Global Health Fellows Program
Technical Advisor Level I: Global Fund Technical Assistance Analyst
Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Research Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, US Agency for International Development, Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP-09-129
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP)is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAIDʼs ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health.
INTRODUCTION:
The US Government (USG), as a founding member of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) and its first and largest contributor, continues to play a leadership role in ensuring the success of this essential international effort. In 2001, President Bush made the founding contribution to the Global Fund. To date, the US has contributed more than $2.5 billion.
The Global Fund is a public-private partnership dedicated to raising and disbursing large amounts of funding to prevent and treat the pandemics of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. One of the ways the Presidentʼs Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief is supporting efforts to ensure the success of grants is through a variety of core-funded mechanisms and initiatives, including a three-year contract that will support up to $35 million in technical support to Global Fund grantees and Country Coordinating Mechanisms; core-funded mechanisms for Global Fund Technical Assistance also include initiatives through Roll Back Malaria, the Stop TB Partnership, the UNAIDS Technical Support Facilities, and the Green Light Committee, among others. These mechanisms provide a unique opportunity for local stakeholders to partner effectively to enhance the impact of global resources to combat HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria, are designed to strengthen local capacity to carry out Global Fund activities, and are driven by local demand. The Global Fund Technical Assistance Analyst will work in coordination with the Global Fund Technical Assistance Coordinator to manage the USG Global Fund technical support efforts on country, regional, and global levels. S/he will be placed at the Office of the US Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) at the US Department of State in Washington DC. The position receives day-to-day guidance from the Director of Multilateral Diplomacy in OGAC and serves as a member of the Multilateral Diplomacy team.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receive and finalize technical assistance scopes of work (SOWs) from Global Fund grantees throughout the world, estimated at 40-50 SOWs a year
- Organize SOW approval and submission process for the USG, including management of the interagency Technical Support Advisory Panel
- Maintain regular communication with grantees and counterparts in US Embassies, USAID Missions, and CDC offices
- Establish fiscal controls and reporting systems to track contract and grant funds accurately and direct disbursements so that resources are correctly channeled to their intended use for technical support activities
- Work in coordination with the Global Fund Technical Assistance Coordinator to ensure that implementers meet all contractual requirements
- Work with contractor to ensure financial compliance
- Submit budget and technical reports to USG as required
- Act as staff point person for all Multilateral Diplomacy issues for a geographic region (region TBD)
- Participate on the Global Fund interagency Core Group
- Additional duties related to the activities of the Multilateral Diplomacy team may be assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- MPH or equivalent degree in related field
- One to three yearsʼ experience working in a developing country in a health context highly desirable
- Understanding of financial and program management principles and techniques as they relate to the planning of programs and objectives as well as ability to establish and maintain financial monitoring system
- Knowledge of and commensurate experience with USG efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in developing countries through integrated prevention, treatment and care intervention
- Ability to initiate, establish and maintain liaison activities with the major multilateral and bilateral stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal communication ability, and excellent oral presentation and writing skills
- High level of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to develop strategies, and to analyze, develop, monitor, and evaluate program implementation
- Proven leadership skills, including experience with negotiation
- Excellent computer skills, especially with Excel and other spreadsheet software
- US Citizenship required
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary will be based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs.
TO APPLY:
Visit the Recruitment section of our website at http://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/.
All candidates are required to apply through GHFPʼs online recruitment system, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All online applications must be submitted by March 16, 2009.
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