Abt
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Technical Assistance Director (TA
Director) to support the upcoming DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA)
component of the DFID Malawi Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA
Programme will deliver a package of technical assistance to build the capacity
necessary within the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Christian Health
Association of Malawi (CHAM) to fully implement the new five-year Health Sector
Strategic Plan.
Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified Technical Assistance Director (TA
Director) to support the upcoming DFID-funded Technical Assistance (TA)
component of the DFID Malawi Health Sector Programme (MHSP). The 4-year TA
Programme will deliver a package of technical assistance to build the capacity
necessary within the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Christian Health
Association of Malawi (CHAM) to fully implement the new five-year Health Sector
Strategic Plan.
The
Lilongwe-based TA Director will have both an operations and technical role as
they will manage technical assistance visits, under the direction of the
Programme Director. The Technical Assistance Director reports directly to the
Programme Director. Please note that this position is contingent upon project
award and funding.
Lilongwe-based TA Director will have both an operations and technical role as
they will manage technical assistance visits, under the direction of the
Programme Director. The Technical Assistance Director reports directly to the
Programme Director. Please note that this position is contingent upon project
award and funding.
SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate/supervise
the work of local and international short term technical assistance, ensure
contract compliance, review deliverables for quality and approve payments.
Serve as a liaison between local and international short term technical
assistance and the Ministry of Health to ensure assistance is in-line with and
targeted to perceived needs, as directed by the Programme Director Liaise with
local and international short term technical assistance and the project’s
Finance and Administration Director to ensure appropriate logistical support is
available for each technical assistance visit. Support the Programme Director
to ensure activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project,
development partner and Government of Malawi activities Work with short term
technical assistance to document and present program results and lessons
learned for programme assistance to the Programme Director, DFID, MoH, and
other key stakeholders Coordinate and collaborate with project staff and
partners in the implementation of cross-cutting activities Support the
Programme Director to produce proper and timely client reports project
communications and updates. Participate in discussions with the client on
technical issues and actions and follow up on client requests and concerns.
Other duties as assigned
the work of local and international short term technical assistance, ensure
contract compliance, review deliverables for quality and approve payments.
Serve as a liaison between local and international short term technical
assistance and the Ministry of Health to ensure assistance is in-line with and
targeted to perceived needs, as directed by the Programme Director Liaise with
local and international short term technical assistance and the project’s
Finance and Administration Director to ensure appropriate logistical support is
available for each technical assistance visit. Support the Programme Director
to ensure activities are conducted in coordination with ongoing project,
development partner and Government of Malawi activities Work with short term
technical assistance to document and present program results and lessons
learned for programme assistance to the Programme Director, DFID, MoH, and
other key stakeholders Coordinate and collaborate with project staff and
partners in the implementation of cross-cutting activities Support the
Programme Director to produce proper and timely client reports project
communications and updates. Participate in discussions with the client on
technical issues and actions and follow up on client requests and concerns.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
10+
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
Minimum
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. 8+ years of senior-level
experience implementing and managing international health projects in
developing countrieswith an emphasis on health systems strengthening, capacity
building, and planning and management programs in developing countries.
Experience in managing Technical Assistance input on development programmes.
Demonstrated technical depth in at least one of the following areas is
preferred but not required: capacity building, health planning, health
financing and/or management of health services. Demonstrated technical and
administrative management of large donor funded projects, DFID preferred.
Knowledge of DFID contractual regulations required. Possess outstanding
professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written,
and oral presentation skills (English required). Experience and knowledge of
Malawi health sector and key stakeholders strongly preferred.
of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. 8+ years of senior-level
experience implementing and managing international health projects in
developing countrieswith an emphasis on health systems strengthening, capacity
building, and planning and management programs in developing countries.
Experience in managing Technical Assistance input on development programmes.
Demonstrated technical depth in at least one of the following areas is
preferred but not required: capacity building, health planning, health
financing and/or management of health services. Demonstrated technical and
administrative management of large donor funded projects, DFID preferred.
Knowledge of DFID contractual regulations required. Possess outstanding
professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written,
and oral presentation skills (English required). Experience and knowledge of
Malawi health sector and key stakeholders strongly preferred.
Local
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
and regional applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply:
to apply:
PLEASE
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT
LINE
EMAIL CVS TO Malawijobs@abtassoc.com WITH THE POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT
LINE
Closing
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012
Date: Saturday, 27 October 2012