HIV Program Intern (IRD VN)

Job Description

Location:                       Ha Noi

Employment Type:        Local, Full Time (100% FTE)

Travel requirements:     Infrequent travel for knowledge sharing and training within Viet Nam

Deadline: 30 September 2023

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. IRD VN works in close collaboration with the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control, the National TB Control Program, Provincial CDCs and TB Programs, and other in-country partners to implement projects funded by USAID, the Stop TB Partnership’s TB REACH initiative, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), UNITAID and Otsuka.

In collaboration with US CDC, IRD VN is helping promote progress towards sustained HIV epidemic control by bridging current gaps in private sector engagement, linking Vietnam’s HIV and public health system, and infusing a Clinical Business Intelligence (CBI) approach with HIV program stakeholders. The project objectives have been designed in alignment with key requirements for HIV program services as well as cross-program areas (CPA) including Strategic Information (SI) and TB/HIV in seven focus provinces (Ha Noi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh, Binh Duong, Long An) of Viet Nam. We will catalyze the expansion of client access and uptake to high-quality HIV services in private and community care settings through a Private Provider and Community Support Agency model. We are looking for a qualified, independent, and dynamic HIV Program Intern to assist with the execution of duties For more information about IRD VN, please visit www.ird.vn

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for field trips at private medical facilities (pharmacies, clinics, hospitals, convenience stores...) in Hanoi.

Support in conducting research-related activities of the project, such as a research overview

Support M&E activities of the project, such as data collection or data verification from characters.

Support activities related to event coordination, such as organizing seminars or training

Support other aspects of the project as requested by the management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Third-year student or a fresh graduate student (maximum two years)from a university majoring in public health, medicine, pharmacy, social work, or a related field.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in using office software

Flexibility and willingness to work with private providers at a time convenient to them, including out-of-working hours

How to apply

APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE :

A cover letter written in Vietnamese or English
An up-to-date, detailed Curriculum Vitae in Vietnamese or English
At least two employment references (Name, Phone Number, and Email Address)

SEND AN APPLICATION :

By e-mail to hr@ird.vn
Subject: “Application for HIV Program Internin HN”
Deadline: 30 September 2023

Compensation and the final position grade 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 contacted and interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.