Country: Guinea
Closing date: 15 Aug 2016
Context
Solthis is an international medical NGO which aims at improving access to care for people in limited-resources settings. Its action is based on three modes of intervention: Health Systems Strengthening, Operational Research and Advocacy, with methodology based on multilevel & multidisciplinary approach: Care services delivery (medical and paramedical staff, midwives, therapeutic educators and psycho-social workers, etc.); laboratory (technicians, etc.); pharmacy (procurement, logistics supply chain teams, pharmacist, etc.); the health information system; and lastly the coordination bodies.
Project Summary
This position takes place in the OPP-ERA Project (http://opp-era.org).
OPP-ERA’s innovative solution aims to improving HIV-1 monitoring by increasing access to routine, affordable VLTs and HIV -1 Early Infant Diagnosis in LMICs. It contributes to global momentum, putting in practice UNAIDS 90-90-90 Strategy commitments and the WHO “Treat All” guidelines. OPPs (open polyvalent platforms) are appropriate for low- and middle-income countries and are high performing. The open nature of the platform allows for new suppliers of complementary components of the platform to enter the market and increase competition. The project aims to stimulate a sustainable supply of OPP quality components and create a shift in the current market dynamics.
The project goal is to increase effective coverage of optimized HIV/AIDS-related tests (VLTs, EID) and demonstrate polyvalent use (TB, HBV) in LMICs. Within the project, we intend to significantly contribute to the scaled-up access to key HIV-related diagnostics in the four project countries (Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea), in complementarity to other technologies (integrated platforms and POC).
The project outcome is an increased use of OPPs for VLT and EID at the global level. By increasing access to quality VLTs and EID and providing tools to help other countries effectively use OPPs, we intend to contribute to the scale up and global use of OPPs, broadening the OPP market. In this way recipient countries can choose the most appropriate diagnostic solution according to needs. Therefore the market impact is expected on both the supply and the demand side.
The Project is managed by a consortium (composed of ANRS, Expertise France, Sidaction and Solthis) and Solthis will lead the Phase 2 (three years) and will be the focal point for communication and reporting to UNITAID. The OPP-ERA coordination team (7 people) responsible of the overall project management for the consortium, is therefore based at Solthis HQ in Paris.
In order to prepare the Phase 2, we are looking for a Guinea Project Coordinator.
Position summary
The Guinea project Coordinator will be responsible for all in-country activities, under the supervision of the HQ project country supervisor. He will be responsible for:
o Managing the field team and ensuring coordination and implementation of activities according to the project plan; Reporting to the country supervisors
o Relations with partners, including the organisation of quarterly national steering committees, development of country operational plans,
o Implementing advocacy and communication activities towards country level partners for transition plans, identify windows of opportunities and participate to GF grants development
o Monitoring the implementation of laboratory activities, ensuring the collaboration between the Country Biology advisor (National counterpart) and the HQ Lab advisor.
o Developing strong relations with CSOs and support the implementation of demand creation activities in relation with CSOs.
Profile
Education
Master’s Degree (Public Health/Project Management) and a minimum of 5 years in a relevant field.
Knowledge, skills & abilities
· Knowledge of public health policies
· Experience in health project management, facilitation of teams
· Experience in resource-limited settings would be an added value
· Experience in and aptitude for multi-stakeholder training and facilitation
· Fluent in English and French
Personal characteristics
· Strong interpersonal skills;
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team; well organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks, while driving results;
Conditions
Project duration: 3 years
Status: CDD one year renewable
Starting date : August, 2016
Salary & benefits : salary according to professional experience + package (medical and repatriation insurance, transport, accommodation, monthly living allowance of 530€), 33 days of paid leave per year.
Location of work : Post based in Conakry - Guinea
How to apply:
Submission of applications: Please send your application in English (CV, cover letter, references, dates of availability) to recrutement@solthis.org, quoting reference “Guinea Project Coordinator”, by August 15th 2016.
Solthis reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding.