HIV Regional Coordinator

JOB TITLE: HIV Regional Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY: Location: Thai Nguyen and Hai Phong Employee classification: Local, 100% FTE Duration of contract: 1 year (extension to be based on performance and availability of funds) BACKGROUND: IRD VN is a locally registered social enterprise in Viet Nam. IRD VN is a young, dynamic and growing organization. Though we started in 2016, we now have over 30 office-based staff working across five cities in Viet Nam. We work in close collaboration with the People’s AIDS Committee, Provincial and National TB Program and other in-country partners to implement projects funded by USAID, the University of San Francisco (UCSF) the Stop TB Partnership’s TB REACH initiative, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNITAID and Otsuka. In collaboration with UCSF, IRD VN is helping to provide technical assistance for the rollout of HIV recency testing in three focus provinces (Hanoi, Hai Phong and Thai Nguyen) of Viet Nam. We will support the inclusion of a recent infection testing algorithm (RITA) into select HIV testing sites in the country. All persons attending HIV testing who test HIV positive for the first time will be offered the HIV recency test. A sample of blood will be sent to regional labs for viral load testing to complete the recent infection algorithm. IRD VN will provide technical assistance to implementing partners who are rolling out the activity. The main role of IRD VN will be data analysis and use activities, data and continuous quality improvement activities, and monitoring of recency testing implementation. We are searching for three highly qualified, experienced and motivated HIV Regional Coordinators. Each should be detail oriented and an excellent communicator. The Coordinators need to have a strong understanding of HIV programs implementation and the operations of the People’s AIDS Committee in the region where the Coordinator works. The Coordinator needs to plan ahead, meet deadlines while maintaining strong relationships with coworkers, donors and government staff. For more information about IRD, please visit www.ird.global JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Project coordination

Implement work according to project standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Routinely communicate with and relay challenges to the HIV Programs Manager (HPM)
Utilize and distribute job aids
Manage the day-to-day work of a PPM HIV Officer and a HIV M&E Officer
Recruit private providers who are treating people living with HIV (PLHIV) the private sector
Ensure proper documentation of visits to private providers (PPs) within the customer relationship management (CRM) software
Sign and maintain contracts with private providers according to project SOPs
Assist the HPM to coordinate technical assistance visits of government officials
Coordinate with regional coordinators and HIV PPM Officers to plan training sessions
Assist with conducting training sessions in the provincial, district and ward levels
Manage supplies of testing kits and consumables within the province
Ensure proper transportation of samples for viral load testing to regional laboratories
Communicate and trouble-shoot problems with field implementation with the HPM
Submit work on time so that all deliverables are achieved on time

Technical assistance

Use quality control (QC) and quality assessment (QA) documents to track progress
Conduct monitoring visits to ensure QC and QA for recency testing in Thai Nguyen/ Long An
Share and explain data summaries developed by the M&E team with Provincial and District level authorities
Support workshops to conduct a data use needs assessment with provincial, district and community-level stakeholders

Stakeholder management

Assist the HPM to prepare plans and obtain approvals from relevant government authorities
Meet with Provincial-, District-, and Ward-level health staff to discuss implementation of the project
Liaise with government officials to ensure the smooth implementation of the project
Plan and host quarterly progress updates with government officials

Data monitoring

Ensure complete capture of recency testing data
Support the compilation of project data from districts and provinces; and relay to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team
Troubleshoot data quality issues in the field
Communicate any issues discovered during field visits to management in a timely manner
Participate in Data quality assurance activities

Reporting requirements

Maintain detailed notes and documentation on project activities
Develop and submit field-visit reports for every monitoring trip taken
Complete monthly reporting requirements for IRD VN
Meet quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.

Other

Ensure effective, timely responses to key stakeholder inquiries and concerns;
Provide regular status update to supervisors and other key project stakeholders;
Attend periodic meetings to report project progress;
Communicate with IRD VN Directors and Managers about procurement needs;
Facilitate and accompany, if possible, project site visits by external parties;
Assist in all aspects of the implementation of the interventions of the grant;
Other activities requested by IRD VN Directors.

QUALIFICATIONS: Academic credentials

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to health, epidemiology, development, or management is required
Master’s degree preferred

Work experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required
Extensive experience engaging with government agencies required
Minimum 2 years of experience working with HIV required

Professional qualifications

Self-motivated, independent working style
Experience with personnel management
Experience with working in collaboration with government health officials is required
Able to independently write reports and create presentations

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Fluency in Vietnamese and English (both written and verbal) is required

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

A cover letter written in English
A detailed Curriculum Vitae
At least two employment references (Name, Phone Number, Email Address)
All applicants are requested to highlight their experience managing and motivating teams of people either in their CV and cover letter.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:

By e-mail to HR@tbhelp.org addressed to Ms. Rachel Forse
Subject ‘HIV Regional Coordinator- Thai Nguyen’ or ‘HIV Regional Coordinator- Hai Phong’
No later than 15 September 2020

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Full benefits will be included in the compensation package. All applications will be carefully considered, but only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this means your application was unsuccessful. IRD VN is an equal opportunity employer.