HIV/TB Division Chief

General Statement of Purpose of the Contract Background: The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is the largest commitment ever by a nation toward an international health initiative for a single disease. PEPFAR is a multifaceted approach to combating HIV/AIDS in more than 100 countries around the world. Zambia is currently one of the largest recipients of PEPFAR funding with an FY 2022 budget of approximately $431 million to support a comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care program. The HIV/TB Division Chief, in collaboration with CDC and the PEPFAR Country Coordinator, provides leadership, guidance, and technical direction of the development and execution of the PEPFAR program in Zambia. The HIV/TB Division Chief provides managerial and technical support to the Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) in matters related to HIV/AIDS policy, program implementation, and evaluation. Within the USAID/Zambia Health Office, the HIV/TB Division Chief serves as the principal manager overseeing the HIV/AIDS/TB portfolio, which includes robust HIV pediatric and adult care and treatment and prevention. The HIV/TB division oversees much of the mission’s PEPFAr resources, and comprises 6 FSN staff. Statement of Duties to be Performed Specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: 1. Strategic Leadership and Program Management (60%) The HIV/TB Division Chief is responsible for the USAID HIV/AIDS/TB portfolio under the Zambia PEPFAR program. The HIV/TB Division Chief provides overall strategic leadership, management and implementation oversight for the complex and diverse HIV/AIDS/TB program and serves as a USAID technical expert and leader within the interagency PEPFAR space. The HIV/TB Division Chief leads the strategic planning, development, oversight, management, and assessment of USAID/Zambia’s PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs in areas such as HIV testing services, HIV treatment and retention, voluntary male medical circumcision, and integration with comprehensive HIV programming targeting priority populations. The HIV/TB Division Chief carries out a full range of consultative, advisory, strategic, coordinating, planning and evaluation responsibilities related to the assigned portfolio, and ultimately is responsible for overseeing development and management of all HIV/TB Division mechanisms, strategic leadership, planning, budgeting, and reporting against both USAID and PEPFAR requirements. The HIV/TB Division Chief is responsible for the development and implementation of annual Country Operational Plans (COPs), ensuring plans are designed according to USAID’s strategic advantage and sufficient funds are allocated to reach goals. The incumbent initiates new programs and activities in accordance with the Ministry of Health policies, guidelines and protocols and PEPFAR public health program goals, objectives, and policies. This includes playing a lead role in strategic planning and program development through the provision of direct technical assistance, and well executed program planning with partners. The HIV/TB Division Chief is responsible for planning a broad range of HIV/AIDS activities, including identifying opportunities for integrating development assistance principles with HIV/AIDS sector programs; participating in the formation of policies and guidelines to further HIV/AIDS activities in the geographic area; and, coordinating program development, implementation, and performance monitoring plans that encourage successful HIV/AIDS activities. S/he liaises with other parts of the overall health office portfolio, including with the Family Health, Health Systems Strengthening, Strategic Information, and Social Protection teams to ensure a coordinated, comprehensive response to some of Zambia’s most pressing public health challenges. The HIV/TB Division Chief is a senior public health advisor who is recognized by the USG and the GRZ as an expert in the field of HIV/AIDS/TB care, treatment, and prevention and serves as a key advisor to mission management, the PEPFAR Interagency, the GRZ, and to implementing partners (IPs). A key activity of the HIV/TB Division is to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs that are carried out by cooperating/implementing partners. This requires close cooperation with other donor agencies, implementing and/or cooperative agreement partners, facilitation during implementation, frequent monitoring and, in liaison with the Strategic Information division, evaluating partner performance against desired results that are in accordance with USAID and PEPFAR guidelines and protocols. The incumbent ensures that program requirements of USAID grants, contracts and/or cooperative agreement are correctly followed and according to PEPFAR and international HIV/AIDS program standards. Independently or in coordination with other experts, the job holder prepares and presents comprehensive program reviews to include accomplishments, challenges and recommendations on curtailing or expanding programs. The HIV/TB Division Chief keeps abreast of current and new HIV care and treatment issues, guides and crafts USG/USAID policy and programs in Zambia in the area of HIV prevention, care and treatment service delivery, interprets and advises the Office and Mission on implications and implementation options to maximize programmatic opportunities (as strategic and cost-effective) within Zambia’s integrated programming environment. The HIV/TB Division Chief is responsible for the day-to-day management of the HIV/TB Division, including supervision, management, mentoring, coaching and technical direction of staff. The HIV/TB Division Chief directly supervises six technical staff, who are responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of HIV/AIDS activities. The HIV/TB Division Chief creates a supportive work environment that values diversity and elicits the highest possible level of performance from the entire team. They set clear individual and team work objectives and ensure that staff members meet those approved work objectives. 