NGO JOBS

Organization: University of Maryland
Country: Rwanda
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC), an affiliate of the University Of Maryland has received a five year funding from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Partnership for Advanced Clinical Mentorship (PACME) Project. The overall goal of this project is to work with the MOH, RBC/IHDPC/HIV Unit and other national organizations for capacity building in the area of HIV/AIDS and other Public Health priorities.

Senior Clinical Advisor

Job Description: Senior Clinical Advisor
Direct Supervisor: Program Director
Location Kigali but requiring frequent travel out of Kigali
Remuneration Attractive and competitive package
Start Date Immediately

Overall responsibilities:
The Senior Clinical Advisor (SCA) will provide direct technical support for HIV/AIDS clinical mentorshipactivities at the District level. In addition the SCA will ensure that tools and materials developed oradapted for MGIC Rwanda PACME Project supported activities are operationalized throughout supported facilities. The SCA will be the key mentorship leader for MOH mentors working at the district level. The SCA will play a key role in the operationalization of the technical strategy of the project under the supervision of PACME Project Director to ensure that mentorship and training activities are based on sound science and proven success.

The Senior Clinical Advisor will be responsible for:
• Technical leadership on implementation of the new HIV/AIDS guidelines through targeted sessionswith key healthcare practitioners and facility visits.
• Appraising success of the mentorship model at the facility level and developing strategies inpartnership with MOH, the Institute of HIV/AIDS, Disease Prevention and Control for improvement;
• Working with Institute of HIV/AIDS, Disease Prevention and Control to establish a Databasefor clinical cases to be used in future learning and teaching initiatives;
• Continuously assessing competence gaps among district level mentors and developing strategies tobridge those gaps;
• Operationalizing strategies for the integration of HIV services within primary care at the facility levelas part of mentorship activities;
• Providing technical guidance to district mentors in operationalization of standards of care as definedunder approved policies and guidelines and based on evidence and information generated throughcontinuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Coordinating with the MOH National Reference Laboratory as the contact for PACME supportedlab quality improvement initiatives
• Providing direct support and technical guidance to the Institute of HIV/AIDS, Disease Prevention andControl technical staff in enhancing their capacity to effectively supervise HIV and related programsin the country Other duties as delegated by the Project Director

Requirements:

The candidate should have at least the following:

• Degree in Medicine with more than 10 years of experience in HIV/AIDS clinical care and programs
• Master’s degree in internal medicine , pediatrics or HIV Medicine is an added value
• At least 5 years experience in training and mentorship of Health Care Workers in HIV program.
• Should have a sound knowledge of HIV, TB, opportunistic infections, malaria, and other infectious diseases
• Working experience with health facilities in resource limited settings
• Must be fluent in English
• Knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda languages is an added value
• Previous experience in supporting ministries of health in mentorship or education.

Other Skills:
• Working computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel;
• Experience in giving presentations in front of small and large audiences
• Understanding of the challenges related to care and treatment delivery in the local, resourcelimited context
• Ability to interact proactively with health facility and Capacity Building Team
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to delegate

How to apply:

All application letters along with the latest resume or CV and any other relevant documentsshall be addressed to the following address not later than 31th January 2014:

Deputy Program Director/Operations
Chadel Building ( Opposite Ecole Belge) 2nd Floor,
Mille Collines Avenue
Nyarugenge Street, Kigali
Kigali, on 13th January 2014
Program Director
Prof. Cyprien Baribwira.

Organization: InterHealth
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013

We are looking for a highly motivated, qualified and experienced clinician to champion our innovative approach to psychological health care by setting the standards and precedents for good practice, whilst being regionally appropriate.

The role will involve consultations such as psychological clearances, counselling, trauma counselling, end of assignment reviews, reporting to organisations and contributing to health information. The role also includes delivering our training programmes and occasional travel within East Africa may be required to deliver training, or to give onsite support to clients on behalf of InterHealth.

The appointed person will have the ability to work with people who are not presenting psychological illness as well as those who do, and have the skills to work respectfully and at depth with those of religious faith.

This is a very exciting time to join the InterHealth Kenya Centre as we establish a new team creating a centre of excellence, offering evidence informed and regionally appropriate health and wellbeing services to sustainably support the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of those making a difference.

How to apply:

Please download our Recruitment Pack which contains some background to InterHealth, terms and conditions and details of how to apply.

Organization: ICON Instituts
Country: Tajikistan
Closing date: 09 Sep 2013

We are planning to apply to the KfW financed project: "Treatment and Prevention of Polio Cases". The purpose of the Project is to improve diagnosistics and treatment of newly occurring cases of AFC (acute flaccid paralysis) or Polio through timely correct laboratory diagnosis, and intensive care and improvement of the efficacy of Polio vaccines by delivering Polio vaccines and improving the cold chain in the Republic of Tajikistan.

