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Technical Advisor Consultancy
Technical Advisor Consultancy
Position Summary
| Position Title |
Technical Advisor Consultancy |
| Organization Name |
Carter Center [click name to learn more about the organization]
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| Job Category |
Other - Not Listed - |
| Global Health Area |
Guinea Worm - |
| Location |
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| Position Type |
contract |
| Salary |
Not Disclosed |
| Experience |
2-5 Years |
| Language Requirements |
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| Desired Education Level |
Masters Degree |
| Reports To |
Guinea Worm National Program Coordinator / Resident Technical Advisor |
| Opening Date |
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| Date Posted Here |
Mon, 16/08/2010 - 5:17pm |
| Closing Date |
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| Job Tracking ID |
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Position Description
Technical Advisor Positions, The Carter Center support to the Southern Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program
Technical Advisors (TAS) provide technical and managerial support (on behalf of The Carter Center) to the Ministry of Health, Government of Southern Sudan, Guinea Worm Eradication Program (SSGWEP).
TAS are offered six month-long contracts. Candidate TAS should be prepared to commit serving the SSGWEP for two years.
Responsibilities and Duties
Primary responsibilities are:
1. Management of a GWEP in a designated area with endemic transmission of Guinea worm disease (GWD), including human, transport, materials, and logistical resources.
2. Oversight of all technical aspects of GWD eradication, including surveillance, implementation of interventions used to interrupt transmission of GWD, and staff compliance with the SSGWEP operational guidelines.
3. Development an effective relationship with residents of endemic communities to engage their active participation in the eradication of GWD, including their help to: 1) keep residents/visitors with the disease from contaminating sources of drinking water, 2) ensure all residents always filter all drinking water, and 3) promptly report any cases of GWD in their community.
4. Training and support of all volunteer and supervisory staff.
5. Effective communication and coordination with local, county, state, and national authorities regarding the status and needs of the GWEP, particularly advocacy for the provision and or rehabilitation of safe sources of drinking water.
Necessary Skills and Qualifications
TA are posted to remote rural areas where disease transmission is endemic, and must be prepared to work and live in such areas, operating out of sub-offices of the SSGWEP.
Other requirements are:
• A Masters Degree in Public Health or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Three years of progressive managerial experience with community -based programs, preferably in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience with the preparation of technical reports, budgets, plans of action, and management of inventories.
• Demonstrated ability to build team work.
• Ability to make sound work judgements under difficult conditions, and become technically sound to be effective with minimal level of attention from supervisors.
• Sound personal and professional conduct, and respect for the work of The Carter Center and the Ministry of Health of Southern Sudan.
How to Apply
Contact Person: Assistant Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program, The Carter Center
Link to organization's application form:
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