts to ensure well-coordinated, comprehensive, high quality HIV and TB/HIV programming.
- Provides and manages direct technical assistance and capacity building to implementing partners regarding guidelines and best practices, focused on strengthening linkages between community and facility based services.
- Develops and revises guidelines and tools related to the implementation of client case management and monitoring of HIV and TB/HIV programs, in close collaboration with government.
- Ensures that HIV and TB/HIV care interventions and operational research meet international standards.
- Supports community based HIV treatment services and strategies to increase retention to HIV care, especially as it relates to PMTCT and pediatric HIV
- Remains informed on current developments in HIV and TB/HIV programming.
Qualifications:
- MD, MPH, MSW or other relevant graduate degree with 7-10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years’ experience.
- Experience in community-level HIV care and support programming in Mozambique.
- Experience providing training and capacity building in facility and community settings.
- Experience with USAID/PEPFAR funded projects preferred.
- Well-developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PPT).
- Ability to travel within Mozambique.
- Proficiency in both Portuguese and English.
- Mozambican nationals and permanent residents preferred.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
