FHI Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention Job in Tanzania

FHI is a global health and development organization whose rigorous, science-based approach builds programs that create lasting change.

Founded in 1971, FHI maintains offices and staff worldwide, helping to forge strong local relationships that enable us to make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity—improving lives for millions.

We seek qualified candidates for the position of Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

(Tanzania -Req ID: 1411)

Position Responsibilities:

The Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention will provide overall technical oversight and direction to the program to ensure state of the art technical approaches are used in programming. The purpose of the RFA is to strengthen protective behaviors of MARPs and their partners and improve access to services for MARPs.

In Tanzania, key MARP populations include, among others, commercial sex workers, clients of sex workers, women who are engaged in transactional and/or cross-generational sexual relationships, and mobile populations (e.g. truckers, migrant workers).

Position Requirements:

BS/BA in public health or related field, and 9-11 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or MS/MA/MPH in public health or related field, and 7-9 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs; or PhD, MD or similar degree with 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with international development programs. Overseas field experience required.

In addition, has international name recognition among peers in same discipline or program area (can be informally assessed); and has a least 5 professional publications in respected journals or other fora. Previous programming experience with MARPs required.

*Offer contingent upon awarded proposal.

FHI has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register and apply online through FHI’s Career Center at www.fhi.org/careercenter. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D