Overview:
KARABO EA BOPHELO at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho. The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free pediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment, and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions. Karabo Ea Bophelo (KB) is a five-year USAID-funded activity to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Lesotho.
BCMCFL is looking for highly qualified local candidates to fill in the following positions available under Karabo Ea Bophelo Project on a full-time, Fixed-Term Contract basis.
Position
OVC-Technical Manager
Based in Maseru KB Office
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
The OVC-Technical Manager will provide technical and strategic leadership of all OVC technical and programmatic aspects of the project. S/he reports to the Technical Lead-OVC and closely collaborates with other technical staff to ensure that program objectives are met and all activities are responsive to the needs of the host country and intended beneficiaries.
Key Performance Areas:
Key performance areas include, but are not limited to the following:
- The OVC Technical Manager, with extensive expertise in OVC programming, HIV and PEPFAR programs, will serve as the primary contact for the OVC program and ensure implementation of the program in line with PEPFAR priorities and in coordination with technical teams, MEAL, and partners.
- Ensure project objectives and results are accomplished and meet expected technical quality standards and that research and learning continue to inform project implementation.
- Assist the Technical Lead-OVC in the successful programmatic and technical implementation of the project including timely completion of high-quality work plans, accurate reports, and other critical deliverables.
- Lead the technical design and implementation of OVC program approaches and package of services in line with project strategies, donor priorities and international standards.
- Contribute to technical capacity building and innovation in OVC and HIV programs targeting Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW).
- Identify existing community-based support services for OVC and facilitate the development of effective referral system to ensure continuum of care.
Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies
- Bachelors’ degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Development, or other field of study related to the program scope of work required and at least seven (7) years of experience with community-based programs focused on the needs of children, adolescents, and underserved populations.
- Experience implementing USAID and/or PEPFAR-funded OVC, DREAMS, health programs
Highly qualified Citizens and Residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Interested candidates who meet the criteria must email applications letters including CVs, certified copies of identity documents, qualifications and three work-related referees with contact details (one should be from current supervisor/employer).
All applications must be emailed to [email protected] on or before Friday, 24th June 2022. Clearly indicate the name of the post applied for on the subject Line. Applications to be submitted through the email provided only. No hard copies will be accepted. Late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above directions will results in the application being disqualified. Detailed job description can be obtained from https://baylorlesotho.org/jobs/
BCMCFL reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.