STAR-L Program Director
The Foundation’s Lesotho office works closely with the USG team and partners and the Ministry of Health in Lesotho, to support comprehensive, HIV prevention, care and treatment services in the whole of Lesotho. The Foundation’s approach is to support the Ministry of Health in increasing access to family focused high quality comprehensive HIV prevention care and treatment programs based on the 90,90,90 approach.
The STAR-L Program Director is the technical focal point for the STAR- L program for EGPAF Lesotho and s/he will work closely with the existing Foundation staff in Lesotho, as well as with the in-country collaborating partners including Foundation’s sub-grantees, the Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies. The Foundation’s emphasis is on increasing access to HIV prevention and care and treatment services for mothers, children and families while strengthening overall HIV outcomes. S/He will provide in-country technical support to the Lesotho office, and support the implementation of the national HIV Programs. Specifically, the STAR-L Program Director will work to support the national AIDS care and treatment program to improve access, quality, and uptake in ART services.
The Program Director for STAR-L will supervise the team of STAR-L District technical advisors and other Foundation staff according to the Foundation’s reporting structures. The incumbent will support the Care and Treatment Senior Technical Advisor in reviewing guidelines, protocols and policy development as requested by the MOH and based on field results/experience. In addition to overseeing the team of clinical advisors, the STAR-L Program Director will liaise closely with staff from Baylor, our primary clinical services partner for pediatrics. S/He will also coordinate with staff implementing nutrition activities.
Working station
The position is based in Maseru, and frequent travel (30%) to other parts of the country is a core requirement of this position. Occasional travel outside Lesotho may be necessary.
Required Qualifications
Medical Doctor with at least 5 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS programs and international health.
At least 3 years of proven project management experience in the design, administration, management and implementation of international health programs in developing countries, including supervision and reporting.
Master degree in Public health or equivalent.
Additional postgraduate qualification in HIV medicine is an added advantage.
Essential Skills and Abilities
Extensive clinical experience and excellent knowledge of care and treatment of HIV infected adults and children in resource poor settings
Excellent knowledge in integration of HIV program in MNCH services
Extensive skills and knowledge in monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods) of PMTCT, care, treatment and support programs
Skills and knowledge in program design and management including institutional capacity building and systems development
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in quality of care assessment and assurance tools.
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
Energetic, independent, self-motivated
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of the health structure in Lesotho and/or similar environment, including the policy and management structures at national and District level.
Knowledge of other partners in Lesotho, contributing to extended ART/PMTCT components, e.g. training of HTS counselors, community care and support, care of orphans and vulnerable children, etcetera
Knowledge of principles and practices governing USAID and/or other federal grant programs an advantage
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The Foundation’s Lesotho office works closely with the USG team and partners and the Ministry of Health in Lesotho, to support comprehensive, HIV prevention, care and treatment services in the whole of Lesotho. The Foundation’s approach is to support the Ministry of Health in increasing access to family focused high quality comprehensive HIV prevention care and treatment programs based on the 90,90,90 approach.
The STAR-L Program Director is the technical focal point for the STAR- L program for EGPAF Lesotho and s/he will work closely with the existing Foundation staff in Lesotho, as well as with the in-country collaborating partners including Foundation’s sub-grantees, the Ministry of Health and other relevant agencies. The Foundation’s emphasis is on increasing access to HIV prevention and care and treatment services for mothers, children and families while strengthening overall HIV outcomes. S/He will provide in-country technical support to the Lesotho office, and support the implementation of the national HIV Programs. Specifically, the STAR-L Program Director will work to support the national AIDS care and treatment program to improve access, quality, and uptake in ART services.
The Program Director for STAR-L will supervise the team of STAR-L District technical advisors and other Foundation staff according to the Foundation’s reporting structures. The incumbent will support the Care and Treatment Senior Technical Advisor in reviewing guidelines, protocols and policy development as requested by the MOH and based on field results/experience. In addition to overseeing the team of clinical advisors, the STAR-L Program Director will liaise closely with staff from Baylor, our primary clinical services partner for pediatrics. S/He will also coordinate with staff implementing nutrition activities.
Working station
The position is based in Maseru, and frequent travel (30%) to other parts of the country is a core requirement of this position. Occasional travel outside Lesotho may be necessary.
Required Qualifications
Medical Doctor with at least 5 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS programs and international health.
At least 3 years of proven project management experience in the design, administration, management and implementation of international health programs in developing countries, including supervision and reporting.
Master degree in Public health or equivalent.
Additional postgraduate qualification in HIV medicine is an added advantage.
Essential Skills and Abilities
Extensive clinical experience and excellent knowledge of care and treatment of HIV infected adults and children in resource poor settings
Excellent knowledge in integration of HIV program in MNCH services
Extensive skills and knowledge in monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods) of PMTCT, care, treatment and support programs
Skills and knowledge in program design and management including institutional capacity building and systems development
Demonstrated skills and knowledge in quality of care assessment and assurance tools.
Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team.
Energetic, independent, self-motivated
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of the health structure in Lesotho and/or similar environment, including the policy and management structures at national and District level.
Knowledge of other partners in Lesotho, contributing to extended ART/PMTCT components, e.g. training of HTS counselors, community care and support, care of orphans and vulnerable children, etcetera
Knowledge of principles and practices governing USAID and/or other federal grant programs an advantage
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