Volunteer, Paediatric HIV Testing and Treatment

Overview:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works in partnership with country governments, partners, and other major stakeholders to identify the key obstacles to access and scale-up essential health services, and to develop and implement sustainable strategies to overcome them.  In Swaziland, CHAI has been working in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and other stakeholders to address Swaziland’s public health priority areas since 2007.

Current work of CHAI Swaziland includes increasing access to and uptake of HIV services, implementing an Immediate Access to ART for All demonstration project, improving access to high-quality and affordable medicines, malaria elimination, and sustainable health financing. CHAI’s work in Swaziland started with the management of a donation of paediatric HIV commodities, and continues to include a focus on the testing and treatment of paediatric HIV through multiple program areas.  With the support of Life Ball, CHAI Swaziland will expand current work on paediatrics to support the MOH to implement new national Paediatric HIV testing, treatment, and retention guidelines.

CHAI Swaziland requires a highly motivated individual with strong analytical capability and exceptional communication and relationship management skills for the position of Volunteer, Paediatric HIV Testing and Treatment. The Volunteer will be responsible for working with the CHAI Paediatric HIV Testing and Treatment team to implement new initiatives targeting identification and treatment of Paediatric HIV. Through this work, the Volunteer will work directly with the MOH, and must be flexible to support a variety of activities, including facility service improvement work, mHealth solutions, and tool and job aid development.

Responsibilities:

The Volunteer’s will work with the Paediatrics team to:

• Support the MOH to launch universal HIV testing for infants and young children to improve retention of mothers and infants post-partum and expand case finding;
• Improve EID results return, repeat testing, and linkage to care through the expansion of the SMS reminder system; and
• Provide comprehensive support to MOH with the rollout of new pediatric HIV guidelines
• Identify and implement any improvements in laboratory services which will improve paediatric care, in partnership with the CHAI Lab Services team.

The volunteer will collaborate closely on a daily basis with other implementing partners to provide coordinated support to the MOH, and be responsible for additional ad-hoc tasks as needed to ensure the success of the project.
Note that the Volunteer will report to either the CHAI Senior Program Officer for HIV Testing and Treatment or Associate for Peadiatric HIV and mHealth. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree plus 2-3 years of professional experience in a position with increasing responsibility
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Strong analytical ability, including analysis of operational research results
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to excellence
• High level of proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional diplomacy and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently and flexibly

Advantages:

• Experience living and/or working in developing countries
• Prior experience in management consulting
• Familiarity with global health issues

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Senior Associate

Overview:

Founded in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems around the world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other illnesses. Based on the premise that business oriented strategy can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective local management. By working in association with governments and other NGO partners, CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, CHAI has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 30 governments to tackle many of the largest barriers to effective treatment and care.

Responsibilities:

The Access to Medicines and Diagnostics (A2MD) Associate will be a key member of the CHAI Lesotho team providing rigorous analytical support for drugs and diagnostic access work in Lesotho. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding academic credentials and a strong analytical record. The Associate is required to work with government officials and implementing partners and must have excellent communication and negotiation skills. S/he must be able to function independently and have a strong commitment to excellence. Key responsibilities of the Associate include:

• Build the capacity of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to utilize robust forecasting practices for ARVs and other essential medicines and lab commodities. Provide technical assistance to coordinate several government and non-governmental partners for procurement and supply management of medicines, including donation of medicines;
• Provide technical assistance to the MOH to develop and/or optimize policies and processes to ensure access to high quality, low cost ARVs and other essential medicines and commodities;
• Support the MOH to plan for and roll-out new regimens and formulations. Complete analysis on the uptake of new formulations and develop interventions to overcome identified bottlenecks.
• As required, collaborate with CHAI’s global Laboratory Services Team and Drug Access Team for technical assistance and project implementation related to CHAI Lesotho’s drug and diagnostics work streams as required.
• Any other duties as required.

• Support government to strengthen its supply chain management system by improving budgeting, forecasting, distribution & monitoring systems across various health commodities;

• Monitor pricing for ARVs, diagnostics and other health products, and negotiate / facilitate communications with CHAI and suppliers to achieve the lowest prices;
• Disseminate information from CHAI’s Drug Access Team, Laboratory Services Team, and Multi Drug Resistance TB team on supply dynamics and access issues;
• Remain current on relevant technical information about HIV and TB such as globally recommended regimens, dosing, toxicities, or emerging diagnostic technologies;

Qualifications:

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years of work experience in a fast-paced, output-oriented environment
• Experience working in management consulting, investment banking or similar environment
• Exceptional analytical, presentation and communication skills
• Exceptional diplomatic interpersonal skills and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information concisely, prepare compelling presentations and short reports
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, handle ambiguity and problem solve in a fast-paced, limited-structure environment
• Demonstrated ability to absorb and synthesize a broad range of information, especially clinical and scientific information

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Entrepreneurial mindset including ability to work independently, self-motivate and propose and implement new initiatives
• Strong relationship management skills

• Fluency in English; excellent written and oral communications skills
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Advantages:

• Master’s Degree in Business, Public Health or other related field
• Experience living and/or working in developing countries
• Prior experience in modeling and costing analysis.

