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ICT PROGRAM OFFICER WASHINGTON, DC

Thursday 30 June 2011




The National Democratic Institute has posted an opening for an ICT Program Officer to integrate appropriate and sustainable technologies into NDI's global democracy strengthening programs. REQUIRES: Bachelor's Degree in Political Science or related subject; or Computer Science or related subject, graduate degree preferred. A technical degree with political science or international graduate studies is ideal. Minimum four (4) years' experience working on technology in a political environment; preferably in international development, community organizing, elections or political campaigns, organizational development, and/or legislative affairs. Political, campaign or organizing experience highly desired. Experience working or consulting on large technology projects highly desired. For more information and to apply visit www.ndi.org/current_openings Vacancy no: 217202-851
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GHI SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR WASHINGTON, DC




The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for GHI Senior Communications Advisor, Bureau of Global Health, United States Agency for International Development. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Communications Advisor will serve as a key external relations liaison within USAID's Bureau for Global Health (GH). Within USAID, the Senior Advisor will work closely with the Assistant Administrator's Office for the Bureau for Global Health, Global Health Initiative (GHI) Launch Team, communications officers assigned to the technical offices in the Bureau for Global Health and staff in the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs. This position is in the Office of the Assistant Administrator (AA/GH) who serves as the principal advisor to the Agency and the Administrator on broad technical and operational matters relating to the mandate of the Bureau. The Senior Advisor will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships and high-touch communication with key allies in the global health community (NGOs, think-tanks, advocacy organizations, universities, etc.). These groups should be viewed as powerful force multipliers that have the ability to amplify the message that US foreign assistance in health is making a positive impact. The Advisor will regularly monitor activities and dialogue within the community to advise on opportunities for USAID leadership to shape the conversation. In his/her capacity, the incumbent will also serve as the principal advisor on public engagements and messaging for the Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA/GH) and the Deputy to the Administrator for GHI through which the U.S. government is pursuing a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to global health assistance. The Initiative promotes a new business model to deliver its dual objectives of achieving significant health improvements and creating an effective, efficient and country-led platform for the sustainable delivery of essential health care and public health programs. Actively monitor key organizations' activities and media, and advise on opportunities for USAID inclusion or engagement. Work with Bureau communicators and technical offices to develop and package information based on an understanding of information the community needs and priority focus areas. Develop messaging and talking points for engagements that shape the public voice for GH front office principals based on a sound understanding of the audience and USAID GH priorities. Identify, set up, staff external speaking/ engagement opportunities for USAID health leadership (Assistant Administrator, Deputy Assistant Administrator), and technical experts with development policy community; universities, schools of public health and Foreign Service; grass-roots groups and service organizations. Expand strategic engagement with issue advocates, science and technical community, academia and policy experts. Oversee university outreach and speaker/ lecture series with USAID technical leaders. Advise on ways to further engage this community. Develop and execute messaging for GHI and the Bureau for Global Health. Work with individuals within USAID, GHI and other U.S. government agencies to develop internal and external messages about GHI programs. Ensure consistency of message in all communications product. Organize special events to reinforce USAID's technical and implementation leadership role on in global health. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must have: Degree (Master's preferred) in Marketing, Advertising or related-field. Strong strategic communications background, at least 10-15 years, either professional or academic or both with significant experience in the health sector, preferably global health. Strong knowledge of and working relationships with the global health community and understanding of GH stakeholders and partners: implementers, US government, etc. Press outreach and media relations experience; preferably mainstream media. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to research a diverse array of health related topics and distill the key messages in preparation for presentations. Ability to work cooperatively and strategically in a team environment with GH leadership, technical and administrative staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. US Citizen able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award. TO APPLY: CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. Application Deadline: July 6, 2011. CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V
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TUBERCULOSIS TECHNICAL ADVISOR WASHINGTON, DC




The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for Tuberculosis Technical Advisor, Bureau of Global Health, United States Agency for International Development. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The TB Technical Advisor will serve in the Bureau for Global Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition Office, Infectious Diseases Division (GH/HIDN/ID) supporting the USAID-funded TB program. The TB Technical Advisor will work with the AOTR and/or technical TB team members on the TB sections of the WHO umbrella grant and the Stop TB Partnership grant. In addition, s/he will support the team leader to ensure coordination and collaboration with other USG agencies, including monitoring of the TB activities of the inter-agency agreement with CDC. She/he will support the smooth operation and management of the TB team, working closely with the TB team leader to develop and deploy management systems. Lastly, s/he will support the TB team in coordinating its support to countries, including direct provision of technical assistance to 1-2 countries, overall strategic planning and organizational development across countries, preparing and tracking communication to the field and analysis of overall progress across the TB portfolio. The Technical Advisor will take programmatic direction from the Tuberculosis Team Leader in GH/HIDN/ID, and will serve as a member of the TB team, working closely with technical advisors and health staff in GH/HIDN/ID, the Africa Bureau and other regional and sub-regional staff as appropriate. The Technical Advisor will also work closely with other US Government and partners in the international TB community. Provide technical support to the TB section of the WHO umbrella, Stop TB Partnership grant and other core-funded mechanisms. Serve as the technical advisor, supporting all actions related to the TB section of the WHO umbrella grant, STOP TB Partnership grant and other core-funded mechanisms in collaboration with the AOTR and/or other technical TB team members; Review and coordinate the comments on all work plans and reports related to above mechanisms; Prepare and coordinate the input for portfolio reviews, reports, and other requests for information related to the above mechanisms; and Conduct site visits and other quality monitoring interventions for the above mechanisms, as necessary. Provide support to the GH/HIDN/ID TB team on USG Collaboration and Coordination. Support monthly teleconferences/ meetings of the International Working Group of the Federal TB Task Force; track follow-up of action items, develop agendas, ensure systematic communication between the USG agencies working on international TB to develop strategies, reports and joint planning; Provide support to the TB section of the CDC Inter-Agency Agreement through coordination of activities, development of regular communication channels, review of reports, and development of other relevant documents; and Provide strategic and programmatic guidance on future collaboration within the USG and other USG related activities through GHI or other mechanisms. Provide technical support to the GH/HIDN/ID TB team and program. Participate in the routine work of the TB team, including preparation of GHI documents, portfolio reviews and reports; reviews of mission/ bureau documents such as annual performance reports and operational plans; and preparation of responses to Questions and Answers and other requests for information; Provide operational support to the TB teams on multiple cooperative agreements, contracts, and grants. This includes working with technical staff and external partners to ensure that financial reports, annual work plans, and country work plans are prepared, submitted, and reviewed. It also entails monitoring agreement requirements; Support the TB team leader to develop and implement improved management systems for the team's operations; and Research, plan, analyze, and organize technical and/or statistical information and develops data for use in briefings, publications, reports, and Agency Portfolio Reviews for TB. Recommends statistical formats for reports, ensuring consistency with USAID standards. Provide technical assistance to USAID country level TB programs. Provide strategic and programming guidance, including assisting with the preparation and/or review of selected country strategies and program plans. Provide technical advice on TB programming to ensure that mechanisms are appropriate and technical areas are consistent with international standards and recommendations and with USAID guidance for the Tuberculosis Element as part of the USAID foreign assistance reform; Assist USAID missions to strengthen coordination and leveraging of USAID TB funds with the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) resources for TB/HIV in PEPFAR focus countries and the Global Fund TB grants; Monitor and analyze regional TB trends and issues and apply this analysis to regional and country level USAID TB programs; and Conduct program evaluations, participate in other partner reviews and/or prepare Scopes of Work for independent evaluations. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must have: Advanced degree in public health, the health sciences or relevant disciplines with applicability to international development. 2-5 years' experience in international public health and/or international development; Experience and/or knowledge of the WHO-recommended STOP TB Strategy and DOTS; Knowledge of and familiarity with key international TB initiatives and organizations; Proficiency in Spanish and French language skills preferred; Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Ability to work under pressure and in teams; Ability to travel internationally 25%; and U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain secret security clearance required. This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award. TO APPLY: CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. Application Deadline: July 6, 2011. CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V
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POPULATION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ADVISOR WASHINGTON, DC




