The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation's global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide.
Job Summary;
Overview : The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit a Deputy Chief of Party to for a forthcoming health service delivery program in 1-2 regions in Kenya. S/he will support the Chief of Party with overall strategic, programmatic, and technical direction to ensure successful project implementation. The Deputy Chief of Party will be based in Nairobi or Mombasa for the duration of the project.
Job Responsibilities :
Provide technical management to projects in the field, including providing guidance and oversight to project staff
Work closely with the Chief of Party to oversee the development of the program's activities and interventions at the county and sub-county levels to support integrated service delivery and addressing the social determinants of health in technical areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning and tuberculosis, MNCH, and water and sanitation
Support the development of annual work plans and contribute to reporting on technical and financial performance
Ensure that the program meets expected targets and deliverables
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or higher in public health or related field
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing complex, integrated health programs in resource-limited settings; experience in Kenya strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of health issues in the Kenyan context, and experience providing technical assistance in areas including HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, tuberculosis, and/or maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH), and/or other related technical areas
Experience managing and supporting U.S. Government-funded projects a plus
Proficiency in English is required; additional proficiency in local languages a plus
How to Apply:
Please apply online to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org
Deadline: 16/08/2013.
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