HIV Director, Mozambique

• Type: Job
• Location: Worldwide
• Organisation: Population Services International (PSI)
• Description:
  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 AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: www.psi.org. PSI seeks an experienced HIV Director to be based in Maputo, Mozambique. The HIV Director will manage a multi-million dollar budget and coordinate the activities of more than 300 people in an integrated HIV department consisting of a Prevention Division and a Service Delivery Division. Prevention includes BCC/IPC activities for the general population and specialized programs for most-at-risk target groups, whereas Service Delivery consists of an extensive VCT and PMTCT network. PSI works closely with the MOH, MOD, and the Ministry of the Interior (MINT) in the HIV area, and a wide range of HIV-related topics are addressed, including concurrent sexual partnerships, intergenerational sex, and risk perception. The work is complemented by other departments providing malaria, safe water, and nutrition care to defined target groups (i.e., PMTCT clients, PLWHA, and OVC). All activities are supported by messaging and communications developed in-house or in collaboration with advertising agencies. The program is nationwide in scope and covers all provinces and districts through a network of community agents and theatre groups operating at the community level. Operations are assisted by a 25-member national HIV support team based in Maputo, as well as by provincial supervisors. The HIV Director reports to the Country Representative, but also works closely with the Marketing and Research functions. He/she is part of the senior management team, and the role comes with important organizational development and capacity building responsibilities, and involve both donor and government relations. The position requires strong technical skill and extensive management experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: The HIV Director will provide technical and managerial oversight of the platform's HIV department; manage, coordinate, and integrate activities; and strengthen capacity across all sectors. The role requires extensive management experience and personnel management experience from an African country. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: - Directing the HIV portfolio, which includes a large VCT/PMTCT program and a large IPC program; - Providing technical and managerial oversight of the HIV department; - Overseeing development of evidence-based interventions across all sectors; and - Representing PSI to government, donors, and other stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS: - Relevant graduate or post-graduate degree; - Significant management experience in a public health area; - At least 5 years of work experience in a developing country; - Portuguese language proficiency or strong knowledge of Spanish; and - Familiarity with international health, development issues, and the international donor community. The successful candidate will exhibit creative thinking ability; excellent communication, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. Outstanding donor and government relations skills are important. The candidate must be able to analyze information fast, set clear goals, prioritize tasks, mobilize resources, and cope in a high-intensity, high-energy environment. PSI/Mozambique is a dynamic and fast-growing organization that employs 500 staff working across 10 provinces and multiple intervention areas. Maputo, located 100 km from both Swaziland and South Africa, is a safe and family-friendly post within an urban environment, has great opportunities for professional development, and offers an exceptional array of recreational activities.
• Application instructions:
  APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please. PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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