HIV Service Delivery Officer in PATH

HOW TO APPLY : All applications are made online. For a full job description and to apply online, please visit PATH website (path.org) then go to About Us/Careers/Search Job Listings=> Ukraine=> HIV Service Delivery Officer (JR1240) 

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

PATH is currently recruiting an HIV Service Delivery Officer to contribute to implementation of Re- Envisioning Excellence and Accessibility in Clinic-based HIV Services (REACH 95) project funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). This position is funded through July 31, 2028. Employment after that date is subject to availability of funds.

The overall goal of the five-year REACH 95 project is to accelerate Ukraine’s efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control by 2030 by improving equitable access to high-quality HIV service delivery at public health facilities through optimized case-finding, linkage to prevention and care, and support for decentralized treatment services. The REACH 95 project aims to increase the number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who know their status, are linked to HIV care, and receive treatment — to achieve the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 95-95-95 goals for HIV epidemic control in Ukraine.

HIV Service Delivery Officer will report to REACH 95 Chief of Party.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to developing the overall strategy of HIV activities in accordance with the national HIV strategy, international recommendations, annual project work plans and monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Contribute to developing the innovative approaches to HIV program management, including Fast Track implementation to reach 95-95-95 targets, activities to reduce stigma and discrimination, and project plans based on the monitoring and evaluation data analysis.
• Contribute to project facilities selection, reviewing and approving by oblast health care departments in 16 regions of Ukraine.
• Develop and implement  HIV project activities in project health care facilities.
• Organizing and implementing the safe, dignified, non-discriminatory, non- exploitative, and supportive HIV service delivery through Stigma Index Survey and multi- stakeholder response plans.
• Conducting of the knowledge, attitudes and practice survey on HIV testing services among health care providers in project health care facilities.
• Organizing and implementing regional systems for supportive supervision and clinical mentoring within health care facilities to ensure quality improvement and high-quality management of HIV testing services.
• Organizing and implementing comprehensive services for key and priority sub- populations within public health facilities,such as multi-testing for HIV/hepatitis C/ hepatitis B/syphilis.
• Building the capacity of priority primary health care facilities to provide HIV services, apply for and implement the Program of Medical Guarantees package of HIV services.
• Organizing and implementing the work with vulnerable groups: servicemen, internally displaced persons, etc. in HIV case finding, providing social care and support in treatment adherence.
• Conduct desk reviews, in-depth interviews, and site visits to determine main barriers, gaps, and needs affecting implementation of HIV services in project health care facilities.
• Contribute to developing the pilot protocols and pilot implementation and monitoring of HIV- related services within the REACH 95 project.
• Develop training materials to promote expansion of quality HIV prevention and case management, including training curricular development, a set of pre- and post-training tests, presentations, hands-out materials, etc.
• Serve as a lead trainer / a co-trainer / a training supervisor / an on-job mentor during a series of REACH 95 trainings, workshops, supervisory and on-job training sessions.
• Contribute to and implement mentoring and supervision plans to ensure the proper coverage and high-quality, timely implementation of project interventions and good communication with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Conduct mentoring and supervision sessions on HIV services delivery for health care providers.
• Represent PATH and actively participate in the Ministry of Health’s working groups and meetings on the national HIV program development.
• Contribute to preparing annual work plans for implementation of HIV activities, as well as quarterly and annual reports.
• Actively participate in project advocacy and results dissemination through meetings, conferences, webinars, roundtables, publications, etc.
• Prioritize, channel, and facilitate communication among the PATH staff members.
• Maintain contacts with partners and stakeholders.
• Travel to program sites as requested.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Required skills and experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, business administration or relevant discipline required.
• More than 5 years’ experience in a similar role with a minimum 3 years directly with program management of HIV programs.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills across the implementation of effective approaches to HIV program and case management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international approaches to HIV programming and case management.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR requirements, regulations and monitoring required.

• Strong skills in development and conducting training events, meetings and other HIV-related activities.
• Strong skills in development of innovative approaches to HIV program management, including Fast Track implementation to reach 95-95-95 targets, activities to reduce stigma and discrimination, and the ability to develop plans based on the monitoring and evaluation data analysis.
• Ability to develop and implement the advocacy strategy for support implementation of HIV- related services at the national and regional levels.
• Prior experience in the implementation of international project activities in HIV area.
• Advanced skills in producing high-quality materials, project documents, reports and analytical reviews on planned deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, and communication skills including good public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Computer experience must include proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Prior experience of working with regional health care departments and healthcare facilities is an advantage.
• Ukrainian and English language fluency required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment.

PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.