Position: Technical Advisor
Overview
The
Technical Advisor (TA) provides assistance to MTaPS Country Director
and Senior Technical Advisors in technical activities focusing on GHSA
interventions in improving infection prevention and control (IPC),
water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and antimicrobial stewardship
(AMS). S/he supports in-country teams in the design and implementation
of technical activities ensuring their adequate contribution to MTaPS
results. The TA is also responsible for the implementation and
evaluation of those designated field activities such as deployment of
tools or implementation of facility and community based interventions.
Under guidance from senior staff, s/he provides support to program
quality reviews, activity reporting, and knowledge management
activities. As required, other areas of work may include activities
aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical systems, supply chain management
or pharmaceutical services in developing countries.
Specific Responsibilities
Technical Support (40%)
Technical Support (40%)
Participate
in the coordination, design and implementation of technical assistance
in support of MTaPS GHSA/IPC/WASH/AMS in the country
Conduct
desk-based and/or field based research and technical assistance
activities including delivery of reports, papers, and training as
designated by senior technical staff.
Participate in the design and
implementation of GHSA/IPC/AMS field assessment activities including the
development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also
assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting.
Participate
in human resource capacity assessments in the health and pharmaceutical
sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the Capacity
Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of capacity
building and training materials.
Support country activities under
the guidance from the CPD and STA and in collaboration with the
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in the development and
implementation of portfolio specific M&E plans.
Participate in the review of designated program documentation and activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables.
Participate
in the development of communication materials, presentations, articles,
concept papers, abstracts and posters in the context of knowledge
management and participate in the presentation of these products to
various audiences and forums.
Provide writing and analytical
assistance as needed to produce special thematic reports and/or
technical briefs documents aimed for publication.
Attend technical
and brown bag informational meetings when required and prepare related
briefs for senior technical staff. Also, work occasionally with senior
technical staff for developing MSH proposals and new assistance projects
as needed.
Participate in other duties, as assigned.
Capacity Building (40%)
Participate
in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and
collaborate internally and externally to develop country-specific
capacity building material, strategies and roll out plans.
Assist
Department of Health (DoH) and National Programs to design and review,
policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and other relevant
materials,
Participate in the planning and delivery of
Pharmaceutical system strengthening programs aimed at building the
capacity of department of health, national programs, drug regulatory
authority, other pharmaceutical cadres and training institutions.
Collaborate
with stakeholders for the development, deployment and implementation of
appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management
information systems and their appropriate use for decision making.
Monitoring and Evaluation (20%)
In
coordination with the M&E team, support project for the
establishment of mechanisms for collecting relevant data to their
established indicators. Also participate in program review activities
and provide adequate recommendations.
Support project staff in the
adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons
learned including the development and submission of abstracts and
articles to scientific journals and conferences.
Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required
Experience:
Required:
6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of experience with a Master's, and 2 years of experience with a Doctorate's degree.
Experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health and/or pharmaceutical systems in developing countries.
Specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level, and other areas of AMR containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship.
Preferred:
Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents, and to make presentations in English is required.
Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential
Proficiency in French or in the languages of other USAID-supported countries is desired.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.
Competencies:
Ability to work independently and in team
Good judgment for decision making.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.
Physical Demands:
Travel requirements 30% at national levels
Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Reports To
Country Project Director
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in a health-related field required
Experience:
Required:
6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4 years of experience with a Master's, and 2 years of experience with a Doctorate's degree.
Experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health and/or pharmaceutical systems in developing countries.
Specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level, and other areas of AMR containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship.
Preferred:
Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents, and to make presentations in English is required.
Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential
Proficiency in French or in the languages of other USAID-supported countries is desired.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.
Competencies:
Ability to work independently and in team
Good judgment for decision making.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.
Physical Demands:
Travel requirements 30% at national levels
Background Information
Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
EEO Statement
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
Reports To
Country Project Director
