Health Systems
Senior Technical Advisor/AIDSRelief Programming and Health Systems Strengthening - D 09 039
Posted: Thu, 19/11/2009 - 4:03pm
Requisition Number: D 09 039
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Senior Technical Advisor (STA)AIDSRelief Programming and Health Systems (SAHS) is working with AIDSRelief. CRS is the consortium lead for AIDSRelief, a $335 million program to provide increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) to persons with HIV and AIDS. The project is funded by the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). As the lead agency, CRS has the responsibility of managing and coordinating the activities of five consortium members in nine countries, as well as tracking and reporting on these activities to the donor. The STA will provide programmatic support and technical expertise to ensure the fulfillment of CRS’ responsibilities within the AIDSRelief program. As AIDSRelief enters the 3-year project extension period as part of PEPFAR II, the program requires new skill sets in health systems strengthening, which necessitate modifications to the current AIDSRelief staffing. The transition of management of the AIDSRelief program to indigenous health organizations with commensurate health system strengthening in a manner that ensures continued program quality and long term sustainability characterizes the major challenge facing AIDSRelief.
The STA is a member of the AIDSRelief Global Management Team that provides oversight and technical assistance across the nine AIDSRelief countries. The STA will participate in key decisions involving AIDSRelief strategy. The STA must promote the vision, goals, objectives and strategies of AIDSRelief.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party for Africa, the STA is based in Baltimore, travelling to Africa and the Caribbean.
Programming and Technical Leadership (25%)
1. Work with DCOP/P to ensure program quality on all components of the project in collaboration with consortium members.
2. Work with regional and country-level staff to identify, design and/or integrate tools, operational models and best practices for (non-medical) program interventions that advance the objectives of the ART project.
3. In collaboration with DCOP/P and eventually Africa program advisors, work with Technical Coordinating Teams (CTCTs) and consortium members to identify and make recommendations on capacity-building needs in Haiti, Guyana and other assigned countries, and facilitate the development and implementation of strategies to address these needs.
Representation and Advocacy (25%)
1. Represent the AIDSRelief Consortium with donors and other stakeholders at consortium meetings, technical working groups, and NGO forums as needed.
2. Serve as a key point of contact to ensure alignment of all programmatic activities and objectives.
3. Serve as a key actor in integrating the AIDSRelief program into the CRS Program Quality and Support Department (PQSD) while working to leverage access to other CRS programs.
4. Participate in strategic decision-making, goal setting, and problem solving for the coordination and strategic development of program-related activities.
5. In collaboration with DCOP/P and eventually Africa program advisors, work with the CTCT and other technical staff to develop and support mechanisms to communicate progress in Guyana, Haiti, and potential other assigned countries on programming activities
6. Facilitate regular and timely exchange of information between country programs, consortium members, and headquarters staff on key programmatic issues.
7. In collaboration with consortium members, provide updates to country programs on innovative issues (nutrition, etc) related to ART.
AIDSRelief Health Systems : (50%)
1. Realigning AR health system strengthening activities around WHO 6 building blocks.
2. Work with AIDSRelief Partner compliance and institutional development manager, AIDSRelief in-country teams and LPTFs to:
a. Assist country programs develop country specific health systems strengthening frameworks and implementation strategies.
b. In relation with in-country leaders, contribute in the development of national and regional Centers of Excellence
c. In relation with in-country leaders, contribute in the establishment of network of health facilities around the identified secondary or tertiary level Center of Excellence locally and regionally.
d. Participate in the planning and facilitation of technical workshops for capacity-building and experience-strengthening in health systems for country programs
e. Train and provide technical assistance to country teams in undertaking health systems assessment using AIDSRelief tools.
f. Provide technical assistance to country program teams to develop an action plan to address major institutional challenges identified from health systems assessments; and monitor the implementation and performance of critical activities in the action plan.
g. In relation to Partner Compliance and Institutional Development Manager, assist LPTFs to adopt efficient business models for managing ART programs;
h. Provide tools and technical assistance to LPTFs to develop, document and implement organizational policies and standard operating procedures that support efficiency and high quality improvements in the provision of care.
i. Assist country team in guiding LPTFs to integrate ART program and systems into wider health systems structure of the health facility/ hospital/clinic.
j. Assist country teams in supporting LPTF management to develop systems to measure performance.
k. In relation with AIDSRelief country teams, develop and adapt key tools, templates, frameworks and models for effective improvement of health management and leadership capacity for LPTFs systems within a realistic project environment in which the AIDSRelief operates;
l. Identify, document and share lessons learned and best practices within and outside country programs.
