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

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership to the Country Programs Branch contracted staff in coordinating all DHAPP-partner military HIV/AIDS programmatic activities.
• Assign work to contracted team members and prioritize projects.
• Assist in managing and mentoring the Country Programs Branch.
• Understand the country and military HIV epidemiology, medical capabilities, and HIV policies.
• Determine an appropriate 5-year HIV mitigation strategy based upon local resources and potential partners, current host military HIV efforts.
• Liaison with appropriate in-country members.
• Implement the planned strategy.
• Provide program oversight, milestone monitoring, and evaluation including implementing partners.
• Maintain current HIV technical knowledge.
• Participate in knowledge exchange and program progress with in-country members.
• Provide additional support to DHAPP by participating as a technical expert as appropriate, reviewing proposals and strategic plans as requested.
• Provide HIV technical assistance to the field with regard to program planning, treatment programming, HIV service linkages, HIV testing and counseling, PHDP, PMTCT, VMMC, PrEP and other evidence-based prevention and other related HIV-specific programming.
• Provide prevention (PHDP) and other training as needed internationally.
• Serve on USG technical panels in specific HIV technical areas
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• A minimum of a master's degree in a relevant technical field (Master of Public Health is preferred) from an accredited college or university and at least 8 years of HIV-project or program management experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in international health, health sciences, or in HIV/AIDS programs. Prior work experience with a USG Agency, military, or other international/local organization is advantageous.
• At least 2 years of management experience is required.
• Written and oral proficiency in English is required. Intermediate or better French speaking ability is preferred.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles, techniques and practices of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and support programs is desired. Both data use (database management, Excel, PowerPoint) skills as well as programmatic skills are highly desired.
• An understanding and knowledge of USG regulations and procedures is beneficial.
• Interest in working with and on behalf of militaries. Be able to interact positively and professionally within an academic/evidence-based environment. Have excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of planning, developing, managing, and evaluating complex programs independently. Possess strong monitoring and evaluation skills. Be able to work both independently and cooperatively in an established culturally diverse team setting.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and be flexible in responding to changing demands, timelines, and priorities

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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