Malaria Technical Advisor, Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases (MNTD), REACH Malaria

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges. 

PATH seeks a Malaria Technical Advisor for the US Government (USG)-funded “Reaching Every At-risk Community and Household with Malaria Services” (REACH Malaria) global contract in Myanmar. PMI REACH Malaria aims to provide implementation support services and technical assistance to countries to accelerate progress in comprehensive delivery of facility and community-based malaria services, including malaria case management, prevention of malaria in pregnancy (MiP), malaria diagnostics, data collection and use for service delivery, and other malaria prevention interventions.

The Malaria Technical Advisor will report to the Program Manager and will take a leadership role in ensuring quality technical implementation of activities, meet stated goals and reporting requirements. S/he will coordinate with relevant ministry of health officials at national and subnational level , PATH technical teams, subcontractors, and other malaria implementing partners on technical issues of the project. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall technical backstop for the project in the country.

• Lead technical, management, and monitoring aspects of project activity implementation, and ensure adherence to PMI technical guidance and global best practices.    

• Provide technical support to the MOH through the national malaria program and other malaria stakeholders, ensuring high-quality interventions across all technical areas.

• Actively participate in malaria related and other relevant public health technical working groups.

• Maintain current technical knowledge on malaria and other related public health topics, and manage introduction and scale-up of best practices and technical interventions

• Assist the Program Manager in developing annual work plans, budgets and performance reports.

• Manage and supervise technical teams in implementation of program activities

• Work with the MoH to actively use data for decision-making and to identify how malaria control activities and the impact can be sustained over time.

• Collaborate with MoH technical experts in development of policies, guidelines, and training materials, technical support supervision and mentorship programs.  

• Collaborate with REACH Global Team for their technical inputs into project deliverables and activity plans.

• Take on duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager and other senior partners

Required skills and experience:

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, medical sciences, or other related area. 

• Minimum of 7 years of providing technical leadership in designing and implementing malaria control, public health or related programs in service delivery activities, collaborating closely with National Malaria Control Programs and other government and civil society stakeholders at country level. 

• Experience supporting donor-funded health projects, with preference for malaria and other public health interventions.

• Demonstrated management, leadership, decision making and interpersonal skills

• Familiarity with stakeholders in the malaria services space, including malaria case management, prevention of MiP, surveillance, health systems strengthening, data collection and use for service delivery.

• Proven ability to multi-task and collaborate work effectively with senior staff, colleagues, donors, partner organizations, stakeholders, local institutions, and others at all levels.

• Strong problem-solving, organizational skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges. 

• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and an emphasis on quality.

• Excellent analytical, presentation and report writing skills.

• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination.

• Strong work ethic, resourcefulness, integrity, credibility, and dedication to PATH’s mission.

• Professional proficiency in English required.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
 

PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.