Senior HIV/AIDS Specialist

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

RTI is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Senior HIV/AIDS Specialist to serve as a senior member the Africa Regional Team within RTI’s Global Health Group (GHG). GHG is an expanding program at RTI which currently has a staff of 450 with work in over 20 countries, including two regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya and Bangkok, Thailand. GHG implements projects and programs in the following technical areas: Health Systems Strengthening and Finance; Health Policy and Research; Health Governance; Public Private Partnerships; Malaria and Vector Control; Neglected Tropical Diseases; and HIV/AIDS. The HIV/AIDS Specialist will ensure technical and programmatic quality and growth of the Global Health Group’s HIV/AIDS programs in Africa. Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge and a proven track record leading major internationally based HIV/AIDS programs and competing successfully for major HIV/AIDS funds from USAID, PEPFAR, and other donors. Candidates should possess strong technical and management experience in several HIV/AIDS program areas such as ARV, care and treatment, HIV prevention, counseling and testing, PMTCT, and MARPS. This position requires international travel up to 30% time. This position will be based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure successful implementation of HIV/AIDS projects, including provision of oversight and assistance in achieving technical and operational deliverables; • Participate in the strategic planning and design of HIV/AIDS projects, including the selection of appropriate methodologies for program implementation; • Provide technical quality assurance for HIV/AIDS projects and proposals; • Provide senior HIV/AIDS technical assistance and capacity building support to GHG projects ensuring priority technical needs are met; • Identify, develop, or adapt innovative tools, approaches, and best practices for use in GHG’s HIV/AIDS programs; • Identify strategic opportunities to share GHG achievements in HIV/AIDS through conferences, publications, etc; • Represent the GHG’s HIV/AIDS work in regional or global forums, networks, technical advisory groups, and consultative sessions or conferences; • Interact and network with donors, potential partners, competitors, and international health groups to keep up on the latest developments in HIV/AIDS programmatic and funding trends; • Assist in the development and implementation GHG’s HIV/AIDS business development strategy, tracking and preparing for strategic opportunities that align with the Group’s goals and priorities; • Proactively position RTI for upcoming HIV/AIDS opportunities by marketing RTI’s capabilities to potential donors, networking with potential partners, identifying key staff and consultants, and preparing competitive costing strategies; • Serve as lead technical writer or proposal leader for the development of HIV/AIDS proposals as well as other related technical areas; • Maintain an extensive network of potential HIV/AIDS partners and consultants; • Engage in cross-institute collaboration. Includes participating in cross-institute HIV/AIDS meetings, staying abreast of other division’s HIV/AIDS activities, ensuring that other groups at RTI who work on HIV/AIDS issues are informed and/or involved in GHG programs or new business development activities, as appropriate. Skills and Expertise: • Medical Degree, Masters in Public Health (MPH), or related; • Candidates should have least 12 years of experience working on international public health programs with an emphasis on HIV/AIDS; • 5 years of experience working in a clinical setting preferred; • Prior experience designing, implementing and managing donor-funded HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries; • Strong technical experience in several of the following areas: ARV, care and treatment, HIV prevention, counseling and testing, PMTCT, and MARPS. • Prior experience managing USAID or PEPFAR-funded HIV/AIDS programs; • Previous long-term work experience in Africa on HIV/AIDS programs; • Proven track record of developing relationships and working successfully with major international health donors (USAID, PEPFAR, etc.) and potential partners; • Prior experience managing client relationships, reporting, work planning, financial management, and overall program implementation; • Excellent proposal writing skills and proven success in business development; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external clients; • Strong financial/budget management skills; • Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work collaboratively with others; • Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications; • Willingness to travel to the Africa region up to 30%.

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