-large training component
-Revision of the already developed architectural plans for a clinical laboratory with an entero-virus section (BSL 2 level)
- Rehabilitation and restructuring of the intensive pediatric care ward, isolation ward, and neurological department within one building; rehabilitation of the water supply system, sewerage, and heating system.
- Procurement and installation of the medical and non-medical equipment, and if necessary laboratory reagents for the different services for at least one year after installation of the new laboratory equipment.
- Procurement and installation of the cooling, transport and storage equipment for the cold chain for Polio vaccines throughout the country.
- Advice to the MoH

Requirements:

-health professional (MD or nurse with additional qualifications)
-at least 7 years of professional experience in pediatric intensive care, including isolation
-experience in set-up and / or organisation and management of a pediatric intensive care unit
-regional or international experience
-experience with polio eradication
-good English and Russian (or Tajik) language skills
-working experience with an international organisation

How to apply:

Please send your CV by email to: christiane.ponz@icon-institute.de

Please note that only applications will be answered that fulfil all above mentioned requirments

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Site Leader and ICAP’s Senior Technical Director, the Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for work related to research trials conducted at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center’s Clinical Research Site, including HIV Prevention Trials Network studies and Microbicide Trials Network studies. Responsibilities include: obtaining informed consent from participants; obtaining medical histories; providing counseling on HIV risk reduction and contraception options; administering study questionnaires; providing test results and conducting physical exams, including colposcopic gynecologic exams and gynecologic biopsies; prescribing study medications; assessing symptoms and medication side-effects; and reviewing laboratory results and reports and help manage adverse events. This position will work with the pharmacist to assure dispensing of study medications, collect, document and complete study-related case report forms in compliance with the study protocol and study specific procedures.

This position is grant funded.

POSITION IS LOCATED FULL-TIME IN THE BRONX.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtain medical histories and conduct physical examinations, including assessment of symptoms, of all screened and enrolled study participants in accordance with research study protocol requirements.

• Complete study-related case report forms and source documentation as per protocol guidelines.

• Review all screening laboratory results to determine participant’s study eligibility.

• Review all study visit laboratory results, reported symptoms and other adverse events to determine relatedness to study drug.

• Write and sign study specific prescription and corresponding New York State prescription for the study drug used; write other prescriptions, e.g., for oral contraceptives, for study participants as needed.

• In collaboration with other Site staff and the HPTN/MTN Network Statistical Data Management Center, participate in quality assurance activities including peer review of case report forms, source documentation, informed consent forms for completeness and accuracy, and respond to data queries from the network statistical and data management center.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive study records and source documentation.

• Conduct all research activities in accordance with study protocol, standard operating procedures and other appropriate institutional regulations, procedures, and policies, including procedures to safeguard confidentiality of study participants.

• Attend study specific and study related trainings and meetings as requested by the site’s Principal Investigator.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Requires Master’s degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

• Current New York State NP and RN license.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent clinical skills in conducting clinical exams, diagnosing routine medical and gynecologic conditions and initiating treatment.

• Must be able to take weekend call on a rotating schedule, usually by telephone, when needed

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Applications.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in clinical research studies involving human subjects, preferably with HIV/AIDS trials.

• Demonstrated experience working with women’s health.

• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse environment.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• No international or domestic travel required.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the link below to your browser:

jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=137435

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Site Leader and ICAP’s Senior Technical Director, the Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for work related to research trials conducted at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center’s Clinical Research Site, including HIV Prevention Trials Network studies and Microbicide Trials Network studies. Responsibilities include: obtaining informed consent from participants; obtaining medical histories; providing counseling on HIV risk reduction and contraception options; administering study questionnaires; providing test results and conducting physical exams, including colposcopic gynecologic exams and gynecologic biopsies; prescribing study medications; assessing symptoms and medication side-effects; and reviewing laboratory results and reports and help manage adverse events. This position will work with the pharmacist to assure dispensing of study medications, collect, document and complete study-related case report forms in compliance with the study protocol and study specific procedures.

This position is grant funded.

POSITION IS LOCATED FULL-TIME IN THE BRONX.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Obtain medical histories and conduct physical examinations, including assessment of symptoms, of all screened and enrolled study participants in accordance with research study protocol requirements.

• Complete study-related case report forms and source documentation as per protocol guidelines.

• Review all screening laboratory results to determine participant’s study eligibility.

• Review all study visit laboratory results, reported symptoms and other adverse events to determine relatedness to study drug.

• Write and sign study specific prescription and corresponding New York State prescription for the study drug used; write other prescriptions, e.g., for oral contraceptives, for study participants as needed.

• In collaboration with other Site staff and the HPTN/MTN Network Statistical Data Management Center, participate in quality assurance activities including peer review of case report forms, source documentation, informed consent forms for completeness and accuracy, and respond to data queries from the network statistical and data management center.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive study records and source documentation.

• Conduct all research activities in accordance with study protocol, standard operating procedures and other appropriate institutional regulations, procedures, and policies, including procedures to safeguard confidentiality of study participants.

• Attend study specific and study related trainings and meetings as requested by the site’s Principal Investigator.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Requires Master’s degree in Nursing and graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner program.

