Africa Regional Advisor for Tuberculosis and HIV, Washington, United States 55 views

Organization: International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI)
Country: United States
City: Washington
Office: IBTCI Vienna VA
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Job Title: Africa Regional Advisor for Tuberculosis and HIV
Department/Location: Institutional Support
Reports To: Chief of the Africa Health Team Type: Regular Full-Time
Classification: Employee
Overview:
The Africa Bureau Health Team, within the Office of Sustainable Development (AFR/SD/H), coordinates AFR policies and strategies for all of USAID’s health programs in Africa, which total approximately $5 billion annually and represent the Agency’s largest investments on the continent. The Health Team directly manages funding and activities that support African institutional capacity development, as well as the identification and resolution of policy, program, and technical issues that are unique to the African context.
The Health Team works in close collaboration with other USAID Bureaus, including the Bureau for Global Health, the Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment, the Global Development Lab, the Bureau for Food Security, and the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, to integrate programs and coordinate strategic and technical support to USAID missions, program reviews and assessments, staff development, and other Agency priorities. The Health Team works closely with African institutions and donor partners such as the World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Office, the African Union, Regional Economic Communities, the World Bank, and UNICEF.
AFR/SD’s Health Team has an annual budget of approximately $13 million, which includes the management of activities that support African capacity development and improving the quality, availability, and access to health services for Africa’s most vulnerable populations. This includes programs to address data for decision-making, health financing challenges, as well as expanding relationships with regional networks and institutions. The Team works across all health sectors, including maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), reproductive health, infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, global health security, and health systems strengthening.
The Regional Advisor for TB and HIV will employ public health programming experience in the African context and will gain an understanding and appreciation for the central functions of a decentralized donor agency in program planning, implementation, and evaluation. In collaboration with other team members, the Advisor will provide technical support and oversight on strategies, activities, and other areas related to USAID’s TB and HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. S/he will serve in a liaison capacity with counterparts in the Bureau for Global Health (GH) and other USG agencies to ensure coordinated support for countries and sub-regions within Africa. S/he will also serve as a member of the GH-AFR country team support system, identifying and/or providing direct support to certain African countries in the region. The Advisor will receive day-to-day guidance from the Chief of the Africa Health Team, his/her onsite manager.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
In conjunction with other AFR health team members, including the HIV/AIDS Regional Advisor, provide technical assistance to the TB and HIV/AIDS portfolio in the Africa Bureau, including managing relevant activities within larger programs;
Maintain current knowledge of policy, frameworks, research and news on TB and HIV/AIDS in Africa
Serve as AFR/Health Team point of contact regarding the coordination and leveraging of USAID TB funds and PEPFAR resources for TB/HIV;
Participate in relevant international meetings and conferences;
Review TB and HIV components of Operational Plans and PEPFAR Country Operational Plans;
Collaborate closely with colleagues from GH and other USG agencies on TB and HIV/AIDS issues fundamentally important to the African context;
Participate in consultations and working groups with colleagues in GH and other Bureaus and agencies on new TB and HIV/AIDS activities, requests and initiatives that impact USAID Missions in Africa;
Work closely with GH and other agency and USG partners to ensure that all countries in the region and the sub-region receive the necessary technical and logistical support;
Serve as Africa Bureau team lead on GH Country Teams for a subset of African countries;
Along with the Africa Bureau’s regional offices, serve as a resource person for the health programs of assigned countries and regional programs within the Africa Bureau;
Assist USAID Missions through the provision of technical and policy advice, consultation on and review of strategies, program designs, operational plans, and reporting documents related to Africa Bureau priorities and TB and HIV/AIDS technical issues;
Identify and/or assist USAID Missions in Africa in establishing or scaling up integrated TB – HIV/AIDS programs;
Work closely with the team’s Strategic Information Advisor, HIV/AIDS Technical Advisor, Health Team Lead, and other team members on all TB and HIV/AIDS-related planning and reporting requirements;
Assist in formulating briefing materials and responses to taskers and Congressional inquiries or requests; and
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, or related discipline and seven (7) years’ experience in the health sector or equivalent education and experience, including experience with TB and HIV/AIDS programs, with at least two years in an international or resource-challenged setting;
Experience in conducting analysis and evaluation of technical and programmatic aspects of proposals and programs;
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance; and
Experience with USG programming, budgeting, and evaluation functions and procedures is desirable.
Education: Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, or related discipline.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of programs and organizational aspects of major international donors, multilateral agencies, and nongovernmental/private voluntary organizations supporting the social sector, with a focus that includes TB and HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases;
Demonstrated maturity, strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, including cross-cultural teams;
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment to problem solve, and to make strategic decisions;
Ability to speak French and/or Portuguese is desirable;
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills; and
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment. Currently the company is allowing for remote work due to COVID 19 in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. This can be updated by the company.
COVID Vaccine status: As a condition of employment, IBTCI requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Candidates should be prepared to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon hire or request for an accommodation with HR that is consistent with our COVID-19 safety protocols and policies.
Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict-prone zones.
Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
About the Organization:
IBTCI has been in business since 1987. We specialize in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL), Institutional Support (IS), Financial & Risk Management (FRM), Supply Chain Management & Procurement (SCMP); Social & Behavior Change (SBC) and Capacity Building. We provide these services across many sectors including, but not limited to, agriculture, resilience & food security, conflict & crisis, democracy & governance, economic growth & trade, education, energy & Infrastructure, environment & climate change, global health & WASH and humanitarian and disaster assistance. At IBTCI, our colleagues are encouraged to collaborate and be part of the solution while getting the tools and guidance needed to grow and support our clients’ missions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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