Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for a Public Health Specialist (Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.
Duties: Under the supervision of CDC Public Health Specialist (HIV/AIDS Care & Treatment), the incumbent of this position serves as the key public health advisor on pediatric and adolescent care and treatment programs in Rwanda. The jobholder also serves as technical expert on HIV prevention among children and ensures consistent and proper delivery of CDC supported Prevention of the mother to Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) activities in CDC supported health facilities. Position is responsible for the design, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of a broad range of agency funded program activities and studies for pediatric and adolescent care and treatment as well as PMTCT, required to implement the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Rwanda.

The jobholder is the Senior Program Advisor and program contact to the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), Ministry of Health (MOH), external partners and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the implementation of pediatric and adolescent care and treatment program activities and studies. The incumbent represents CDC/Rwanda PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care, and treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. The job holder serves as a primary contributor to the planning, development, and review of the pediatric and adolescent care and treatment and PMTCT components of the annual Country Operational Plan (COP) for Rwanda. Collaborates with implementing partners to identify training needs and participates in the development and implementation of training courses for partner organizations.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by May 31, 2024.
Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.

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