Employment
TITLE: Clinical Advisor
LOCATION: Lesotho
OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:
GRANT FUNDED
The International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) is seeking a Clinical Advisor who will provide technical, program, capacity-building, and health-system strengthening support that will initiate or enhance HIV and TB support, care, and treatment services throughout Lesotho. The Clinical Advisor will be a member of a technical advisory team, and works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide site support for the implementation, improvement, and expansion of HIV and TB services in Lesotho. Candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Medical Degree is required.
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of TB, HIV, and HIV/TB-coinfection.
• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature on TB and HIV treatment.
• 3-5 years experience in TB/HIV and public health programs, with 3+ years experience in TB/HIV programs at facility level.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Highly proficient in relevant computer applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Must be willing to travel 50% of the time throughout Lesotho.
TO APPLY:
Please send cover letter and CV to icap-jobs@columbia.edu. Please indicate you are applying for position #CA - LS in the subject line of your e-mail.
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