GHFP Two year fellowship as Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor, based in DC. Apply by 9/24
Global Health Fellows Program II
Technical Advisor II: Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor
Infectious Diseases Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Location: Washington, DC
Assignment: Two year fellowship
GHFP II-P1-054
The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP-II) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute in partnership with CDC Development Solutions and Management Systems International. GHFP-II is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
GHFP-II’s goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID health programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals with tailored development opportunities. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of diverse health professionals at the junior, mid and senior levels, and performance management and professional development activities aimed to enhance the technical and leadership skills of fellows.
INTRODUCTION
The Infectious Diseases Division of the Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health is charged with the technical leadership for, and management of, programs in infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, malaria, and neglected tropical diseases; maternal and child health; nutrition; and health systems strengthening. The Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor (Technical Advisor) will serve within the Infectious Diseases Division and will support the technical management and coordination of USAID-funded Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) programs. The Technical Advisor will receive day-to-day guidance from the Chief of the Infectious Diseases Division, and will serve as a member of the NTD team, working closely with Division technical advisors and health staff in USAID regional bureaus and missions. S/he will support the technical excellence of USAID programs, coordinating appropriate technical assistance to country level programs and ensuring cross-learning between countries. The Technical Advisor will engage with USAID country Missions, regional offices, other United States Government agencies and implementing partners to ensure appropriate collaboration. S/he will also assist with monitoring any constraints to implementation and identifying solutions, as well as participating in international working groups related to NTDs and supporting the development of policy and normative guidelines.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of the Neglected Tropical Diseases Technical Advisor include:
- Provide appropriate technical inputs and assistance to USAID/Washington and field based programs for the review of grant applications, country-level work plans, and in support of NTD program implementation in all USAID-supported countries
- Liaise with USAID missions and partner agencies/organizations implementing NTD activities
- Monitor ongoing country-level activities, including francophone countries, under the NTD portfolio, including travel to visit field activities
- Assist in the technical management of the grants or cooperative agreements under the NTD portfolio
- Provide assistance in the planning, budgeting, and reporting of results for the NTD portfolio
- Work with the USAID NTD team in preparing, presenting, and disseminating materials, briefings and reports for colleagues, Bureau and Agency leadership, and other partners
- Provide assistance to USAID regional bureaus and missions involved in NTD efforts as well as other health programs
- Participate in periodic job-related international working groups and professionals meetings
- Participate in professional continuing education, skills training and USAID training activities, as appropriate
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor’s own interest.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree in public health, health sciences, or other relevant disciplines
- 5-12 years’ experience in public health in designing, implementing, and/or evaluating public health activities/programs with at least 2 years’ experience working in an international or resource challenged setting
- Experience with developing program strategies, program evaluation and implementation
- Experience with NTDs desirable
- Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
- Strong team and networking skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
- Proficiency in French required
- US Citizenship or US permanent Residency required
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Salary based on commensurate experience and earnings history. The Public Health Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package including professional development programs http://www.ghfp.net/docs/2012_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf
TO APPLY
All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP-II’s online recruitment system at https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment/, which allows you to store your CV, profile and bio data form in our database. A separate cover letter describing your qualifications and experience, interest and familiarity with issues relating to this position, and how this position relates to your career goals is required for each application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time on September 24, 2012.
