The Global Health Council invites applications from competent, qualified, dynamic and committed individuals for the position of Regional HIV/AIDS Advisor in Zimbabwe to support and supplement in-country skills and capacities in the area of HIV/AIDS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support country-level managers/advisors in development of HIV/AIDS programmes, in line with Concern Worldwide HIV/AIDS policy
• Support development of Regional Programmes in HIV/AIDS
• Co-ordinate Regional workshops for HIV/AIDS advisors/managers
• Keep abreast of best practice in HIV/AIDS
• Participate in evaluation, in conjunction with external consultants
• Provide technical reports and position papers for activities/issues in Southern Africa
• Provide technical support to HIV/AIDS programme managers/advisors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in development, HIV/AIDS, tropical health or related subjects
• Five years' previous overseas experience, of which at least two should be at a senior advisor or management level (in HIV/AIDS)
• Experience of programme design, monitoring and evaluation, networking and dialogue with government
• Experience of supporting partners, capacity building, and rights-based approaches
• Knowledge and understanding of mainstreaming HIV/AIDS

All applicants are advised to please send a cover letter and current CV to: [email protected]

The International Rescue Committee (IRC), a leading organisation providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression and violent conflict, invites applications from competent, qualified, dynamic and committed individuals for the position of HIV/AIDS Coordinator in Ethiopia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical guidance to national staff programme managers and officers on the implementation of HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health RH projects
• Draft an IRC Ethiopia Country HIV/AIDS Strategy (3-5 years) and present to the deputy country director and country director for final editing and approval
• Review relevant Annual Programme Statements (APSs) issued by USAID, call for proposals issued by the European Union (EU) and advise the deputy director and country director on appropriate opportunities for funding
• Develop and grow IRC Ethiopia's HIV/AIDS/RH programmes, focusing in particular on programme quality and impact
• Draft proposals and ensure all donor and government reports are submitted in a timely manner
• In consultation with the operations department and deputy director, review applicants for all Health/HIV/AIDS positions and assist in the recruitment of qualified national staff
• Carry out assessments on HIV/AIDS and RH needs in new project areas
• Develop IRC's role and reputation as a serious contributor to HIV/AIDS/RH interventions in Ethiopia

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years' overseas experience in relief/refugee/development contexts, preferably in Africa
• Proven experience working with the UN, EU and Unites States Government donors
• Strong background in Health/HIV/AIDS/RH assessments and implementation
• Experience supervising staff in a multi-cultural setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
• Health professional (MD, RN, MPH) with strong public health background
• Wide knowledge of, and experience in, statistical data analysis packages

IRC reviews all applications. You will be contacted if you are selected as a candidate.

Apply online at www.theirc.org or www.ircjobs.org