FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer, HIV Prevention Care and Treatment, to be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Technical Officer, HIV Prevention Care and Treatment position provides responsive and high-quality technical, manages technical assistance, and ensures the quality of HIV/AIDS outreach, counseling, care, and treatment services targeting people living with HIV (PLHIV), and most particularly HIV-positive members of key populations, under the EpiC Thailand project.
The Technical Officer, HIV Prevention Care and Treatment will work collaboratively with the key stakeholders to design, implement, and monitor programmatic interventions promoting and delivering the quality of HIV, prevention, PrEP/PEP, Index testing, STIs, emerging infectious diseases, TB care services (including initiation of, retention in and adherence to antiretroviral therapy) across multiple community-based organization, government and private hospital and non-governmental implementing partners and sites/provinces in Thailand.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical support for program implementation of EpiC Thailand outreach and CST activities, which include monitoring of community-based HIV/STI testing and partner notification services, case management for people living with HIV, referral to treatment (ARV treatment and regular viral load testing) of EpiC Thailand
Ensures that a Counseling, Care, Support and Treatment quality management system is updated and maintained and is responsible for ensuring improvements to the system and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
Monitor and maintain protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals and training materials of Care, Support and Treatment information regarding regulations, guidance and emerging global evidence and best practices.
Strengthen service promotion, improve quality and linkage of key populations to HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and treatment services.
Accelerate access to HIV and health services among TG women through the scale-up of diverse service models.
Integrated health services for TG women at all KPLHS sites, including HIV and STI screening, testing and treatment, as well as testing of hormone levels and counseling on interactions between hormones and ART
Work closely with PEPFAR agencies, The Global Fund and national agency for ensure all task that integrate by nation policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduated in public health or related field, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience with international development programs and field experience.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, Prevention, STIs reproductive health, public health, international development, and/or social science research with a strong focus on care support and treatment.
Understand and have experience with key population; especially transgender woman (required)
Written and verbal communication skills, and editing skills in Thai and English.
Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, analytical software and other technology required.
Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
Must be able to summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
Able to work with supervision, and ability to manage high volume workflow.
Sensitive to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas, e.g. reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, harm reduction, reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or social science research with a strong focus on HIV clinical care and treatment.
Financial management, research, report writing and/or analyses.
Written and verbal communication skills and editing skills.
Relevant language skills preferred.
Relevant computer software skills.
Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
TYPE AND NATURE OF CONTACTS:
Routine coordination with FHI 360 employees and consultants, on-site and in the field and resolve problem situations with tact.
Represent, as assigned, selected EpiC Thailand activities and other organizations including donors, and international and local partners.
Interact with implementing partners, and FHI 360 colleagues working on EpiC Thailand.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Usual office working conditions; ability to travel domestically at least 25%.
How to Apply:
Interested candidate can register and apply here or visit our career site at www.fhi360.org/careers
Deadline for submit application is March 31, 2023.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
Contact : hr.thailand@fhi360.org
