Deadline: 31 May, 2023
Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Chemonics is seeking to fill the role of Malaria Health Systems Strengthening Advisor.
Chemonics is an international development firm with the aim to reimagine global supply chains to deliver essential medicines to the right place at the right time.
Responsibility
- Lead malaria health systems strengthening (HSS) activities to address gaps at the national, regional and facility levels
- Ensure effective and timely implementation of HSS activities in the project work plan
- Work with NMCP to ensure front-line health workers (government and non-government) receive adequate training and mentoring to provide high-quality malaria services
- Strengthen NMCP leadership and governance at the national, regional and district levels to effectively manage the malaria response
- Contribute to NMCP HSS efforts through technical working groups and other forums
- Develop SEMBE II sustainability plan and ensure effective transition of activities to the NMCP and local actors
- Ensure strong collaboration between in-country malaria partners and make sure SEMBE II leverages existing resources
- Document lessons learnt from HSS efforts and disseminate learnings nationally and globally
- Participate in project annual work planning and preparation of donor progress reports
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, International Public Policy, Health Economics, or a related field
- Be a citizen of Cameroon with work experience in the country
- Eight years, minimum, of experience in health service delivery, including five years of senior-level experience providing technical and operational support
- Experience working with donor-funded projects (desirable)
- Working knowledge of PMI indicators and the government of Cameroon Malaria Control Strategic Plan
- Demonstrated ability to develop and promote collaboration with national authorities and partners
- Willingness to travel extensively in Cameroon
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English and French
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