Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi government in the health sector. Our Mission is to provide high-quality, high-impact, highly ethical pediatric and family-centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition and other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide.

The Baylor-Tingathe program developed in 2008 initially responded to suboptimal uptake of PMTCT and pediatric HIV services in Malawi and has grown over the past 15 years to support the full cascade of HIV care and treatment services. The current CORE programming seeks to support Malawi in achieving epidemic control, by providing client focused care to people living with HIV from the time of diagnosis to linkage and full engagement in care. BCMCF-M’s CORE programming is funded by USAID, and is currently operating in 6 districts in Malawi. BCMCF-M is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Position: Care and Treatment Technical Officer
Contract Duration:  1 year (renewable)
Position Type:  Full-time

Location:  Lilongwe, with frequent travel
Reports to:  Technical Advisor, Care and Treatment

Job Summary, key skills and expertise

The Care and Treatment Officer will report directly to the Care and Treatment TA to support program delivery supporting  comprehensive care for HIV prevention, care and treatment, integrated health services,  and emerging public health issues.  The CTO will support the senior technical advisory team in provision of technical guidance, contributions to work planning, oversight of program implementation and performance, and representation at stakeholder engagements. S/he will provide technical support to district teams to build on current program strengths and accomplishments and address identified needs Working with the Program’s technical leadership, the  CTO will be responsible for maintaining a high level of expertise and innovation and keeping themselves and the team informed of relevant current trends and opportunities that relate to Baylor Foundation Malawi’s mission, donor priorities and host country strategic plans.

Candidate Profile

• Medical doctor (MD, MBBS), registered with medical council of Malawi
• Professional experience, including international public health programming with relevant experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and programmanagement (preferably with a focus on HIV care and treatment).
• 3 or more years of clinical experience in a leadership role
• Strong technical understanding of current global guidance in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment and related comprehensive health issues, with knowledge of best practices and current trends
• Significant recent experience with PEPFAR programming
• Familiarity with USAID rules and regulations, and reporting
• Proven skills in utilization of program monitoring data for program management and quality improvement, strong data analysis and interpretation skills; statistical analysis ability is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills in English; Chichewa fluency is preferred
• Experience providing capacity building, mentoring and technical support across cultures;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, donor agencies, and technical experts.
• Demonstrated experience in working with integrated health teams and promoting collaboration across disciplines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Available and willing to travel frequently to rural settings to directly support program implementation

Application process:

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should apply at https://apply.workable.com/tingathe

Closing date for receiving applications is 13^th September 2024. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.