Location: Zambia

Contingent upon funding

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Overview

The Technical Advisor- Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (TA-VMMC) will be responsible for providing technical oversight for the project’s VMMC intervention, in particular with Key Populations (KP) and is specifically responsible for ensuring the services offered meet all national standards and accepted best practice.  The VMMC TA reports directly to the CoP and will take a leadership role in ensuring the highest technical standards for VMMC are maintained during implementation while meeting stated goals and reporting requirements.  S/he may assume the responsibilities of the CoP in their absence. S/he will coordinate among CDC and key stakeholders and other implementing partners undertaking similar interventions in the field of VMMC and will interact with numerous GRZ institutions and representatives, particularly at the county/facility level.  S/he will take a technical leadership role in her/his area of responsibility and coordinate with GRZ and other partners while working closely with other advisors.  S/he will be knowledgeable about current best practice in VMMC approaches and strategies which are proven to be effective.

Minimum Requirements

  • A Master’s Degree in public health or related field.
  • At least seven years of experience in managing and implementing VMMC interventions of similar scope and size in a development context, with at least five of those years in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Zambia.
  • At least five years of demonstrated experience in project design of VMMC activities (in support of HIV/AIDS interventions) and managing and supervising teams.
  • At least three years demonstrated, recent experience within the capacity as senior staff in some aspect of a community’s role in supporting VMMC interventions.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, other intervention implementers and stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
  • Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language

How to apply

Send your application and CV to cmmbzamhr@cmmb.org by Friday 8 September, 2017.