Technical Advisor at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Key Performance Areas

Technical Support

• Participate in the coordination, design, and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS GHSA/IPC/WASH/AMS in the country
• Participate in the coordination, design, and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS pharmaceutical system strengthening (PPS), pharmaceutical care and pharmacovigilance (PV) activities.
• 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 GHSA/IPC/AMS and PSS, pharmaceutical care and PV field activities including the development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting.
• Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the health and pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of capacity building and training materials.
• Support country activities under the guidance from the CPD and STA 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. Also, work occasionally with senior technical staff for developing MSH proposals and new assistance projects as needed.

Capacity Building

• Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and collaborate internally and externally to develop country-specific capacity building material, strategies and roll out plans in support of IPC, AMS, PSS, pharmaceutical care and PV.
• Support implementation of IPC and AMS capacity building materials, strategies and action plans at national and county levels.
• Assist Ministry of Health (MOH), AMR secretariat, Public Health Programs and County Health Management Teams to design and review AMR related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and other relevant materials,
• Participate in the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical system strengthening and pharmaceutical care programs aimed at building the capacity of MOH, Public Health Programs, relevant regulatory authorities, professional associations and training institutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management information systems and their appropriate use for decision making

Monitoring & Evaluation

• In collaboration with the M&E team, support project for the establishment of mechanisms for collecting relevant data to 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.
• The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or a health-related field is required.Training in Monitoring and Evaluation. S/he should have atleast six (6) years experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health, pharmaceutical and pharmacovigilance systems in developing countries.
• In addition, s/he should have specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level, and other areas of AMR containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship. Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
• Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank highly preferred.
• In addition, s/he should have proficiency in English is required, languages of other USAID-supported countries is an added advantage. S/he should have ability to write lucid technical reports and documents and to make presentations. Strong computer skills, competence in use of word processing programs is required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.