Technical Advisor- Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) And Healthcare Waste Management (HCWM) at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Key Result Areas;

Technical Support

•  Participate in the coordination, design and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS COVID IPC and Healthcare Waste Management in the country and focus counties.
•  Conduct desk-based and/or field-based research and technical assistance activities including delivery of reports, papers, and training as designated by senior technical staff.
•  Participate in the design and implementation of MTaPS COVID IPC and Healthcare Waste Management field activities including the development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting.
•  Support country activities under the guidance from the CPD and in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in the development and implementation of portfolio specific M&E plans.
•  Participate in the review of designated program documentation and activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables.
•  Participate in the development of communication materials, presentations, articles, concept papers, abstracts and posters in the context of knowledge management and participate in the presentation of these products to various audiences and forums.
•  Provide writing and analytical assistance as needed to produce special thematic reports and/or technical briefs documents aimed for publication.
•  Attend technical and brown bag informational meetings when required and prepare related briefs for senior technical staff.

Capacity Building

•  Support implementation of MTaPS COVID IPC and Healthcare Waste Management capacity building materials, strategies and action plans at national and county levels.
•  Assist Ministry of Health (MOH), Public Health Programs and County Health Management Teams to design and review IPC related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and other relevant materials,
•  Participate in the planning and delivery of Pharmaceutical system strengthening interventions aimed at building the capacity of MOH, counties, relevant regulatory authorities, professional associations and training institutions.
•  Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment and implementation of appropriate tools necessary in support of MTaPS COVID IPC and Healthcare Waste Management

Monitoring & Evaluation

•  In coordination with the M&E team, support the project in collecting relevant data for their established indicators. Also participate in program review activities and provide adequate recommendations.
•  Support project staff in the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field with at least 5 year experience working in healthcare, infection prevention and control or emergency management at senior level. Experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health and/or pharmaceutical systems in developing countries. Specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level. Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and other international agencies.

Knowledge and Skills

•  Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents and to make presentations in English is required.
•  Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.
•  Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential
•  Proficiency in English and any other languages of other USAID-supported countries is desired.
•  Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit

Competencies

•  Ability to work independently and in team
•  Good judgment for decision making.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.