Job Ref: 13-024-PROP
Job Title: Senior Technical Advisor for Health
Systems Strengthening
Systems Strengthening
Job Type: Contract – Fixed Term
Location: Tanzania
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.)
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.Pathfinder
International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Employer.
five year position contingent upon project award and funding.Pathfinder
International is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity
Employer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
link below to apply
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2013