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Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organisation that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

The South African Medical Unit (SAMU) of MSF’s Operational Centre Brussels (MSF-OCB) was established in 2006, and provides support to projects with tuberculosis (TB) and HIV activities across Africa and beyond. This includes activities related to diagnosis and management of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB).

MSF-OCB is currently recruiting a TB/HIV Adviser to be based in Cape Town, South Africa as part of the SAMU team.

Main Objectives of the post

Support field teams in the definition and implementation of TB (both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant) and HIV activities, in both high and low burden settings
Increase MSF-OCB’s internal capacity to implement TB (including DR-TB) and HIV programmes with progressive and innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies
Participate in operational research on TB and HIV

Main functions

To give support and direction to MSF programmes with TB, DR-TB, and HIV activities in both high and low burden settings, in close collaboration with medical coordinators on the field, medical polyvalents in the Operations Department, other members of the Medical Department (paediatrician, pharmacist, patient support, infection control, etc), and external experts
To supervise strategic and technical aspects of these programmes
To conduct field support visits, including for project evaluations
To support the integration of TB care and treatment in HIV and other programmes
To contribute to the definition of policies, strategies and technical norms on TB, DR-TB, and HIV (with external expert network)
To participate in updating technical guidelines, strategic papers and tools for TB, DR-TB, and HIV, including in neglected diseases
To capitalise on MSF experience in these issues (e.g. contributing to the Medical Activity Report)
To participate in operational research in TB, DR-TB, and HIV in collaboration with those supporting operational research: define priority areas for research, suggest topics for specific projects, write protocols, supervise/coordinate study and data analysis, contribute to writing of reports/articles (e.g. MSF-OCB’s Medical Activity Report)
To organize briefings of field staff on TB, DR-TB, and HIV
To organize/participate in training courses organised by MSF
To participate as necessary in MSF’s international working groups
To help keep an overview (including data collection and program indicators) of all MSF-OCB activities related to TB and DR-TB
Contribute to medical advocacy where relevant
Contribute to the international strategic direction of TB and HIV/AIDS for the movement

Job requirements:

Candidate’s profile

• Medical doctor with additional training in tropical medicine
• Training in epidemiology and/or public health is an advantage
• A minimum of three years of field experience with MSF, including a minimum of 12 months in a project with MDR-TB activities
• Able to work independently and accept responsibility
• Able to work as part of a team
• Languages: English essential, French and Portuguese an advantage

Conditions

• Full-time
• Based in South Africa with frequent travel to field programmes
• Open-ended contract starting in January 2013
• Moral commitment of 3 years

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, mor e aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

The role
The Regional Security Director (RSD) position has been created to oversee and provide advice/guidance on Country Office safety and security management through increased capacity, technical support and advice both to the regional team and country programs on all aspects of staff safety and security and by ensuring appropriate systems are in place at country level. The RSD supports Regional Office and Country Office safety and security management improvements consistent with SC Safety and Security Policy and Standards (2010); conducting safety and security assessments; provide training for Regional Office and Country Office staff, especially safety and security focal persons (SSFP); analyzing incident reports and security updates; responding to Country Office inquiries; and deploying to SCI declared emergencies to ensure safety and security management is addressing emergency response needs.

Qualifications and experience
The successful candidate for the RSD position should possess the following knowledge, skills and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Five years of experience in overseas program management or humanitarian relief management in complex and/or insecure environments
- Two year experience in security management and/or crisis management in an overseas environment
- Effective technical/instructional writing skills
- Fluency in English; fluency in a second language is highly desirable
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks independently
- Strong leadership and communication (interpersonal, verbal and written) skills
- Commitment to the aims and principles of Save the Children. In particular, a good understanding of the Save the - Children mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin all aspects of the job.
- Excellent computer skills with solid knowledge of Microsoft software
- Experience in training adults using modern methods; completion of training facilitator’s course preferred
- Experience travelling to foreign countries preferred
- Experience in a multi-cultural environment necessary
- Experience in conducting assessments preferred
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time

When applying please include details of your current salary in covering letter

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 23rd October 2012
For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to the link provided

Pact desires to rapidly mobilize within the first 30 days of signing major contracts. In order to do so, Pact is seeking top consultants to support the initial start-up phase of large projects. Roles will differ slightly in terms of both the scope and the length of assignment depending on the specific nature of the project. Individuals must be available to be deployed on short notice. Strong project management skills will be vital, including leading a start-up team by coordinating personnel, liaising with the donor, civil society organizations, government authorities and various implementing partners. The consultant will oversee all operational and programmatic tasks until the Chief of Party arrives in-country.

RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DESCRIPTION:

 Overall project/process management

 Develop/implement work plans

 Budget management

 Engage with key stakeholders (donors, government, beneficiaries, partners)

 Interface with technical experts

 Lead and facilitate meetings

Qualifications:

 Experience with U.S. Government donors (especially USAID)

 Contract experience is preferred

 Knowledge of capacity development and governance programming is a plus

 Monitoring & evaluation knowledge is a plus

 Strong ability to read and write in English is a must

 Work experience in various countries and languages is desirable

 Must be able to start on short notice

 Must be able to work with a diverse team

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pactworld.org