Senior Program Officer

The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) works with the Vietnam Authority of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) to help build the medical and public health infrastructure to address the HIV epidemic in Vietnam. We work in particular to strengthen care and treatment programs, improve the HIV-associated laboratory system, and address prevention of transmission from HIV-infected mothers to their children (PMTCT).  

CHAI seeks to hire a full-time Senior Program Officer to work on programs designed to address HIV-infected children, PMTCT, and tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons. The Senior Program Officer will report to a Program Coordinator.

Work place:  Hanoi, Vietnam

Main Responsibilities
CHAI Senior Program Officers (SPOs) have a very high level of responsibility.  SPOs are responsible for helping to design, implement and monitor program progress, both in the office and on site.
I. Program management
1. Work with CHAI’s pediatrics team on all aspects of program design and implementation.
2. Maintain a close working relationship with Provincial AIDS Committees (PACs) in order to successfully carry out the program objectives together.
3. Coordinate with project team in preparing quarterly and annual reports.
II. Training, Mentoring, Monitoring and Evaluation
1. Provide systems development trainings based upon specific site plans
2. Provide technical support for Out-Patient Center (OPC) staff to adhere to national HIV/AIDS care and treatment guidelines and other regulations of the Ministry of Health.
3. Monitor activities in the field to ensure effective implementation as well as provincial level partners’ participation in project design and implementation, and in the timely completion of all activities of the project.
III. Financial management:
1. Support project partners to develop the project budget in a participatory manner
2. Support project team in monitoring project expenditure based on a clear project plan
IV. Communication and translation
May be required to translate for the clinical expert and other foreigner staff, as needed, and to liaise and negotiate with local partners in provinces.

Skills and Experiences
Required:
University degree
1. Two years experience working in development projects
2. Excellent written and spoken Vietnamese and fluent in English
3. Excellent interpersonal skills
4. Proven ability to problem solve and think proactively
5. Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods in remote and difficult areas
6. Good computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel, and in internet-based communications

Preferred:
Medical or public health degree
7. Understanding of HIV/AIDS care and treatment and if in pediatric care and treatment
8. Familiar with NGO work in Vietnam

Salary: Based on skills and experience.
Duration: 1 year contract with 2 month probation period and extendable based on performance and funding.

A one page cover letter should specify the position sought and highlight why the candidate believes they are the right person for the position. A CV detailing professional experience and relevant qualifications should be provided. Interested candidates should send materials to [email protected] and [email protected]. Indicate position sought in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates are invited for interview.  Applications must be received by 22 December, 2011 but apply early if possible.