Senior Program Officer: Substitution Treatment

The International Charitable Foundation "Alliance for Public Health" is a leading non-governmental professional organization which makes a significant impact on the epidemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis and other socially dangerous diseases in Ukraine in cooperation with state partners and civil society organizations through providing financial and technical support to relevant programs, which cover over 300,000 members of most vulnerable populations, which is the highest indicator in Europe. Alliance team includes over 100 professionals who are based in Kyiv

JOB PURPOSE: to provide support to the Alliance and its partnering organizations (sub-recipients) in all activities related to the provision of Medical and Psycho-Social Support (MPSS) to the patients on Substitution Maintenance Treatment (SMT); contribute to developing SMT strategy to response to the epidemic on national and regional level.

Contract type: full-time, fixed-term

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in HIV prevention, care and support including overseeing the development and implementation of HIV/AIDS programs in Ukraine. Experience in SMT is preferable.
• 1+ years of experience in HIV prevention & treatment programs within international organization.
• Working experience with/in HIV-service organizations, local NGOs, governmental, and/or international institutions.
• Relevant University degree (Public Health, Social Science, Medicine etc.).
• Knowledge of SMT, epidemiological situation in Ukraine, and specifics of HIV/AIDS programs in the region.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Ukrainian, Russian and English;
• High level of computer literacy, including all standard office applications including Excel;
• Ability to perform assigned tasks independently. Ability to meet tough and multiple deadlines.
• Readiness to travel within Ukraine.

For additional information on the organization as well as its programmatic activities and the positions announced, please visit our web site: http://www.aph.org.ua/

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter in English and Ukrainian/Russian to Отправить резюме . Subject line should contain "ref: SPO:ST".

Deadline for applications: 6 pm, September 10th, 2019.

Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The International Charitable Foundation "Alliance for Public Health" is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV/AIDS are particularly encouraged to apply.