Clinical Services Director Full-Time

FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the position of  Clinical Services Director for an anticipated USAID-funded project .

• Provide technical leadership in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the clinical care and treatment component of the project in Mozambique.
• Work with other project team members to develop and institute effective technical assistance and quality improvement programs that enable the project to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services that meet national, PEPFAR and international standards.
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, tools, guidelines and SOP’s are developed and implemented in accordance to FHI 360, USAID, PEPFAR and Government of Mozambique regulations.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches that enable the project to achieve its care and treatment objectives and annual targets.
• Provide technical assistance to the HIV/AIDS Division of the Mozambique Ministry of Health to enable it fulfil its mandate at national, provincial and district levels.
• Provide technical assistance through the review and/or writing operations research protocols, concept papers, conference abstracts, quarterly reports and other reports so as to enhance knowledge sharing and accountability.
• Ensure that results from research and published best practices are incorporated into FHI 360 Mozambique interventions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Directs the development and implementation process of a company’s services involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending. Monitors the project/program from initiation through delivery. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/program on schedule and within budget constraints. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Leads the operational and tactical activities for one or more programs.
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to achieve strategic technical goals of multiple programs.
• Directs and guides managers, and staff with training and developing process improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with company and government standards.
• Engages in writing publications and developing proposals for new programs.
• Provides technical expertise with monitoring and evaluating programs and serves as primary decision maker for technical issues on project/program.
• Oversees the strategic direction, budgetary planning, and technical process of department to ensure business objectives are met.
• Identifies and consults with executive management on recommendations to make better business decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s or MD/PHD degree with ten years professional public health experience including at least five years specialized experience in HIV/AIDS care in developing country settings plus at least four years of technical assistance experience. Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
• Possession of an MPH is preferred.
• Typically requires 10+ years of project management experience within a relevant area.
• Considerable experience in designing and implementing HIV/AIDS care and support projects in developing countries.
• Capable of performing responsibilities of a Senior Technical Advisor both to the project team and Ministry of Health.
• Knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in relation to HIV/AIDS care, treatment and support, as well as HIV prevention.
• Knowledge and experience in multiple technical areas or advanced knowledge in one or more technical areas related to HIV/AIDS, reproduction health, family planning, public health, and/or social science research health programs in developing countries.
• Familiar with PEPFAR/USAID funded programs, expectations standards and priories
• Ability to lead technical teams, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
• Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas, e.g. reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English and Portuguese.
• Relevant computer software skills (including, at a minimum, the standard applications in MS Office)
• Ability to travel domestically at least 50% of the time.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.