Monday, October 20, 2014

EGPAF Technical Advisor Job in Coast

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at more than 7,000 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.

Vacancy: Technical Advisor                 

Location: Coast Province, Kenya
Overview: The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) intends to recruit technical advisors for both long-term and short-term positions for the following areas: prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT); HIV testing & counseling; voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC); HIV care and treatment; laboratory services; TB/HIV; HIV stigma & discrimination; family planning; water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH); nutrition; health systems strengthening; quality assurance; training and capacity building; and behavior change communication (BCC).

The technical advisors will provide leadership, management, support, coordination, and technical expertise for the implementation of an anticipated integrated health service delivery program in Coast Province, Kenya.

Positions are subject to project award and funding.


Job Responsibilities:
  • Ensure the technical quality of the project and progress toward meeting set goals and objectives.
  • Provide technical direction and assistance for the implementation of their area activities
  • Work with the Chief of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to adapt overall program implementation, workplan, and assignments in accordance with stakeholder feedback and evaluation results.
  • Contributes to the development of work plans, budgets and technical reports, as needed.
  • Work with USAID, Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders to coordinate and promote activities.
Required Qualifications
  • Higher education degree required (Ph.D., MD, MPH, or other relevant degree).
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in international health programs in resource-poor setting; experience in Kenya preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of USG-funded grants and contracts required; experience with USAID contracts strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.
  • Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
 Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed CV, and list of references via email with a subject title “Technical Advisor” and the specific technical area(s) for which they are applying to kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.
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