Chemonics seeks technical experts for the anticipated multiyear USAID Organized Network of Services for Everyone's Health (ONSE) Athanzi project in Malawi. ONSE Athanzi will assist the Malawi government operate at the district level to improve the health status of Malawians, with special focus on reducing maternal, newborn, and child morbidity and mortality. The project will support the Malawi government in improving access and the quality of priority health services, strengthening district health systems, and increasing community demand for priority services. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We are seeking specialists in the following technical areas:
- Maternal, neonatal, and child health
- Reproductive health/family planning
- Malaria
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Nutrition
- Social behavioral change communications
- Health systems strengthening
- Human resources management systems
- Community engagement and mobilization
- Gender equity and youth
- Private health sector engagement
- Finance and operations project management
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical input to project implementation to achieve targets in health outcome goals
- Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
- Write and contribute toward reports and other deliverables
- Liaise with the Malawi government, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
- Support implementation of the project's strategic, long-term programmatic vision
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a relevant discipline preferred
- Minimum three years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs
- Minimum three years of experience working in Southern Africa required; experience in Malawi strongly preferred
- Significant experience in key areas listed above with ability to achieve program targets
- Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with the Malawi government, international donors, and local partners
- Knowledge of appropriate technologies
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and knowledge sharing
- Proven interest in building capacity of local partners
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to MalawiONSE@gmail.com by March 1, 2016. Please include your technical expertise in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "technical expert - ONSE" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
