Technical Specialist, HIV Above Site Activities

About the Role

The Technical Specialist, HIV Above Site Activities, will provide technical leadership and programmatic support to strengthen community-based HIV prevention services across Thailand under the EpiC Project. The position will focus on strengthening the capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) and implementing partners, enhancing Reach-Recruit strategies, implementing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approaches, and addressing service delivery gaps to improve program performance and service quality. The Technical Specialist will work closely with community partners, health facilities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to improve HIV case finding, increase PrEP uptake, and promote the use of data for evidence-based decision-making. The position will also support regional technical collaboration, partner capacity strengthening, resource mobilization efforts, and sustainability planning to enhance the effectiveness and long-term impact of community-led HIV prevention services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead national efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of community-based organizations (CBOs) and implementing partners in delivering evidence-based HIV prevention services, including Reach-Recruit strategies and community-led service delivery models.
• Lead and support the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approaches across EpiC-supported partners to identify service delivery gaps, improve program performance, and strengthen prevention outcomes.
• Analyze programmatic and epidemiological data to identify bottlenecks, prioritize improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making for HIV prevention programming.
• Develop and support implementation of targeted interventions to improve HIV case finding, strengthen prevention cascades, and increase PrEP awareness, initiation, continuation, and re-engagement among populations at substantial risk of HIV infection.
• Facilitate routine program reviews, performance monitoring processes, and partner learning activities to promote continuous improvement and accountability across service delivery sites.
• Document, disseminate, and promote the adoption of best practices, innovations, and effective service delivery approaches to enhance HIV prevention outcomes and program sustainability.
• Provide technical assistance and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives with EpiC partner organizations across the region to strengthen HIV prevention programming, quality improvement efforts, and implementation effectiveness.
• Support project planning, implementation, budget monitoring, financial management, and donor reporting to ensure effective use of resources and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
• Assist partner organizations in strengthening institutional capacity in proposal development, donor compliance, financial management, reporting systems, and resource mobilization efforts.
• Contribute to the development of sustainability strategies and financing approaches through engagement with government agencies, development partners, private sector organizations, foundations, and other stakeholders to strengthen long-term support for community-led health services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification

• MS/MA in public health or a related field, and at least 5 years of relevant experience with international development programs and field experience.
• Typically requires more than 5 years of quality improvement or related experience.
• Knowledge of HIV/STIs, reproductive health, public health, international development, and/or social science research with a strong focus on HIV prevention.
• Written and verbal communication skills and editing skills in Thai and English.
• Resourceful through technology, research skills, and relationship building among several organization teams and units and professional organizations to resolve problems and initiate enhancements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases, spreadsheets, analytical software and other technology required.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.

Expertise and Complexity

• Able to work with minimal supervision, and ability to manage high volume workflow.
• Sensitive to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues in assigned areas, e.g. reproductive health, family planning, HIV infection.