The Technical Director is a senior management team member and provides input on strategic direction and decisions about the country program. The Technical Director may be requested to serve as the Acting Country Director. The Technical Director is responsible to the Country Director for the technical design and coordination of all EGPAF program activities in country. The Technical Director will work closely with the EGPAF global technical units on the overall technical direction and soundness of the program as well as with the Ministry of Health, EGPAF in-country team and EGPAF sub grantees and other partners.
Job Responsibilities: •Overall responsible for the technical direction of the EGPAF country program in liaison with the Country Director and EGPAF HQ Technical Officers •Provide strategic technical direction for the EGPAF country program in harmony with Ministry of Health and EGPAF global strategic and technical directions •Coordinate and ensure activities are implemented as planned in a well-organized manner •Lead the overall EGPAF in-country program planning, implementation and coordination of all technical program activities. •Support the Ministry of Health in development and revision of technical guidelines, national strategic framework, operational plans, research priorities and policy development particularly in HIV services and health systems •Support the Ministry of Health in capacity building of health care workers and district health offices in service delivery and health systems management •Provide strategic direction and closely work with the team in work-plan development for the EGPAF program •Review and finalize technical, monthly, quarterly and annual program and donor reports •Collaborate with the Country Director and financial team to develop program budgets, review program expenditures and make program course adjustments as needed. •Identify opportunities for resource mobilization and actively contribute to leading and participating in the development of program proposals. •Provide technical leadership in research formulation of EGPAF research priorities including support to research grant proposal developments, ethical clearance and conduct of the studies in an ethical manner •Manage and lead technical personnel and teams in-country in line with the approved country structure •Represent EGPAF in local, regional and international technical meetings and conferences •Actively lead the documentation of best practices and publications •Provide leadership to advocacy initiatives as an integral part of program management •Support the Country Director to maintain and inform key donors of technical direction of the program. •Work closely with the Country Director and the Operations Director to ensure collaboration across team and that compliance with policies and regulations are achieved
Required Qualifications
•Medical Doctor with a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or its equivalent and with at least 10 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS/TB care, treatment and prevention. •At least 3-5 years’ experience working on health systems strengthening. •At least 10 years’ experience working in a developing country context; •Experience working and coordinating with MOH, donors, NGOs, USAID/CDC •Excellent English oral and written communication skills •Excellent computer skills including MS Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint , outlook, email, internet, etc. •Strong analytical and report writing skills. •Willingness to travel within Malawi up to 25% of the time
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. •Ability to effectively and professionally represent the organization to government, donors and partners •Strong personality with excellent leadership and facilitation skills •Accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of activities. •Work independently but consult as necessary •Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and co-operation. •Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior.
How to apply:
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