Executive Officer - Programs

The African Comprehensive HIV / AIDS Partnerships (ACHAP) is a country-led, public­private development partnership between the Government of Botswana, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Merck Company Foundation which provided strategic support to Botswana's national HIV / AIDS response since 2001.

With ACHAP's support Botswana succeeded in establishing the first national HIV treatment programme on the African continent and with ACHAP assistance has enabled increased access to HIV counselling and testing services and as well as pioneering the introduction on a national scale of provider initiated (routine) counselling and testing greatly enhancing access to treatment and preventive services such as PMTCT. 

Currently in its second phase the organisation is delivering on four main areas of focus: HIV / AIDS Treatment Optimization; TB-HIV Treatment Integration; Safe Medical Male Circumcision and Knowledge Generation.

ACHAP seeks to appoint suitably qualified and highly motivated individual with strong commitment to programme implementation to the following position:

EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PROGRAMS

Reporting directly to the CEO, the primary purpose of the Executive Officer - Programs is to guide, lead and ensure cost effective delivery of high quality programs that support ACHAP's strategy; and to ensure the smooth implementation of large scale projects and programs in the region. The role will work closely with the Business Development function in respect to the acquisition of related funding. This role acts as a pivotal lead for proposal and resource development whilst maintaining accountability and standards to all stakeholders.

The position requires at least 15 years experience in a senior technical role within the Public Health sector with 5 years in writing research or project proposals. You will have experience implementing health programs in developing countries; coupled with working on large scale projects in excess of USD 20 Million.

 

LENGTH OF CONTRACT

The positions are on a one (1) year contract renewable based on the availability of funding and performance

All applications for the above jobs close on the 27th of September 2013. All applications need to be applied for via the website www.hrmc.co.bw