FHI 360 IS A RECRUITMENT NOTICE FHI 360 EPIC SENEGAL
Job Title 1: Technical Officer, Clinical
Location
Job Type: National CDD
End Date: 21 November 2026
Job overview
FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Technical Officer (Clinical) for the project "Achieving Objectives and Maintaining Epidemic Control" (EpiC) in Senegal. EpiC is a five-year global project funded by the US Department of State (DoS). The project provides technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to overcome barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-management of national HIV programmes by improving HIV case detection, prevention, treatment programmes and viral load (VF) suppression among populations at high risk of HIV infection. In Senegal, EpiC works in seven regions (Dakar, Thiès, Saint Louis, Kolda, Kaolack, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor) to provide HIV-related services to populations at high risk of HIV infection and will build the capacity of local and community-based organizations and work closely with health structures, the Senegalese government and key stakeholders to deliver responsive HIV services.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Technical Officer Clinical is a member of the EpiC project technical team. The primary responsibility of the Technical Officer Clinical is to ensure the successful implementation of the clinical elements of EpiC’s work plan and the achievement of project targets and objectives. The Technical Officer Clinical will provide technical supervision and project assistance in the clinical aspects of the EpiC program as well as technical support for all aspects of the HIV cascade. She/he will ensure that clinical efforts are evidence-based, community-focused and contribute to the deliverables of EpiC’s annual implementation plan. This position is critical for developing quality, evidence-based approaches to clinical support for improved preexposure prophylaxis, effective HIV testing strategies, referral to care, peer outreach, systematic initiation of treatment of newly introduced individuals, adherence to ART, coverage and suppression of viral load.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Other information
Provide technical and programmatic expertise in prevention activities (PrEP), HIV testing (self-testing, index testing, EPOA), HIV care and treatment, including community outreach (U=U), and the viral load for the community advisor to the site and other provision of public and private services.
Oversee timely production of accurate technical reports to FHI 360 and DoS, as required.
Ensure quality work on standard operating procedures contextualized to the Senegalese environment by ensuring confidentiality, security and safety for access to health service to priority and key population groups for HIV
Collaborate with community actors to ensure links to care, adherence, index case testing and follow-up of people lost from sight for return to antiretroviral care and treatment, and ensure that those eligible for viral load receive the viral load for better access to HIV service in health facilities supported by the EpiC project.
Support the social worker and staff in the use of follow-up lists (daily and weekly) for patient management: appointment reminders, missed appointments, lost sight of patients (IIT) and patients eligible for viral load.
Use and manage group resources to achieve site goals by better organizing their weekly and monthly tasks.
Provide technical assistance to ensure the integration of HIV services (prevention, care and treatment, viral load) in health facilities supported by the EpiC project.
Identify structural barriers to the integration of HIV service in health facilities supported by the EpiC project to make access to HIV service accessible.
Help ensure that products such as PrEP tools, ARVs, HIV tests (HIVST), viral load regents are available consistently across all clinical service delivery facilities.
Work with stakeholders to ensure the quality of clinical care and services.
Work with the Senegalese government and local health facilities to ensure that all clinical care providers have been trained to provide services without discrimination and stigma.
Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with targets set out in the work plan and performance monitoring and evaluation plan.
Contribute to the quality of the program according to FHI 360 standards, and includes quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
Candidate profile
Experience
Doctor of Medicine with at least 2 years of experience in technical management of public health and HIV preferred projects and/or programs
At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a preferred technical advisor position in an international development context
Experience with U.S. government rules and regulations and experience working in a desirable international NGO environment.
Proven skills in implementing HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Senegal or other countries in the region.
Understands the HIV-related needs of key population groups in Senegal and has worked to support and implement activities aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues.
Experience working with civil society organizations to plan and implement clinical HIV programs.
Experience in proactive risk identification, problem solving and appropriate communication to project staff and DoS.
Experience in identifying, designing and brokering public-private partnerships.
Knowledge of programming and reporting.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent French, an advanced level in English would be an asset.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
35%-50% domestic travel
Education / Qualifications
The salary range for this position is à XOF (annual base salary). In determining the amount of the offer, FHI 360 takes into account several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience and training, internal pay equity, market salaries and budget. For internal candidates, compensation will also be determined in accordance with FHI 360’s guidelines for promotion-related increases.
