Principal Technical Advisor(Management Sciences for Health)-Employment opportunity in USA

Job title: Principal Technical Advisor
Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Job location: USA
Deadline: 24 Mar 2014
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Principal Technical Advisor (PTA) will contribute technical expertise to the Center’s priority area of HIV/AIDS with the aim of improving health outcomes in developing countries. S/he provides leadership in the development, formalization, and documentation of MSH strategic and technical approaches; provides direct technical assistance to centrally-funded and bilateral country-focused projects; and contributes to ongoing knowledge exchange across the organization. S/he plays a critical role in supporting the vision of the HIV unit in its key functions. More specifically, the successful candidate will provide management of the SA SURE project, currently starting year 3 (of a total of 5 years) including technical vision and assistance to the prime, Health Systems Trust. Duties will include managing and supervising at least 5 MSH staff assigned to this project, all based in South Africa as well as providing technical and programmatic inputs as required by the prime and the donor, CDC.

The Principal Technical Advisor will also be responsible for contributing to MSH’s new business development through intelligence gathering, pre-positioning and serving, as called upon, in the function of technical strategy leader in the design and development of new proposals. In this function, the PTA will work closely with the GTL for HIV, the Center Vice President, the CHS New Business Development Manager and corporate BRD staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•     Coordinates the HIV/AIDS portfolio across MSH that has activities that are drawn from and closely linked with MSH priority area of HIV/AIDS. Provides technical advice and direction in this technical area and specifically.
•     Provides leadership and represents MSH on the SA Sure Project.
•     Provides technical assistance in planning and implementation of the SA SURE project and developing the hybrid leadership development programming specific to that project.
•     Provides strategic advice to MSH’s HIV/AIDS unit on emerging and strategic issues to scale up pertinent evidence proven interventions.
•     Facilitates the development and revision of relevant strategies to be incorporated into the HIV strategic plan.
•     Closely monitors country projects, in particular the SA SURE project with interventions in relevant content area.
•     Manages relevant staff within the SA SURE project (currently 5 South African based staff, with more to be added in the coming year).
•     Provides technical input and periodic status reports through Quarterly Technical Portfolio Reviews and quarterly reports.
•     Proposes and manages the development of innovative models and tools and documents technical achievements through articles in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at international professional conferences, and representation of MSH on key panels and technical advisory groups.
•     Fosters collaborative relationships with relevant entities and stakeholders involved in relevant content area including working with donor (CDC-South Africa), Prime (Health Systems Trust) and other organizations in South Africa involved in the SA SURE project and other projects. Prior positive relationships with any or all of these entities desired.
•     Collaborates and contributes to the Office of Business and Resource Development (BRD) in the identification of new project opportunities. When in the field or in donor or partner meetings, remains alert to potential intelligence about new business opportunities and advises the home office about pre-positioning.
•     Contributes to the development and/or technical review of targeted educational materials and technical proposals as required, ensuring that project designs and technical strategies are sound and that project implementation experiences are appropriately reflected.
•     Perform other duties as required including provision of substantive input to the MSH HIV and AIDS strategies, initiatives and programs. Able to provide input, technical and otherwise to other MSH HIV programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• MD/PhD or other clinical degree including a Master’s degree in health-related field and/or at least 10 years of equivalent experience working on HIV/AIDS programs in resource-limited settings.

• Significant and successful experience working in international development and/or public health programs, specifically in the area of HIV/AIDS.

• Significant successful experience in new business development.

• Experience providing direct technical assistance in developing countries.

• Experience supervising and managing a diverse staff.

• Proven programmatic, technical, and managerial ability and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of indigenous, nongovernmental, governmental, and international organizations within multiple socio-cultural contexts.

• Demonstrated organizational, managerial, consulting, and supervisory skills and abilities; sound judgment, and high ethical standards.

• Adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

• Experience with CDC, USAID and knowledge of USG procurement regulations highly desirable.

• Experience working with other multilateral and bilateral agencies, such as WHO, FAO, UNICEF, and European and private donors preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and spoken English, including excellent skills in drafting business correspondence. Demonstrated ability to write journal articles, research studies, and technical reports.

• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Ability to use epidemiological tools, such as EPI Info or other similar software highly desirable.

• Fluency in a second major language preferred, including the ability to conduct training and business in that language.

• Willingness and availability to travel internationally for up to 40% of the time.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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