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Project Description:

FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Project Director for the LINKAGES project in South Africa. The project aims to reduce HIV incidence and mitigate the impact of HIV among men who have sex with men in South Africa by utilizing a client-centered differentiated service delivery model that provides a comprehensive package of services and interventions for MSM, ranging from hotspot-based coverage within geographic locations to virtual online to offline approaches. LINKAGES South Africa aims to fill critical gaps, reduce bottlenecks, and eliminate barriers across the HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support cascade (identify, reach with prevention services and commodities, link to HIV and STI testing and counselling, wrap-around services referrals, peer outreach and navigation activities for improved linkages, retention and adherence to ART) to reach the 95:95:95 goals by 2030 among MSM in South Africa. LINKAGES is tasked to build the capacity of local community based MSM organizations to deliver HIV services tailored to the needs of MSM. While significant progress has been made to date, USAID/South Africa and LINKAGES aims to support approaches that are systematic, coordinated, data-driven, and community-led that will significantly stem new infections, mitigate the impact of HIV, and address structural barriers, including stigma and discrimination.

Job Description

The Project Director will have overall responsibility for administration, program management, performance monitoring and technical implementation and oversight of all aspects of activities, under the oversight of the LINKAGES Management Team. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact for the LINKAGES South Africa program with the USAID/South Africa Activity Manager. S/he will provide technical and management leadership to the LINKAGES South Africa project and ensure successful implementation of the work plan and achievement of the project’s targets and goals. The Project Director will provide technical and programmatic oversight directly to the activity areas as well as liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community. S/he will ensure that technical efforts are evidence-based, community-driven and will contribute to the deliverables in the LINKAGES annual implementation plan. S/he will support and align activities with the South African Department of Health’s (DOH) KP and HIV/AIDS planning and programming (national and provincial) and work with other KP and HIV/AIDS coordinating bodies. This position is critical for the development of quality and evidence-based approaches for MSM to be reached and linked to a variety of services along the HIV cascade, and to building and growing the capacity of MSM organizations to further lead efforts in the future.

The following are the minimum qualifications required for the position:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management, Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field;
  • A minimum of ten years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development program involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in a developing country;
  • A minimum of three years of experience providing specific technical direction and oversight of the development and management of HIV programs with MSM;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience leading a technical activity through evidence and data driven decision making;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience to liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community; and
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.

The position will ideally be based in Pretoria, South Africa and work out of the FHI 360 office. Preference is for South African nationals or expatriate professionals already residing in South Africa.

Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Established in 1971, the organization has long managed in projects relating to family planning and reproductive health. In 1986 the organization began a worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. FHI's research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

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Project Description:

FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Project Director for the LINKAGES project in South Africa. The project aims to reduce HIV incidence and mitigate the impact of HIV among men who have sex with men in South Africa by utilizing a client-centered differentiated service delivery model that provides a comprehensive package of services and interventions for MSM, ranging from hotspot-based coverage within geographic locations to virtual online to offline approaches. LINKAGES South Africa aims to fill critical gaps, reduce bottlenecks, and eliminate barriers across the HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support cascade (identify, reach with prevention services and commodities, link to HIV and STI testing and counselling, wrap-around services referrals, peer outreach and navigation activities for improved linkages, retention and adherence to ART) to reach the 95:95:95 goals by 2030 among MSM in South Africa. LINKAGES is tasked to build the capacity of local community based MSM organizations to deliver HIV services tailored to the needs of MSM. While significant progress has been made to date, USAID/South Africa and LINKAGES aims to support approaches that are systematic, coordinated, data-driven, and community-led that will significantly stem new infections, mitigate the impact of HIV, and address structural barriers, including stigma and discrimination.

Job Description

The Project Director will have overall responsibility for administration, program management, performance monitoring and technical implementation and oversight of all aspects of activities, under the oversight of the LINKAGES Management Team. S/he will serve as the primary point of contact for the LINKAGES South Africa program with the USAID/South Africa Activity Manager. S/he will provide technical and management leadership to the LINKAGES South Africa project and ensure successful implementation of the work plan and achievement of the project’s targets and goals. The Project Director will provide technical and programmatic oversight directly to the activity areas as well as liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community. S/he will ensure that technical efforts are evidence-based, community-driven and will contribute to the deliverables in the LINKAGES annual implementation plan. S/he will support and align activities with the South African Department of Health’s (DOH) KP and HIV/AIDS planning and programming (national and provincial) and work with other KP and HIV/AIDS coordinating bodies. This position is critical for the development of quality and evidence-based approaches for MSM to be reached and linked to a variety of services along the HIV cascade, and to building and growing the capacity of MSM organizations to further lead efforts in the future.

The following are the minimum qualifications required for the position:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Management, Social Work, or Business Administration with a focus on public health, social sciences, or related field;
  • A minimum of ten years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility designing, implementing, managing and leading large development program involving multiple partners, stakeholders, and geographic target areas in a developing country;
  • A minimum of three years of experience providing specific technical direction and oversight of the development and management of HIV programs with MSM;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience leading a technical activity through evidence and data driven decision making;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders;
  • Demonstrated ability through previous experience to liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community; and
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English.

The position will ideally be based in Pretoria, South Africa and work out of the FHI 360 office. Preference is for South African nationals or expatriate professionals already residing in South Africa.

Suitably qualified candidates openly living with HIV and/or who are representative of the key populations affected by HIV are also actively encouraged to apply.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

2018-10-13

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