TMG is seeking a Health Systems Specialist to conduct a Performance Evaluation of the Support for Service Delivery Project (SSDI) in Malawi to determine the effectiveness of the SSDI approach. The Support for Service Delivery Integration (SSD-I) is USAID Malawi's flagship health project. This project consists of three inter-related sector activities, namely SSD-I Services, SSD-I Communications and SSD-I Systems. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, SSD-I activities support the increased availability and quality of the Essential Health Package (EHP) services; reinforce health promotion and disease prevention among households; and strengthen elements of the health system to sustain effective EHP delivery. SSD-I's activities align with USAID/Malawi's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 1 (Social Development Improved) and with cross-cutting Sub-Intermediate Results (SIR) 1 (Capacity of institutions improved) and SIR 2 (Positive behaviors adopted). SSD-I activities contribute directly to the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2011-2016. The estimated Period of Performance is 4 months.
Requirements:
· A postgraduate degree,
· At least 10 years of experience in the requisite technical background to provide state-of-the-art technical leadership and hands-on abilities in: management of health systems in developing countries; specifically activities aimed at implementing solutions to address constraints to human resources issues; planning and management in decentralized systems; and health financing.
· She or he must have experience in policy analysis, adapting and guiding the use of tools and approaches that facilitate health systems operations, developing and delivering targeted training and technical assistance to improve management and problem-solving and other skills of health systems leaders and managers.
· She or he must also have experience conducting public health evaluations in Sub-Saharan Africa
· Malawian nationals are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “Health Systems Specialist – Malawi SSDI”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
· Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
· Current CV/résumé with references.