USAID's Global Health Fellows Program is implemented by the Public Health Institute and its partners: Harvard School of Public Health • Management Systems International • Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine • The Program's aim is to improve the effectiveness of USAID's Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. The Global Health Fellows Program seeks a Population and Reproductive Health Advisor (GHFP-11-212) to oversee USAID's family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) programming in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Roles/ Responsibilities: The Population and Reproductive Health Advisor plays a key role in the design and evaluation of the LAC Bureau's Family Planning programs and LAC Bureau-managed grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts associated with family planning. Specifically, the Advisor will: review strategies, program designs, operational plans, and reporting documents related to FP/RH; As a member of a technical team, develop, assess and make recommendations on plans for graduating countries from USAID family planning support; Provide guidance to USAID Missions regarding the Agency's family planning compliance requirements and serve as the LAC Bureau's representative to the USAID inter-Bureau Family Planning Compliance committee; Collaborate with LAC/RSD Health team colleagues to produce strategic planning documents for the LAC regional health program; Identify opportunities for USAID assistance at the country and regional level, and assist in developing strategic approaches to supporting family planning in the Americas; Serve as the family planning representative with USAID Missions in the LAC region. Provide regular updates to the Missions on key FP activities, assist in coordinating travel, reporting, and technical assistance activities in the host countries related specifically to FP; Represent LAC Bureau and Missions at Global Health Bureau Office of Population and Reproductive Health meetings, and other technical, planning, and administrative meetings; Travel to target countries to support USAID Mission activities in these countries; Participate in interagency coordination and dialogue among USG agencies, and develop briefing memos and talking points for USAID and other USG officials as needed; Work with USAID's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance to address FP/RH health issues in disasters, as needed; Analyze assessments of current host country capacities as well as inputs from other donors, USG agencies, international organizations, etc., to inform programs to strengthen contraceptive security and other FP/RH matters; Analyze trends and new developments related to FP in the region, and keep abreast of relevant events in other regions; Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor's own interests. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in public health, international development, or related field; Minimum five years' progressively responsible experience that includes project management with an emphasis on strategic planning and program monitoring and implementation. At least two years' experience working in a developing country or resource challenged setting, preferably with an emphasis on family planning and reproductive health; Experience in the design, implementation, and coordination of international public health programs; Ability to learn about, understand, and work effectively with private sector organizations, and with the appropriate parts of the UN system and the USG; Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment; High level of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to develop strategies, and to analyze, develop, monitor, and evaluate program implementation. Ability to interact with subject matter experts and to rapidly acquire an understanding of the cultures and needs of the different organizations within which they work; Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as analytical and quantitative skills; Ability to work effectively with host country counterparts, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations; Ability to work effectively both independently and in diverse team environments; Willingness to travel extensively to developing countries where USAID works, as necessary; Ability to speak/ write and make presentations in both Spanish and English. Ability to speak French a plus; US Citizenship. TO APPLY: For full description and to apply, please visit https://www.ghfp.net/recruitment.    Closing date: 7/18/2011. Global Health Fellows Program, Public Health Institute, We are proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer
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SOCIAL SECTOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR (HEALTH AND EDUCATION) SANA'A, YEMEN




