The
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution with the
mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations
internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and
teaching and training.
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute is a public institution with the
mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations
internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and
teaching and training.
The
Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and Public
Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project management, training
and applied research work in international health. Within our mandate to
provide Local Fund Agent (LFA) services to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,
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Swiss Centre for International Health (SCIH) of the Swiss Tropical and Public
Health Institute (Swiss TPH) conducts consultancy, project management, training
and applied research work in international health. Within our mandate to
provide Local Fund Agent (LFA) services to the Global Fund to fight AIDS,
T
uberculosis and Malaria, we are seeking interested candidates for the
following position:
Senior
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) / Programmatic Expert
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) / Programmatic Expert
based
in Kigali/Rwanda
in Kigali/Rwanda
Within
on-going assignments from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and
Tuberculosis, the tasks will include:
on-going assignments from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and
Tuberculosis, the tasks will include:
- Contributions
to the conduct of activities related to the appraisal and performance
monitoring of health sector development projects more specifically related
to HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria interventions - Verification
of the implementation of health programs with special consideration of
aspects relating to M&E, data verifications and program management.
To
best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for a
professional disposing of the following qualifications:
best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we are looking for a
professional disposing of the following qualifications:
- Minimum
Master degree in epidemiology or biostatistics preferred, or MD
with Training and experience in epidemiology, and
≥ 4 years’ experience working in epidemiology in a public health
organization - Training
in Public Health is an asset - Ability
to carry out design and implementation of epidemiologic investigations /
studies, including on-site visits of health facilities (e.g. health
facility assessment), data collection and analysis (e.g. Data Quality
Reviews), interviews with patients, health-care providers, and other
stakeholders is an asset. - Expertise
in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health
status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis is an asset.
- Minimum
of 8 years working experience in the health sector, notably in Monitoring
and Evaluating health programs in developing countries required with
a) ability to interpret performance results of health programs and analyse
the implications of such results in the country context; b) strong
understanding of public health monitoring and evaluation systems; c) a
thorough knowledge of epidemiology and programmatic interventions; d) and
understanding of the dimensions of health service quality and familiarity
with reviewing and interpreting national service delivery guidelines. - Previous
Local Fund Agent (LFA) experience or experience with the Global Fund to
fight HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a strong asset.
- Excellent
knowledge of the Great Lakes region context including Burundi - Excellent
command (speaking and writing) of English AND French are both
required, other language is an asset - trong
interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with
senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from
diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; and strong professional
oral communication and writing skills, including the development of
reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents - Good
communication skills, strong spirit of team work and initiative, and
ability to work with professionals in multi-cultural context.
An
initial local contract of two years will be offered. An extension is desirable,
depending on a performance evaluation. Please note that this is a local
contract position. Expected start of services: ASAP
initial local contract of two years will be offered. An extension is desirable,
depending on a performance evaluation. Please note that this is a local
contract position. Expected start of services: ASAP
In
case of interest, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) in French and
English together with 2 references, a cover letter including salary
expectations and earliest availability by 30 April 2017 at
the two following email addresses: jean-pierre.juif@unibas.ch
AND francois.crabbe@unibas.ch
case of interest, please send your CV (maximum 3 pages) in French and
English together with 2 references, a cover letter including salary
expectations and earliest availability by 30 April 2017 at
the two following email addresses: jean-pierre.juif@unibas.ch
AND francois.crabbe@unibas.ch
Please
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for a written
test and interview.
note that only short listed candidates will be contacted for a written
test and interview.
For
further information please consults our new website: https://www.swisstph.ch/en/about/scih/
further information please consults our new website: https://www.swisstph.ch/en/about/scih/