Technical Advisor III, Malaria

The Technical Advisor III, Malaria is an advanced subject matter expert who sets technical design and direction and consults for the full scope of complex malaria programming, primarily for the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project from start-up and workplan development through implementation. The Technical Advisor III, Malaria will ensure quality of malaria program design and implementation across existing projects and new buy-ins. Sets agenda to guide the investment of resources in malaria and related technical areas. Oversees all aspects of malaria scope/work globally. Establishes and monitors best practices related to malaria and leads business development. Leads staff members' development and mentoring and is responsible for the overall budget and regulatory compliance. The Technical Advisor III, Malaria will be the main point of contact with donors and stakeholders on malaria matters. Leads large complex technical components of the organization and is accountable for developing the technical, strategic, and operational plans, goals, and policies related to malaria.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Addresses emerging challenges in malaria program design and implementation that are routine in nature and are standard procedures and policies.

• Exercises judgment in performing duties, in compliance with FHI 360, US. Department of State (DoS), and other defined policies and guidelines.

• Provides strategic technical leadership, direction, input, and oversight for global malaria program activities, including the development of detailed workplans, timelines, and operational framework; review of reports; participation in remote coordination calls; and troubleshooting implementation challenges.

• Ensures alignment of global programming with national malaria control programs, DoS, and implementing partners to ensure strategic coherence and responsiveness.

• Serves as the strategic focus for all EpiC country malaria programs, including supporting identification, prioritization, and documentation of lifesaving malaria services to be implemented under EpiC, including case management, chemoprevention, training, supervision, and community health worker support.

• Considers a technical expert in global malaria programming by internal and external entities.

• Develops and advises on local, national, and / or regional guidelines and normative policies for malaria service delivery and programming

• Interprets findings and makes recommendations for improvements in malaria outcomes across supported countries.

• Leads and coordinates malaria start-up activities in new buy-in countries, including conducting orientations on EpiC malaria program priorities, country context, and scope; developing workplans, timelines, and operational frameworks; and hiring local technical staff.

• Oversees the creation of technical portions of malaria program designs within the given resource and financial constraints, while coordinating across internal technical teams (HIV, MCH, Nutrition, GHS) to ensure malaria integration and alignment.

• Provides technical support to country teams and sub-partners to ensure high-quality malaria programming including through regular meetings, supporting local technical and SI staff recruitment, orientations, trainings, program oversight, coordination and communication around technical activities, collaboration with SI and program management teams, and supporting donor and client communications, among others.

• Provides technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity- building of malaria projects.

• Ensures technical implementation of malaria projects is consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations

• Develops innovative strategies and tools for the design and implementation of critical malaria programming

• Continually maintains dialogue and technical exchange regarding global malaria programming with counterparts and technical staff members of donor organizations and implementing partners.

• Leads proposal research and design related to malaria programming.

• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.

• Sets the strategy for driving new technical business for global malaria programming.

• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor / client organizations, and relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in malaria

• Participates in client / funder meetings and draft reports / presentations.

• Ensures that staff members are qualified for delegated tasks.

• Prepares sponsor financial and technical reports

• Leads the presentation of deliverables, output, and results to donors/sponsors

• Leads the development of peer reviewed publications and external communications arising from malaria work

• Ensures the accuracy and English correctness of all reports / outputs

• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of the technical components of malaria projects and makes recommendations for enhancements

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Assists senior management in determining organization objectives and interpreting organization policies.

• Demonstrates realistic budgeting and fiscal accountability.

• Represents the organizational unit as internal and external contact.

• Conducts briefings and technical meetings for top management and client/donor representatives.

• Considered an expert in malaria programming

• Informed of current project developments in malaria programming.

• Oversees and leads projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of malaria program activities.

• Familiar with USG, PMI and other donor-funded projects and corresponding regulations and communication styles.

• Written and published materials related to malaria e.g., journal articles, job aids, training curricula, and other tools.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of moderate to complex scope that require review of various factors.

• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.

• Identifies and raises issues to senior technical staff.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Directs and controls the activities of global malaria program and similar functional areas within multiple countries.

• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts.

• Will report to a director.

• May manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Tropical Medicine, Health, International Development, or Related Field.

• Doctorate Degree Preferred.

• Minimum of 15+ years of relevant experience in malaria program implementation and technical leadership, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.

• Familiarity with USG, DOS and PMI program guidance and operational approaches.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, including experience working with Ministries of Health and USG/DoS.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

• Experience with FHI 360 or similar PEPFAR/PMI-funded programs is preferred.

• Documented experience providing technical assistance, capacity building and business development within global malaria programming.

• Documented experience as invited speaker/presenter at relevant conferences/meetings, authorship of technical/service delivery guidelines, and significant contribution to peer reviewed publications.

• Experience developing strategy and/or performance standards for projects/services in the technical area.

• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift or move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25%

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