The Global Health Fellows Program is seeking a Technical Advisor II: Social Sector Technical Advisor (Health and Education) (GHFP-11-231) in Sana'a. Assignment: Two year fellowship. This is an UNACCOMPANIED post due to imminent danger areas at which family members are not authorized to reside. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of GHFP is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing the capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID's ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. INTRODUCTION: Yemen faces significant development and political challenges. With weak governance, pervasive poverty, widespread corruption, severely constrained foreign investment and oil revenues that will disappear within a decade, Yemen's human development indicators are comparable to many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Its population, nearly half of which is illiterate and almost as many unemployed, is expected to double in the next 15 years. Water scarcity and food insecurity contribute to abysmal health and nutrition indicators, and quality healthcare and family planning services are lacking for much of the population. USAID assistance to Yemen, aimed at mitigating these "drivers" of instability and conflict, is vital to US national interests in the region, and homegrown reform movements in the region make for real opportunities to support social, economic and democratic development. The current USAID program includes an innovative and highly integrated community livelihoods program and a responsive governance effort, both designed to improve service delivery and promote social-economic and democratic development. Health interventions aim to improve the health status of Yemeni women and children and to strengthen family planning and maternal and child health services. Education investments are focused on providing access and availability of quality basic education. USAID/Yemen requires the expertise and advisory services of a social sector professional with experience in the design, management and evaluation of public health and basic education programs. Particular knowledge areas required include: family planning and reproductive health, maternal/ neonatal and child health, nutrition, community-based service delivery and quality care, basic education, literacy, educational access and quality, along with health and education policy issues. A key objective for the position is to promote better integration and linkages between basic education, maternal health, child health, family planning, and community-based efforts arising from community grievances and broader public service delivery and policy issues. The Social Sector Advisor (the Advisor) will provide technical and programmatic guidance in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of USG-financed population, health and education activities, and advise on appropriate opportunities for providing US Government (USG) assistance to these social sectors. S/he will receive day-to-day direction from the Deputy of the Technical Office. The Advisor will work collaboratively with and mentor up to three locally engaged USAID staff and USAID's implementing partners conducting on health and education activities on working in the USAID context. The Advisor will also represent USAID's technical perspective in meetings with multilateral and bilateral donors, the Yemen government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and other key stakeholders involved in population, health and education sector assistance. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Social Sector Technical Advisor will: Technical & Strategic Leadership 50%: Advise on basic education and population, health, and nutrition matters in Yemen, serving as subject matter expert to the USAID Mission and the US Embassy. Serve as a technical resource, assisting in planning a broad range of education, population, family and public health, and nutrition activities, including identifying opportunities for integrating sound development and stabilization principles and practices within USAID's integrated program and responding to local needs. Analyze policy and institutional constraints to improved education, maternal and child, family planning, and public health in Yemen and recommend courses of action. Identify education- and health-related priorities, gender issues and suitable approaches within the USAID/Yemen program. Maintain current knowledge on policies, concepts, practices, procedures, guidelines, and models, including USG and USAID policies and initiatives (such as USAID's Education Strategy, BEST health practices and other Global Health and the Feed the Future Initiatives) and share related information with and provide guidance and advice to USAID staff and implementing partners. Advise on policy and institutional capacity issues in the two sectors and recommend approaches to effective intervention. Identify knowledge gaps and needs for further analysis, surveys and assessments. Activity-level Monitoring and Management 30%: Advise USAID's Contracting/ Agreement Officer's Technical Representative (C/AOTRs) and activity managers on the development, implementation, and impact of all USAID/Yemen education- and health-related interventions. Monitor and support effective project implementation, serving as a technical resource and advisor to implementing partners. Assure compliance of USAID/Yemen health and education programming relative to funding restrictions and other regulatory requirements, such as Mission compliance with family planning guidelines. Perform a variety of duties related to special projects or activities involving health and education issues. Planning and Reporting 10%: Review reports, analyze statistical and demographic data, and keep abreast of current research pertaining to international development and educational and public health issues in Yemen. Participate and assist in the development of plans and programming of technical assistance and activities, including emergency and humanitarian relief. Assist in conceptualizing, designing, documenting, and managing new bilateral or centrally-administered projects. Develop concept papers, project authorizations, and project amendments in line with Agency regulations and guidance. Draft periodic reporting documents, program highlights, reporting cables, and relevant sections for required annual and ad hoc reporting and planning processes, including the Operational Plan, Mission Strategic Resource Plan, and the Performance Report, ensuring that information is current and accurate. Oversee USAID/Yemen reporting on all health- and education-related indicators and issues, including review and revision of implementing partner Performance Monitoring Plans that relate to the two sectors. Coordination 10%: Coordinate assigned activities and maintain good professional relations with colleagues from other USAID entities (including USAID's Washington bureaus and offices, especially EGAT, OFDA, OTI, and FFP), the Department of State, other USG agencies, international donors, implementers, and the Yemen government. Liaise with counterparts and stakeholders in other USAID regional and central bureaus, providing input in the development of Agency-wide policies, strategies, performance indicators, assessments, and best practices, such as the Mission's BEST Workplan and approaches to USAID's Global Health Initiative and Education Strategy. Participate in and contribute to health and education policy dialogue meetings and discussions. Technically represent USAID/ Yemen in donor coordination and host country initiatives related to both the health and education sectors. Coordinate special crosscutting initiatives and task force groups to ensure accomplishment of programmatic goals. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Advisor's own interests. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in international or public health, medicine, education or a related field, with emphasis on community-level social services and/or policy in education and/or health. Minimum five years' progressively responsible experience working for international health, population and/or education programs, especially in the design and development of programs, technically guiding the implementation of programs, monitoring and evaluating program progress, and project management. At least three years' experience in strategic planning, analytical, and programmatic skills within the context of developing countries or resource challenged settings supporting development programs. Analytic skills and capacity to assess information and devise creative and appropriate solutions to implementation challenges. Current knowledge of best practices, and current research and development trends in public health and education, including gender issues. Project management experience, including a proven record of effective oversight, program management, work plan development and monitoring, meeting deadlines and producing results. Specific USAID experience in program planning, project design, budgeting and reporting systems and procedures preferred. Experience having worked with a USAID mission highly desirable, as well as experience working at the national level with high level officials in a developing country. Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment. Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and carryout activities successfully. A high degree of judgment and problem solving skills. English fluency required. US Citizenship. Ability to obtain medical clearance to live and work in Sana'a, Yemen. Salary will be 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/2011_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf. TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP'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 online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time 7/20/2011. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
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SUPPLY CHAIN TECHNICAL ADVISOR WASHINGTON, DC




The Global Health Fellows Program is seeking a Technical Advisor II or III: Supply Chain Technical Advisor (GHFP-10-207) in Washington, DC. Assignment: Two year fellowship. The Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) is a five year cooperative agreement implemented and managed by the Public Health Institute (PHI) in partnership with the Harvard School of Public Health, Management Systems International and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. GHFP is supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). GHFP's goal is to improve the effectiveness of USAID Population, Health and Nutrition programs by developing and increasing capacity of health professionals in Washington, DC and overseas. This is accomplished through the recruitment, placement and support of junior, mid and senior level health professionals; a diversity initiative focused on providing internship and mentoring opportunities in international public health to underrepresented communities; and professional and organizational development activities to bolster USAID's ability to maximize results and strengthen its leadership role in global health. BACKGROUND: Commodity security: when clients can obtain and use essential health commodities (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, consumable supplies, etc.) when and where they need them is an essential component in the provision of health services. However, because of inadequate and unreliable supplies and ineffective health systems, many low and middle income countries are unable to maintain access to essential health commodities for people who need them, most especially the poor and near poor. Effective supply chain management is one critical determinant of commodity security and in turn of the success of public health programs. A well-functioning supply chain can increase program impact, enhance quality of care, and improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Yet, in many low and middle income countries, public health supply chains are unable to deliver on these benefits in a sustained manner. The constraints that they face include ineffective and inefficient supply chain system designs and operational procedures, poor infrastructure (warehouses, roads, information systems, etc.), inadequate financial resources, human resource constraints, and lack of adequate institutional/ management leadership and support. USAID has long been a leader in both donating essential health supplies and helping countries develop systems to ensure that supplies are readily available to clients in need. The Commodity Security and Logistics (CSL) Division, housed with the Bureau for Global Health's (GH) Office of Population and Reproductive Health (PRH), has as its mission to ensure for clients the long-term availability of a range of high- quality contraceptives, condoms and other essential health supplies through public and private services. The Supply Chain Technical Advisor (Advisor) will work in the Commodity Security and Logistics Division. The Advisor will apply his/her expertise in supply chain management to address persistent problems that are preventing public health supply chains from meeting the basic health commodity requirements of clients and the programs on which they depend. The focus will depend on the Advisor's specific area of expertise, and could include, as some examples, quantification and procurement, inventory management (storage, distribution - particularly to the "last mile"), or quality assurance of products in the supply chain. The Supply Chain Technical Advisor will be expected to provide technical assistance in the identification, adaptation, and testing of new technologies, innovations, and proven best practices to improve supply chain performance, drawing from other sectors such as the commercial and humanitarian logistics sectors, and particularly as they can improve supply chain performance and sustainability in the face of significant financial and human resource constraints. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Supply Chain Technical Advisor will provide technical guidance and leadership for supply chain strengthening to USAID country Missions, USAID/Washington, USAID's implementing partners, in- country organizations, and international partners. The Advisor will: Provide technical guidance to USAID missions and country partners (national governments, and local private sector partners such as non-governmental and social marketing organizations that work with health supplies) in their efforts to strengthen supply chains and enhance the availability of quality and affordable contraceptives and other essential medicines/ supplies in local public health programs in the public and private sectors. The focus is on USAID priority countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. Liaise with USAID mission health officers to share leading practices and lessons learned to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of activities for supply chain strengthening. Participate in GH country teams to support integration of supply chain concerns in field programs, including for the Global Health Initiative (GHI) and USAID's BEST initiative for family planning/ reproductive health, maternal and child health, and nutrition, working through such processes as program evaluations, program designs, and strategy development and review. Serve as a public health supply chain specialist, and advocate for investments in health commodities and the systems that support a full supply to clients in need within USAID/Washington (GH, regional bureaus, etc.), and to USAID's partner organizations at the regional and global levels. Provide technical leadership in supply chain strengthening to GH implementing partners (cooperating agencies). Develop new and strengthen existing relationships with international partners (e.g., bilateral donors, multilateral organizations, private foundations) to address technical needs in supply chain strengthening; foster improved communication, coordination, and collaboration with these partners on specific operational activities for supply chain strengthening. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned based on (a) organizational and programming need and/or (b) the Technical Advisor's own interests. REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in supply chain management, public health/ administration, business administration, or related discipline. Experience in the design, implementation, and evaluation of supply chains; and the identification, testing, and deployment of innovations and proven best practices for improved supply chain performance and efficiency. Areas of specific expertise relevant to this position include, but are not necessarily limited to, quantification and procurement, inventory management (storage, distribution - particularly to the "last mile"), or quality assurance of products in the supply chain. Knowledge of and/or experience with managing pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and other health supplies in developing country or other resource challenged settings preferred. Professional certification(s) in procurement, logistics, and/or other relevant fields. Experience in strategic planning and project/ activity design and management. High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs. Demonstrated flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities and environment. Open professional style, blending teamwork and participation with individual initiatives as well as having a can- do orientation and service mindset; effective team building and ability to work in diverse teams, strategic thinking, taking a leadership role, appreciative listening, and achieving results. Diplomacy and ease working within an international community and in diverse cultural settings. Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Proficiency in French (most preferred), Spanish, or Portuguese. Willingness to travel to developing countries. US citizenship or US permanent residency required. In addition to the above, the position requires the following at each level: Technical Advisor II: Minimum five years' experience in supply chain strengthening, preferably in the private sector and/or in developing country or other resource-challenged settings. Technical Advisor III: Minimum ten years' experience in supply chain strengthening, including in the private sector, with at least three to five years' experience in strengthening public health supply chains in developing country or other resource challenged settings. Salary will be 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/2011_Benefits_Booklet_GHFP.pdf. TO APPLY: All applicants are required to apply for this position through GHFP'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 online applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern Time July 18, 2011. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.
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GLOBAL PROJECT DIRECTOR NEW YORK, NY




