The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Senior Technical Advisor to support an infectious diseases/defense health program in San Diego, CA.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a technical expert in HIV programming.
• Advise both at headquarters and field personnel on care/treatment and prevention programs.
• Recognize correct and incorrect approaches in HIV management and advise corrective action. This requires not only excellent clinical skills but also diplomacy and tact.
• Serve as a country team advisor responsible for the coordinating with Country Program staff in development of COPs/ROPs in PEPFAR countries, as well as DOPs of all DHP-supported countries. These COPs/ROPs and DOPs must be coordinated with in-country military partners, implementing partners, and DHAPP headquarters staff. The COPs/ROPs and DOPs must represent the most current medical and public health activities and plans to best support HIV/AIDS programming in each military and respond directly to the epidemiology of that population. The typical COP/ROP or DOP will address HIV testing programs, HIV virologic testing capability, other laboratory capabilities, same-day HIV treatment with adherence and retention programs, HIV/AIDS diagnostics, sexually transmitted infection syndromic management programs, PEP and PrEP programs, PMTCT, KP programming, and training of partner military personnel.
• Work with a technical team to assist in implementing the plans for each country in the portfolio. The position requires interacting with DoD elements across the globe to include CCMD and Embassy staff, as well as personnel from other agencies (USAID, CDC, HRSA, and Peace Corps), in addition to many partner military personnel of varying ranks. Foreign ministry officials, US and foreign diplomats are also part of the networking required to accomplish the mission.
• Serve as an educator for the Military HIV Research Program for HIV and related topics.
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• A Doctoral level degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, etc.) is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Expertise in public health management of HIV and related diseases, with at least 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience or training in public health

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kpono Government Services, and Kpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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