Technical Specialist
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC HEALTH
FHI 360 is an international, non-governmental organization that works with the Vietnam Ministry of Health and other national bodies, as well as provincial and district-level health services, to promote the health and wellbeing of the Vietnamese people, particularly vulnerable and marginalized populations. FHI 360 is currently implementing programs with government and private sector partners that address HIV prevention, care & treatment, drug treatment policy and practice, clinical research for the development of vaccines and drugs, maternal and child health and nutrition, diagnostics, and laboratory services.
We are seeking a qualified, experienced and highly motivated Vietnamese national to join FHI 360 for the position of Technical Specialist, Alive & Thrive, based in Hanoi.
Project Summary: Alive & Thrive (A&T) is an initiative to save lives, prevent illness, and ensure healthy growth and development. Good nutrition in the first 1,000 days, from conception to two years of age, is critical to enable all children to lead healthier and more productive lives. A&T is scaling up improved infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and maternal nutrition through large-scale programs in several countries in Asia and Africa and through strategic technical support and the dissemination of innovations, tools, and lessons learned worldwide.
A&T is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the governments of Canada and Ireland. The initiative is managed by FHI 360.
Position Summary: The Technical Specialist will support the development and execution of workplans for policy advocacy, strategic communications and breastfeeding-friendly health system work plans for Viet Nam including the human milk bank services projects in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City and centers of excellence for breastfeeding across Viet Nam.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and abilities:
- Master’s degree in Communications, Social Behavior Change, Nutrition, Public Health, Law or Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or related fields.
- 3-5 years with execution of policy, advocacy and strategic communication work plans, preferably in nutrition and social behavior change projects.
- Demonstrated experience in working with the government sector is critical.
- Excellent communication, and organization skills are required. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent Vietnamese and English
- Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
- Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), multilateral organization, government agency, or private company.
FHI 360 offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.
***To obtain the full job description, please visit FHI 360’s website https://www.fhi360.org/careers***
Interested candidates are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae, a letter of application in English,
copies of certificates/degrees by July 20, 2018 to:
Alive & Thrive Project,
7th Floor Hanoi Tourist Building
18 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Email: [email protected]
Please indicate which position you are applying for in your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.