Director - Prevention, Care & Treatment at FHI 360

Requisition No: 2020200409
Location: Abuja
Supervisor: Deputy Chief of Party, Technical
Job Type: Full time

Basic Function

• Provide technical and management leadership in HIV prevention, care and treatment, TB and Integrated Medical Services and develop technical strategies and oversee their design and implementation for FHI 360 Nigeria programs ensuring the appropriate application of theory and best practice to the design and implementation of public health interventions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of strategies for the design and implementation of FHI 360 Nigeria public health interventions including HIV/AIDS interventions, linked with care and treatment activities.  Others include TB, RH/FP, Malaria, Cervical cancer screening etc
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to FHI 360, USAID, OCAG and Nigerian regulations.
• Assist with the management, development and monitoring of work plans and budgets; ensures appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions.
• Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing of protocols, papers, reports to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.  
• Contribute to resource development efforts that will support achievement of project objectives.
• Ensure that results from research and published best practices are incorporated into FHI 360 Nigeria’s interventions and contribute significantly to this literature.
• Liaise with WHO/UNAIDS and other relevant agencies to share information and avoid duplication in the implementation of programs.
• Provide technical guidance for in-country staff and provide input regarding HIV/AIDS and other programs.
• Represent department and make presentations at professional meetings and conferences.
• Remain informed on current programs in the HIV/AIDS, TB and other relevant fields by review of current literature and is alert to any implication of such research for department activities.
• Ensure that high quality and state of the art HIV prevention, care and treatment and other interventions are implemented in a timely manner and in coordination and collaboration with GHAIN partners, other USG partners (e.g. CDC, UMD, and Harvard) and the GON.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MB.BS / MD / PHD or similar degree with ten years professional public health experience including at least five years specialized experience in HIV/AIDS care in developing country settings plus at least four years management experience. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Possession of an MPH is required.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems, international donor organizations, NGOs and CBOs is required.
• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
• Sound knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
• Proven skills in management, supervision and leadership.
• Familiarity with the scientific literature on HIV/AIDS and with research on public health issues.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection.
• Ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
• Demonstrated expertise in building effective relationship with key internal c and external stakeholders.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to intervene with staff with diplomacy and firmness.