Temporary Senior Technical Officer (FHI 360)

Job Description

Location: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: March - September 2024
Deadline: 06/02/2024

Employment opportunities in Public Health

FHI 360 is an international non-governmental organization that, in Vietnam, promotes the health and well-being of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. It works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services to achieve project aims. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs to address HIV and TB prevention, testing, and treatment; combatting trafficking in persons; COVID-19; anti-microbial resistance; health system strengthening; non-communicable diseases; maternal and child health and nutrition; and diagnostic and laboratory services.

FHI 360 is seeking a qualified and motivated Vietnamese candidate to serve as a temporary Senior Technical Officer based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. The Officer will work closely with experts in clinical care and medical gas systems to build the capacity of local, provincial, and national stakeholders.

This position is funded from March to September 2024.

Main responsibilities:

Serve as the technical focal point for training activities aimed at improving clinical care in government hospitals and the use of medical oxygen systems.
Build and manage relationships with experts at universities, institutes, and provincial governments to meet project objectives.
Oversee the development of training curricula (both in-person and online courses) and ensure adherence to project standards in technical quality, branding, content, etc.
Develop training plans that align with trainer and trainee schedules.
Manage procurement of qualified vendors and oversee their performance.
Organize meetings, workshops, and training sessions at hospitals, hotels, and partner locations.
Ensure alignment with work plan deliverables.
Review program data and make programmatic pivots to meet targets and fill service gaps.
Develop manuscripts, presentations, and job aids, and other knowledge products promoting successes, lessons learned, and knowledge gained via programming.
Facilitate communities of practice on various technical topics.
Report and respond to ad hoc requests related to areas of technical expertise.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience and abilities for the position:

University degree in biomedical engineering, laboratory science, education, public health, medicine, psychology, or related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience implementing health training programs.
Technical expertise in medicine, medical devices and/or infrastructure, or other related field an advantage.
Experience working with international NGOs and the Government of Vietnam on to improve health outcomes.
Well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
Proficiency in MS office package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to travel as necessary.

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply the position ONLINE by February 6, 2024. Selection and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.