Job Summary
Responsible for supporting the CHAK team in all aspects of the HIV-NCD Integration project work related to promoting strategic relationships with academic, governmental, and other collaborators, for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
Provide technical expertise to advise the government and national stakeholders on the development of national strategies and policies and the formulation, management, and implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other institutions of the national and sub-national health system for the strengthening of the HIV-NCD integration, continuity and quality of care
Coordinate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools in the broad program areas related to HIV and noncommunicable diseases
Facilitate implementation of integrated HIV-NCD care including establishment of national and sub national technical working groups and coordination mechanisms
Develop, coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the integrated HIV-NCD care
Establish innovative action plans for the inclusion of HIV and noncommunicable disease prevention and control into the national and sub national development plans and policies
Advise on and ensure the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies; guide the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners' experiences
Advocate, build and strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, HIV-NCD prevention and control
Participate in the formulation and negotiation of, and consultation on, project proposals funded by external agencies; collaborate in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project
Academic qualifications and experience
Master's Degree in Public Health or related field, with a background medical degree.
More than 5 years' experience in health system strengthening, policy development and dissemination
Five (5) experience in the development and evaluation of integrated programs for prevention and control of HIV and NCDs
Demonstrable experience in inter-sectoral approaches to mobilise resources and stakeholder coordination
Desired skills, knowledge and abilities
Demonstrated experience in the following areas is required:
Competency in program evaluation, basic research methodology and descriptive statistics, quality assurance, and training evaluation
Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methods and technologies in public health management, especially in planning, management and research domains.
Expertise in designing robust research studies, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and Knowledge of various evaluation frameworks and techniques to assess program effectiveness and impact.
Familiarity with national health service policies and administration, and service delivery guidelines within the framework of local health systems.
Understanding of healthcare informatics systems and tools that support research integration.
Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with a high level of strategic partners
Strong writing skills are required due to the position's involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload