FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. With more than 4,000 staff and collaborations in more than 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises, and strengthen community resilience. Our work is grounded in research and science, reinforced by partnerships, and characterized by a commitment to local ownership, capacity, and sustainability.
FHI 360 supports low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their provision of high quality, integrated health services, especially at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level. In particular, we are global leaders in supporting countries to integrate HIV and other health services into PHC systems, as the basis for sustainable epidemic control, and have supported over 30 countries on their HIV-PHC integration journey through global and bilateral projects.
We are seeking to further advance FHI 360’s work in this area by recruiting a Technical Director to provide leadership that pushes forward the frontiers of evidence and practice in achieving the integration of HIV into PHC systems. They will do this through the provision of technical advice, thought leadership, quality assurance, and capacity building of staff across FHI 360 and our partners in the field. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in how to achieve integration at the systems level (e.g. incorporation of services into social health insurance packages, integration of externally funded workers into the government workforce, unifying data and supply chain systems), as well as at the service delivery level (e.g. how to integrate HIV care within primary facilities and at the community level). Broader experience with pandemic preparedness and response and PHC systems is also desired.
Job Summary:
Advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction. Ensures quality of existing projects across existing awards. Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in a technical space. Oversees all aspects of work globally. Establishes and monitors best practices. Leads business development. Leads staff members’ development and mentoring. Main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on technical matters. Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical strategic and operational plans, goals, and policies.
Accountabilities:
Project Design and Implementation:
Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation of HIV and PHC projects.
Ensures technical implementation is consistent or exceeding best practices in the industry/subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations.
Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components.
Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.
Leads the development of peer reviewed publications and external communications arising from project work.
Creates guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise.
Thought Leadership:
Collaborates with researchers to generate new evidence to position FHI 360 as a thought leader.
Distills accomplishments and lessons learned to inform strategic planning and improved performance across the health systems projects and programs.
Fosters innovation and drives adoption of leading practices and provides subject matter expertise.
Establishes and facilitates the change management process within and across project to ensure that innovations are integrated into related programs and projects.
Generates thought leadership outputs that influence the broader field as well as FHI 360 programming.
Represents FHI 360 on committees, working groups, or other teams, related to the thematic area.
Maintains collaborative relationships with donor / client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.
Staff Leadership and Training:
May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
Implements technical capacity development/strengthening for colleagues across the organization.
Business Development:
Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.
Sets strategy for driving new technical business.
Leads developing proposal strategies and may be assigned to write proposal sections related to area of expertise.
Leads business development meetings with partners/clients.
Reporting:
Prepares sponsor financial and technical reports related to subject area.
Leads the presentation of deliverables, output, and results to sponsors.
Leads the development of peer reviewed publications and external communications arising from project work.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts, and practices in health systems, HIV, PHC, global health security, and integration.
Extensive knowledge of the HIV funding and policy landscape.
Excellent and demonstrated public relations, policy, representation, and diplomacy skills required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong consultative and negotiation skills.
Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others.
Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district/state/national government officials, UN and other multilateral bodies and donor representatives.
Supervision Given/Received:
Directs and controls the activities of one or more technical functional areas within multiple countries.
Completed work is reviewed, from a long-term perspective, for desired results.
Contributes to development of organization’s strategic plan.
Develops well-informed advice and strategies that are sensitive to the various needs of multiple stakeholders and partners, reflect the strategic direction of the department and position the company for success.
Typically reports to a Division Director.
May manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.
Education:
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent relevant to the subject area
Doctorate Degree Preferred.
Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.
Experience:
Typically requires a minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience of supporting the integration of HIV into primary health care.
Experience of supporting the integration of Global Health Security functions and other types of health services into primary health care preferred.
Experience in multiple geographies, ideally on global projects.
Proven recognition as a global leader in PHC integration, e.g., through documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings, authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines, and significant contribution to peer reviewed publications.
Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area.
Extensive experience of US Government funded projects.
Strong networks across US Government funded organizations working in this space.
Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
The expected US Based hiring salary range for this role is listed below. Candidates FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
US Based Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 - $185,000
International hiring ranges will differ based on location.
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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