Country: Mozambique
Closing date: 31 Oct 2016
RTI International is seeking Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Technical Advisor (TA) for an anticipated $25 million, USAID-funded malaria project in Mozambique. The purpose of this project is to provide technical assistance to strengthen the Mozambican Ministry of Health to prevent and control malaria, specifically in Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Tete, and Zambezia provinces. The position will be based in Maputo, Mozambique, and report to the project’s Chief of Party.
Responsibilities
- Oversees programmatic and technical aspects related to BCC activities.
- Coordinates with PMI, the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of systematic and consistent technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, at all levels, and to other PMI implementing partners. Also coordinates efforts with other stakeholders to ensure that resources are efficiently used and to minimize duplication of efforts.
- Works with Ministry of Health departments to facilitate integration of malaria activities in to broader primary health care system, focusing on issues related to BCC (e.g. access to care, adherence to treatment).
- Supports COP and Technical Director in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.
- Supervises mid-level project staff, as well as consultants.
Minimum Requirements:
· At least a masters’ degree in public health, or in a related field;
· A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management in BCC related to a public health program.
· Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders, including host government ministries at various administrative levels;
- Must have good oral and written communication and presentation skills in English (at least tested FSI R3/S3); fluency in Portuguese preferred; and
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently within Mozambique.
How to apply:
TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a current CV with contact information to www.rti.org/job17572 .
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.