East Africa Regional Technical Advisor I - Polio

Job description

Education

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.
  
• Project Management (PM) Certification a plus.
  

Experience

• Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff and/or consultants, however, main function is individual contributor.
  
• At least five years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on Polio eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control.
  
• Experience with polio eradication programs and management of large-scale public health initiatives involving Polio surveillance is required.
  
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
  
• Proficient experience in current polio eradication, surveillance, laboratory support or related program developments in polio eradication and/or Global Health Security.
  
• Years of work experience demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of polio eradication technical issues.
  
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization engaged in polio eradication efforts.
  
• International Program Development or Program management experience preferred.
  
• Fluency in English is required
  

Responsibilities

Technical Requirements

• Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.
  
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.
  
• Networks with key internal and external personnel.
  
• Provides input to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise.
  
• May interpret findings and make recommendations for improvements.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Project Design Implementation

• Under the direction of the STRIDES Technical Director – Polio, leads the creation and implementation of the technical portion of the STRIDES - Polio Activity plan at regional level within the given resource and financial constraints.
  
• Leads day-to-day technical and operational activities related to the STRIDES - Polio regional portfolio design and implementation.
  
• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members at regional and country level to ensure that activities are performed as per contract requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.
  
• Lead and support country staff members to ensure technical quality.
  
• Provide technical directions to and/or monitor the quality of work performed by regional subcontractors engaged in polio activities.
  
• Work with STRIDES Finance and Operations teams to prepare subcontracts and budgets.
  
• Provides regional level technical leadership of the STRIDES – Polio program.
  
• Contributes to planning and making recommendations for STRIDES operations and implementation at regional and country level.
  
• Influences design and scope of STRIDES polio initiatives and programs.
  
• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components within the STRIDES – Polio and Global Health Security programs of work.
  
• Provides technical oversight and ensures high-quality implementation in line with global standards and best practices and meets contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members.
  
• Coordinates with HQ, regional and country-level technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy.
  
• Coordinates with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field for situations that are less routine and more unusual.
  

Staff Leadership and Training

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.
  
• Develops and implements training and competency systems at the regional and country level.
  
• Identifies strategies to address training gaps.
  

Activity Reporting

• Reviews donor financial and technical reports specific to Polio for transmittal to HQ.
  
• Prepares and delivers presentations as requested to STRIDES donors on progress as needed.
  
• Develops Activity workplans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities.
  

Quality Assurance

• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices.
  
• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.
  
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.
  
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.
  

Requirements

Education: Post-graduate education Experience: 5 years Languages: English