EngenderHealth is seeking a Global Project Director in New York. EngenderHealth works to improve the health and well-being of people in the poorest communities of the world. We do this by sharing our expertise in sexual and reproductive health and transforming the quality of health care. We promote gender equity, advocate for sound practices and policies, and inspire people to assert their rights to better, healthier lives. Working in partnership with local organizations, we adapt our work in response to local needs. The RESPOND Project managed by Engenderhealth (in partnership with JHU- Center for Communications Program, The Futures Institute, Family Health International, Population Council and Meridian Group International) and funded by USAID, aims to increase the use of high quality family planning services in developing countries. It addresses unmet need for family planning by improving contraceptive method choice and services, including long-acting and permanent methods (LA/PM) of contraception, through a portfolio of global leadership and country-based activities. Awarded in 2008, RESPOND currently leads the LA/PM Community of Practice; implements a series of quantitative analyses, special studies and demonstration projects to advance holistic FP programming; and is active in X countries to support a range of public, NGO and private sector organizations in FP service delivery. RESPOND's portfolio also includes several activities to prevent and address gender-based violence. EngenderHealth is currently recruiting a Global Project Director who has overall responsibility for leading the implementation of RESPOND's strategy, directing and achieving results, and managing the critical relationships with USAID/W and the Missions, the RESPOND partners, and other key stakeholders, including host country counterparts, other donors, and cooperating agencies. He or she has overall fiscal responsibility for the Project, ensuring compliance with all contractual matters related to the USAID cooperative agreement and other applicable laws and regulations. He or she will work closely and in a complementary fashion with the Deputy Director, and through other key personnel and team leaders, to effectively lead and manage the Project. He or she will oversee and provide strategic and conceptual support for all global and technical leadership components of RESPOND, including frameworks for collaboration, information sharing, and identification and dissemination of best practices in advancing and supporting access to FP/LAPM services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the successful implementation, and monitoring of RESPOND's synergistic supply/ demand/ advocacy strategy, coordinating closely with USAID, RESPOND Partners, Project staff, and other key stakeholders. Oversee, administer, supervise, and manage the performance of RESPOND staff and partners with regard to the terms of the USAID cooperative agreement and the partnership norms agreed to by RESPOND's partners. Proactively communicate with and respond to the USAID AOTR, USAID PHN and Mission staff, and the Agreement Officer in all significant matters relating to the performance of the cooperative agreement. Represent RESPOND to country partners, other donors, and cooperating agencies to further the aims of the Project and to ensure that RESPOND staff maintain effective, collaborative, and synergistic working relationships with all stakeholders and collaborating agencies. Report to USAID on Project programmatic and financial matters. Coordinate the development, review and negotiation with USAID/W of the annual workplan for core- and field support-funded activities under the Leader Award, and coordinate programmatic and technical assistance to Associate Awards. Chair the RESPOND partners meetings and proactively address any partnership issues. Supervise the Project's senior management team, consisting of the Deputy Director, Team Leaders for Technical Programs, Global Knowledge, and M, E &R) and guide strategic implementation of global activities and technical assistance to country programs. With support from the Deputy Director, lead RESPOND staff to ensure effective achievement of results, collaboration, teamwork, and collegiality. Work closely with the M, E &R Team Leader to ensure the effective monitoring and reporting of Project performance, implementation of the performance management plan, and implementation of special studies and generation of evidence to support best practices and lessons learned for program implementation. Coordinate the inputs, communication, and funding sources for core funds, global leadership activities, Associate Awards, and field support. Ensure that the Project is implemented in a fiscally responsible manner and in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and contractual provisions. Coordinately closely with EngenderHealth to manage the 25% cost share requirement. As a senior leader at EngenderHealth, routinely contribute to organizational strategy, leadership and management. Travel up to one-third of his or her time. REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree or higher in public health, health sciences, social sciences, management or a related advanced degree relevant to the field of RH/FP. 15 years' experience and demonstrated technical and program management leadership in working with USAID or with USAID-funded projects in RH/FP, with an in-depth knowledge of USAID policies and administrative procedures; a minimum of 10 years as a Project Director or Senior Project Manager for complex, donor-funded development programs, including experience implementing or managing global leadership activities. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Committed and passionate about EngenderHealth's mission and values. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of RH/FP issues, and experience in the design and implementation of RH/FP programs. A proven leader, manager, and mentor, with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change and inspiring teamwork and high-performing teams. Demonstrated leadership in working and collaborating with other donors and with a wide range of USAID and other donor-funded organizations. Excellent written and oral communication skills applicable in a wide variety of settings. Demonstrated leadership in working with host country officials from the public, private/ commercial, and NGO sectors. Significant long- and/or short-term experience in providing field- based TA in area of expertise in at least 3 regions preferred. Fluency in English at the S5/R5 level required; fluency at the S/R 3-5 level in French, Spanish, or other relevant language(s) preferred. TO APPLY: Please visit the careers page at www.engenderhealth.org and click on "new york" for location. Then search for the position title to apply. EngenderHealth provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at EngenderHealth is a voluntary "at will" relationship.
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SPECIALIST, MONITORING AND EVALUATION, EMERGENCY HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC




