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JSI Research & Training Institute Recruitment 2019

The JSI Research & Training Institute Job Vacancies 2019 advertisement has been published for the various positions available below. All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for the available vacancies before the recruitment application deadline. The 2019 JSI Research & Training Institute Job Recruitment details like education qualification, requirement, location, stipend & salary scale, selection process, application form, how to apply, closing date, important links and others are available below on Ghloud.com as well as on the official website.

JSI Research & Training Institute Job Positions 2019

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) a leader in global health. is a non-profit public health management consulting and research organisation dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world,

JSI has submitted an application to USAID to implement an HIV and AIDS project in the Western Region of Ghana. If awarded, the goal of this project be to provide support to the Government Of Ghana (GOG) and to accelerate Ghana’s progress in attaining the 90-90-90 UNAIDS targets by achieving epidemic control in one high

HIV burdened region by scaling up evidence-based interventions. Activities will include active case finding of persons living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Western Region (WR). putting and retaining them on treatment. and ensuring they are virally suppressed. The potential project, if awarded, is expected to be funded by USAID through the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) beginning in October 2019.

JSI seeks to recruit the following positions:

Position: Clinical Director

Reports to: Chief Of party

Location : Takoradi

Job Summary

This is a full-time position that Will be based in Takoradi. Ghana. The Clinical Director is responsible for working with district teams through to the regional Ghana Health Service to build on current programme strengths and accomplishments. taking into account the donor priorities, national priorities. existing stakeholders, and programming opportunities.

The Clinical Director will be responsible for maintaining a high level Of expertise and innovation in particular the area of antiretroviral treatment (including adherence and retention, roll-out of viralload monitoring. treatment monitoring, including treatment failure. differentiated service delivery models. and
other related issues).

The Clinical Director will report to the Chief of Party or his delegate. S/he will oversee an HIV services unit which includes the Snr. Advisor eMTCT. Advisor HIV Testing Services (HTS) and the Snr. Programme Specialist and Nurse Assistants, Working closely with the GHS, s/he will be responsible for the Strategic direction and management Of HIV service delivery activities within the project and serve as advisor to clinicians at the project supported facilities and Community ART service points in the Western Region. S/he will ensure the use of the latest evidence-based national and international clinical guidelines and standards. as well as conduct regular technical updates for programrne staff and partners to ensure that services are Of high quality at both facility and community levels

Responsibilities and Duties

• In conjunction with the regional health directorate and the National AIDS Control Programme, provide technical guidance and support to monitor the implementation of HIV prevention and clinical treatment in each district of the project.
• Develop, adapt, adopt, pilot and spearhead the implementation Of current and applied clinical programme components Such as HIV Pre-Exposure prophylaxis and HIV Self-Testing as will become necessary.
• Provide advisory support to clinicians in the project supported facilities in each district and community distribution Sites by ensuring that all required clinical standards are adhered to.
• Spearhead the formation and sustainability or clinical mentorship teams in ART and appropriate quality assurance Standards and practices in conjunction with the regional health directorate
• With other specialists and advisors, attend the monthly coordinating and cascade analysis meetings at the collaborating facilities and provide technical content Support to discussions.
• Supervise the service team to optimise high quality HIV testing services at community and facility levels and linkage to care (ART) practices.
• Ensure the application Of index testing strategy (including index case finding, index contact elicitation, tracing, testing and linkage to ART) at both community and facility levels including among Key Populations.
• Support to provide technical assistance. training, and mentoring to the Care Continuum’s Nurse Assistants’ activities at all Community and Facility sites of the project.
• Provide updates on new development and mentorship to project staff in eMTCT;
• Support the development/update Of supplementary training materials. SOPs and supporting tools needed by facilities and community ART distribution points in the region.  Supporting new business including concept development. technical writing, technical review Of new business concepts and proposals
• Any other related duty assigned by the Chiet of Party.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor, (Medical Degree-MO, or MBChB, or MB BS) with Master’S Degree equivalent preferably in HIV Medicine or public health, iS a plus.
• Specialist qualification in Infectious Diseases is an advantage.
• Seven or more years of experience in HIV and AIDS prevention, care and treatment programmes in developing countries.
• Extensive clinical experience in the care of HIV infected adults and children in resource poor settings.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and skills in quality assurance systems and health programmes.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in care and treatment of people living with HIV, including ART provision and implementing adherence and retention strategies.
• Demonstrated experience of building collaborative partnerships around quality clinical care initiatives with various partners, including NGOs, community groups, government. donors, private sector.
• Strong experience in providing mentorship and technical assistance.
• Excellent Oral and report writing and presentation skills. Proven ability to write high quality scientific/management documents, including the ability to represent the project to key stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a teamwork environment,
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team
• Experience working with PEPFAR/USAID Missions, host country governments. USG health agencies and/or USAID partner organisations desirable.

Disclaimer: Roles and responsibilities are subject to change-based on Real confirmation of that particular position.

How to Apply For JSI Research & Training Institute Job Vacancies

Qualified persons are required to send their cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the appropriate positions marked and also captured In the mail subject ‘ to:

[email protected]

Deadline for the submission of applications: September 27, 2019.

Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone calls or drop-ins will be accepted.

JSI is en equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply

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