Senior Technical Advisor Community Health and Social Services (STA-CHSS)
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide overall programmatic coordination and implementation guidance to Project HOPE’s component of One Community Program (OC) implementation. Work collaboratively with the prime partner, sub-partners and other stakeholders to effectively implement the project.
Promote effective partnership with host government agencies, USAID-Malawi, facility and community based USG and non-USG partners implementing health, HIV/AIDS, and other relevant social services programs in Malawi. Serve as the main liaison with and ensure continuous communication between Project HOPE and OC field operations to ensure compliance with Project HOPE’s global mission statement and policies. Tracking periodic project performance and monitoring in line with the sub-agreement entered with the prime (JHU-CCP).
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Management:
- Lead Project HOPE’s team in the OC project planning and strategy design activities.
- Ensure Project HOPE’s implementation plan is coordinated and in synch with the bigger project work-plan.
- Lead the program implementation process of Project HOPE’s scope in the OC project.
- Ensure Project HOPE’s activities, implementation strategies and operations are coordinated with the entire OC project
- Oversee the implementation of community based case management and clinical activities including their monitoring & evaluation component.
- Supervise and guide Project HOPE’s OC team in meeting strategic goals and objectives of the project owing emphasis to activities mandated to Project HOPE as a sub. Team members may include staff, consultants & volunteers.
- Oversee staff capacity-building and promote staff development in collaboration with OC and Project HOPE in-country leadership.
- Lead production of program reports, studies, and other communications including but not limited to operational research and scientific publications.
Administration and Financial Management:
- Track the project’s in-country budget management and flow in collaboration with Project HOPE-Malawi Finance and Admin manager and Country Director.
- Ensure that administration and financial management in the project is in line with Project HOPE’s global policies & procedures, all local regulations & requirements, and all donor contractual requirements.
- Oversee Project HOPE’s human resource management in OC project including recruitment, staff development, and performance management. Collaborate with Project HOPE’s in country leadership for compensation and compliance with Malawian labor law and regulations.
- Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and followed regarding all administrative and financial activities within OC Project HOPE portfolio.
- Collaborate with Project HOPE in country office on all administrative and financial matters to ensure appropriate oversight.
Representation & Communication:
- Regular representation of Project HOPE in the “OC” project partnership consortium.
- Establish and sustain relationships with national and community-level actors across a variety of industries relevant for OC project implementation.
- Effectively communicate program results and advocate for Project HOPE capabilities in a variety of settings
- Ensure productive relationships are maintained with all partner organizations which includes: the prime (JHU-CCP), USAID-Malawi, government entities, corporate partners and other implementing organizations.
- Generate innovative ideas to advance programs and visibility in-country.
- Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably assigned by the Project HOPE Country Director and Regional Directors.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- MD or medical degree plus master’s in public health or related health sciences
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience of which 5 years should be in health and/or HIV program management experience.
- Demonstrated experience and leadership in HIV/AIDS care and support or community based prevention program implementation.
- USAID/PEPFAR program implementation experience.
- Experience in public health program leadership, people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
- Demonstrated proficiency in building relationships with government partners and donors as well as private and community organizations.
- Experience living/working in a developing country setting particularly in Malawi.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to build effective teams.
- Fluency in English is a requirement and proficiency in southern Malawian languages is a plus.
- Ability to travel to program implementation districts (approximately 25% of time)
HOW TO APPLY:
Please use the following link to apply on-line via our Project HOPE Careers Website:
