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JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Republic of Armenia Country Coordinating Mechanism for HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Programs (CCM) is currently looking for an Expert to carry out a research in the framework of Methadone Substitution Treatment Project.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Conduct a study within the Methadone Substitution Treatment Project (hereinafter Project) (starting from 2009) through cooperation with other relevant organizations and professionals;
- Conduct a study among the Project beneficiaries to reveal the ways of HIV/ AIDS infection;
- Study the Project and reveal the HIV/AIDs infection cases, as well as existing challenges;
- Assess the Methadone Substitution Treatment Project efficiency and submit specific proposals for further improvement of the Project;
- Assess the efficiency of the consultation service conducted within the Methadone Substitution Treatment Project;
- Based on the Transition Readiness Assessment and Transition and Sustainability Plan, as well as any other relevant developments/ documents, develop a detailed roadmap clearly defining intermediary activities, milestones, timeframes, and implementing authorities (responsible individuals, monitoring indicators):
a) Submit information on progress on the roadmap to the corresponding CCM Working Group and CCM Secretariat on a monthly basis;
b) Present relevant information at CCM meetings and formulates questions for CCM decision making on behalf of and/ or as directed by the CCM Working Group on Transition;
c) Operatively manage the actions through holding of meetings, workshops, discussions with CCM Secretariat and all the other relevant entities and professionals;
- Develop a monitoring and evaluation approach to ensure successful implementation of the Methadone Substitution Treatment Project, including proactive and early identification of bottlenecks, enablers, technical assistance needs and escalation to decision-makers;
- Provide contextual analysis, gathering available and upcoming programmatic and financial information, and identifying gaps and resource needs (including technical assistance needs) as well as opportunities;
- Develop a progress report on Methadone Substitution Treatment Project and submit to CCM Secretariat and other beneficiaries;
- Study the funding for the state-guaranteed free medical care and service for detoxification treatment (provision of relevant amount, costs, quantities used, etc.);
- Where relevant, identify and contribute to disseminating best practices related to advancing transition and sustainability priorities (or vice versa, from Armenia to other countries).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- University degree in Law, Human Rights, Medicine or Public Health with post diploma educational degree;
- At least 3 years of work experience in the public health care system with close cooperation with penitentiary institutions and other relevant entities, preferably in an expert/ coordinating position;
- Excellent knowledge of state legislation and procedures, as well as international mechanisms;
- Knowledge of the Global Fund funding mechanisms and guidelines;
- Professional communication skills to communicate with all executive levels in both government and private sectors;
- Excellent networking and negotiation skills to develop good working relationships within the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Armenian, English and Russian languages;
- Demonstrable ability to think strategically, organize, plan and prioritize work to achieve results; analytical thinking; commitment to work and high sense of responsibility;
- Proficiency in MS Office, excellent skills in Excel;
- Flexibility; ability to work independently and under pressure.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates should submit their CV and at least one reference letter to: ***********.***@*****.*** indicating the position title ("Methadone Substitution Treatment Project Expert") in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interviews.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

Competitive