1. Clinical AIDS Advisor - Mozambique
The Health Alliance International (HAI), which works towards improving the health and welfare of disenfranchised peoples worldwide, and a more equitable delivery of health services, has two positions available for experienced people to supervise and manage the rollout of HIV/AIDS care and treatment in Mozambique's Manica and Sofala provinces.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee HAI's activities regarding training, supervision, follow-up, and assessment of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and antiretroviral treatment to HIV+ mothers, their partners, and their children
- Provide technical assistance to, and monitoring of, field office staff in Chimoio and Catandica in Manica Province, or in Beira and Nhamatanda in Sofala Province
- Work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other NGOs to support the goals of this project
- Attend relevant programme meetings and represent HAI as needed
- Ensure ongoing training of Mozambican medical doctors and nurses in each day hospital to manage the day-to-day care of patients
- Submit frequent reports, including those required by funding agencies, and prepare manuscripts for publication based on project work
- Manage the grant budget and authorise expenditures accordingly
REQUIREMENTS:
- MD with MPH, or equivalent experience and training
- Experience in care of persons with HIV/AIDS, including administration of highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART)
- Minimum two years of professional experience in developing countries
- Portuguese language fluency. (However, candidates fluent in Spanish and/or with proven ability to learn new languages quickly will be considered.)
- The ability to speak, read, and write in English is also required
Applications should submit a current resume, three references, available start date, and a cover letter summarising your experience and qualifications to:
or post: Health Alliance International
1107 NE 45th Street, Suite 427
Seattle, WA 98105
USA
Job reference code: RW_46760H
Closing date: 31 January 2005
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