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: We are currently seeking a qualified and highly motivated Vietnamese national candidate to serve as Technical Director for the USAID Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project, based in Hanoi.
Main responsibilities:
- Provides technical leadership in the design, implementation, and monitoring of project interventions across the HIV services cascade.
- Ensures project interventions are well coordinated, and that data are effectively used to inform program pivots in real time.
- Coordinates technical support as needed to help ensure the project meets international best practice standards and incorporates emerging evidence.
- Collaborates with the Project Manager and Finance Associate Director to monitor technical action plan execution and ensure completion of project activities to meet targets on schedule and within budget.
- Ensures technical compliance with organization policies and procedures, and USAID rules and regulations.
- Collaborates with the Project Director and Project Manager to lead annual work plan development and ad hoc implementation/action planning.
- Leads and/or oversees the development of technical protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance, research, abstracts, and presentations.
- Oversees the selection, development, and performance evaluations of technical personnel, providing appropriate support to ensure optimal job performance.
- Supports the Project Manager to develop semi-annual and/or other reports as required.
- Provides supportive supervision to technical staff to motivate, encourage innovative thinking, and translate ideas into action.
- Represents USAID EpiC in meetings with partners, such as the Government of Vietnam and relevant agencies, USAID, CDC, WHO, UN agencies, provincial health services, other INGOs, and local NGOs.
- Performs other relevant duties as requested.
Experience and abilities for the position:
- Master’s degree in public health, medicine, or related fields, and/or commensurate level of expertise and experience.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience, with demonstrated experience in managing complex health and development projects that are strategic in nature and international in scope, preferably in HIV/AIDS.
- Thorough understanding of relevant Vietnamese government policies and regulations concerning HIV and AIDS, and how the government operates.
- Experience with USAID and PEPFAR programs and requirements.
- Ability to work well with teams, implementing agencies, government counterparts, USAID, and the media.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
- Ability to travel as necessary.
FHI 360 offers a 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 January 10, 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.