HIV Service Director – Integrated Service on Health and Development Organization /ISHDO/ Vacancy Announcement

•  Contribute to the implementation of the overall project objectives strategies and led CHCT operational plans and budget.
• Lead and guide innovative approaches for the implementation of community HIV, Care and treatment of FFHPCTA activity
• Lead community HIV care and treatment activities for the achievement of regional and national 95-95-95 goals in HIV Prevention, Care and treatment
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, mentoring and coaching for the implementation of quality community HIV care and treatment services to subgrantees.
• Ensure Build the capacity of community level HIV service cadres to implement quality testing, linkage and adherence for treatment services.
• Provide follow up and support to the pediatric and adolescent HIV treatment coverage expansion.
• Ensure adequate HIV testing and prevention supplies distributes to community service delivery point.
• Strengthen community to facility collaboration to enhance delivery of continuum of care with cases in interruption in treatment, case management. Index case tracking and adherence in treatment.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with technical assistance partners and stakeholders working on the activity.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation needed for the success of the project
• Represent HIV Services team of ISHDO to regional, national level HIV/AIDs service agencies of MOH and RHB.
• Assure compliance with project HIV service standard and procedures other regulatory standards.
• 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

Reports to: Chief of Party

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•  MPH with a degree in health science or Medical Doctor with MPH is preferred
• Ten years of progressive experience in HIV testing and clinical HIV treatment services.
• Experience in expanding access to essential comprehensive HIV services is desirable.
• Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in comprehensive HIV and AIDS services.
• Previous work program/project management experience in international Ngo’s, 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/Civil Society Organizations and PLHIV associations.
• Experience in managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork is required.

• 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.