Clinical Advisor for the USAID Support to End Tuberculosis project

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 prevention, testing, and treatment; combatting trafficking in persons; tuberculosis case finding and treatment; clinical research; anti-microbial resistance; health system strengthening; non-communicable diseases; maternal and child health and nutrition; and diagnostic and laboratory services.

We are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and highly motivated Vietnamese candidate for the position of Clinical Advisor for the USAID Support to End Tuberculosis project, based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Works with National TB program, the Vietnam government and other stakeholders to develop and update the National TB guidelines, training materials, SOPs, job aids, monitoring tools for implementation at national level.
• Works with the Project leader and other relevant staffs in developing strategies for the project, supporting the National TB Program, that range from clinical and technical services for TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Keeps abreast with state-of-the-art guidelines, and clinical updates to ensure high quality programming.
• Provides clinical technical assistance to provincial and district TB health facilities including on-site mentoring, training and medical consultation. Supports the project’s technical officers working on TB diagnosis, treatment support, and prevention to enhance monitoring quality, support implementing agencies to comply with national guidelines.
• Develops the training materials, SOPs and tools and provides and/or oversees training and facilitation on related clinical areas, including TB diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
• Provides technical input on clinical areas and topics by reviewing current literature and their relevance to the project’s activities and for the National TB Program; makes recommendations to improve programming based on field experience, research, and best practices.
• Works closely with other project staff to ensure strong linkages between clinical practice of TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention with project programming in these same areas.
• Ensures that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflects the priorities of the program.

Essential qualifications and experience for the position:

• Doctor of Medicine, Post-graduate diploma level II with a minimum of 5 years experienced in the area of diagnosis, treatment & care of Tuberculosis, Infectious Diseases or HIV/AIDS.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize and respond in a timely manner to stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in health education and development programs in Vietnam.
• Good written and spoken English and Vietnamese.
• Computer literate with strong skills in use of MS office package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint...)
• Ability to travel as necessary

FHI 360 offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

Interested candidates are invited to visit FHI 360’s career page at https://www.fhi360.org/careers and apply the position ONLINE by December 24, 2021. Selection and interview will be performed constantly and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.