Technical Advisor – Malaria Project
Hours: Full Time, Exempt, Location, Malawi, Salary:
Commensurate with required experience and qualifications, Reports to: Resident
Advisor, Malawi
Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical support the field
program as well as in sporting country and technical team sin documenting
project achievements and successes, including analysing data and information
forma range of malaria improvement related field activities and developing a
series of information products in various formats
Provide technical leadership to the field program on an ongoing basis, Lead the
activity’s strategic financial and operational planning, Oversee the timely
submission of high quality deliverables other USAID, Inform the ASSIST
headquarters of all matters related to the project, Facilitate operational
research and knowledge management on malaria project in Malawi, Assist in
developing capacity of key partners and govt personnel to improve malaria
services, Other duties as required
Medical Degree or masters degree in Public Health, Clinical/Health Sciences or
a related field or its equivalent, Minimum of 8 yrs of experience related to
international health with experience in Sub Saharan Africa, with knowledge of
Malaria Improvement required, Excellent writing skills and familiarity with
various formats for technical and scientific writing, Good analytical skills
and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data, High comfort
level with writing about quantitative results of improvement interventions,
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple, simultaneous
tasks, strong attention to detail, ability to work under tight time deadlines,
Familiarity with USAID regulations, including branding and reporting
requirements
For immediate consideration, please visit URC’s Career Opportunities page at
www.urc-chs.com/careers You must attach your CV/Resume and your Cover letter where
indicated. Also please complete your application form and attach a
completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as
well
Alternatively, send your resume and cover letter to hrmalawi@urc-chs.com or The Resident Adviser, University research Co., LLC
(URC), St Martins House, P O Box 30052, Lilongwe 3, Deadline for receipt of
applications is 22nd June Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
URC is an E-Verify Employer, URC is proud to be an
Equal Employment Opportunity employer, We value and seek diversity in our
workforce.
