Overview
Sr. Technical Director needed for anticipated USAID funded program which aims to support the Government of Ethiopia through the implementation of its new Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP) to Ending Preventable Child and Maternal Deaths (EPCMD). The TRANSFORM/Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) Program intends to achieve the following key results over its 5 year period:
- Improved performance of RHBs, zonal and woreda health offices to provide accessible, equitable, and quality care, including improved management capacity
- Increased sustainable Quality Improvement/Assurance across the PHCU’s continuum of care
- Increased capacity of healthcare providers to provide practical technical state-of-the-art interventions
- Improved household and community practices and health seeking behaviors
- Enhanced program learning to impact ECMD-related policy and programming
Sr. Technical Director will provide state-of-the-art technical leadership in the full range of technical areas covered under TRANSFORM/PHCU. This includes providing guidance in designing, implementing and managing the program and liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders including other donors, implementing partners and host country government on the thematic areas under the program. Sr. Technical Director will provide leadership and technical guidance in the development and implementation of RMNCH health activities under the leadership of the IDIQ Country Director and other Jhpiego senior staff and utilize and contribute to cross-cutting approaches, as well as annual phasing in of activities. Sr. Technical Director will also ensure the technical and methodological soundness of activities and, in collaboration with the project team and partners, support the design of service delivery strategies, based on sound and current scientific evidence.
This position is contingent upon an award from USAID.
Ethiopian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Provide strategic technical direction to TRANSFORM/PHCU program and liaise with and advise counterparts including the Ministry of Health, RHBs, Zonal and Woreda Health Offices and other institutions on the national efforts in line with the GoE HSTP
- Model a proactive, problem-solving attitude which encourages teamwork and fosters high motivation and enthusiasm with colleagues
- Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with the program goals
- Participate in and lead the development of work plans and implementation and other program deliverables
- Work closely with and/or deputize the CoP or Project Director in his/her absence as delegated
- Participate as a member of the Jhpiego Ethiopia Management team and provide sound management and program advice
- Design and develop, with in-country counterparts at the USAID, the Federal MoH, RHBs and other Ethiopian and international groups, health services strengthening strategies, with a focus on MNCH, FP/RH and malaria and overarching areas, with the aim to build the capacity of national institutions in delivering high quality services
- Provide direct technical assistance and support to program counterparts, health facilities, and partners in the areas of expertise including MNCH, FP/RH and malaria
- Management & Human Capacity Development and Performance and Quality Improvement
- Oversee the implementation of activities and interventions from a technical perspective, make adjustments to strategies based on lessons learnt from early implementation, and other field experiences
- Monitor program outputs and results related to team’s technical areas and work closely with the MER team and Program staff to ensure that results are documented and reported accurately
- Compile additional documentation, such as case studies or special reports when indicated
- Work jointly with the Program Manager to coordinate planning and scheduling of activities with the relevant technical team leaders and technical advisors and ensure that logistical support is available for the smooth implementation of activities
- Facilitate the development of innovative program approaches and interventions
- Support the development/review of strategies, including technical direction for achieving TRANSFORM/PHCU program goals as well as management effectiveness
- Seek business development opportunities and share ideas with the CoP and Country Director
- Support the development and technical writing and reviewing of proposals and pursuing new business development opportunities
- Liaise with USAID, Jhpiego, and partners technical experts to ensure that program strategies and interventions are technically sound and evidence-based
- Use knowledge of best practices in MNCH, FP/RH and malariato direct strategic planning, implementation and evaluation of Jhpiego programs
- Ensure sharing of information and knowledge amongst Jhpiego staff, USAID and partner organizations and explore community of practices on different competency areas
- Prepare abstracts and support technical advisors to do same to present Jhpiego’s technical achievements in national and international meetings/conferences
- Look for opportunities to publish Jhpiego programmatic achievements in academic and professional journals and papers
- Represent Jhpiego and the TRANSFORM/PHCU program in professional circles
Required Qualifications:
Clinical degree and advanced degree in public health or related field
- 15 years' experience providing techncial support to MNCH, RH/FP and related projects
- In depth knowledge of the Ethiopian context on public health related issues
- Strong background in management in decentralized health systems in developing countries
- Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and managing RH/FP and/or MNCH projects in Ethiopia or similar context;
- Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID missions, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, PVOs, the private sector and other donors
- Strong interpersonal skills including teamwork, communication including written and oral presentations
- Proficiency in word processing, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- Proficient English language skills required; additional proficient Amharic language skills preferred
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%
HOW TO APPLY:
Please apply via the Jhpiego websitewww.jobs-Jhpiego.icims.com to job number 2015-2311.
