Fhi 360

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Technical Advisor Polio

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Contract Type

Description

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Health, Life/Social Sciences International Development, or Related Field.

  • Project Management (PM) Certification a plus.

  • Typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff and/or consultants, however, main function is individual contributor.

  • At least five years of relevant experience in public health, especially in developing countries with a focus on disease eradication, surveillance, or infectious disease control.

Responsibilities

Technical Requirements:

  • Works on problems of complex scope that require evaluation of variable factors.

  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision.

  • Networks with key internal and external personnel.

Project Design Implementation:

  • Under the direction of the STRIDES Technical Director Polio, leads the creation and implementation of the technical portion of the STRIDES - Polio Activity plan at country level within the given resource and financial constraints.

  • Leads day-to-day technical and operational activities related to the STRIDES - Polio country portfolio design and implementation.

  • Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members at country level to ensure that activities are performed as per contract requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy.

Staff Leadership and Training:

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

  • Develops and implements training and competency systems at the country level.

  • Identifies strategies to address training gaps.

Activity Reporting:

  • Reviews donor financial and technical reports specific to Polio for transmittal to HQ.

  • Prepares and delivers presentations as requested to STRIDES donor on progress as needed.

  • Develops Activity work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices.

  • Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.

  • Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.

  • Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.


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