Job Title: Technical Officer, Clinical
Post location: Ziguinchor
Job Type: National CDD
BACKGROUND
FHI 360 is seeking applications for the position of Technical Officer (Clinical) for the project "Achieving Objectives and Maintaining Epidemic Control" (EpiC) in Senegal. EpiC is a five-year global project funded by the US Department of State (DoS). The project provides technical assistance (TA) and direct service delivery to overcome barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-management of national HIV programmes by improving HIV case detection, prevention, treatment programmes and viral load (VF) suppression among populations at high risk of HIV infection. In Senegal, EpiC works in seven regions (Dakar, Thiès, Saint Louis, Kolda, Kaolack, Sédhiou, and Ziguinchor) to provide HIV-related services to populations at high risk of HIV infection and will build the capacity of local and community-based organizations and work closely with health structures, the Senegalese government and key stakeholders to deliver responsive HIV services.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Technical Officer Clinical is a member of the EpiC project technical team. The primary responsibility of the Technical Officer Clinical is to ensure the successful implementation of the clinical elements of EpiC’s work plan and the achievement of project targets and objectives. The Technical Officer Clinical will provide technical supervision and project assistance in the clinical aspects of the EpiC program as well as technical support for all aspects of the HIV cascade. She/he will ensure that clinical efforts are evidence-based, community-focused and contribute to the deliverables of EpiC’s annual implementation plan. This position is critical for developing quality, evidence-based approaches to clinical support for improved preexposure prophylaxis, effective HIV testing strategies, referral to care, peer outreach, systematic initiation of treatment of newly introduced individuals, adherence to ART, coverage and suppression of viral load.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
Provide technical and programmatic expertise in prevention activities (PrEP), HIV testing (self-testing, index testing, EPOA), HIV care and treatment, including community outreach (U=U), and the viral load for the community advisor to the site and other provision of public and private services.
Oversee timely production of accurate technical reports to FHI 360 and DoS, as required.
Ensure quality work on standard operating procedures contextualized to the Senegalese environment by ensuring confidentiality, security and safety for access to health service to priority and key population groups for HIV
Collaborate with community actors to ensure links to care, adherence, index case testing and follow-up of people lost from sight for return to antiretroviral care and treatment, and ensure that those eligible for viral load receive the viral load for better access to HIV service in health facilities supported by the EpiC project.
Support the social worker and staff in the use of follow-up lists (daily and weekly) for patient management: appointment reminders, missed appointments, lost sight of patients (IIT) and patients eligible for viral load.
Use and manage group resources to achieve site goals by better organizing their weekly and monthly tasks.
Provide technical assistance to ensure the integration of HIV services (prevention, care and treatment, viral load) in health facilities supported by the EpiC project.
Identify structural barriers to the integration of HIV service in health facilities supported by the EpiC project to make access to HIV service accessible.
Help ensure that products such as PrEP tools, ARVs, HIV tests (HIVST), viral load regents are available consistently across all clinical service delivery facilities.
Work with stakeholders to ensure the quality of clinical care and services.
Work with the Senegalese government and local health facilities to ensure that all clinical care providers have been trained to provide services without discrimination and stigma.
Contribute to the achievement of high-quality results in accordance with targets set out in the work plan and performance monitoring and evaluation plan.
Contribute to the quality of the program according to FHI 360 standards, and includes quality assurance and improvement initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Doctor of Medicine with at least 2 years of experience in technical management of public health and HIV preferred projects and/or programs
At least 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a preferred technical advisor position in an international development context
Experience with U.S. government rules and regulations and experience working in a desirable international NGO environment.
Proven skills in implementing HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Senegal or other countries in the region.
Understands the HIV-related needs of key population groups in Senegal and has worked to support and implement activities aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues.
Experience working with civil society organizations to plan and implement clinical HIV programs.
Experience in proactive risk identification, problem solving and appropriate communication to project staff and DoS.
Experience in identifying, designing and brokering public-private partnerships.
Knowledge of programming and reporting.
Must be able to read, write and speak fluent French, an advanced level in English would be an asset.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
35%-50% domestic travel
The salary range for this position is à XOF (annual base salary). In determining the amount of the offer, FHI 360 takes into account several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience and training, internal pay equity, market salaries and budget. For internal candidates, compensation will also be determined in accordance with FHI 360’s guidelines for promotion-related increases.
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