3. Support local partner and local technical partner to improve their planning and management skills and help them institutionalize strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation processes.
4. Identify other international and local programs focusing on health systems improvement and build linkages with such programs as a way of gaining access to key resources needed to supplement AIDSRelief work in this field;
5. Develop the monitoring and evaluation system for health systems capacity strengthening and transition to local partners;
6. Explore with AR PBF advisor, the integration of PBF within the country program Development and piloting of a contracts management approach by the indigenous organizations, and a performance based funding approach for their LPTFs.
Supervisory Experience: Not applicable
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: AIDSRelief Deputy Chief of Party Programs, AIDSRelief Deputy Chief of Party Operations; AIDSRelief Global Management Team Members; AIDSRelief Sustainability Advisor; AIDSRelief Country Program Chiefs of Party; CRS Manager Health and HIV and AIDS Unit of PQSD, CRS Deputy Regional Directors for Program Quality
External: IHV Senior Physicians, Constella Futures Team, Representatives of CMMB and IMA, HRSA and CDC technical staff responsible for health systems, Members of the CRS health systems strengthening network
Travel: The position will require travel throughout Africa, the Caribbean, and other destinations as necessary.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Master’s Degree in health systems, or its equivalent; medical degree is a plus;
2. Minimum 5-10 years previous work experience in preferably more than one developing country working with HIV and AIDS and/or health programs;
3. Minimum 3-5 years experience in program management and/or experience in health systems in the formal health sector; preferably in a technical support role within a hospital environment;
4. Experience working in the health sector in resource limited settings including living in Sub-Saharan Africa;
5. Familiarity with strategic planning processes including the systems approach to strategic management;
6. In-depth understanding of hospital operations is required;
7. Strong organizational, analytical and information management skills
8. Excellent report writing and communication skills;
9. Ability to work with a diverse team and in different cultural settings.
Language Skills: Proficiency in French is a plus
NOTE: All interested applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of application.
To apply for this position please visit www.crs.org/about/careers
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Associate - Health Systems Advisor
Posted: Fri, 25/09/2009 - 2:32pm
Abt Associates is seeking an individual with expertise in health system strengthening including health care financing, economic analysis, and human resource development. The individual should have demonstrated experience in programmatic areas of interest that can contribute to public sector implementation of sound policies and operational programs in Africa. The successful candidate will have the experience and abilities to apply economic analysis and modeling to inform policy change in developing countries.
Essential Functions:
• Provide strategic/technical expertise and guidance to the client team on health system strengthening, health financing, and human resource development issues
• Provide strategic/technical support to the client to identify key challenges to and opportunities for reaching its objectives in Africa;
• Assist the client and African institutions evaluate and document performance and results
• Carry out policy analysis and gives presentations to high-level policymakers and program managers in developing countries and with donor agencies
• Represent the project in specific technical areas; provide leadership in the fields of health economics and policy
• Collaborate with others in the professional international health development community at the international level
• Manage teams or individuals to complete tasks within schedule and budgetary constraints; recruit staff/consultants as necessary for short-term technical assistance
• Work independently with minimal management direction
• Able and willing to travel internationally up to 30% of the time
Skills Required:
MA/MBA with 7 - 10 years of experience OR PhD with 4 - 6 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated technical capability in the program areas listed above, and extensive experience developing and influencing public health policies, strategies and programs in Africa.
• Sound knowledge of methodologies used in economic and policy analysis, as well as data/statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability translate economic research into advocacy materials designed for policymakers.
• Minimum of 10 years (with at least five years in Africa) experience developing, managing and implementing development programs for public or private organizations.
• Higher level degree, Masters, Ph.D. in economics, public policy or related field.
• Fluency in English required; French or Portuguese language skills preferred.
• Externally recognized expert in economic and policy analysis (as indicated partially by citations of or reference to work).
• Experience preparing/reviewing of research and/or other study materials.
Please apply online at: www.abtassoc.com
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Senior Finance & Contract Analyst/Egypt
Posted: Wed, 16/09/2009 - 2:37pm
Health Systems 20/20 is a USAID-funded global project that provides technical assistance in health systems strengthening around the world. The Associate Analyst / Task Manager will provide management and administrative support to the technical activities being conducted for USAID Egypt which include health insurance, health worker planning and management, capacity building, verification of government achievement of donor benchmarks, and documentation of impact of USAID assistance in health sector.
