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Research Analyst


TMG is seeking a Research Analyst (Malawian Nationals Only) 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.
Responsibilities:
She or he will support the evaluation team by managing and analyzing performance data from SSD-I sector partners and assist with the interpretation and communication of results. She or he must also have experience conducting public health evaluations. She or he will ensure that the methodology is structured to answer the key evaluation approaches, and will lead the design of reliable and valid tools, instruments, and evaluation approaches.
Requirements:
· A postgraduate degree,
· At least 8 years of experience and the requisite technical background to provide technical advice and hands-on abilities in evaluation.
· Knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques of both quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS, STATA or NVivo.
· Experience with geographic information systems and be able to assist the team to ensure that the evaluation is spatially referenced for inclusion into the Mission’s GIS.

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 “Research Analyst– 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.

Public Health Specialist – Community/Facility-based Services


TMG is seeking a Public Health Specialist – Community/Facility-based Services 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 post-graduate degree, and
· At least 10 years of experience in leading, developing, testing, implementing, and scaling up approaches to community-based EHP delivery across a variety of family health services (FP, MNCH, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH).
· Knowledge of current best practices in community/facility-based services, capacity-building and health systems strengthening.
· Knowledge of technical guidelines; best practices; innovations in family health; and program approaches designed for rural and hard-to-reach populations, as well as urban and peri-urban populations.
· Complementary skills and knowledge in the other technical areas required for the evaluation.
· Experience participating in and/or conducting public health evaluations in Sub-Saharan Africa (Malawi preferred).

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 “Public Health 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

Health Systems Specialist


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.

Senior Technical Advisor, Community Health and Social Services (STA-CHSS)


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:
  1. Lead Project HOPE’s team in the OC project planning and strategy design activities.
  2. Ensure Project HOPE’s implementation plan is coordinated and in synch with the bigger project work-plan.
  3. Lead the program implementation process of Project HOPE’s scope in the OC project.
  4. Ensure Project HOPE’s activities, implementation strategies and operations are coordinated with the entire OC project
  5. Oversee the implementation of community based case management and clinical activities including their monitoring & evaluation component.
  6. 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.
  7. Oversee staff capacity-building and promote staff development in collaboration with OC and Project HOPE in-country leadership.
  8. Lead production of program reports, studies, and other communications including but not limited to operational research and scientific publications.
Administration and Financial Management:
  1. Track the project’s in-country budget management and flow in collaboration with Project HOPE-Malawi Finance and Admin manager and Country Director.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and followed regarding all administrative and financial activities within OC Project HOPE portfolio.
  5. Collaborate with Project HOPE in country office on all administrative and financial matters to ensure appropriate oversight.
Representation & Communication:
  1. Regular representation of Project HOPE in the “OC” project partnership consortium.
  2. Establish and sustain relationships with national and community-level actors across a variety of industries relevant for OC project implementation.
  3. Effectively communicate program results and advocate for Project HOPE capabilities in a variety of settings
  4. 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.
  5. Generate innovative ideas to advance programs and visibility in-country.
  6. 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:
  1. Minimum 10 years of professional experience of which 5 years should be in health and/or HIV program management experience.
  2. Demonstrated experience and leadership in HIV/AIDS care and support or community based prevention program implementation.
  3. USAID/PEPFAR program implementation experience.
  4. Experience in public health program leadership, people and project management, as well as strategic planning.
  5. Demonstrated proficiency in building relationships with government partners and donors as well as private and community organizations.
  6. Experience living/working in a developing country setting particularly in Malawi.
  7. Strong communication skills and proven ability to build effective teams.
  8. Fluency in English is a requirement and proficiency in southern Malawian languages is a plus.
  9. 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:

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