Country: Angola
Closing date: 04 Sep 2016
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Director and Malaria Specialist to join our team in Angola. The Technical Director and Malaria Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Chief of Party (COP) with technical leadership of the program, and contribute to operational oversight and will serve as a resource person for up-to-date technical information on malaria control to USAID PMI and key stakeholders. This position is contingent upon a successful contract award. Applications and interviews for this role will be reviewed and held on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date.
THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO MALARIA CONSORTIUM SECURING A FORTHCOMING GRANT.
The successful candidate will have:
• Degree in Medicine (preferred), or degree in Veterinary Medicine • Postgraduate qualification in public health, epidemiology, international health or related discipline. A PhD would be an added advantage. • A strong background in malaria prevention and treatment programmes is essential. • Substantial experience implementing public health programs, with some of that experience in malaria control in Angola or other parts of sub-Saharan Africa. • Experience and understanding of the Angolan health systems context. • Experience in planning, implementation, data management, of a large, multi-year project. • Strong technical knowledge and skills in malaria control and comfortable being a technical leader in this regard • Familiar with public health principles • Familiar with monitoring and evaluation of large scale malaria control programmes • Excellent writing, reporting and presentation skills • Strong analytical ability • Excellent project management and planning skills • Good budgeting skills • Good communication skills with a variety of audiences inside and outside the organisation • Able to delegate efficiently and technically support teams with no direct line management responsibility over them • Strong skills in negotiating with and engaging Ministry of Health Officials at all levels of the health system • Must be able to read and write in English with professional proficiency. • Excellent personal and time management skills • Ability to work effectively with peers and teams located physically away from the position holder • Attention to detail • Problem solving • Positive work attitude • Team player
How to apply:
To view the job description and to apply please visit our website: https://recruitment.malariaconsortium.org/