The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and teaching and training.
The Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project management, training and applied research work in international health. For a tender to provide Local Fund Agent (LFA) services to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, we are seeking interested candidates for the following position:
Monitoring and Evaluation national expert position
Within on-going assignments from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, the tasks will include: • Contributions to the conduct of activities related to the appraisal and performance monitoring of health sector development projects in Malawi • Verification of the implementation of health programs with special consideration of aspects relating to M&E and program management.
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for a professional disposing of the following qualifications:
• A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the health sector, notably in monitoring and evaluating health programs in developing countries • A Graduate Degree (MSc. equivalent) in: Public Health; Medicine; Epidemiology; or other relevant discipline is required • Ability to interpret performance results of health programs and analyse the implications of such results in the country context; • Strong understanding of public health monitoring and evaluation systems; • A thorough knowledge of epidemiology and programmatic interventions related to at least one of the three diseases (HIV, TB, or malaria); • Understanding of the dimensions of health service quality and familiarity with reviewing and interpreting national service delivery guidelines; • Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; and • Strong professional oral communication and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents. • Excellent command (speaking and writing) of English and national language is required. • Good communication skills, strong spirit of team work and initiative, and ability to work with professionals in multi-cultural context
An initial contract of two years will be offered. An extension is desirable, depending on a performance evaluation.
We are looking to have the successful candidate in place at beginning of January 2014 the latest
How to apply:
In case of interest, please submit your CV (maximum 3 pages) with salary expectations and earliest availability in English by 05 November 2013 via our homepage: https://recruitingapp-2698.umantis.com/Vacancies/261/Description/2
