Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving lives through integrated health services, research, and education. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in over 60 countries, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to addressing global health challenges. The organization aims to provide innovative solutions to health issues, particularly in developing countries, and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations from exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Integrated Health Services plays a crucial role in leading and providing technical support for projects related to HIV, TB, malaria, maternal and child health (MNCH), and global health security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security (GHS) integration. This position requires a deep understanding of the complexities involved in integrating multi-disease programs into national and sub-national health systems. The advisor will ensure the delivery of high-quality care and effective disease surveillance, which is essential for identifying and responding to health challenges. The role involves coordinating services, adapting clinical workflows, and developing training materials to enhance the capabilities of local health workers. The advisor will also be responsible for establishing quality assurance measures and ensuring that health facilities are prepared for public health emergencies, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of health outcomes in Nigeria.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the clinical management of integrated health strategies, including HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and MNCH. Key duties include offering technical assistance to government and local partners, adapting essential care packages, and establishing data quality assurance exercises. The advisor will design and institutionalize quality assurance tools, develop guidelines for integrated services, and support the creation of training packages for health workers. Additionally, the advisor will strengthen government capacity in utilizing routine program data, provide guidance on implementing GHS interventions, and assist in developing rapid response protocols for public health emergencies. The role also involves overseeing project work plans and budgets, documenting best practices, and contributing to lessons learned from various health programs.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an MB.BS, MD, or PhD with over 12 years of relevant experience in multi-disease programming, particularly in HIV, TB, malaria, MNCH, and GHS. Alternatively, candidates with a biological science degree (BSc) and a minimum of 11 years of experience in similar fields are also eligible, provided they have at least 5 years of senior management experience in health or development in Nigeria. A Master's in Public Health (MPH) or a related postgraduate degree is required. Proven experience in project development and technical training facilitation is essential, along with familiarity with the Nigerian public health system and donor-funded projects.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a medical degree (MB.BS/MD) or a PhD, with a strong preference for candidates holding a Master's in Public Health (MPH) or a related postgraduate qualification. Candidates with degrees in biological sciences may also qualify if they meet the experience criteria. The educational background should reflect a solid understanding of health systems and multi-disease programming.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of relevant experience in health programming, particularly in multi-disease contexts such as HIV, TB, malaria, and MNCH. At least 5 years of this experience should be at a senior management level within the health or development sector in Nigeria. Familiarity with the Nigerian health landscape, including public sector health systems and NGOs, is highly desirable.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, as the role involves communication with various stakeholders, including government officials and donors. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and requires the ability to travel within Nigeria approximately 45% of the time. The expected salary range for this role is between USD 19,745 and 25,000 annually, which includes basic salary and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe work environment and adheres to strict safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable populations. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving lives through integrated health services, research, and education. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in over 60 countries, employing thousands of staff members dedicated to addressing global health challenges. The organization aims to provide innovative solutions to health issues, particularly in developing countries, and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations from exploitation and abuse.
Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor for Integrated Health Services plays a crucial role in leading and providing technical support for projects related to HIV, TB, malaria, maternal and child health (MNCH), and global health security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security (GHS) integration. This position requires a deep understanding of the complexities involved in integrating multi-disease programs into national and sub-national health systems. The advisor will ensure the delivery of high-quality care and effective disease surveillance, which is essential for identifying and responding to health challenges. The role involves coordinating services, adapting clinical workflows, and developing training materials to enhance the capabilities of local health workers. The advisor will also be responsible for establishing quality assurance measures and ensuring that health facilities are prepared for public health emergencies, thereby contributing to the overall improvement of health outcomes in Nigeria.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical leadership in the clinical management of integrated health strategies, including HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, and MNCH. Key duties include offering technical assistance to government and local partners, adapting essential care packages, and establishing data quality assurance exercises. The advisor will design and institutionalize quality assurance tools, develop guidelines for integrated services, and support the creation of training packages for health workers. Additionally, the advisor will strengthen government capacity in utilizing routine program data, provide guidance on implementing GHS interventions, and assist in developing rapid response protocols for public health emergencies. The role also involves overseeing project work plans and budgets, documenting best practices, and contributing to lessons learned from various health programs.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an MB.BS, MD, or PhD with over 12 years of relevant experience in multi-disease programming, particularly in HIV, TB, malaria, MNCH, and GHS. Alternatively, candidates with a biological science degree (BSc) and a minimum of 11 years of experience in similar fields are also eligible, provided they have at least 5 years of senior management experience in health or development in Nigeria. A Master's in Public Health (MPH) or a related postgraduate degree is required. Proven experience in project development and technical training facilitation is essential, along with familiarity with the Nigerian public health system and donor-funded projects.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a medical degree (MB.BS/MD) or a PhD, with a strong preference for candidates holding a Master's in Public Health (MPH) or a related postgraduate qualification. Candidates with degrees in biological sciences may also qualify if they meet the experience criteria. The educational background should reflect a solid understanding of health systems and multi-disease programming.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of relevant experience in health programming, particularly in multi-disease contexts such as HIV, TB, malaria, and MNCH. At least 5 years of this experience should be at a senior management level within the health or development sector in Nigeria. Familiarity with the Nigerian health landscape, including public sector health systems and NGOs, is highly desirable.
Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory, as the role involves communication with various stakeholders, including government officials and donors. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not specified as mandatory.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and requires the ability to travel within Nigeria approximately 45% of the time. The expected salary range for this role is between USD 19,745 and 25,000 annually, which includes basic salary and allowances. FHI 360 is committed to providing a safe work environment and adheres to strict safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable populations. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws.
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