Partners In Health (“PIH”), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. Through its service
delivery, training, advocacy and research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH has major programs in Haiti, Peru, Guatemala, Mexico, Russia, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Burundi, Kazakhstan, the Dominican Republic, and Boston, working tirelessly to lessen the joint burden of disease and poverty. This is an exciting time for PIH as the organization is going through a period of significant growth. PIH has played a vital role in the response and reconstruction of Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, and these efforts are resulting in both a broadened scope of work and heightened visibility for the organization. As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH values) to join the team.
Project Summary:
TB CARE is a multi-year cooperative agreement from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide technical assistance to national tuberculosis programs throughout the world. As one of the consortium partners, PIH is responsible for strengthening tuberculosis programs by working directly with Ministries of Health (MOH), National Tuberculosis Programmes (NTPs) and other non-governmental organizations.
TB CARE II aims to assist the NTP in improving TB control and expanding access to high-quality TB and TB/HIV services in the public sector in Malawi. This overarching goal is pursued by focusing activities on four programmatic objectives:
• Improving TB case detection in target districts by implementing a comprehensive district-level TB service package that enhances and expands DOTS
• Enhancing TB/HIV programmatic integration at all levels, particularly the health-facility level, by strengthening implementation of the WHO’s 3I’s in target districts and implementing novel TB molecular diagnostics with proven superiority for diagnosing TB in HIV-positive patients
• Improving the Programmatic Management of Drug-Resistant TB by developing and disseminating clear guidelines and reporting/recording tools for the management of drug-resistant TB (DRTB) and scaling up access to quality DRTB diagnostics (e.g. GeneXpert, Culture, Line Probe Assay) and community-based care
• Leverage TB control interventions to strengthen the overall health system
The project supports national level activities and district-wide activities in high-burden, poor-performing districts with estimated low case detection rates including: Mulanje, Phalombe, Mangochi, Machinga, Neno, and Ntcheu.
Ability to relocate to Malawi is required
Overall Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party will have technical and management responsibility for ensuring the overall achievement of results and coordination with USAID/Malawi, the National TB Programme, USAID implementing partners, and other key stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for the successful implementation of the project and for providing general program and technical direction as well as completion of required reports.
Specific Responsibilities:
• Oversee rapid project scale-up, including building relationships with key stakeholders, communicating frequently with USAID, URC and PIH Boston, and working with existing and new project team in Malawi
• Ensure good coordination with the Ministry of Health and other USAID projects and partners to capitalize on synergies and attain cost efficiencies
• Lead development of the annual work plan and budget, as well as quarterly and annual reports.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the project and provide general program and technical direction
• Together with the TB CARE team, identify issues or challenges to effective implementation of work plan activities, and develop solutions or strategies to address the challenges
• Consult with other consortium staff for guidance on program development, implementation, and evaluation
• Act as a point person and technical assistant on TB control matters for NTP, GOM, donors and partners in-country
• Represent PIH on national working groups and task forces as appropriate and maintain contacts with other organizations working in TB control
• Support USAID rules and regulations related to the sub-agreement, ensuring that PIH’s financial control and systems comply with generally accepted accounting practices that meet USAID standards, and that all activity-procured materials and equipment are safeguarded and responsibly used
• Represent PIH at conferences, in meetings with national TB programs, technical partners and elsewhere
• Supervise and provide training and mentoring to TB CARE project staff in Malawi
Desired Skills & Experience
• Advanced degree (MD or PhD) in a relevant field plus minimum three years of experience in implementation and management of international health development projects, specifically with TB and HIV/AIDS components.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects in TB and TB/HIV
• Excellent bridge-building skills with demonstrated ability to work successfully with NTPs, National Governments and Ministries of Health, USG, donors, partners, consultants, and culturally diverse staff in delivery of project results in a timely manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of TB program management principles and technical expertise in TB control
• Knowledge of USAID and PEPFAR regulations and procedures pertaining to activity design/implementation and experiences as Chief of Party
• Proven skills in community engagement
• Experience in training and supervision
• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts
• Willingness to travel in Malawi as needed
• Prior experience working in Africa and in resource-limited settings required
• Familiarity with HIV/TB a plus