Senior Technical Advisor, Reproductive Health and Family Planning & TB (RH/FP &TB)

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA), provides management support and technical assistance for the design and implementation of country interventions related to Reproductive Health/Family Planning and TB, working independently or as part of the country team.

The STA provides support to Country Project Director, advises the HQ Manager and Technical Lead, and provides direct technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other country partners and stakeholders. As required, the STA also provides technical assistance to other MTaPS country activities and works with the MTaPS Technical Strategy Lead and other MSH technical staff on opportunities, new and existing tools, and country implementation programs related to strengthening pharmaceutical management systems.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Assistance and Support 40%

• Work with country stakeholders and international counterparts to help develop, review, implement, and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening the response to RH/FP and TB challenges in accordance with national strategies and action plans.

• Provide direct technical assistance to stakeholders (PNSR & PNLT) and public and private facilities in designing and implementing RH/FP and TB work plans and interventions with a specific focus on supply chain management.

• Provide assistance for the development of specific RH/FP and TB policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures, job aids, and other relevant materials

• Collaborate with stakeholders on the development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management information systems and their appropriate use for decision making.

• Monitor achievement of key deliverables and identify the most important technical deliverables of the portfolio.

• As needed, provide technical support to other MTaPS pharmaceutical systems strengthening and health elements activities in the country

• Participate in relevant meetings with USAID, partners, and other stakeholders.

Coordination and communication 40%

• Coordinate with other MTaPS country project technical activities ensuring harmonized approach in line with MSH quality standards

• Coordinate assigned technical areas and activities with other USAID-funded and international projects in the country

• Work closely with the Head Office based Technical Lead and other technical team members for appropriate and timely technical guidance and support

• Maintain close liaison with USAID mission focal point and the focal point in the MOH and JFDA on progress, challenges and way forward and provide regular update.

Capacity Building 10%

• Participate in assessments of RH/FP and TB human resource capacity strengthening needs, and collaborate internally and externally to develop capacity strengthening strategy

• Work with national education stakeholders in designing and implementing required reform of pre- and in-service human capacity strengthening

• Develop costed project capacity strengthening strategies, roll-out plans, training, and follow-up timelines

• In conjunction with country counterparts, develop/revise required training packages and materials

• Design, develop training packages, and conduct ToT exercises related to pharmaceutical management

• Facilitate RH/FP and TB trainings and other capacity building exercises as planned

• As required, participate in the planning and delivery of broader capacity building programs aimed at national pharmaceutical system strengthening.

Monitoring & Evaluation 5%

• In coordination with the M&E team, PNSR, and PNLT, contribute to the development of country project M&E plan, and support the collection and validation of relevant data to report project indicators.

• Contribute to the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned, including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences.

Coordination 5%

• Coordinate with other MSH/MTaPS country project technical activities ensuring harmonized approach in line with MSH quality standards

• Coordinate assigned technical areas and activities with other USAID-funded and international projects in the country

Performance Management 5%

• Supervise assigned Technical Advisors ensuring the adequacy of their performance and their continuous professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Required:

• Post graduate degree in public health with specialized training and/or experience related to RH/FP & TB; pharmacist, physician or other public health qualification preferred.

Preferred:

• Pharmacist, physician, or public health qualification preferred.

Experience

Required:

• 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical management (PM) and pharmaceutical systems development and strengthening in a developing country context, including experience in the areas of RH/FP and TB;

Preferred:

• Experience in supply chain management is highly desirable.

• Field experience with public health programs in a developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID and international agencies such as the UNFPA, Global Fund, GDF, WHO and World Bank preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in French is required, proficiency in languages of other USAID-supported countries is an asset.

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.

• Strong computer skills; Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

Competencies

• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy

• Ability to work independently and in team

• Good judgment for decision making.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.

Physical demands: Ability and willingness to travel within DRC

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.