Post:Clinical Officer (Associate Research Scientist –
ICAP)
Job
from International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country:United States of America
City: New York
Job
from International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country:United States of America
City: New York
Organisation:International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Theme: Health
HIV/Aids
Job years of experience: 0-3 years
Job type:Job
POSITION SUMMARY:
*Grant Funded.
ICAP - Columbia University is recruiting for a key position in its headquarters staff situated at the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University in New York, NY.
ICAP is one of the world's largest implementation and technical assistance providers for HIV and related health programs and a global leader in public health. ICAP's activities span three broad health-related areas: program design and implementation; training and education; and research. ICAP has supported HIV care and treatment and related services at more than 1,800 sites across 21 countries in Africa and Southeast and Central Asia, providing HIV services to more than one million people and initiating ART for more than 600,000 children and adults at its supported sites.
The Clinical & Training Unit is comprised of a team of 13 clinicians and public health professionals who provide technical guidance to in-country staff, design and implement training programs, and conduct clinical and epidemiological research in HIV, tuberculosis and related disorders.
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the ICAP Clinical & Training Unit Director, the Clinical Officer will assist the Director in supporting the clinical aspects of ICAP’s activities in adult HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV integration across approximately 15 countries.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the development, execution and continual updating of the Clinical & Training Unit’s strategic plan for adult HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV integration;
- Provide technical assistance in adult HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV integration. This includes design of programs in partnership with in-country teams as well as provision of clinical mentorship, didactic teaching, and guidance to ICAP in-country staff in order to enhance technical capacity at the national, regional, and local levels for the delivery of high quality adult HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV services;
- Lead the development and/or refinement of materials, including technical updates, clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, dosing guides and other clinical support tools, with a focus on adult HIV care and treatment and TB/HIV integration;
- Work with ICAP country teams and ICAP’s Strategic Information Unit to design methods for collection of relevant data as well as interpretation of data, and support local use of data to enhance the delivery of high quality, evidence-based HIV care and treatment;
- Conduct visits to country programs to provide supervision and technical assistance in clinical issues including reviewing workplans, progress and challenges and conducting site visits to assess quality of care and adherence to standards of care. Host technical meetings for in-country staff that aim to transfer knowledge, review progress, discuss issues with implementation plans and strategies on the way forward;
- Oversee and/or actively participate in the preparation of grant proposals and renewals relevant to ICAP; provide technical expertise for other grant writing activities within ICAP;
- Oversee and/or actively participate in the design, implementation and dissemination of research studies and public health evaluations;
- Perform other related duties as directed.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires international travel of at least 6 trips per year with each trip lasting approximately 10 days.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Medical degree or equivalent (MB BS, etc.);
- At least three (3) years of experience in adult HIV care and treatment;
- Experience in clinical training and mentorship;
- Prior clinical research or program evaluation experience;
- Demonstrated experience working in and managing technical teams, as well as working independently with minimal supervision;
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken English);
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking on clinical care issues in a manner which reflects subject matter expertise;
- Proficiency in French language;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in HIV care and treatment program implementation in developing countries;
Portuguese language skills desirable but not required.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT:
Academic appointment at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health available, commensurate with incumbent’s qualifications.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please cut and paste the quick link found below to your browser:
academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56914
*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.
Job ID: #572077
Closing date: 15 May 2013
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