Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Technical Advisor - HIV/AIDS Job Vacancy: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA)

IPPF is the strongest global voice safeguarding sexual and reproductive health and rights for people everywhere.

It has a network of six Regional Offices spread across five continents. IPPF is the world’s largest charity dealing in Sexual and Reproductive Health issues with a presence in 182 countries

The IPPF Africa Region (IPPFAR) consists of a network of 44 Member Associations (MAs).

Closing date: 30 Jun 2009

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

We are seeking a qualified person for the position of Technical Advisor – HIV/AIDS

Under the supervision of the Director, Department of Programmes, the Technical Advisor- HIV/AIDS will develop, manage and provide technical leadership in HIV/AIDS responses though the IPPFAR network of MAs.

Specifically, the post holder will be responsible for:
  • Developing and managing long and medium term strategies and plans to address HIV/AIDS
  • Coordinating and providing continuous technical direction, supportive supervision, monitoring, assessment and reviews of HIV/AIDS programme implementation
  • Strengthening the capacity of MAs to manage and provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services
  • Coordinating and promoting advocacy efforts for HIV/AIDS at national, regional and international levels
  • Ensuring quality and timely reporting and documentation of best practices for internal and external audiences
  • To assist in mainstreaming Quality of Care principles within programmes.
We are looking for a person with:
  • A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology or medicine
  • Minimum 8 years experience (5 years in HIV/AIDS) gained in developing countries in the area of sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, community health, covering: policy, strategic planning, programme management, service provision and research
  • Excellent training, facilitation and supervisory skills
  • Excellent written, analytical, presentation and reporting skills
  • Willingness to undertake frequent travel within Africa
  • Fluency in English and French.
Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

IPPF is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply

Interested candidates who satisfy the above requirements should forward their applications to

Human Resources,
P.O. Box 30234- 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel. (00 254) 20 2712672.

Fax (00 254) 20 2712819

or email hroffice @ ippfaro.org

Applicants should also note that they will be required to fill in a form which can be downloaded from our website.

For further information, please see our website www.ippfar.org

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