Senior Program Officer (SPO), HIV/TB Delivery and Introduction

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, deserve the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the organization emphasizes diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employee engagement in various communities. The organization is committed to fostering an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
As a Senior Program Officer (SPO) for HIV/TB Delivery and Introduction, you will be responsible for leading and managing a diverse portfolio of grants and investments aimed at scaling up HIV prevention and treatment programs. This role emphasizes the introduction and delivery of innovative biomedical interventions, such as long-acting PrEP and AI technologies for self-care. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic directions, ensuring alignment among global and country stakeholders, and promoting evidence-based, sustainable approaches to HIV service delivery. Your responsibilities will include liaising with country governments, funders, pharmaceutical companies, and key implementing partners in priority countries like Malawi, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia. The position requires a strong technical background in HIV prevention and treatment delivery, as well as hands-on experience in transitioning new products from evidence to market and service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a multi-year investment strategy that encompasses primary prevention, testing, and treatment, with specific milestones for coverage, equity, cost, and health impact.
• Act as a strategic advisor within the HIV team regarding product introduction and delivery, contributing to long-term vision and investment strategies.
• Lead the introduction of new and under-utilized tools, ensuring alignment of guidelines, pricing, procurement, and service models for large-scale implementation.
• Collaborate with global and country stakeholders to coordinate the rollout of new HIV prevention tools through optimized service delivery models.
• Work with governments and stakeholders to design and implement digital tools, including AI for self-care, and utilize program analytics to track resource allocation and uptake.
• Enhance HIV testing strategies by integrating various testing methods and ensuring comprehensive service delivery.
• Serve as a country coordinator, maintaining an in-depth understanding of the local policy and programmatic landscape.
• Manage a complex portfolio of grants and investments, co-creating national introduction and scale-up plans with relevant health ministries and organizations.
• Align partners on policy adoption, procurement, training, demand generation, and quality assurance to facilitate successful scale-up. 1
• Design and implement differentiated delivery models that enhance accessibility and convenience for users. 1
• Maintain strategic relationships with grantees, partners, donors, and governments to maximize impact and ensure alignment with HIV goals. 1
• Identify and pursue investment opportunities that are relevant to specific countries while being applicable on a global scale. 1
• Coordinate efforts across foundation teams and external partners to strengthen integrated approaches to HIV delivery. 1
• Represent the foundation in external engagements and technical working groups related to HIV delivery and prevention. 1
• Conduct landscape analyses and data reviews to inform strategy development and progress tracking. 1
• Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and accountability within the team and among partners.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in public health, public policy, life sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in global health, with a strong focus on HIV product introduction and service delivery.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) with governments, NGOs, and technical partners.
• A solid understanding of HIV epidemiology, delivery platforms, biomedical innovations, and the global HIV ecosystem.
• Familiarity with market access, implementation science, and health systems strengthening approaches.
• Proficiency in using digital tools to enhance healthcare efficiency and empower users.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as public health, public policy, or life sciences. An advanced degree is highly preferred, indicating a deeper level of expertise and knowledge in the field.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in global health, specifically focusing on HIV and TB product introduction or service delivery. Candidates should have a proven track record of working in low- and middle-income countries, collaborating with various stakeholders including governments, NGOs, and funders. Strong familiarity with the HIV prevention and treatment landscape, as well as experience in managing grants and engaging partners, is essential.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international scope of the role. Knowledge of local languages in the priority countries (e.g., Zulu, Shona) may be advantageous but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
The position is likely full-time and may involve international travel to the priority countries listed. The organization emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices, ensuring that all applicants are treated fairly regardless of their background. The role may also involve a probationary period contingent upon successful completion of a background check.