Jhpiego Technical Director Jobs in Tanzania
Jhpiego Technical Director Jobs in Tanzania
OverviewJhpiego seeks a Technical Director to provide technical leadership and oversight for an upcoming five-year U.S. government funded integrated health project aiming to increase the demand for and use of quality integrated RMNCAH services in target regions, particularly by youth and women.
The position will lead design and day-to-day management of technical assistance efforts to improve capacity of the Government of Tanzania to deliver quality reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and CECAP services at the facility and community level.
The Technical Director will work closely with technical implementation teams to ensure the project progresses towards expected results.
S/he will also work with M&E staff to ensure project deliverables are monitored and course corrections are identified and implemented as appropriate.
Other key responsibilities include supervising technical staff and adjusting project activities based on monitoring at the regional and district level.
This position is contingent upon award from USAID. Tanzanians are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership and Oversight
Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the project’s technical assistance efforts, ensuring the integration, quality and sustainability of interventions
Provide day-to-day technical oversight for design, planning and implementation of activities in support of project goals and objectives
Establish and implement a system to ensure technical quality and fidelity across target regions and districts
Collaborate closely with other Team Leaders to ensure harmonization of project approaches across technical and geographical areas
Track measures for climate risks in the EMMP and include these in work plans, budgets, and MEL plan
Development and Implementation of Technical Approaches
Provide technical leadership in the development of the project strategic plan, work plan, and project monitoring, in close collaboration with MOH, USAID and other stakeholders
Work closely with the Chief of Party on setting project priorities and directions, and responding to requests for support from local counterparts
Identify appropriate facility- and community-based strategies and lead the formulation of innovative approaches to address reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition service delivery
Oversee efforts to support capacity building including mentorship at the individual and organizational level in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health and nutrition services
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Work with M&E staff to design, implement a plan to track data/results related
to reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition service delivery to inform adjustments in project implementation
Document successes, lessons learned and challenges in implementation as well as reports of project activities and results to the project and donor, including routine quarterly and annual reports and other reporting requirements as requested
Author/co-author abstracts, presentations, and articles for journals and conferences
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
Foster and maintain excellent relationships with USAID and in-country stakeholders as a representative of the project, and develop rapid responses to requests
Collaborate with all local stakeholders especially the Ministry of Health and other implementing partners, to ensure that all activities conform to requirements and regulations
Facilitate the project team’s relationship with designated counterparts at USAID, the Ministry of Health and R/CHMTs, private sector partners and other key stakeholders in Tanzania such as NGOs and CSOs, to ensure effective technical assistance
Actively participate in relevant national technical advisory/working groups and professional forums representing Jhpiego
Management
Supervise technical staff and build, mentor, and manage a team of highly qualified staff to ensure rapid and sustainable results
Manage technical contributions of subgrantees, including defining scopes of work
Required Qualifications
A Clinical Degree (doctor or nursing), and Master of Public Health preferred
At least eight (8) years’ experience implementing and/or providing technical assistance in integrated reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition service delivery
Three (3) years in senior management role in an international donor funded organization
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement at facility and community levels
Skilled in building capacity of individuals and organizations
In-depth understanding of Tanzanian healthcare system, particularly the public health system
Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work
Familiarity with USAID’s administrative, management and reporting procedures and systems
Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, CSOs, and the private sector
Expertise in research to practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and presentation skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to travel nationally and internationally 30%
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Jhpiego Technical Director Jobs in Tanzania
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