Description
Pathfinder Overview
Pathfinder International
is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health . We place reproductive
health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a
fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for
women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for
transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population
pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women,
men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception
and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder
strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe
abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive
health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of
the people we serve.
is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health . We place reproductive
health care at the center of all that we do—believing that it is not only a
fundamental human right, but is critical for expanding life opportunities for
women, families, communities, and nations, and paving the way for
transformations in environmental stewardship, decreases in population
pressures, and innovations in poverty reduction. Pathfinder provides women,
men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception
and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment. Pathfinder
strives to strengthen access to family planning, ensure availability of safe
abortion services and post-abortion care, advocate for sound reproductive
health policies, and, through all of our work, improve the rights and lives of
the people we serve.
Program Overview
Pathfinder is seeking a
Senior Technical Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening to support the
Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations
in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
Senior Technical Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening to support the
Community Care and Social Services Strengthening for HIV-Affected Populations
in the United Republic of Tanzania project.
The goal of this five
year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems,
improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and
other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS
epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and
mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based
care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal
services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and
access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an
implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and
community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
year project is to strengthen community care and social support systems,
improving access to comprehensive services for people living with HIV, OVC and
other vulnerable populations. Within the context of the Tanzanian HIV/AIDS
epidemic, community care and social support systems refer to structures and
mechanisms used by communities to interact, coordinate and deliver home-based
care; social protection and welfare for OVC and other vulnerable populations; legal
services; nutrition support; mental and psychosocial support; and referral and
access to health services and follow-up. The project will support an
implementation model that builds on existing governmental, private sector, and
community programs, enhancing the delivery of the continuum of care services.
Position Purpose
The Senior Technical
Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening provides strategic direction and
overall technical leadership for all health systems–related activities. S/he
will ensure that integrated, effective and cost-efficient health policies,
guidelines and systems are developed and operationalized to ensure both client
satisfaction and improved health outcomes. The Senior Technical Advisor will
design, implement and monitor all Program activities associated with health
systems strengthening including health care financing, decentralization, human
capacity development, performance improvement, quality assurance, health
management information systems (HMIS) and improved supply chain management.
S/he will ensure that aid effectiveness is maximized and sustainable after
Program activities have ended.
Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening provides strategic direction and
overall technical leadership for all health systems–related activities. S/he
will ensure that integrated, effective and cost-efficient health policies,
guidelines and systems are developed and operationalized to ensure both client
satisfaction and improved health outcomes. The Senior Technical Advisor will
design, implement and monitor all Program activities associated with health
systems strengthening including health care financing, decentralization, human
capacity development, performance improvement, quality assurance, health
management information systems (HMIS) and improved supply chain management.
S/he will ensure that aid effectiveness is maximized and sustainable after
Program activities have ended.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical
guidance to the Program government counterparts and implementing partners
in the design, implementation and monitoring of all health systems
strengthening activities. - Adapt and develop
practical and sustainable tools to strengthen health systems components
including management and local level planning, supportive supervision,
facility and community-based referral networks, resource mobilization and
allocation, budgeting and disbursement and promoting the use of data for
decision making and program enhancement. - Provide hands-on
technical support to strengthen human and health systems capacity and resources
from the national to local levels. - Develop, carry out
and monitor strategies to identify and address technical gaps and health
system vulnerabilities and ensure improved performance over the life of
the Program. - Initiate, establish
and maintain collaborative relationships with government counterparts,
implementing partner organizations, beneficiary communities and key
stakeholders to ensure broad programmatic impact and results. - Provide support to
operationalize health policies, ensure client responsive services and
optimal use of government and donor resources. - Track information on
emerging programmatic and funding trends related to health systems
strengthening and disseminate new knowledge among implementing partners,
staff and key decision makers. - Prepare technical
documentation and reports related to health systems strengthening
interventions and results for donors, government stakeholders and
in-country and regional partner organizations. - Collaborate with
local government officials, international and multilateral organizations,
the private sector, NGOs and civil society representatives to mobilize
commitment and support for health systems strengthening.
Basic Requirements (Describe
the experience, knowledge, skills, expertise, education, licenses and/or
certifications, and specific computer/technical skills required to successfully
perform in the position. Candidates must meet basic requirements to be
considered for this job.)
the experience, knowledge, skills, expertise, education, licenses and/or
certifications, and specific computer/technical skills required to successfully
perform in the position. Candidates must meet basic requirements to be
considered for this job.)
- Advanced degree in
public health policy, international development, health economics or
related field. - 7+ years’ experience
implementing mid to large-scale health and/or international development
programs in developing and transitioning countries, with at least 5 years’
experience providing hands-on technical assistance in health systems
strengthening. - Extensive experience
in international public health management, training and capacity building.
- Recent experience
providing technical assistance in health systems strengthening to public,
NGO and/or private sector implementing partners in Tanzania. - Ability to develop,
implement and monitor policy standards, protocols and guidelines. - Excellent written,
verbal, interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills. - Solid training and
capacity building experience, including curriculum development. - Firm conceptual and
analytical skills as well as the ability to translate data into compelling
policy recommendations related to improving health systems and the
management of scarce resources. - Familiarity with
USAID technical priorities, approaches and initiatives. - Ability to lead and
facilitate the work of technical teams, as well as to work independently. - Expert computer
skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook. - Fluency in English
required. - Willingness and
ability to travel up to 30% time within country and internationally, as
needed. - Familiarity with the
political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Tanzania.
Preferred Qualifications (Describe
any preferred qualifications including additional experience, education or
other job related skills.)
any preferred qualifications including additional experience, education or
other job related skills.)
- Proven ability to
create and maintain effective working relationships with host country
governments, including senior stakeholders, international organizations,
NGO partners, and US government agencies. - Experience
implementing USAID-funded health programs. - Familiarity with US
Government regulations, procedures and reporting requirements. - Resident experience
working in Tanzania.
Please Note: This is a
five year position contingent upon project award and funding.
five year position contingent upon project award and funding.
Pathfinder International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Opportunity Employer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the link below to apply
