MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR
NEW PEDIATRIC HIV INITIATIVE
NEW PEDIATRIC HIV INITIATIVE
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI – formerly the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative) has been working in
Lesotho since 2004 to strengthen the health system.
The Government of Lesotho is intensifying efforts to rapidly identify and enroll HIV positive children for care before they pass away. CHAI is coordinating a multi-year consortium project that will work with specialized partners to pilot, evaluate, and scale effective community approaches for identification of children with HIV.
CHAI is seeking talented, highly motivated, creative, and flexible individuals to contribute support and practical implementation assistance to CHAI’s Pediatric
HIV program as it seeks to reach ambitious targets. The candidates must have excellent communications skills and cultural sensitivity. They must be able to manage multiple tasks and drive work plans forward. They must exhibit a passion for results and commitment to excellence, must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and fluent in English. We place great value on the following qualities: entrepreneurship, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, humility and work ethic.
Detailed job descriptions can be found on the
webpage:http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/careers
I. Program Manager, Pediatric HIV
The Program Manager will lead CHAI’s component
of the overall pediatric HIV program, ensuring high
standards and effective coordination. The Program
Manager is responsible for leading a team of 8
within the organization, and coordinating activities
across multiple partners. The Program Manager will
also lead evaluation activities and project financial
management. The position will be based in Maseru,
with limited travel. The Program Manager will report
to the Country Director.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of work experience that includes team
leadership and responsibility for project planning
and implementation
• Knowledge and/or experience of the health sector
in Lesotho in general would be a distinct advantage
• Experience with planning and conducting
monitoring and evaluation or research
II. Associate, Pediatric HIV Evaluation
The Associate will lead the analytical component of
CHAI’s pediatric HIV program, ensuring high standards
of evidence and analysis. The Associate will closely
support monitoring and evaluation components of
the project. The Associate will report to the Program
Manager.
Qualifications:
• University degree, preferably with a quantitative
and/or research focus
• 2+ years of professional experience, with a focus on
quantitative analysis
• Experience with designing and conducting
evaluations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Sesotho is an advantage, but not
required
III. District Coordinators (4 positions)
The District Coordinators, Pediatric HIV, will support
District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) to
implement initiatives to identify children with HIV and
initiate them on treatment. The District Coordinators
will report to the Program Manager. This position may
require frequent travel and/or part-time residence in
project districts.
Qualifications:
• University degree
• Sesotho language skills
• Demonstrated leadership and social-service
commitment
• Strong problem solving skills and analytical
capabilities
To Apply: Interested candidates are required to
apply to the relevant position online
(http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/careers). The
office will not accept any applications in person.
For District Coordinator applicants, please indicate
in your application whether you are willing to be
assigned to and/or reside in a district outside of
Maseru.
Lesotho since 2004 to strengthen the health system.
The Government of Lesotho is intensifying efforts to rapidly identify and enroll HIV positive children for care before they pass away. CHAI is coordinating a multi-year consortium project that will work with specialized partners to pilot, evaluate, and scale effective community approaches for identification of children with HIV.
CHAI is seeking talented, highly motivated, creative, and flexible individuals to contribute support and practical implementation assistance to CHAI’s Pediatric
HIV program as it seeks to reach ambitious targets. The candidates must have excellent communications skills and cultural sensitivity. They must be able to manage multiple tasks and drive work plans forward. They must exhibit a passion for results and commitment to excellence, must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and fluent in English. We place great value on the following qualities: entrepreneurship, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, humility and work ethic.
Detailed job descriptions can be found on the
webpage:http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/careers
I. Program Manager, Pediatric HIV
The Program Manager will lead CHAI’s component
of the overall pediatric HIV program, ensuring high
standards and effective coordination. The Program
Manager is responsible for leading a team of 8
within the organization, and coordinating activities
across multiple partners. The Program Manager will
also lead evaluation activities and project financial
management. The position will be based in Maseru,
with limited travel. The Program Manager will report
to the Country Director.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of work experience that includes team
leadership and responsibility for project planning
and implementation
• Knowledge and/or experience of the health sector
in Lesotho in general would be a distinct advantage
• Experience with planning and conducting
monitoring and evaluation or research
II. Associate, Pediatric HIV Evaluation
The Associate will lead the analytical component of
CHAI’s pediatric HIV program, ensuring high standards
of evidence and analysis. The Associate will closely
support monitoring and evaluation components of
the project. The Associate will report to the Program
Manager.
Qualifications:
• University degree, preferably with a quantitative
and/or research focus
• 2+ years of professional experience, with a focus on
quantitative analysis
• Experience with designing and conducting
evaluations strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Sesotho is an advantage, but not
required
III. District Coordinators (4 positions)
The District Coordinators, Pediatric HIV, will support
District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) to
implement initiatives to identify children with HIV and
initiate them on treatment. The District Coordinators
will report to the Program Manager. This position may
require frequent travel and/or part-time residence in
project districts.
Qualifications:
• University degree
• Sesotho language skills
• Demonstrated leadership and social-service
commitment
• Strong problem solving skills and analytical
capabilities
To Apply: Interested candidates are required to
apply to the relevant position online
(http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org/careers). The
office will not accept any applications in person.
For District Coordinator applicants, please indicate
in your application whether you are willing to be
assigned to and/or reside in a district outside of
Maseru.