Technical Director

The Technical Director is a senior technical lead, under the leadership of the Deputy Chief of Party (CoP) and TB Track Lead, who is responsible for the technical quality of the AFGHS-MSH Project - TB Track. The Technical Director coordinates the planning and provides oversight into all technical areas under this Activity. He/She will be responsible for providing managerial and technical guidance for the program. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to identify technically sound, cost-effective, and practical approaches to enhance TB control that are consistent with the US Government strategies/regulations, international standards and Government of Ethiopia policies and priorities. The Technical Director solicits and utilizes necessary technical advisors and consultants, both local and international as needed and as approved of in the work plan. The Technical Director will work closely with relevant technical teams of the project at the central level and provide day-to-day supervision of the technical staff in the project to ensure the project’s milestones are achieved. He/She enhances and anchors the in-depth knowledge of specific technical areas and ensures the quality of work of the technical unit. He/She will provide technical assistance to the project and overseas national and regional TB control program developments and positions TB technical standpoints. The Technical Director reports technically to the Deputy CoP and TB Track lead.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Strongly collaborate with the National agencies-NTBLLD, EPHI, EPSS and other Governmental & non-Governmental institutions in the overall health system revitalization and strengthening health service deliveries particularly Tuberculosis,
• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project milestone-based activities,
• Identifies opportunities and ensures appropriate strategies/policies are in place to improve TB control at all levels;
• Contributes to knowledge management by identifying key results for performance improvement and communication strategies;
• Identifies and supports the national TB program in the introduction and scale-up of innovative interventions, models, diagnostics, and treatments;
• Ensure technical support activities are provided for TB program control and prevention effort at National level and in the project supported regions,
• Provide technical support for the project technical team to ensure improved TB case finding and treatment outcome,
• Liaise with other health programs supporting other partners to harmonize health activities and facilitate and support integration of TB services into other health programs.
• Participate in and contribute to program-based operational research and TB surveillance activities,
• Play thought leadership role in building the capacity of the central technical team in the project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. and facilitate its transfer across the project team

• Organize and conduct regular internal capacity building sessions in coordination with M&E team
• Actively participate in the regular National TB program review and planning process, technical working group, and other National-level TB program-related meetings,
• Lead the TB program activities intervention and monitor the progress based on the milestones by using agreed-upon Monitoring and Evaluation tools.

• Lead the quarterly and annual report preparations by closely working with M&E team

• Assist the National TBLLD program in the utilization and liquidation process of the TB program resource from the USG, GoE, Global Fund, and others
• Ensure the project gains are sustained and transitioned to the Government and local actors

• Undertake other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

• MD/master’s degree in public health, infectious disease or related field of study;
• Concrete and clear understanding and knowledge of Ethiopia’s health care system and National TB program;
• Ability to interact and advise senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience in technical and strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and supervision of a comprehensive TB program is required.  10 years of progressively responsible experience is preferred. 
• Experience in international public health is highly preferred.     
• Reputable technical leadership and program management experience in public health for at least 15 years, preferable with international organizations,
• Excellent track record of knowledge management, experience in capacity building and utilizing participatory learning methodologies and ability to fully utilize the capabilities of technical advisors under his/her supervision;
• Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse partners,
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 30 - 40% of the time) within the project supported Regions.
  

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, internet, and email system,
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic;
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. MSH complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and all related applicable regulations.

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