Responsibilities:
Provide back-stopping support for all aspects of finance and administration (F&A) for the Egypt field program: recruit consultants, prepare consultant agreements, review and coordinate payment of consultant invoices, prepare travel authorizations, process employee and consultant expense reports, assist field office with procurement of goods and services (purchase orders and subcontracts); review the monthly financial report; track expenditures; document cost share; support compliance with USAID regulations and Abt policies; assist with the planning and implementation of meetings and events; and coordinate with departments at Abt Associates Inc. (e.g. HR, Accounting). Work closely with the HS 20/20 F&A Director in the home office. Program Management: Assist the Chief-of-Party and other Project staff to prepare work plans, budgets, scopes of work for trips, short-term technical assistance, and subcontracts. Organize team planning meetings. Maintain paper and electronic files. Coordinate with field office to prepare pipeline reports and spending projections. Advise Team Leader on potential financial problems. Work closely with the home office Technical Coordinator and other technical staff for program management. Reporting: Coordinate the preparation, review, and dissemination of reports: technical, trip, quarterly, annual. Collect team input to draft document of project activities and results for project summaries, quarterly reports, annual reports, and the project website.
Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Health, Social Science, Business, English, Foreign Languages or other relevant field.
6 years years of relevant experience providing support/back-stopping USAID projects.
Knowledge of USAID and USG regulations re procurement, allowances, etc.
Arabic language skills are desirable.
Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Team player.
Ability to multi-task.
MSWord, Excel, Quicken, accounting software
Please email CV and cover letter to: www.abtassoc.com
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Country Program Manager - Cote D'Ivoire
Posted: Tue, 08/09/2009 - 12:12pm
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a <b>Country Program Manager – Cote D’Ivoire</b> for the Supply Chain Management Services (SCMS) Project in our Arlington, Virginia office.
<b>Our Business</b>
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has a core staff of over 1000 employees in more than 35 countries.
<b>Country Program Manager/Cote D’Ivoire Position Overview</b>
Reporting to a SCMS Global Program Manager, the Field Support Manager (FSM) will oversee and support in-country field office operations in Cote D’Ivoire. Oversight responsibilities include participation in the development of strategic and technical strategies, work plans, budgets and the organization and provision of in-country technical assistance. The FSM assures that the SCMS field office follows the standard SCMS and managing partner administrative and financial procedures and practices. He or she has first-line SCMS supervisory support responsibility for the SCMS Country Director who has overall leadership and management responsibility for the day to day implementation of SCMS activities in Cote D’Ivoire. The FSM ensures effective communication with USAID and SCMS management in-country and in Washington, DC. He or she functions as a member of the Field Program Support Team at the SCMS Project Management Office (PMO) in Arlington, Virginia, and supervises a Program Officer who assists with technical and administrative backstopping for Cote d’Ivoire.
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Deputy Country Director -- Supply Chain Management System
Posted: Tue, 25/08/2009 - 11:17am
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Deputy Country Director for the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) Project in our Kigali, Rwanda office.
Our Business
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has a core staff of over 1000 employees in more than 35 countries.
Role & Responsibilities
The Deputy Country Director (DCD) provides support to the Country Director (CD) in successfully managing technical, programmatic, and contractual obligations of the program. The DCD provides technical assistance to the Rwanda Ministry of Health and other partners, supporting a range of programs, primarily focused on strengthening logistics systems for HIV/AIDS related commodities, and improving supply chain management practices. The DCD priorities will include development and implementation of strategic plans, annual work-plans, budgets, monitoring and evaluation processes and systems, and PEPFAR reporting requirements for the project. The Deputy CD is a senior member of the management team and will be expected to play a full part in the general management of the organization.
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ART Logistics Advisor - Supply Chain Management System
Posted: Tue, 25/08/2009 - 10:42am
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking an ART Logistics Advisor for the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project in our Gaborone, Botswana office.
Our Business
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is a U.S. incorporated international development company providing direct supply chain services, technical assistance and training to improve governance and economic growth. CA-USA is part of the Crown Agents international group, which works for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international donors and development institutions. Crown Agents has a core staff of over 1000 employees in more than 35 countries.
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Senior Associate/Scientist - Deputy Project Director, Project Technical Coordiantor (DCOP-PTC)
Posted: Thu, 16/07/2009 - 4:30pm
Abt Associates is seeking a Technical Specialist Deputy Chief of Party/Project Technical Coordinator for the Private Sector Mobilization for Family Health Project-Phase II (PRISM) in the Philippines.
