Associate Program Manager (FIT)

JOB TITLE: Associate Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Contract Type: Local, Full Time (100% FTE)
Duration: One year (with possibility of extension based on performance and funds availability)

BACKGROUND:

Friends for International Tuberculosis Relief (FIT) is a registered non-profit organization working in the field of tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care service delivery, technical assistance, advocacy and research.

In collaboration with the National TB Control Program (NTP) and other partners, we are implementing innovative TB projects across 18 provinces of Viet Nam. Our work aims to 1) increase TB detection and treatment in key populations; 2) provide social support and adherence monitoring to improve TB treatment outcomes; and 3) scale up preventive TB treatments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for the following activities:

Support the development of project SOPs
Train field staff and Project Officers on project SOPs and data systems
Directly supervise field staff and Project Officers (as line manager)
Coordinate and troubleshoot field activities
Engage with local stakeholders, primarily government health staff at District TB Units and Provincial Lung Hospitals
Ensure high SOP adherence for project activities
Promote data driven implementation in weekly project meetings and during site visits
Troubleshoot implementation issues and devise solution
Review and verify performance-based incentives for field staff
Coordinate data collection and digitization by reporting deadlines
Review and approve project data reports
Write monthly implementation briefs to capture the implementation context
Review and contribute to quarterly (and annual) donor report narratives
Support ad hoc requests for data and narrative reporting from staff at FIT, government stakeholders, donors and other partners
Other activities requested by FIT management

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Essential

Detail oriented
Strong communications skills

Academic credentials

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

Work history

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience required
Health-related work experience is strongly preferred

LANGUAGES 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
One employment reference (Name, Phone Number, Email Address)

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION:

By e-mail to HR@tbhelp.org
Subject ‘Application for Associate Program Manager in HCMC’
No later than 31 August 2022

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.

FIT is an equal opportunity employer.