Job
Title: Senior Technical Advisor for Health Systems Strengthening
Employer: Pathfinder International
Duty Station: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 16th Aug 2013
Job Description:
Pathfinder International 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.
Job 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.
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.)
• 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.)
• 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.
How to Apply:
