CDC works with Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) to build a sustainable, high-impact national HIV response program with the goal to achieve epidemic control of HIV. CDC’s global health security efforts in Haiti help improve the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks before they become global epidemics. CDC supports Haiti in strengthening the capacity of its workforce to investigate and respond to disease outbreaks through the establishment of a Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). CDC is a major partner in Haiti’s Long-term Cholera Elimination Plan. CDC has worked closely with the MSPP to build TB-related laboratory and clinical capacity at high-volume sites throughout Haiti.

The incumbent of this position is a senior project manager and the key public health advisor on treatment to the CDC Director. Job holder provides comprehensive public health technical, administrative and managerial advice and assistance in support of treatment activities provided under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Responsibilities include day-to-day program management and development, monitoring, reporting and close collaboration with PEPFAR partners to ensure implementation is carried out in accordance with program strategic objectives and internationally recognized best practices in treatment. This position is responsible for High level leadership toward and the coordination of all clinical care technical assistance in Haiti and for technical review of all aspects of assistance awards to CDC partners providing clinical care and preventive medical services. The incumbent serves as the primary principle liaison to the Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population, UNAIDS, WHO, World Bank, Global Fund and CDC-funded partners for the medical prevention and treatment, HIV, tuberculosis, and other related communicable diseases. Partners include other PEPFAR agencies, host government ministries (including the Ministries of Health, Social Development and Education), Global Fund, International Organizations (IO) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) involved in treatment of HIV/AIDS in country. Jobholder represents CDC Haiti on AIDS treatment issues at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donor agencies. Incumbent reports directly to the Country Director.

Education Requirements:
Doctoral level (DrPH, MD or PhD) degree or host country equivalent in medicine, nursing, public health, epidemiology, bio-behavioral sciences or field is required.
EXPERIENCE Requirements:
Five years of mid-to-senior level public health experience in developing, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS treatment programs or other relevant public health programs that involve coordination with an international agency or implementing partner is required. One additional year of experience at the managerial level with multiple staff is required.
LANGUAGE Mandatory:
Level IV English (Fluent) spoken, reading, and writing “This will be tested”
Level IV French (Fluent) spoken, reading, and writing
Level IV Haitian Creole (Fluent) spoken, reading, and writing
Key Requirements:
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Doctoral level (DrPH, MD or PhD) degree or host country equivalent is required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.