# East Africa Regional Technical Advisor I - Polio Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/east-africa-regional-technical-advisor-i-polio Company: Fhi 360 Category: NGO, Non-Profit & Development Location: Kenya, Nairobi Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-07-24 Expires: 2026-07-31 ## 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 ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.