The HIV Technical Lead plays a critical role in the implementation of Santé. Under the general supervision of the Regional Director of Program and the Technical Director, the HIV Technical Lead will work with an integrated and systems strengthening approach that is fundamental to the implementation of Santé. S/he will work closely with his/her HIV/TB & Infectious Disease Regional Technical Lead counterparts to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs and related activities in accordance with the Package of Essential Services standards. S/he will provide technical guidance to the site teams, more specifically the Community Health Coordinators, the Clinical Coordinators and the M&E and Governance Coordinators.

- Provide direct support in the overall technical assistance and capacity building role Project Santé holds with partners and the MOH to work towards harmonized policies and strategies based on best practices.
- In coordination with the health team, actively develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders in Haiti including donors, government actors, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
- Serve as the liaison between Santé project and implementing partners/stakeholders including, health care facilities, DDS, PNLS, PNLT/MH on issues relating to the implementation of HIV/TB collaborative activities
- Work closely with other regional technical leads to ensure an integrated approach and implementation all across the country.
- Liaise with Regional and Departmental HIV/TB staff, quality improvement focal persons, laboratory technologists and other key staff involved in quality improvement, clinical mentorship and supportive supervision to integrate HIV/TB collaborative activities into existing health service delivery platforms and build sustainable systems for HIV/TB.
- Provide support for all aspects of data collection and reporting by all stakeholders, and help to identify barriers/challenges and work with the DDS and regional TB/HIV Coordinator to address these in a timely manner. lias
- Liaise with the government counterparts to facilitate and support adaptation and implementation of the national TB and HIV/STI program in line with the WHO normative guidance, international best practice and USAID requirements.
- Create and conduct appropriate trainings/sensitization sessions for health-facilities, santé staff and government level personnel, especially with regard to PMTCT practices.
- Provide technical and strategic guidance to implementing site teams on integrated HIV/TB services in line with MSPP national policies and Santé strategic plan.
- Provide technical support to the site teams during the development of work-plans and participate in the planning and budgeting activities in regard to HIV/TB.
- Identify, document, and disseminate best practices in HIV/TB and infectious disease.
- Conduct supportive and supervisory visits to TB and HIV care facilities, prepare reports on supervisory visits, and provide remedial actions on constraints to the district/regional/national and the facilities visited
- Coordinate comprehensive nursing services to target high risk and vulnerable population.
- Ensure a strong vertical referral system with appropriate follow-up and treatment.
- Ensure an integrated horizontal range of services within HIV/TB and other relevant field such as FP/SRH, Maternal Health, Child Health, WASH-Disaster Preparedness.
- Ensure ongoing provision of HIV testing and medication supply by working closely with Supply Chain and Emergency Preparedness.
- reParticipate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, attend all required meetings and other training as required.
- Provide and facilitate technical leadership to programs in the areas of HIV/TB and infectious disease service delivery, task shifting and health financing.
- Coordinate on a regular basis with consortium technical partners and other key stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met, are achieved on time and to the highest standard.

- Minimum of a master’s degree in public health, nursing, infectious disease, health administration, or related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a position involving HIV/TB and infectious disease or related health services.
- Experience in the implementation and management of health development projects, preferably in developing country context.
- Knowledge of Haitian operating environment preferred: experience in the Haitian Health system and working with the MSPP/PNLS preferred
- Fluency in French, English and Creole with strong oral communication and writing skills required.
- Managerial and operational experience, donor-funded activities involving coordination with multiple program partners and institutions. Familiarity with managing USAID/PEPFAR projects and/or performance-based contracts preferred.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and descriptively.
- Ability to provide leadership and stability to field staff for program continuity.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative. Ability to lead groups and provide training and technical assistance to staff and teaching staff.
- Ability to monitor, analyze and evaluate program systems and procedures, making and coordinating appropriate changes. Skill in collecting and analyzing data; prepare reports and maintain records.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to establish good rapport with other staff, clients, and the general public.
- Ability to effectively speak before a group, the public or community officials.
- Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
- Must be familiar with common editing software: MS Office Word, Excel and Power Point
- Willingness to frequently travel to sites and other areas as needed.

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