Post:Consultant, HIV/TB
Organization:Population Services Intl.
Location:Washington, D.C.
Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization,
operating
in more than 60 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential
health products and services by using private sector marketing
techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive
changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the
commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and
services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a
bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social
markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child
health, and the prevention of HIV, malaria and other diseases. For more
information, please visit: www.psi.org. PSI seeks candidates for the
position of Consultant to support program activities in its Sexual and
Reproductive Health and TB Department. Based in Washington, D.C., the
Consultant will report to the HIV/TB Technical Advisor in the department
and will work primarily on HIV and TB-related tasks. The position
requires flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and offers
an opportunity to assist PSI staff on a variety of projects in HIV and
tuberculosis. PSI offers a dynamic, creative, and progressive work
environment. This position is open to a minimum 3 month contract (30-40
hours per week) and requires a dedicated candidate who is a fast
learner, can manage his/her own time, and is an excellent communicator. A
daily rate commensurate with the candidate’s experience will be
provided. There will be an option to renew the contract based on
performance during the first 3 month period.
Applications are due by August 2.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not to be limited to:
• Assist in the documentation of PSI’s global quality assurance system for voluntary medical male circumcision;
• Support the design and implementation of a training for HIV programs in west and central Africa;
• Provide logistics support for two international meetings in the fall of 2013;
•
Document current PSI referral and linkage to care activities and assist
technical advisors in the development of a package of referral
resources for country programs;
• Document, through case studies, PSI TB/HIV and public private mix TB activities, as well as PSI’s work with key populations;
• Review and format standardized questionnaires and other HIV/TB research tools;
• Coordinate abstract and poster review processes for upcoming international conferences;
• Support the update of HIV and TB resources on PSI’s internal knowledge management platform;
• Fulfill additional programmatic and administrative functions as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree; some international work experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Background in public health; background in HIV or tuberculosis a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a variety of tasks on short notice within designated deadlines.
• Required computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Familiarity with Wiki software.
• Native-level English with ability to work in French a significant plus.Closing date: 02 Aug 2013
How to apply:
http://reliefweb.int/job/591300/consultant-hivtb
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