Malaria Technical Specialist Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 35 country offices and our Arlington, Virginia and Cambridge, Massachusetts US headquarters, our staff from more than 74 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH is seeking candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded malaria control project in the DRC. Key project results areas may include: distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs); prevention of malaria in pregnancy; malaria case management; and health systems strengthening and integration. The project will expand interventions to additional health zones in the four USAID Target Provinces. This position is contingent upon project award.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Malaria Technical Specialist is responsible for achieving required project results through effective project planning and management, technical assistance, administration and oversight, monitoring and evaluation, and donor relationship management. S/he ensures a comprehensive approach to capacity development and provides programmatic leadership to ensure seamless planning, implementation of activities, and technical support.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and prior experience in one or more of the key project results areas. Previous USAID experience is a plus.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Results, Vision and Technical Strategy: 1. Work closely with Project staff, the MoH, and other stakeholders to design and implement targeted strategies for the improved distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs); prevention of malaria in pregnancy; and malaria case management with an emphasis on strengthening health systems and integrating services. 2. Design and implement long- and short-term interventions that are relevant to the Congolese health delivery system.

Project Management: 3. Ensure the alignment of daily activities with project goals, approved work plans and standards for high quality, within-budget, and on-time product delivery. 4. Supervise and oversee Project staff and consultants and coordinate technical assistance to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.
5. Create and implement budgets based on sound financial and accounting principles, approve expenditure of funds according to approved budgets and project needs, and see that staff are recruited and hired in accordance with local, donor and MSH requirements.
6. With the Project Director, maintain regular communication with MSH Headquarters, USAID/DRC, and other stakeholders and resolve problems as they arise. 7. In collaboration with Project Finance &Administration staff, implement management systems to administer all project activities.

Documentation and Communication: 8. Contribute to the development and on-going use of a project monitoring and evaluation plan, including indicators linked to results that meet all MSH and USAID reporting requirements. 9. Provide appropriate, timely, and accurate monitoring and evaluation of project activities and outcomes, and complete and submit project reports to meet all USAID requirements. 10. Meet all local financial obligations, monitor and track expenditures, and prepare regular financial reports for submission to MSH Headquarters and USAID. 11. Oversee documentation of results, research and evaluation evidence, and lessons learned from this Project and the dissemination of this information within, and beyond, the Project and USAID/DRC.

Client(s) and other Stakeholder(s) Relationships: 12. With the Project Director, respond promptly to donor and other key stakeholder inquiries and concerns. 13. Maintain good working relationships with partners and subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. MPH, MBA or master’s level degree in related field or equivalent experience.
2. Three to five years of progressively responsible, related experience is required including in malaria prevention, treatment, and control.
3. Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in technical content relevant to the project. Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
4. Prior experience and success working on similar international donor-funded projects. Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
5. Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
6. Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
7. Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
8. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CAs, and donor organizations.
9. Demonstrated strategic ability, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
10. Fluency in written and spoken English and French (FSN-3 level or higher) required. Willingness to locate in Kinshasa and to travel within DRC required.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply:

*To apply for this position, please submit a resume to https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/4549/job. For more information about MSH, please visit our web site at www.msh.org. If you cannot apply online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org.