PHI Senior Global Fund Grant and MDR-TB Advisor Jobs in South Africa
PHI Senior Global Fund Grant and MDR-TB Advisor Jobs in South Africa
IntroductionThe Senior Global Fund Grant and MDR-TB Advisor (Senior Advisor) will focus on critical areas of need for GF implementation in South Africa such as timely cash flows, tracking of key grant performance indicators, periodic preparations of progress updates and disbursement requests, commodities and drugs logistics management and other technical areas pertaining to TB prevention, care and control as needed in line with the National TB Strategic Plan Objectives.
They will provide technical guidance and lead coordination of Global Fund Grant to the National TB Program.
The Advisor will also work closely with NTP technical staff and support coordination with implementing partners, USAID, US Government agencies, WHO, and other donors.
The Senior Advisor shall also support the MDR-TB Program with focus on development and review of policy guidelines; identifying areas of poor performance and assisting in the development of strategies to address the challenges; supporting data MDR-TB analysis and operational research associated with MDR-TB.
Essential Duties and Outcomes
Enhanced technical oversight of the GF implementation in South Africa
In coordination with the GF Project Management Unit, NTP, Local Funding Agency, South African Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) and other partners, provide technical support and guidance for the smooth implementation of GF activities.
Conduct field visits; review and analyze GF grant data and performance reports submitted to the GF and other partners; identify any issues that may lead to disbursement delays and suggest appropriate solutions.
Work with National Health Laboratory Services and other stakeholders in strengthening quality assurance for TB diagnosis (GXP, culture and DST) and monitoring the use of WHO approved diagnostic tools.
Build the capacity of NTP to effectively monitor the implementation of TB and MDR-TB activities and implement new strategies
Provide guidance to the TB/HIV National Program to monitor the implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities with the National HIV/AIDS teams.
Mentor the MDR-TB manager in implementing the drug resistant TB strategies, strengthening pharmacovigilance management and decentralizing the MDR-TB Care.
Provide technical support in all aspects of TB, TB/HIV and MDR-TB to the National TB Program.
Identify any TB- or GF-related technical assistance needs that the NTP may have, and work with USAID, USAID partners and other stakeholders to fill these needs.
Provide strategic advice and improve analytic capacity of NTP through strengthened supportive supervision system, regular and timely in-depth analysis of epidemiological/surveillance data.
Provide technical assistance to the NTP in adoption/adaptation and implementation of new global strategies and new policies in close collaboration
with WHO country office and the South African TB Think Tank.
Anticipated learning outcomes: * Required 10% time
Demonstrate proficiency across the core global health competencies defined as development practice, cross cultural awareness, communication, capacity strengthening, ethics of public health, health equity, gender equality and global burden of disease that is necessary for persons practicing in global health.
Cultivate mentorship skills based on the STAR GH mentorship curriculum to more effectively support and improve knowledge transfer and skills acquisition of staff, incoming fellows and interns.
Advance leadership skills to successful support capacity building and knowledge sharing activities, and mentor develop junior staff.
Apply leadership skills and technical expertise to support programmatic growth and scale up within TB programming.
Required
Advanced degree (Masters, PhD, or MD) in Public Health or any health related field.
Minimum 13 years of relevant technical experience with master's degree or a minimum of 15 years of relevant technical experience with bachelor's degree.
Minimum 5 years of experience in supporting the NTP with implementation of the GF grants at the country level (PR, NTP, SR, CCM etc) and minimum of 3 years of experience providing short-or-long term TB technical assistance in resource limited settings.
Extensive TB Control experience in clinical and public health settings, including experience in PMDT and TB/HIV.
Demonstrable extensive experience in provision of strategic guidance to NTPs on new Global strategies, policies and guidelines.
Experience in the development and review of national TB Strategic plans, policy guidelines and external program reviews is essential.
Good understanding of the South African Health system preferably through supporting the NTP in the past is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-site and multidisciplinary team-based organizational structure, including partners and other collaborators.
High degree of judgement, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs.
Strong interpersonal communication and excellent oral communication and writing skills necessary in the interaction with implementing partners, Ministry of Health and USG colleagues including the ability to exercise judgement in balancing technical, administrative, bureaucratic and political considerations.
Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment.
Proven ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English – both orally and in writing is essential.
South African citizenship required.
Additional skills (preferred)
Experience with the WHO systems in TB programming in the African Region is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; PHI Senior Global Fund Grant and MDR-TB Advisor Jobs in South Africa
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