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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