The Maximizing Options to Advance Informed Choice for HIV Prevention (MOSAIC) project is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to help women prevent HIV by accelerating introduction and scale-up of new and emerging biomedical prevention products. MOSAIC works globally and across multiple countries in sub-Saharan Africa to implement user-centered research and research translation efforts to identify, understand, and remove barriers to new product introduction, access, and use; coordinate and provide technical assistance to global, national, and subnational stakeholders to expedite product launch and scale-up; and strengthen the capacity of a wide range of local partners to perform essential functions that support the introduction of HIV biomedical prevention products.

Job Summary:

The Technical Advisor, Prevention will provide technical leadership, assistance, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality implementation of MOSAIC project activities in Uganda. Reporting to the MOSAIC country project director, the TA will provide overall technical guidance on country activities and work with project leadership to determine country level priorities in support of introduction and access to HIV biomedical prevention products. S/he will lead product introduction policy and program activities and assist with overall project implementation. S/he will work with project leadership and liaise with technical experts to develop and implement country level workplans and monitor progress against workplans to ensure that project activities are on track. S/he will also be responsible for working with HQ- and other Sub-Saharan Africa-based staff to share in-country experiences and identify synergies across the project.

The position will be based in Kampala and work out of the FHI 360 office or remotely as determined by office policy. Preference is for Ugandan nationals.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in design, planning, and capacity building of HIV biomedical prevention product introduction activities in collaboration with the country project director
• Develop and support implementation of the MOSAIC country level workplan with country project director and ensure project activities are on track and completed in a timely manner
• Leads the development and dissemination of HIV biomedical prevention product introduction strategies, tools, and materials
• Work closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and provide technical support to advance rollout of HIV prevention products as determined by the MOH (e.g., support national policy and implementation plan development, etc.)
• Ensure that project implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that project strategies and activities are technically sound and meet client/funder contractual obligations
• Identify and address challenges, gaps, barriers to biomedical prevention product introduction and ensure best practices are shared across countries
• Participate in relevant HIV and family planning technical working groups (TWG) and sub-committees
• Support the development and implementation of research utilization and knowledge management strategies for new biomedical prevention product introduction
• Assist with the implementation of research studies by providing technical support
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, implementing partners, civil society, and the private sector
• Work closely with country project director to provide regular updates to USAID Mission, participate in client/funder meetings, and develop donor reports and presentations
• Participate in and support learning collaboratives, including webinars and face-to-face meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum requirements:

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant technical experience in implementation of donor-funded public health projects, preferably with activities or components relating to family planning, youth-friendly services, and biomedical prevention product introduction in Uganda
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with USAID and international donors, government counterparts, and project stakeholders
• Experience with USAID and PEPFAR

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.