USAID Development Assistance Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment) Full-Time

INTRODUCTION

The USAID Development Assistance Specialist (HIV/AIDS Treatment) provides technical direction and analysis to enable the Mission to plan, implement, monitor, and coordinate HIV/AIDS treatment activities for adult populations. The primary focus of the Specialist is ensuring that USG treatment goals are implemented in accordance with WHO and PEPFAR guidelines.

In support of HIV/AIDS clinical treatment activities for adult populations in Mozambique, the Specialist carries out a range of responsibilities related to the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of a broad range of Agency-funded activities, with a focus on the delivery of and demand for HIV treatment services. The Specialist is involved in service delivery quality improvement efforts, HIV stigma reduction, and behavior change activities as they relate to adult HIV treatment services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

A US-equivalent University Degree in medicine, nursing, public health, or a closely related field is required.

Prior Work Experience

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in HIV programming (design, implementation, and management), of which at least three (3) years have been in a developing country context.
• Experience working in Mozambique and/or other parts of sub-Saharan Africa, particularly on HIV treatment, care, and retention, as well as experience and/or familiarity with donor-funded health and HIV programs.

Language Proficiency

Level IV English and Portuguese, fluency in speaking and writing is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).

Job Knowledge

• The Specialist must have well-developed knowledge of adult HIV care and treatment issues, best practices, and innovations;
• Agood knowledge of the Mozambican public health, social, cultural, economic, and political contexts, as well as in-depth knowledge of the health system in Mozambique;
• Good knowledge and understanding of the organization and respective roles of the different departments in the GoRM, in order to enhance effective communication and to develop consensus on program/project strategy and implementation;
• A knowledge of the GoRM system of adult HIV care and treatment services delivery.

Skills and Abilities

The Specialist must have specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the areas of adult HIV/AIDS treatment and care, including:

• Clinical knowledge of adult HIV treatment and care, including high-impact clinical treatment approaches, quality of treatment, and approaches to promote adherence to treatment in a variety of settings and service delivery outlets;
• Knowledge of adult HIV clinical service delivery in a variety of settings, including facility, rural health clinics, hospitals, and community-based settings;
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of human resources for health, considerations for working in a clinical context, training of health care workers, task shifting, and treatment protocols in low-resource settings;
• Understanding of commodities associated adult HIV treatment, and familiarity with the fundamentals of supply chain management;
• Understanding of programmatic considerations for adult HIV treatment services; and, excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office software (word processing and spreadsheets).