Save the Children is seeking a Specialist for Monitoring and Evaluation who will provide technical input to the monitoring and evaluation work of the department of health and nutrition (DHN) and department of humanitarian response (DHR). The Specialist will specifically support Family Planning (FP) and Emergency Obstetric Care in emergencies, in establishing health data collection systems, lead baseline facility- based assessments in Pakistan and the DRC, establish a data base; collaborate with the Department of Health and Nutrition, Department of Humanitarian Response and Country Offices; Coordinate with partner agencies, and travel 40% of the time; Conduct real time evaluation of Emergency Response. Responsibilities: Establish Monitoring and Evaluation systems in Pakistan and DRC for family planning and emergency obstetric care; review and adapt clinical registers and data collection tools for FP and emergency obstetrics at country level including in new emergencies; data analysis, donor reporting required; provide progress reports; review M&E plans; establish agency wide M&E tools and database for FP and Emergency Obstetrics and Emergency Health. Participate in agency and departmental strategic planning to achieve health and nutrition goals; participate in real time emergency program evaluations; deploy to new emergencies and set up M&E for Emergency Health and Nutrition systems that include FP and Emergency Obstetrics. Participation and Representation: Share lessons learned with stakeholders; Technical working group participation. Training and Capacity building: Actively participate in capacity building initiatives at country level; mentor M&E teams; design and update global training matrix; roll-out M&E systems for FP and Emergency Obstetrics in new emergencies with emphasis on data translation. Other duties as needed. Travel to Emergency and non-emergency settings. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, Master's in epidemiology; clinical background, nurse, midwife preferred; Fluent in French and English. Minimum 5 years field experience in maternal, newborn and family planning program monitoring and evaluation in developing countries. Experience with data collection systems (health information systems) at health facilities in developing countries, at 3 years' experience analyzing health data. Experienced and skilled in using software such as STATA, SAS, Epi INFO and SPSS. Proven experience in leading and conducting household (population based) surveys in the field, in a minimum of 3-4 countries. Strong knowledge of EP and Emergency Obstetric indicators and data collection tools. Strong qualitative and quantitative M&E skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills; strong written and verbal skills. Strong team player, interpersonal and cross cultural skills. Experience working in insecure areas, non-emergency and emergency settings. Employee Type: Full time. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. TO APPLY: Please apply on our website www.savethechildren.org. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
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PROGRAM MANAGER, EMERGENCY HEALTH AND NUTRITION WASHINGTON, DC




Save the Children is seeking a Program Manager who reports to the Emergency Health Advisor and will provide operational support, and grant and financial tracking support to the Washington office and other departments, manage the knowledge and learning gathered from field programs and track funds raised in emergencies, coordinate trainings, among other duties. Responsibilities: Program Grant Support: Review budgets; work with finance and grants staff and country teams to prepare and track budgets, spending and financial pipelines for HQ, Pakistan and DRC. Documentation and Reporting: Compile, update and file all program documents, trip reports, baseline assessments. Operational Support: Update teams on stock balances; participate in supply-chain trainings. Training, Coordination and Orientation: Compile briefing packages and tools for senior management, emergency teams; provide support to coordination meetings, travel to training sites and coordinate trainings. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree, Master's in Public Health preferred. Minimum three years' experience managing international health programs. Experience in finance and grants management; experience with USAID and other grants. Excellent presentation, verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of USAID and other donor programming priorities. Experience in establishing networks of senior level international health professionals. Team player, able to multi-task, and able to work independently. Proven report writing grant tracking and grant management experience. Strong computer skills: word processing, graphics, statistical software packages. Employee Type: Full-time. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. TO APPLY: Please apply on our website www.savethechildren.org. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
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SENIOR SPECIALIST, FAMILY PLANNING AND EMERGENCY OBSTETRICS CARE GLOBAL



 
Save the Children is seeking a Senior Specialist for Family Planning (FP) and Emergency Obstetrics Care (EO) who in emergencies will provide technical assistance in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of FP and Emergency Obstetrics funded projects in Pakistan and DRC; foster relationships with stakeholders; liaise with training institutes; document lessons learned; deploy to new emergencies and support countries with a high IDP and refugee population in start-up and scale up of FP and EO programs, supporting overall emergency health programs. Responsibilities: Provide technical support: conduct baseline assessments; provide management oversight (incl. finance and grants) of DRC and other new countries with FP/EO programs; Prepare reports, review workplans; support capacity building initiatives. Strategic and Operational Planning: Participate in agency/ departmental/ operational strategic planning process; support emergency health and nutrition strategic planning process. Program and Innovation Documentation: Assist programs and stakeholders in documenting program innovation. Program and Proposal development: Coordinate and support proposal development on emergency health and emergency FP/EO. Emergency Response: Deploy to new emergencies; Scale up and initiate FP and EO service delivery, support overall Emergency health response. Other duties as identified by Save the Children. REQUIREMENTS: Registered Nurse; Midwife or related medical training required; 5-7 years' experience with program management, emphasis on technical design; implementation and monitoring of reproductive health and health programs in emergencies. Fluent in French. Proven experience in family planning programming in developing countries. Previous experience and skills in emergency obstetrics care and EO programming. Proven report writing experience; community mobilization; experience and knowledge of health information systems. Demonstrated ability and experience in capacity building, trainings, competency-based training. Excellent organizational skills. Able to work as a team and independently; Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong change management and decision making skills. Experience working in insecure areas and emergency settings. Employee Type: Full time. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. TO APPLY: Please apply on our website www.savethechildren.org. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.
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MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR HEALTH CLINIC KENYA




Lalmba Association is a small, Colorado-based NGO that operates a Health Clinic, HIV Treatment Center, Mobile Medical and Education program, and orphan programs on the shores of Lake Victoria. We are looking for U.S., Canada or European licensed Physicians to act as Medical Director for a minimum of 1 year. U.S. licensed Physician Assistants may also apply. The position will remain open until filled. Lalmba pays no salary but covers all expenses related to travel to/from Kenya, and working and living in Kenya (Visa's, immunizations, airfare, room and board, medical & life insurance). We are only able to consider candidates currently located and licensed in the U.S. and Canada. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Medical Director will provide the leadership and management of Lalmba's Kenyan medical programs, including the health clinic, HIV treatment center and mobile clinics, as well as supervising local medical professionals. QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates are Physicians (PAs may also apply) who have a current medical license to practice in the U.S. or Canada, a desire to serve the poor and willing to make a 1 to 2 year commitment. Knowledge of tropical medicine is not required. TO APPLY: For more information, go to www.lalmba.org or call 303-420-1810. If you are currently located in the U.S. or Canada, fit our qualifications and would like to apply, please fill out the application form from our Volunteer page: http://www.lalmba.org/volunteer_form.html
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR ETHIOPIA