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Quality Improvement Advisor

University Research Co., LLC (URC)

URC is a global company that works to improve the quality of health care, education and social services in the U.S. and around the world. We provide technical assistance and field research to strengthen health systems and service quality by empowering health workers to find and expand proven and locally appropriate solutions to critical problems. URC is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality maternal, newborn and child health services, preventing and reducing infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria; and improving family planning and reproductive health education.

Established in 1965, our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. Our mission is to provide innovative, evidence-based solutions to health and social challenges worldwide. Please join us in carrying out our mission (http://www.urc-chs.com/).

Division & Project Overview

The USAID Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems (ASSIST) Project is a new project dedicated to improving health, population and nutrition services through technical support to service delivery institutions, country Ministries of Health, USAID country missions, and cooperating agencies. The new project carries on the work of the USAID Health Care Improvement Project ( http://www.hciproject.org) in global advocacy, development, and promotion of cost-effective methods to design and improve health care services and systems in low- and middle-income countries.

An important global objective of the ASSIST Project is knowledge management: to facilitate documentation and sharing of evidence for improvement of specific care processes, based on the work of individual QI teams, large-scale improvement efforts, and/or research, and to make this information readily available through Web technology.

The ASSIST Project is managed by URC’s Quality and Performance Institute (QPI). Through QPI, URC has implemented quality improvement and operations research programs in health care since 1981 and continues to be at the cutting edge of health care improvement work in countries around the world.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The QI Advisor, in collaboration with USAID partners and the Ministry of Health will liaise with the Chief-of-Party to ensure that all activities are aligned with the vision and objectives of the Government of Lesotho in respect of The National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan, as well as with the basic tenets of Global Initiatives that the GOL is party to in relation to HIV and AIDS.

• Provide technical guidance to partners and implementers in QI for PMTCT, Maternal and Child Health, ART, and Nutrition services
• Provide technical leadership to organize for the implementation of service standards with major USAID funded partners and other PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition programme Implementers in Lesotho.
• Develop and update materials for trainings, learning sessions and coaching visits
• Document the QI process for PMTCT, MCH, ART and Nutrition Programmes, through mainstreaming of the standards based approach
• Present evidence and advocate for QI for PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition Programmes across levels of implementing partners
• Organize workshop logistics in collaboration with Ministry of Health, USAID funded implementers and other PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition implementers in the country.
• Liaise with the finance and admin department and provide administrative, financial and technical reports as necessary
• Carry out other duties as assigned may be assigned by the Chief-of-Party

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A recognized Medical degree, or Senior Public Health Nursing Qualification; a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health will be an added advantage
• Prior experience in quality improvement methods in a health setting
• Demonstrated strong program implementation and organisational skills.
• Technical expertise in the field of PMTCT, MCH, ART, and Nutrition programmes in Lesotho with experience of not less than 5 years
• Demonstrated experience of liaising with policy makers and community-based response to HIV and AIDS issues in Lesotho.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of rules and regulations USG funded Programmes
• Ability to work under pressure and within agreed timelines / set deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work within guidelines as agreed with Supervisor
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Able to communicate well with Government of Lesotho, donors, and implementers.
• Ability to budget and manage finances on a monthly basis

Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Lesotho for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.

How to apply:

To Apply:

For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at www.urc-chs.com/careers.

You must upload your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.

Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please. However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise. Thank you very much for your interest.

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Senior Finance Assistant | Qatar Airways | Johannesburg

Qatar Airways

Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high

From experienced pilots to dynamic professionals embarking on new careers, Qatar Airways is searching for talented individuals to join our award-winning team.

We take pride in our people—a dynamic and culturally diverse workforce is essential to why we are one of the finest and fastest growing airlines in the world.

We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages and Doha based employees receive a range of allowances and enjoy a tax-free income.

About Your Job:
In this role you will be responsible for the verification and accounting of cash/card/invoice receipts, sales, refunds, deposits, customer reconciliation & set off, Credit card receipt/chargeback monitoring/credit control etc in line with QR policies and IAPs. You will also be responsible for preparation and accounting of journal vouchers as per IAP; timely sending of documents to outsourced centers and immediate escalation of the exceptions if any etc. A detailed job description will be provided

About You:
To be successful in this role you will need a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce/Economics from a reputed university. You will have a minimum of 2 years accounting experience in a similar capacity, with  good working knowledge of operational and financial procedures. You will be experienced in any major ERP (ideally with Oracle) with a good working experience on spreadsheets. You will be able to work independently with minimum supervision. A good level of written and spoken English is required.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV

Senior Finance Assistant | Qatar Airways | Johannesburg