VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
About FIND:
FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics, with headquarter based in Geneva, Switzerland,seeks to ensure equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world. We connect countries and communities, funders, decision-makers, healthcare providers and developers to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable, resilient health systems. We are working to save 1 million lives through accessible, quality diagnosis, and save US$1 billion in healthcare costs to patients and health systems. We are co-convener of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator diagnostics pillar, and a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Strengthening and Diagnostic Technology Evaluation.
For more information, please visit www.finddx.org [1]
Job Title:
1. Medical officer [2]
Term of contract: 1 year, renewable
Overall summary of the job:
Promote conversation with stakeholders to identify the areas that FIND can support Viet Nam; strengthen and expand collaboration with partners and Liaise with FIND global teams to identify funding opportunities; prepare applications for fundraising; and provide closely coordination to ensure quality and smooth implementation of FIND projects in Vietnam.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with FIND global teams to understand FIND work and FIND global technical capacities; Maintain a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam health landscape and present Viet Nam country needs for support and together with FIND global teams identify areas that FIND can support Viet Nam or countries in the region; And ensure that FIND global capabilities are being fully leveraged.
- Extend network, maintain strong and effective relationships with existing partners, government officials and stakeholders; Develop and leverage collaboration with new partners.
- Seek funding opportunities and prepare applications, including new program, proposal and concept note, budgeting, etc.. for fundraising.
- Facilitate donor communication and manage monitoring and reporting of financial and programmatic progress.
- Plan and provide closely coordination of FIND’s programs/projects to ensure quality and smooth implementation.
- Organize and coordinate FIND workshops, meetings and seminars.
- Support and undertake other FIND work as required by FIND Viet Nam Director.
Reporting line: The position will report to FIND Viet Nam Director
Knowledge and skill requirements:
- MD degree.
- At least 5-year experience of project development and implementation in any medical/health field. Working experience with INGOs/NGOs, medical/health programmes is an advantage.
- Clinical trial experience in an added advantage.
- Good experience of working with MOH, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills with strong sense of priorities and strategic thinking.
- Good presentation skills, exceptional written and oral communications skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to pay close attention to details, dedicated to the job, ability to work independently and effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Excel in Microsoft office.
- Fluent in verbal and written English
2. Public health officer [3]
Term of contract: 1 year, renewable
Overall summary of the job:
Promote conversation with stakeholders to identify the areas that FIND can support Viet Nam; strengthen and expand collaboration with partners and Liaise with FIND global teams to identify funding opportunities; prepare applications for fundraising; and provide closely coordination to ensure quality and smooth implementation of FIND projects in Vietnam.
Responsibilities: (list in order of importance and/or time spent)
- Liaise with FIND global teams to understand FIND work and FIND global technical capacities; and present Viet Nam country needs for support and together with global teams identify areas that FIND can support Viet Nam or countries in the region.
- Extend network, strengthen collaboration with existing partners and develop collaboration with new partners.
- Seek funding opportunities and prepare applications for fundraising.
- Provide closely coordination of FIND’s programs/projects to ensure quality and smooth implementation.
- Take part in the implementation of FIND’s programs/projects.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings to identify areas that FIND can support and together with FIND teams identify funding opportunities
- Organization and coordination of FIND workshops, meetings and seminars
- Support other FIND work as required
Reporting line: The position will report to FIND Vietnam Director
Knowledge and skill requirements:
- At least 5-year experience of project development and implementation in any medical/health field. Working experience with INGOs/NGOs, medical/health programmes is an advantage.
- Clinical trial experience in an added advantage.
- Good experience of working with MOH and government bodies.
- MPH or equivalent experience strongly desirable.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills with good sense of priorities.
- Good presentation skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to pay close attention to details and dedicated to the job.
- Strong team spirit, dedicated to the job, strategic thinking.
- Excel in Microsoft office.
- Fluent in verbal and written English
3. Project Coordinator [4]
Term of contract: 1 year, renewable
Overall summary of the job:
The main role of the Project Coordinator is taken part in the coordination of FIND projects in Vietnam to ensure quality and smooth implementation, protocol compliance and data integrity; participate in other work of FIND, that include but not limited to seeking funding opportunities, promotion of collaboration with partners and preparation of applications for fundraising.
Responsibilities:
- Support the communication between FIND project managers and Viet Nam and other country partners.
- Translate protocol, training packages and participate in provision of training.
- Monitor project activities, ensure protocol compliance and data integrity.
- Order and follow up procurements and importations of equipment and supplies for FIND projects.
- Participate in the coordination and implementation of other FIND’s programmes, projects and work in Viet Nam.
- Work with FIND Geneva programme team to identify funding opportunities for Viet Nam, develop collaborations with new partners, extend network, participate in stakeholder meetings and prepare applications for fundraising.
- Organize and coordinate of trainings, meetings, workshops and seminars related to FIND projects.
Reporting line: The position will report to FIND Viet Nam Office Head, Director and Managers of FIND projects.
Knowledge and skill requirements:
- At least 3 years’ experience in microbiology research and clinical trials, preferable in tuberculosis and/or diagnostics/medical/health field, with project development, coordination and implementation experience.
- Advanced scientific degree (MSc or higher).
- Knowledge of relevant GCP, GLP or GCLP guidelines and practical application in the field.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience of:
- Writing reports, training modules, publications
- Working experience with INGO/NGO medical/health programmes.
- Ability to work without close supervision, as well as work under pressure.
- Ability to coordinate with internal & external stake holders and on-site teams.
- Outstanding organizational, planning and presentation skills with good sense of priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to pay close attention to detailed and dedicated to the job.
- Excel in Microsoft office.
- Fluent in both verbal and written English.
To Apply:
Please send an email by 31 May 2023 to: [email protected] [5]
The email should contain:
- A motivation letter.
- A Detailed resume with your photo (rename the resume with your name).
- Three references (Previous reporting Manager, HR and one peer colleague).
Please note that ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law.
We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.