HIV Programs Manager

VACANCY

JOB TITLE: HIV Programs Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Location: Ha Noi Full-time position: 100% FTE Duration of contract: 1 year (extension to be based on performance and availability of funds). Travel requirements: Travel for knowledge sharing and training to Ho Chi Minh City and intervention provinces (Hai Phong and Thai Nguyen).

BACKGROUND:

IRD VN is a locally registered social enterprise with the mission of improving public health by alleviating the societal and individual burden caused by infectious diseases and non-communicable diseases. IRD VN works on the endTB and endTB-Q projects which have introduced and evaluated delamanid- and bedaquiline-based regimens for treatment of MDR-TB in Viet Nam. In addition, IRD VN has been implementing mobile chest X-ray screening campaigns in key populations, such as the elderly and isolated island communities. IRD VN was founded as part of the Interactive Research and Development (IRD) network, a network of global health research and service delivery companies. IRD’s pioneering work in areas where global health, behavioral economics and information technology converge have provided an exciting impetus for growth. IRD’s teams support and operate global health research and delivery programs in Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uganda, South Africa, Timor Leste, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe.

In collaboration with UCSF, IRD VN is helping to provide technical assistance for the rollout of HIV recency testing in four focus provinces (Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Can Tho, Long An) 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 a highly qualified, experienced and motivated HIV Programs Manager who is detail oriented and an excellent communicator. This person needs to plan and work ahead, while maintaining strong relationships with coworkers, donors and government staff. The HIV Programs Manager will be responsible for coordinating work across all four cities of the project and ensuring its success. In the medium-term, the HIV Programs Manager will assist IRD VN in mobilizing new sources of funding and building a strong HIV department within the organization.

For more information about IRD, please visit www.ird.global

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project coordination

Develop and supervise the adherence to project standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Routinely communicate with, and mentor the HIV regional coordinators
Produce job aids for staff
Coordinate and provide technical assistance to strategic partners (VAAC, other US CDC partner, provincial CDC/PAC)
Coordinate with regional coordinators and HIV PPM Officers to plan training sessions
Conduct trainings sessions and provide on-the-job training for IRD VN staff
Manage supplies of testing kits and consumables
Develop materials to recruit private providers who are treating people living with HIV (PLHIV)
Ensure proper transportation of samples for viral load testing to regional laboratories
Ensure recruitment of private providers (PPs) who are treating PLHIV
Supervise the management of project contracts with PPs
Visit private providers who are treating PLHIV and understand their concerns with participating in the project
Share experiences of project implementation between districts
Trouble-shoot problems with field implementation
Track project deliverables and ensure all are developed and submitted on time
Ensure patient confidentiality at all times

Technical assistance

Assist IRD VN’s M&E team to develop dashboards and standardized data outputs
Develop quality control (QC) and quality assessment (QA) documents
Conduct monitoring visits to ensure QC and QA in the four provinces providing recency testing
Share and explain data summaries developed by the M&E team with National, Provincial or District level authorities
Support workshops to conduct a data use needs assessment with provincial, district and community-level stakeholders

Stakeholder management

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
Monitor recruitment of private providers
Troubleshoot data quality issues in the field
Communicate any issues discovered during field visits to management in a timely manner

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
Draft and review quarterly narrative reports in English and other project for UCSF
Attend meetings with the donor and report on progress to targets
Coordinate with Finance & Accounting (F&A) department and administration to monitor project budgets and prepare finance reports based on generally accepted accounting principles, IRD VN guidelines and donor requirements
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 8 years of relevant work experience required
Extensive experience engaging with government agencies
Minimum 2 years of project management experience for HIV required
Health-related work experience is strongly preferred

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
Subject: ‘Application for HIV Programs Manager’
No later than 31 January 2021

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.

Job Details

Organisation Name: IRD

Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Application Deadline: Sun, 2021-01-31