2. Representation, Interagency Coordination, and Reporting (40%) The HIV/TB Division Chief serves as a USAID lead on the interagency PEPFAR Management team ensuring coordination of work plan development, implementation strategies, and evaluation plans for all USG agency activities in Zambia. The incumbent represents USAID in internal and external technical, policy, and strategic planning PEPFAR meetings with Embassy Front Office, Ministry of Health officials, civil-society organizations, and other development partners. As an integral member of the PEPFAR Management team, they provide technical direction and guidance to PEPFAR technical working groups and implementing partners. They also coordinate USAID/Zambia’s HIV portfolio with other USAID-funded organizations, other USG agencies, development partners, and the private sector within Zambia. The incumbent coordinates closely with and provides guidance to the GRZ’s HIV/AIDS program to ensure U.S. government investments in the HIV care and treatment sectors are in line with the GRZ strategic framework and are effectively and transparently implemented. The HIV/TB Division Chief negotiates with senior GRZ and USG officials, other donors, implementing partners, civil society, and private-sector partners to improve implementation, strengthen partnerships, and improve coordination. The incumbent also liaises with partner-country officials of other ministries and government entities, such as Finance, Planning, Education and Economic Development, on plans and programs. The HIV/TB Division Chief also liaises with the Global Health Bureau in Washington DC and the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator and orients USAID's health program to align optimally with principles and program objectives of PEPFAR. The incumbent is a key player in the U.S. Mission’s interagency health efforts. They serve as the first point of contact to the U.S. Mission Leadership for all HIV-related USAID issues, partners and programs. In coordination with the PEPFAR Senior Management team, the incumbent keeps the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission up to date on the status of the program through regular briefings and written communication. The HIV/TB Division Chief has a direct leadership role in the development of the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Annual Performance Report, quarterly PEPFAR Oversight and Accountability Review Team meetings, Expenditure Analysis, and End of Fiscal Year reporting. They also ensure compliance with the Site Improvement through Monitoring System (SIMS) requirements while ensuring that SIMS analysis is incorporated into program implementation. They are also responsible for producing high quality portfolio analyses and presentations, and other key requirements, as directed by OGAC or USAID. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION To be considered for the position, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications. For those who do, further consideration and selection will be based on panel assessment of the selection criteria listed below. Applicants are required to address each of the selection criteria describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education, and/or awards or recognition they have received relevant to the criteria described below, and any related considerations. Be sure to include your name and the solicitation number at the top of each additional page. EDUCATION: The complex and highly technical and visible nature of the position requires a Master’s degree in public health, international health, or social sciences from a recognized institution and/or clinical qualifications. WORK EXPERIENCE : At least ten (10) years of progressive professional experience in designing, implementing, managing and monitoring large scale public health programs, including programs related to HIV epidemic control, is required. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a clear progression in their previous work experience and have experience working on HIV or other public health programming. Additional work experience includes the following: Demonstrated supervisory experience in leading and managing diverse teams of professional staff is required. Experience working with US government agencies, other donors, international organizations, public international organizations, and/or other relevant development stakeholders is required. Demonstrated experience working with high-level host country counterparts, in- country program managers, policy makers and a broad array of international health service providers and community leaders. LANGUAGE: Written and oral English proficiency is required. Must have proven ability to communicate quickly, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing in English. Must have demonstrated ability to make sensitive oral presentations, logically and persuasively, to senior USG and Government of Zambia officials and other donors. KNOWLEDGE: Specialized experience in HIV/AIDS is required in areas including but not limited to HIV pediatric and adult care and treatment and prevention. Demonstrated command of data, data systems, and ability to undertake data analysis. Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience, and problem-solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required. Preference will be given to those candidates with proven knowledge and experience with USAID programs, procedures and systems for program design, procurement, implementation, management and monitoring. SKILLS & ABILITIES: Expert computer skills, to include knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google applications, e-mail. Only offerors clearly meeting the above minimum qualifications will be considered for further evaluation.