All Native Group is seeking a Senior Desk Officer/Country Programs Advisor to provide support for the Defense Health Agency DoD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Project Management Support Services program. ANG is currently in the bidding process and this position is contingent upon award.
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership to the Country Programs Branch contracted staff in coordinating all DHAPP-partner military HIV/AIDS programmatic activities.
- Assign work to contracted team members and prioritize projects.
- Assist in managing and mentoring the Country Programs Branch.
- Understand the country and military HIV epidemiology, medical capabilities, and HIV policies.
- Determine an appropriate 5-year HIV mitigation strategy based upon local resources and potential partners, current host military HIV efforts.
- Liaison with appropriate in-country members.
- Implement the planned strategy.
- Provide program oversight, milestone monitoring, and evaluation including implementing partners.
- Maintain current HIV technical knowledge.
- Participate in knowledge exchange and program progress with in-country members.
- Provide additional support to DHAPP by participating as a technical expert as appropriate, reviewing proposals and strategic plans as requested.
- Provide HIV technical assistance to the field with regard to program planning, treatment programming, HIV service linkages, HIV testing and counseling, PHDP, PMTCT, VMMC, PrEP and other evidence-based prevention and other related HIV-specific programming.
- Provide prevention (PHDP) and other training as needed internationally.
- Serve on USG technical panels in specific HIV technical areas.
Capabilities
- Written and oral proficiency in English is required. Intermediate or better French speaking ability is preferred.
- Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and practices of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support programs is desired. Both data use (database management, Excel, PowerPoint) skills as well as programmatic skills are highly desired.
- An understanding and knowledge of USG regulations and procedures is beneficial.
- Interest in working with and on behalf of militaries. Be able to interact positively and professionally within an academic/evidence-based environment. Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of planning, developing, managing, and evaluating complex programs independently. Possess strong monitoring and evaluation skills. Be able to work both independently and cooperatively in an established culturally diverse team setting.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be flexible in responding to changing demands, timelines, and priorities.
Supervisory Responsibility
None required for this position
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
- Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
- Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.
Travel
The Desk Officer is expected to travel domestically, internationally, and regionally as requested or necessary
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in international health, health sciences, or in HIV/AIDS programs. Prior work experience with a USG Agency, military, or other international/local organization is advantageous.
- At least 2 years of management experience is required.
Education
- A minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant technical field (Master of Public Health is preferred) from an accredited college or university and at least 8 years of HIV-project or program management experience.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
None for this position
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust
AAP/EEO Statement
All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