IntraHealth International, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Technical Director position for a five-year, USAID strengthening human resources for health program in Ethiopia. The Technical Director for the project is responsible for overall leadership and management of the technical services delivered under the program. S/He provides strategic guidance, vision and leadership to the human resources for health and pre-service training components of the program and works closely with the Project Director on all quarterly and annual reports required by USAID. QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates for the Technical Director position will have a clinical degree and preferably an advanced degree in public health, social science or a related discipline. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 8 years of senior level experience in designing, implementing or managing large, complex projects in Ethiopia and/or other developing countries. S/He will have experience in human resources management, human resource information systems and pre and in-service training approaches and the ability to provide technical leadership to senior technical staff, the Ministry of Health and training institutions. S/He will have previous experience on donor-supported programs, preferably with USAID, as well as experience with donor reporting systems. Ideally, s/he will possess significant knowledge of the Ethiopian health sector at all levels of the system, including knowledge of health sector reform and decentralization. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills and proven leadership and supervisory experience in leading teams to successful outcomes. The candidate for the Technical Director position should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English with Amharic speaking skills preferred. S/He must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with ministry personnel, donors and project partners. The applicant should possess strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel and be willing to travel in Ethiopia, and internationally if requested to represent the project and IntraHealth at international forums. This is a position with IntraHealth International in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting IntraHealth's career page at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers and follow the instructions to submit an online application, including submitting your most recent CV/resume and Biodata form (found at http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers). IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
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DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE USA WASHINGTON, DC




The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is seeking a Director International HIV/AIDS Alliance USA (Ref: ER/001) in Washington, DC. Competitive salary, benefits package and health insurance. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance supports communities to meet the challenges of AIDS and build healthier communities. Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people. The primary role of the US office is to represent the Alliance in the US environment: to identify and pursue US funding opportunities; provide input into fundraising strategy decision-making and proposal development and provide contract management and support to the Alliance's strategic and project funding, as required. The Director of Alliance (USA) facilitates and strengthens fundraising, donor relations, partnership building, and profile raising with US-based organizations working on AIDS internationally. S/he contributes to the formulation of Alliance policy and strategy as it relates to working with US audiences. S/he plays an important representation role with US-based stakeholders in order to further the Alliance's base of support in the USA. REQUIRES: The successful candidate must have a track record in the field of HIV/AIDS with an emphasis in community-level programming in developing countries. S/he will have experience of participating in high-level forums and meetings, and will bring experience receiving funds from US-based donor agencies and be well acquainted with Cooperating Agencies working on AIDS internationally. TO APPLY: For more details on this post, including Job Description and Person Specification please visit our website www.aidsalliance.org and click on "jobs". Application deadline: Noon (UK time) 10th July 2011. The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with HIV/AIDS are particularly encouraged to apply.
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SENIOR LOGISTICIAN WASHINGTON, DC




The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for Senior Logistician, Supply Chain Management System (GH/OHA/TLR/SCMS), Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development. BACKGROUND: GH/OHA/TLR/SCMS is seeking a senior logistician to assist in its implementation of supply chain management procurement and technical assistances and its Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project. The purpose of SCMS is to establish and operate a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable supply chain management system to procure pharmaceuticals and other products needed to provide care and treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS and related infections and to provide technical assistance on supply chain issues. Through creating and enhancing an uninterrupted supply of key commodities, SCMS is intended to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. This includes ensuring the quality of drugs, test kits, and other supplies, and building capacity for long-term sustainable procurement and distribution. Activities include supporting the purchase of lifesaving ARV drugs); non-ARV drugs, including drugs for opportunistic infections, sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, and malaria; drugs for home and palliative care; quality laboratory materials such as rapid test kits; and supplies such as gowns, gloves, injection equipment, and cleaning and sterilization items. A key feature of the current PEPFAR initiative is building the capacity of host- country institutions to deliver effective and quality HIV prevention, care and treatments services for their affected and infected population. One essential component of such capacity building efforts is providing technical assistance through SCMS and in-house technical expertise in building and maintaining effective and efficient supply chain systems. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working in GH/OHA/TLR/SCMS, the Senior Logistician provides technical assistance to PEPFAR country teams and other partners, particularly host country institutions, in strengthening the in-country supply chain systems responsible for providing essential medicines and laboratory commodities to service delivery sites. The Logistician will also work with other division staff and country teams in designing and evaluating alternative supply chain options for country health programs. In addition, the Senior Logistician will provide technical guidance to the SCMS project to ensure that the project's operations reflects the best and promising practices of supply chain management, especially those that support a reliable, continuous supply chain managed effectively by host country counterparts. Provide technical guidance to PEPFAR country teams and their country partners (ministries, non-governmental organizations, donors, multilateral organizations, etc.) in their efforts to strengthen supply chains and enhance the availability of quality and affordable essential medicines/ supplies in local public health programs in the public and private sectors. Provide PEPFAR country teams and their country partners with best logistics management practices and lessons learned to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of activities for supply chain strengthening. Support integration of supply chain management across disease-specific platforms in field programs. Provide technical guidance and liaise with GH health systems strengthening activities under the Global Health Initiative (GHI) to ensure that supply chain issues are incorporated into health system programming. Identify best and promising practices in public and private sector health supply chain systems that can be applied to PEPFAR and GHI programs supported by the USG. Develop new relationships and strengthen existing relationships with major donors, multilateral organizations, and other international organizations on technical aspects related to supplies. Foster improved communication, coordination, and collaboration with these agencies on operational activities in areas of the Logistician's expertise. REQUIREMENTS: The contractor must have: Master's degree in supply chain management, public administration, business administration, or closely related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Broad knowledge of international supply chain management and at least 5 years specialized expertise in one or more of the following areas, as they relate to strengthening international supply chain management systems: design and evaluation of international supply chains, including the application of operations research approaches to problems in supply chain management; health commodity procurement, including the identification and application of industry best practices to health commodity procurement in developing countries, particularly in the public sector; and measuring supply chain performance and institutionalization of supply system strengthening for sustainability. Experience in strategic planning and project/ activity design and management. High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs. Open professional style, blending teamwork and participation with individual initiatives as well as having a can-do orientation and service mindset; effective team building and ability to work in diverse teams, strategic thinking, taking a leadership role, appreciative listening, and achieving results. Excellent oral communication and writing skills. Willingness to travel to developing countries. US Citizenship and ability to obtain a secret-level security clearance. In addition, the following attributes are desired: Professional certification(s) in procurement, logistics, and/or other relevant fields. Experience with private sector global supply chain operations. Knowledge of or experience with global health partners who work on supply issues (WHO, UNICEF, GAVI, GDF, etc.). Proficiency in French (most preferred), Spanish, or Portuguese. This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award. CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. TO APPLY: Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. Application Deadline: July 15, 2011. CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V
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POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP




Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation has a call for applications for a Post- Graduate Fellowship. The Post-Graduate Fellowship (PGF) is an intensive training program that provides opportunities both for self-directed research and interdisciplinary collaboration in health metrics. Strong candidates for this program have graduate-level training in quantitative methodology from one of the following areas: health policy, economics, mathematics, computer science, statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, health services, demography, engineering, physics, medical sciences, or other related fields. The PGF program combines academic research, education and training, and professional work with progressive, on-the-job training and mentoring from an accomplished group of professors and researchers. The purpose of the fellowship is to: Enhance skills in conducting in-depth, methodological research on a variety of global health topics with mentoring from faculty and researchers who are the leading minds in their fields; Advance knowledge of quantitative analytical methodologies and their application to global health; Develop understanding of the current global health landscape and its challenges; Strengthen the ability to design and implement research projects and mentor junior researchers; Prepare fellows for future positions in academia, national health agencies, international organizations, and foundations. IHME fellows work to support the Institute's core research to answer these three critical questions: What are the major health problems? How well is society addressing these problems? How do we best dedicate resources to maximize health improvement? To achieve that end, fellows will work in one or two of the following research areas: Measuring Health: generate systematic estimates of health outcomes, including mortality, causes of death, and the overall burden of disease. Tracking Performance: measure effective intervention coverage and conduct impact evaluations of policies and programs and assess health system performance; monitor costs and social determinants and analyze public and private development assistance for health and how that funding affects health spending by developing countries. Maximizing Impact: estimate the cost effectiveness of health service delivery platforms, interventions, and constraints, providing guidance about optimal resource allocation. Innovative Measurement Systems: develop survey instruments and create analytical tools to harness the value of data from national and international health information systems and improve integrated surveillance systems through devising computational algorithms. Fellows receive training through on-the- job research, methods workshops, access to University of Washington courses, and on- site lectures and seminars. Fellows contribute directly to IHME's research agenda through their involvement in research teams, development of new methods, and managing and driving research projects to meet deliverables. Post-Graduate Fellows are appointed at IHME for one year beginning in September, with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000 USD. As University of Washington employees, fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability, and retirement benefits. REQUIRES: To be considered for a Post-Graduate Fellowship, candidates must have the following: A PhD or MD; A strong quantitative background; Advanced research experience, especially with data analysis and statistical methods. TO APPLY: Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application online starting August 1, 2011. If you are in a resource-poor setting or do not have internet access, applications can be mailed to: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Attention: PGF Program, 2301 Fifth Ave., Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98121, USA. Questions may be emailed to pgf@healthmetricsandevaluation.org. More details about the PGF program can be found at: http://www.healthmetricsandevaluation.org/education-training/post-graduate-fellowship.
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CHIEF OF PARTY ALBANIA




Abt Associates is seeking a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded project in Albania that aims to strengthen the Albanian health system and increase access to health care services, especially for the poor. The Chief of Party has final authority within the team for decisions related to technical aspects of the project and for management of personnel and resources and will be responsible for successful implementation of the project. The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions. Specific responsibilities include the following: Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction to all project activities to ensure the efficient use of resources and achievement of results and project expectations. Guide senior technical staff and build project team, including project subcontractors and short-term technical assistance, to ensure the responsiveness and quality of all project work. Ensure effective planning, management and timely implementation of the project in collaboration with USAID, partners, key stakeholders, and others. Establish and maintain close working relationships, partnerships, and coordination with the Government of Albania, Ministry of Health, USAID-funded partners, and other stakeholders and partners, including non-USG donors. Represent the project at joint meetings with the client, partners, and national collaborators to further the implementation and sustainability of project activities. Oversee development of annual work-plans, budgets, reports, and other deliverables, ensuring all are on time and of high quality. Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities in accordance with a Project Monitoring Plan (PMP), responding to the project results and the client's strategic objectives. Oversee project finance and admin processes and ensure that project budget projections, expenditure, tracking and reporting are in accordance with USAID requirements, procedures and practices. Troubleshoot to prevent and resolve potential problems and review outputs for quality control; ensure quality of all project activities. Establish processes and capabilities to ensure documentation and dissemination of project activities/ results. Coordinate with Headquarters to assure that managerial and administrative matters are communicated and activities comply with the provisions of the contract and with USAID regulations. Minimum QUALIFICATIONS: MA/MBA with 15+ years of experience OR PhD with 10 - 15 years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills/Prerequisites: Master's Degree (minimum) in economics, public health, or related discipline is required. Minimum 15 years of experience working in public health in developing regions. Ability to establish effective working relationships with USAID and local counterparts and stakeholders. Experience in health financing, health reforms, health management. Knowledge of working in the Eastern Europe/ former Soviet Union preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage project resources, activity and financial reporting, and timely completion of project tasks. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. TO APPLY: http://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/ to Job Requisition #: 2011-5368.
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SENIOR OPERATIONS OFFICER - GREEN BUILDING (GB) SPECIALIST JAKARTA, INDONESIA




The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank Group, is seeking to recruit an experienced specialist with operational experience in green buildings policy setting and regulatory design. The Green Buildings Specialist shall provide insights and analysis into concrete green buildings regulatory opportunities, issues and challenges in the context of emerging EAP countries, namely Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam and China. The primary focus of the work will be on close cooperation with government counterparts and private sector stakeholders in order to initiate/ implement green buildings regulatory changes. The role's main objectives are to promote high technical standards in the region's projects in this space, and to effectively liaise with regional leadership and global product leaders to ensure effective dissemination of best practice. QUALIFICATIONS: advanced degree/ Master's in architecture, energy efficiency (building) or equivalent; with 10+ years of experience consulting for green buildings development projects; a sound track record in project design and implementation; solid knowledge of green buildings regulatory and market issues; the ability to review and evaluate projects and business operations on technical, commercial and financial grounds; broad emerging markets experience; demonstrated leadership skills and a proven track record in successfully managing client relationships. IFC offers rewarding careers in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and global working environment. TO APPLY: for full job descriptions and to apply on-line, please go to http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/careers.nsf/Content/CurrentOpportunities - Job# 110870. Deadline is July 8, 2011.
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MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (LAND/RESOURCE TENURE AND CLIMATE CHANGE SPECIALIST) WASHINGTON, DC




