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
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