VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
About FIND:
FIND, the global alliance for diagnostics, with headquarter based in Geneva, Switzerland,seeks to ensure equitable access to reliable diagnosis around the world. We connect countries and communities, funders, decision-makers, healthcare providers and developers to spur diagnostic innovation and make testing an integral part of sustainable, resilient health systems. We are working to save 1 million lives through accessible, quality diagnosis, and save US$1 billion in healthcare costs to patients and health systems. We are co-convener of the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator diagnostics pillar, and a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Strengthening and Diagnostic Technology Evaluation.
For more information, please visit www.finddx.org [1]
Job Title:
1. Medical officer at FIND Viet Nam [2]
Term of contract: 1 year, renewable
Overall summary of the job:
Promote conversation with stakeholders to identify the areas that FIND can support Viet Nam; strengthen and expand collaboration with partners, and Liaise with FIND global teams to identify funding opportunities; prepare applications for fundraising; and provide closely coordination to ensure quality and smooth implementation of FIND projects in Vietnam.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with FIND global teams to understand FIND work and FIND global technical capacities; Maintain a thorough understanding of the Viet Nam health landscape and present Viet Nam country needs for support and together with FIND global teams identify areas that FIND can support Viet Nam or countries in the region; And ensure that FIND global capabilities are being fully leveraged.
- Extend network, maintain strong and effective relationships with existing partners, government officials and stakeholders; Develop and leverage collaboration with new partners.
- Seek funding opportunities and prepare applications, including new program, proposal and concept note, budgeting, etc.. for fundraising.
- Facilitate donor communication and manage monitoring and reporting of financial and programmatic progress.
- Plan and provide closely coordination of FIND’s programs/projects to ensure quality and smooth implementation.
- Organize and coordinate FIND workshops, meetings and seminars.
- Support and undertake other FIND work as required by FIND Viet Nam Director.
Reporting line: The position will report to FIND Viet Nam Director
Knowledge and skill requirements:
- MD degree.
- At least 5-year experience of project development and implementation in any medical/health field. Working experience with INGOs/NGOs, medical/health programmes is an advantage.
- Clinical trial experience in an added advantage.
- Good experience of working with MOH, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills with strong sense of priorities and strategic thinking.
- Good presentation skills, exceptional written and oral communications skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to pay close attention to details, dedicated to the job, ability to work independently and effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Excel in Microsoft office.
- Fluent in verbal and written English
2. Administrative and Communications Officer at FIND Viet Nam [3]
Term of contract: 1 year, renewable
Overall summary of the job:
The Officer manages the daily administrative, communication and human resource tasks of FIND Viet Nam office. The duties and responsibilities include:
Responsibilities:
a) Administrative activities:
- Prepare documents and coordinate with PACCOM’s focal contact for compliance with PACCOM’s instructions for INGOs.
- Apply for Visa, book hotel, air tickets and perform necessary logistic arrangements for visitors and FIND Viet Nam staffs.
- Greeting and directing visitors, answering phone inquiries and handling complaints in a courteous, professional manner
- Ensuring office supplies are maintained, including checking inventory and working with vendors to ensure adequate levels of necessary supplies at all times
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of files and filing systems
- Coordinating schedules, arranging meetings, distributing memos and reports and ensuring that everyone is kept current of necessary company news and information
- Operating copy equipment, printers or other office equipment as necessary
- Prepare procurement, consultancy & staff contracts
- Maintain personnel records, office files and documents
- Support the recruitment of new employees
- Support and undertake other FIND administrative work as required by FIND Viet Nam Director.
b) Communications activities:
- Collaborate with FIND managers to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on FIND and FIND Viet Nam strategies and target audience.
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other materials that communicates FIND activities.
- Establish and maintain media database for FIND Viet Nam.
- Handle internal conflicts, disciplinary actions, and job termination
- Support and undertake other FIND communication work as required by FIND Viet Nam Director.
Reporting line:
The position will report to FIND Viet Nam Office Head.
Knowledge and skill requirements:
- University degree or higher administration, social studies, communications, journalism, international relationship or other relevant fields.
- At least 3-year working experience in administration and communications field.
- Outstanding organizational and planning skills with good sense of priorities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, strong team spirit, work well in teams of multi-cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to pay close attention to details and dedicated to the job, ability to work independently and effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Strong team spirit, dedicated to the job, strategic thinking.
- Working experience with INGOs/NGOs, medical/health programs is an advantage.
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
To Apply:
Please send an email by 31 January 2023 to: [email protected] [4]
The email should contain:
- A motivation letter
- A Detailed resume with your photo (rename the resume with your name)
- Three references (Previous reporting Manager, HR and one peer colleague).
Please note that ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted. FIND is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued. FIND is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. FIND does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability status, political ideology, military status, or any other attribute protected by applicable law.
We will start screening right away and if we find the right person, we will stop searching.