Senior Technical Advisor, GHSA Portfolio and Technical Management -MTaPS R-1288

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MSH is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor, GHSA Portfolio and Technical Management for the USAID-funded Medicines, Technology and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program in Ethiopia.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) provides management support and technical assistance for the design and implementation of interventions related to Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) portfolio of MTaPS countries, specifically focusing on technical areas of infection prevention and control (IPC), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). The STA provides support primarily to the portfolio manager of GHSA/IPC/AMR portfolio and to the MTaPS Technical Strategy Lead, but also to the other senior technical staff assigned to specific activities to ensure that the work is of the highest quality. As required, the STA also works with other MTaPS portfolios and technical staff on opportunities, new and existing tools, and headquarters-based and country implementation programs related to strengthening pharmaceutical management systems.

Required Minimum Education:

Required:-

• Graduate degree in a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience related to GHSA elements such as pharmaceutical and drug management, IPC, WASH and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).

Preferred:-

• Pharmacist, Physician nurse, or public health qualification preferred. Fluency in written and spoken English required. Willingness to travel within the region required.
• Understanding of USAID administrative procedures and requirements a plus.
•  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Minimum Experience:

Required:

• 7 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical management and pharmaceutical systems development and strengthening in developing country context.
• Experience in infection prevention and control activities is required, preferably including that at health facility level.
• Experience in other areas of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship highly desirable.

Preferred:

• Experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank preferred.
• Experience working on issues related to pharmaceutical governance including policy and regulation preferred
• Experience working with varied stakeholders in a multisectoral approach developing and implementing tools preferred

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
• Languages of other USAID-supported countries is an asset.
• Strong computer skills; Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.

COMPETENCIES

• Cultural sensitivity and diplomacy
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to travel internationally and domestically up to 30% of time as required to support the progress of program activities.