Population Services International Technical Director for Programs Jobs in Ethiopia

Population Services International Technical Director for Programs Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 225250

Category: Development and Project Management

Location: Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa

Career Level: Managerial Level (Manager, Supervisor, Director)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: XXX

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Technical Director for Programs

Department: HIV & TB

Level: E1

Reporting To: Chief of Party, USAID MULU Key Populations Activity

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: October 18, 2019

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization.

We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.


Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.



PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.

We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.

We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.



We are looking for Under the direction of the Chief of Party, The Technical Director for Programs will provide strategic technical leadership to ensure a holistic technical approach to an integrated and comprehensive HIV/AIDS program in the community that will achieve measurable outcomes in the prevention of new HIV infection among key and priority populations, with improved access to preventive and treatment services, comprehensive behavior change interventions and clinical interventions S/he is accountable to the COP and will work closely with the Director, Program Management, Associate Technical Director/MEL, Technical Advisers and communicates technical strategies to regional staff and to sub grantees. S/he will manage a team of technical area experts and will ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the project.



Sounds like you? Read on!

Your contribution

Work closely with the Technical Team/Biomedical Unit to strengthen the Activity’s 2-way public/private/NGO referral network in towns of operation, testing innovative electronic data collection approaches, and adhering to PSI research and metrics standards for documentation which allows PSI/E

to count referral disabled adjusted life year (DALY)s;

Lead the adaptation of local and international best practices to standardize integrated HIV/STI/RH biomedical services, with attention to newer Activity areas including PrEP, HIVST and case-based surveillance/recency testing.

Lead and manage biomedical unit staff through MBO system,routine feedback and coaching, capacity development planning, and performance appraisals;

Represent MULU KP biomedical services to the FMOH and associated biomedical technical working groups, USAID and cost-share donors, implementing partners, and stakeholders;

Participate in platform technical leadership teams, efforts to strengthen platform procedures, PAT and PIP, internal and external assessments, and strategic planning efforts;

Contribute to institutional workplanning and reporting, M&E system development, start-up and closeout procedures;

Maximize the relevance and DALY impact of biomedical interventions by contributing to effective fundraising efforts;


Job Requirements

Background

Master’s degree or higher in public health, social sciences, international development and a related field is required.

At least ten years of experience implementing and managing large health and HIV programs involving multiple partners, in/for Sub Saharan/developing countries is desirable, with 8 years’ experience as a deputy chief of party of USG and PEPFAR funded programs.

Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the area capacity building, systems strengthening of comprehensive HIV and AIDS services which are necessary for strengthening service delivery at the regional and national level is required.

Experience with quality improvement and assurance, planning and development is essential in regards to capacity building and systems strengthening is required.

Demonstrated strategic ability, conflict management, team building and negotiation skills is highly desirable.

Demonstrated interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the project description is required.

What would get us excited?

Significant experience in developing and implementing programs targeting Key and Priority Populations with combination prevention services

Fluency in English and Amharic languages

Demonstration of strong writing, communication, and presentation skills

Full fluency in Microsoft Office functions
Demonstrated experience in USG-funded project management, including familiarity with PEPFAR indicators, planning and reporting requirements.

Comfort with public speaking and presentation in high level local and international public forums.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Technical Director for Programs Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline October 18, 2019. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Population Services International Technical Director for Programs Jobs in Ethiopia