• Current New York State NP and RN license.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent clinical skills in conducting clinical exams, diagnosing routine medical and gynecologic conditions and initiating treatment.

• Must be able to take weekend call on a rotating schedule, usually by telephone, when needed

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Applications.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in clinical research studies involving human subjects, preferably with HIV/AIDS trials.

• Demonstrated experience working with women’s health.

• Experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse environment.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• No international or domestic travel required.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the link below to your browser:

jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=137438

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.

Organization: International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims
Country: Libya
Closing date: 21 Aug 2013

PART-TIME JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Clinical Psychologist
Tripoli, Libya

The International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT) is a health-based umbrella organization that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture worldwide, with a membership of more than 140 independent rehabilitation centres in more than 70 countries.

We are seeking 2 Part Time Clinical Psychologist, 20 hours per week, to provide mental health services for torture survivors in Libya. The contract is initially for one year, with the possibility of extension depending on funding. This post is based at the rehabilitation centre in Tripoli and will work closely with the Director of Center, other medical specialists and our partner in Libya, the World Organization against Torture (OMCT). Our work in Libya is generously funded by the European Commission and we offer a competitive salary.

This post will appeal to those with a passion for helping survivors of torture to rehabilitate and who are keen to be part of the team building services in Libya to support those directly affected by torture, their families and the communities they live in. You will have an interest in working as part of the global and regional rehabilitation sector. You will bring experience of clinical services in Libya and preferably have experience in the rehabilitation sector. You will be familiar with and keen to interact with colleagues in the Libyan public and private health services sector. You will work in close cooperation with our Project Manager in Tripoli and be actively supported by a team of rehabilitation experts based in Denmark and throughout the MENA region.

Responsibilities:

• Providing clinical psychological individual consultations managing trauma victims in the IRCT health-care facility;
• Participating or organizing therapeutic and psychosocial group activities;
• Performing work by using, developing and/or improving the necessary work tools;
• Working in patient referral systems with other local structures;
• Evaluating individual and collective ex-detainees and IDPs mental health conditions, providing clinical psychological support when needed if possible;
• Examining specific cases and documenting instances of torture and other types of ill-treatment, psychological;
• Ensuring good respect of confidentiality related to patients;
• Ensuring quality clinical follow-up and if necessary referring to other health facilities;
• Working in collaboration with other departments;
• Collecting data from all activities and health indicators, monitoring, analysis and reporting;
• Attending training sessions related to the subject of work and the post;
• Ensuring close cooperation with our partner OMCT in this project to build synergies in our work to ensure the rehabilitation of survivors of torture.

Personal Specifications:

• Psychologists must have clinical experience of two years after graduation degree or Master's degree in clinical psychology;
• Must be qualified as a psychologist (preferably registered in e.g. MRCPsych or another accrediting body);
• Valid license to practice in Libya;
• Good knowledge of clinical management of the most common diagnosis amongst trauma victims such as sleeping disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse;
• Knowledge of methods to prevent vicarious traumatization both at a personal level and team level;
• Experienced in collaborating with both primary and secondary care and willing to assist them in recognizing common mental disorders related to trauma and torture;
• Knowledgeable in the fields of secondary traumatization, child and adolescent psychiatry, rehabilitation psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and old age psychiatry;
• Experience in dealing with national (MoH, primary care, CSO) and experience international partners (WHO, iNGOs, UN, EU, etc.) is desirable;
• Knowledge of the region, particularly of the Libyan context and a proven experience in working in similar environments;
• Prepared to work under pressure and stress in a potentially dangerous environment;
• Experience in working in the field of health and human rights;
• Experience in writing expert opinions for legal purposes;
• Knowledge of the Istanbul Protocol on how to conduct an effective documentation of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment is an asset;
• Willingness to contribute to data collection for furthering the body of evidence;
• Excellent command of Arabic and English.

Personal Attributes:

• Organization skills, self-disciplined, flexibility;
• A high interest and passion for working in the field of human rights;
• Comfortable working in an international environment and cross culturally;
• Ability to work under pressure and to work remotely from some other members of the team;
• Ability to work as a team player, share knowledge widely, build relationships and partnerships;
• Ability to work with current technology such as Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook;
• Driving License and willingness to travel within Libya.

How to apply:

Please send a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages and a reference list in English explaining how your experience relates to the duties in the responsibilities of the post and person specification to: Jamal M. Hammoud, Project Coordinator at the IRCT, jha@irct.org, no later than Monday the 21th of August 2013 at 12 PM CET. We are happy to discuss any questions you may have so do send an email to Jamal Hammoud and he will reply as soon as possible.

Due to the nature of the post we are looking for applicants who have the right to live and work in Libya. The IRCT encourages all individuals from a cross-section of Libyan society to apply.

This is a local recruitment and the salary is stipulated on that basis.

Preliminary interviews will be carried out on during the first week of September 2013.

We are only able to contact shortlisted candidates and thank you for your interest.