Senior Clinical Activity Manager, Burundi at Population Services International (PSI) 34 views0 applications

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world’s most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

 

PSI’s core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries.  

PSI is now looking for qualified, results-oriented candidates for the post of Senior Clinical Activity Manager for an anticipated five-year project funded by USAID in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Burundi “Reaching an AIDS-Free Generation in Burundi (RAFG) Activity”. The project will be implemented in the provinces covered by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support epidemic control, increased access to antiretroviral therapy and awareness of key populations. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Party.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• The Senior Clinical Activity Manager is responsible for various technical components of the Activity, including clinical aspect of HIV/AIDS service delivery.
• He or she must ensure timely delivery of required objectives and high-quality deliverables.
• The Senior Clinical Activity Manager participates in technical meetings, understands national guidelines, and supports onsite training, tutoring, supervision, and mentorship to ensure accurate referral, provision and documentation of service provision and clinical outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in health management or relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of implementing partner or donor experience; a medical degree is preferred but not required. USAID will also consider a Bachelor’s degree in health management, administration, or a relevant field with a minimum of 15 years of health project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and coordinate with a range of stakeholders in the context of complex and shifting priorities.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
• At least 3 years of experience working closely with health care providers to improve technical approaches for quality clinical care; preferably related to HIV/AIDS testing, diagnosis, care, treatment and clinical monitoring.
• Prior experience in training, capacity building or mentorship of health care providers.
• Experience in clinical activity management and activity reporting using data management programs.
• Experience in using clinical data for decision-making.
• Possesses excellent communication in English as well as French and coordination skills.

The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines; and an interest in future overseas posting with PSI.

The candidate must have a work permit for Burundi.

STATUS: 

• Exempt

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.