EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization that, in Vietnam, promotes the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. It works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to achieve project aims. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs to address HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, TB case finding and treatment, clinical research, anti-microbial resistance, health system strengthening, maternal and child health and nutrition, diagnostics and laboratory services.
Applicable for Vietnamese citizens only: FHI 360 is currently recruiting for an IDDS Team Lead for Tuberculosis to be responsible for a project that will strengthen the tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic network systems in line with the Government of Vietnam’s national strategic plan to end TB. This effort is supported by the Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance project in Vietnam and funded by the US Agency for International Development.
This position will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam
Project overview:
Infectious Disease Detection and Surveillance (IDDS) is a five-year USAID-funded project with the following overall objectives: (1) Improve the detection of diseases of public health importance and identification of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in priority infectious diseases through an accessible, accurate, adaptable, timely, and integrated diagnostic network system; (2)Improve the quality of real-time surveillance systems for pathogens of greatest public health concern, including AMR and zoonotic diseases, and; (3) Generate evidence-based guidance and innovative solutions to strengthen in-country diagnostic networks and surveillance systems. In Vietnam, the IDDS project will focus on activities to strengthen the TB diagnostic network in line with the Government of Vietnam’s National Strategic Plan to achieve two key outcomes:
- Optimized TB diagnostic network for Vietnam from national to facility level that addresses issues of access, timeliness and diagnostic accuracy
- A functional network of expanded testing facilities implementing a comprehensive Xpert and chest x-ray diagnostic algorithm (“Double X” TB diagnostic strategy)
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Represent IDDS in Vietnam to the USAID mission (TB Advisor), the Government of Vietnam, and other stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership and assistance in TB health systems strengthening especially in the area of diagnostics.
- Ensure IDDS’ activities are aligned with country priorities and are well-coordinated with other organizations working in Vietnam.
- Monitor and ensure alignment and coordination with other FHI 360-led TB initiatives and projects.
- Utilize evidence- based methods and best practices to implement workplan activities.
- Lead the project team in Vietnam – providing the vision, coordination, resource management, and oversight of technical and administrative staff required to accomplish workplan activities and meet project objectives.
- Ensure country financial and technical reporting requirements are met.
- Follow established processes to guarantee the technical and programmatic quality of IDDS work in Vietnam and overall responsiveness of the technical team. This can include making necessary adjustments to operations to fit the requirements when necessary or recommended by USAID.
- Ensures that any departures in work scope or budget or any legal, regulatory or ethical concerns are promptly reported to IDDS leadership in the US.
- Work closely with USAID and with the IDDS US-based team to define and adjust annual work plans as well as implementing technical activities.
- Work closely with other initiatives as are agreed are in the scope for IDDS as well as partners and stakeholders to ensure coordinated approach.
- Works collaboratively and coordinates with regional and/or other country Technical Leads as well as team partners on the implementation of activities.
Experience and abilities for the position:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher in public health, international development, or related field with a focus on TB diagnosis; Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum five to eight years of experience managing health systems strengthening programs
- Familiarity with USG management, programs, and operations including regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Technical competency in TB, including diagnosis preferably.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data for decision making.
- Strong English written, oral, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills in facilitation and stakeholder engagement/coordination.
- Ability to travel as necessary
FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers [1] and apply the position ONLINE by February 9, 2021. Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.