The USDA is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (Land/Resource Tenure and Climate Change Specialist) in Washington, DC. Grade: GS-0343-13; Area of Consideration: All Sources; Type of Appointment: Excepted Service (Time Limited) Appointment; Length of Appointment: Up to 5 Years. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position and be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition for employment. This is a USDA/FAS Excepted Service, Schedule B Temporary appointment for up to five years. The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/ Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Natural Resources Management (NRM) Office's Land Tenure Unit. The Office's Land Tenure Unit addresses land (and other resource tenure) and property rights challenges to: stimulate economic growth, agriculture and trade; mitigate violent conflict, promote good governance and address humanitarian crises; mitigate the spread of HIV/AIDS; address global climate change; and promote sustainable natural resource use and the protection of biodiversity. The incumbent will work with the land tenure unit and the Agency's Senior Land Tenure and Property Rights Advisor to support the Agency's objectives in addressing and mitigating challenges resulting from climate change. The incumbent advises USAID central and regional bureaus, field missions, other U.S. Government agencies and host-country decision-makers on best practices in addressing resource tenure challenges, particularly as they relate to adapting to or mitigating climate change. As tenure and property rights are key determinates in affecting how individuals and groups will adopt positive strategies to address climate change, and conversely, knowing that climate change will have powerful influences on the ways in which individuals and groups gain access to, control and benefit from natural assets (land, water, forests, wildlife, etc.). USAID seeks a resource tenure specialist to assist the Agency in developing programs, tools, training and research to better address US Government climate change objectives. Additionally, given that individuals, groups and nations will have competitive interests in addressing food and energy objectives, and in addressing climate change, the USAID seeks a tenure specialist with broad-based knowledge of these competing objectives, and potential trade-offs in addressing each. The incumbent will assist in the development of strategies and program recommendations that utilize resource tenure approaches and tools to support U.S. Government objectives to address climate change. Emphasis is on policy analysis and formation, program development, strategic planning and research. Responsibilities include: conducting natural resource management, and biodiversity assessments; advising missions on programming that supports communities to adapt to or mitigate climate change; disseminating information on resource governance and other Agency programs that mitigate the impacts of climate change; gathering information to inform technical leadership or test guidance developed by the Land Tenure Unit for relevance to missions; providing oversight of contract performance; conducting monitoring and evaluation of resource governance programs; and planning, facilitating or participating in workshops or training. A significant responsibility of this position is to assist the Land Tenure Unit to modify existing Land Tenure/ Property Rights tools and strategies to better address climate change, and to field test these modifications; and to advise the Agency on how best to address resource governance challenges, particularly as they relate to adapting to or mitigating climate change. The incumbent will travel to the field periodically (approximately 30%) to provide leadership and expert assistance in the field of land tenure and property rights, particularly as it relates to climate change adaptation and mitigation. Basic Qualification Requirements: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. REQUIRED SKILLS: Superior writing and public communications skills (e.g. as evidenced by a track record of publication and public speaking on complex topics). Demonstrated extensive experience in the field of land tenure and property rights or resource governance, with a specific focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation (REDD), natural resource management, forestry, carbon financing or related fields. Preference is given to candidates with global rather than specific geographic experience. Significant experience in developing cultures, i.e., living and working in a developing country, either through several short-term assignments or long-term residential postings. Extensive knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology involved in the design, development, implementation, management and evaluation of technical assistance programs/ projects. Ability to apply experimental theories and new approaches to resource governance challenges. Extensive knowledge of policies and procedures used for project management in USDA and USAID to carry out a full range of administrative issues that arise in completing assignments and managing multiple administrative tasks of a complex program dealing with a variety organizations and levels of contacts. USAID/Washington programming actions are frequently time- sensitive and require interaction with multiple offices to assure timely submission, even where there may be conflicting or overlapping guidance. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage development programs. Ability to exhibit tact, diplomacy and resourcefulness in dealing with high level officials of international organizations and other foreign and domestic government officials and development partners. Skill in coordinating, negotiating and motivating individuals to take action. Advanced degree required, with emphasis in land tenure and property rights, natural resource management and governance is desired. The position is located in Washington, DC. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, current resume, and a supplemental statement that directly and separately describes your abilities in each of the above listed required skills to: FAS-SCHB-APPLIC@wdc.usda.gov with the Subject: OCBD-11- 197. Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall. Note: Applications that do not include a cover letter that directly and individually addresses the required skills will not be considered. Closing Date of Announcement: 07/15/11. For General Inquiries, please contact: Program Officer: Mr. Abiola Adeyemi, Branch: USDA/FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR, Email Address: Abiola.Adeyemi@fas.usda.gov, Telephone: (202) 720-8096. NOTE: A career status employee that is outside of FAS that accepts this position will be appointed to a Schedule B, Excepted Service time limited appointment. This appointment does not offer re-employment rights back to career status within FAS, as described in CFR, Chapter 352. The employee may seek re-employment rights from their losing agency prior to accepting this Schedule B appointment. Please note that agencies are not required to grant re-employment rights.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST KHARTOUM, SUDAN




Management Systems International is seeking an Environmental Specialist who will conduct a country-wide assessment of biodiversity and tropical forestry conservation needs of northern Sudan and the Three Areas and related issues. Based on this needs assessment, provide analysis of proposed actions under USAID/Sudan's new transitional strategy to identify how it contributes to the conservation needs identified. This Environmental Threats and Opportunity Assessment (ETOA) will also inform USAID/Sudan strategic planning, and provide a primary level of analysis on relevant proposed areas of programming, as well as address current Administrative and Congressional priorities, foremost, food insecurity, water resources management, global climate change and global health. This is a short term assignment. The Environmental Specialist will be expected to mainly gather information and documentation within Khartoum-based institutions, and no field visits are expected. This assignment is for Sudanese nationals only with a contract from mid-July to mid-August. Responsibilities: Prepare a report on the status of biodiversity, tropical forestry, and other priority environmental conservation efforts in Sudan; Assessment of actions necessary in that country to achieve conservation and sustainable management of tropical forests and conserve biological diversity; An overview table and maps of the status and management of protected area systems in Sudan as well as the status and management of critical biodiversity and forestry areas outside of protected areas; Descriptions of plant and animal species that are endangered or threatened with extinction; Recent, current, and potential primary threats to biodiversity, whether they are ecological, related to human use, or institutional or transboundary issues, as appropriate. Conservation efforts, their scope and effectiveness. A general assessment of the effectiveness of donor coordination efforts, policies, institutions, capacity, and activities to achieve natural resource and environmental conservation should be included. Analysis of the current legislation related to the environment and biodiversity, including Sudan's National Development Plan. An overview of the major biodiversity and tropical forest conservation activities of the commercial private sector to identify ways to better foster private sector alliances. QUALIFICATIONS: Senior Level Natural Resources and Environmental Management Specialists with post-graduate qualifications in biology, zoology, forestry or closely related field in natural resource management (including water), land tenure and property rights or natural resource economics. Some knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation is desirable. Demonstrated experience in Sudan environmental law, the policy and legal frameworks governing environmental management and biodiversity/ forestry conservation in Sudan and the analysis of relevant policies. Significant experience in integrating health, water, environment, population, and poverty reduction issues is desirable. Demonstrated expertise in assessing development programs for impacts on environment and tropical ecosystems. Demonstrated expertise in the design and production of environmental impact assessments (EIA). Based in Khartoum and able to conduct interviews with government officials, donor representatives and other stakeholders in or nearby Khartoum. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. TO APPLY: please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.
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