U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment) Jobs

U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment) Jobs

Duties

Under the supervision of CDC Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment), the incumbent of this position serves as the key public health advisor on pediatric and adolescent care and treatment programs in Rwanda. The jobholder also serves as technical expert on HIV prevention among children and ensures consistent and proper delivery of CDC supported Prevention of the Mother to Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) activities in CDC supported health facilities.

Position is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of a broad range of agency funded program activities and studies for pediatric and adolescent care and treatment as well as PMTCT, required to implement the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Rwanda.

The jobholder is the Senior Program Advisor and program contact to the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), Ministry of Health (MOH), external partners and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of pediatric and adolescent care and treatment program activities and studies. The incumbent represents CDC/Rwanda PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care, and treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies.

The job holder serves as a primary contributor to the planning, development, and review of the pediatric and adolescent care and treatment and PMTCT components of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP) for Rwanda. Collaborates with implementing partners to identify training needs and participates in the development and implementation of training courses for partner organizations.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

Five (5) years of work experience in public health or clinical related activities, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation with progressive responsibility in supporting mentorship and managing public health programs such as HIV care and treatment.

Education Requirements:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) with Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health or International Health is required.

Evaluations:

Language:

Fluency of English speaking/reading/writing and Limited Knowledge of Kinyarwanda is required. This may be tested.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; U.S. Embassy in Rwanda Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment) Jobs

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