SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Apply NowCompany: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor to join their team.
The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) envisions a healthy world in which all people and communities flourish. Join a multi-disciplinary team consisting of local and global staff who are working closely together to foster healthier communities, and equitable partnerships in research, training, and public health practice.
I-TECH is a center in the University of Washington's Department of Global Health. I-TECH has projects in more than 20 countries, and its staff worldwide work in partnership with local ministries of health, universities, non-governmental organizations, medical facilities, and other partners. I-TECH supports the development of skilled work forces and overall health systems strengthening with a focus on sustainability and transition to local ownership. As reflected in the I-TECH Diversity Statement, I-TECH is committed to being anti-racist and promotes health and equity in health for all people worldwide.
The Capacity Building for Sustainable HIV Services Award is funded by Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) with the goal to improve health outcomes for PLHIV along the HIV care continuum by building sustainable health systems, including a global workforce with the right skills, mix and distribution to responds to HIV and other population health priorities. In India I-TECH partners with the International Training Education Center for Health Private Limited (I-TECH India) to support Government of India's National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets through technical assistance for care and treatment interventions. The project provides support at above site level to both national and state level, to make health systems robust and well-organized.
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance to I-TECH India PLC and the India program. This includes mentoring, providing technical assistance, monitoring workplans, quality of program and deliverables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Assistance, Oversight and Quality Assurance:
Provide technical assistance to NACO and State AIDS Control Societies (SACS) on planning, implementation, and evaluation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services under India's National AIDS Control Program (NACP).
Provide technical assistance on HIV services at NACO's HIV Centers of Excellence and priority ART Centers in India.
Conduct regular reviews and assessments of program activities and interventions in India to identify areas for quality improvement.
Monitor project progress against adopted work plans, I-TECH standards, and Operating Principles, addressing technical, quality, and teamwork challenges, as needed, to maintain project momentum.
Network with other HQ technical staff to promote knowledge sharing and learning across teams.
Support the development and dissemination of technical briefs and best practices documents.
Plan quality assurance mechanisms to ensure high standards of program delivery.
Develop corrective action plans and propose their implementation.
Participate in I-TECH HQ and I-TECH India team meetings and provide critical input.
Represent I-TECH or the Country Office in meetings with ministry officials, funding agencies, or partner organizations.
Program Planning:
Work with Country Office leadership, PIs, and funders in defining grant program or project deliverables, developing project plans and budgets, identifying positive health outcomes, and directing team members in accomplishment of their duties.
Collaborate with Team Members in identifying opportunities, approaches, and tactics for providing technical assistance and capacity building to the ministries of health and local partners.
Assess the viability of approaches and activities proposed by stakeholders that may not be strongly supported by accepted theory or experience, advocating for a higher level of technical quality where appropriate.
Support the I-TECH India technical teams in planning activities and sub-activities outlined in the work plan within the specified quarters and monthly timelines.
Capacity Building:
Support the e-learning team in developing training materials (clinical and technical) and tools to enhance the capacity of health professionals.
Provide clinical and technical mentoring to the I-TECH India technical team to ensure innovative capacity-building strategies and the sustainability of interventions.
Supervise capacity-building and e-learning activities, including DLS programs and UW courses.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Oversee program data collection, analysis, and interpretation and provide feedback.
Work with PI and collaborate with I-TECH India team on identifying dissemination opportunities such as manuscripts, abstract submissions to conferences etc.
Support I-TECH India in developing project reports as needed.
Review program progress reports to CDC, HRSA, and NACO and provide feedback.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
MD (infectious disease and/or sexual health focus) or PhD or equivalent Doctoral Degree in Public Health/ Global Health (DrPH/DrGH).
2 years clinical experience managing HIV programs.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience providing technical assistance and capacity development for the planning, implementation and evaluation of national level public health programs.
Proficiency speaking/writing in Hindi or other Indian language is desired.
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This full-time, 100% position is based at the I-TECH offices at the UW in Seattle. The Sr. Technical Advisor requires up to 20% travel to countries that often lack adequate public health and safety infrastructure. Travelers must be prepared to follow the UW and US government recommended precautions and prophylaxis for travel safety and disease prevention. The Sr. Technical Advisor requires frequent participation in early morning and late evening telephone conference calls in order to accommodate time zone differences between Seattle and its country project sites. I-TECH operates within a grant-funded environment. Due to this, the total amount of this position's FTE may fluctuate based on program funding and needs.
Other:
This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Global Health has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor to join their team.
The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) envisions a healthy world in which all people and communities flourish. Join a multi-disciplinary team consisting of local and global staff who are working closely together to foster healthier communities, and equitable partnerships in research, training, and public health practice.
I-TECH is a center in the University of Washington's Department of Global Health. I-TECH has projects in more than 20 countries, and its staff worldwide work in partnership with local ministries of health, universities, non-governmental organizations, medical facilities, and other partners. I-TECH supports the development of skilled work forces and overall health systems strengthening with a focus on sustainability and transition to local ownership. As reflected in the I-TECH Diversity Statement, I-TECH is committed to being anti-racist and promotes health and equity in health for all people worldwide.
The Capacity Building for Sustainable HIV Services Award is funded by Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) with the goal to improve health outcomes for PLHIV along the HIV care continuum by building sustainable health systems, including a global workforce with the right skills, mix and distribution to responds to HIV and other population health priorities. In India I-TECH partners with the International Training Education Center for Health Private Limited (I-TECH India) to support Government of India's National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets through technical assistance for care and treatment interventions. The project provides support at above site level to both national and state level, to make health systems robust and well-organized.
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance to I-TECH India PLC and the India program. This includes mentoring, providing technical assistance, monitoring workplans, quality of program and deliverables.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Assistance, Oversight and Quality Assurance:
Program Planning:
Capacity Building:
Data Analysis and Reporting:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Other:
This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.