The DCOP shall provide primary support to the functions of the COP in supervising the activities and services provided through this contract including managing all technical inputs required in achieving the outputs expected. Through the COP, the DCOP/TC shall receive technical guidance from the USAID COTR for the project. The DCOP shall be supervised by the COP and shall share the responsibility of day-to-day and long range activities of the contract. The DCOP shall assist the COP in tracking, coordinating and reporting information related to project activities conducted. S/he shall ensure the technical complementation and synergy of all project activities.
Essential Job Responsibilities/Percentage of Time:
The DCOP responsibilities include the following:
• Supervise the implementation of all project activities ensuring that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed and delivered according to schedule.
• In coordination with the COP, provide principal technical oversight for all policy studies, diagnostic and/or operations research studies, demonstration projects, training and technical assistance needed to formulate recommendations for policy reform measures covered under the contract.
• Supervise the implementation of all project activities ensuring that performance schedules are observed and outputs are completed and delivered according to schedule.
• With the COP, provide technical supervision and assign technical responsibilities as may be necessary to all-long term and short-term consultants working under the contract.
• With the COP, identify solutions to operational issues and lead or delegate appropriate action to address these challenges.
• Provide overall technical oversight for all work and activities necessary to achieve the objectives, outputs and deliverables expected under the contract.
• Advocates and support policy development initiatives, seeking support from high level DOH and other GRP agencies and private sector entities for the technical areas covered under the contract. Ensure timely provision of feedback and guidance concerning the functioning and effectiveness of the various components of the contract.
• Together with project staff identify issues or challenges to effective implementation of workplan activities, and develop solutions or strategies to address the challenges.
• Liaise with the principal policy and decision makers within the DOH, and other government agencies, professional and trade associations, interest groups, and the community at large to assure that Project activities are relevant to the current policy issues and directives being debated in the health community at large.
• Expansive network of contacts who are key influencers in both the national and local government as well as in the private commercial and civil society sectors
• Represent the project in the country and be the liaison with project HQ; able to present the project's technical approach and accomplishments
• Direct project management and coordination responsibility
• As recognized expert in one or more of the project's key activities, s/he shall serve as technical advisor, perform essential analytical, evaluative and consultative work, develop and implement technical aspects of the project activities, provide technical assistance on a daily basis, and is a hands-on resource for ensuring activity implementation and building partners' institutional capacity
• Coordinates all short term TA from the project: optimize scheduling of trips, help arrange meetings with counterparts and USAID, review trip reports and technical products, coordinates the project's quick response to new requests or changes in the ground
• Communicates frequently with Project HQ and submits quarterly on progress and results and coordinates closely to track expenditures against budget
Skills:
• At least master's level education/training or its equivalent in health financing, marketing, economics, public health, health administration or related field.
• At least 3 years successful previous experience working with national and local government on the development and/or implementation of health programs both at the national and local levels in the developing world.
• Demonstrated understanding, thorough knowledge of and familiarity with health systems, health financing, marketing and health program policy issues confronting the Philippines.
• As the technical coordinator of local level project implementation, the DCOP should have extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of health systems delivery at the local level.
• Familiar with principal individuals within the DOH, other government agencies, private/business sector, and the community at large who are responsible for health policy.
• Proven experience managing all aspects of field operations for donor-funded preferably USAID-funded programs, including procurement, financial management, grants administration, human resources administration and activity design
• Familiar with private sector health service provision.
• Extensive work and prior experience in health policy offering private sector work in the Philippines.
Please apply online at: www.abtassoc.com
Job # 2009 - 3552
Global Health Tags: Health Systems - Program Management -
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Finance & Administration Manager
Posted: Thu, 07/05/2009 - 3:45pm
Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of a multi-disciplinary group of dedicated professionals who have provided technical assistance, research, analysis, and practical training services in more than 128 countries, seeks candidates for a district health systems strengthening project in Tanzania, with an emphasis on strengthening the delivery of anti-retrovirals (ARVs) and support of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). Please note, all positions are contingent on successful award of a proposal.
Finance & Administration Manager
The F&A Manager is responsible for overseeing the administrative, financial and logistical requirements of the program, directly supervise all finance and administrative staff, and set-up systems for finance, administration and HR management for the program, in consultation with the Chief of Party. The F&A manager will also oversee subcontracts with local partners and engage in relevant capacity building activities.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field with 6 years of experience in finance management at a development organization.
• Experience with USAID funded projects in Africa is required.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs).
• Proven ability to work closely with a variety of project stakeholders to solve administrative and operational problems.
• Fluency in both Swahili and English is required.
• Strong preference for local candidates. No relocation or international benefits/allowances offered.
Please email CVs and cover letters to Tanzaniajobs@abtassoc.com with the position title specified in the subject line.
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