Jhpiego seeks a Technical Officer to provide technical and programmatic oversight for the Unitaid project aimed at reducing PPH-related mortality and morbidity. The Accelerating Measurable Progress and Leveraging Investments for PPH Impact (AMPLI-PPHI) project focuses on high-burden countries including Zambia. The project addresses barriers to policy adoption, procurement, supply, and service delivery, emphasizing demand generation for policymakers, providers, and patients.
Responsibilities:
Ensure technical soundness and evidence-based alignment of the project.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Zambian government, professional associations, and key stakeholders.
Represent Jhpiego and the project’s achievements to donors and stakeholders through meetings and presentations.
Advocate for WHO guidance on new PPH drugs in technical working groups and committees.
Lead the review and adaptation of service delivery guidelines and capacity-building materials for health workers.
Implement capacity-building strategies, including conducting master training sessions.
Mentor country trainers to provide on-site training.
Engage community-level stakeholders in program development.
Collaborate with the MER team to support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities.
Draft and review project reports and technical documents.
Coordinate learning activities and translate findings into programmatic guidance and policy advocacy.
Identify training needs and assist in implementing measures to address those needs.
Work closely with District Health Offices and Jhpiego home office staff to ensure effective project implementation.
Ensure compliance with donor policies and regulations.
Required Qualifications:
Five years of experience providing technical assistance and training in maternal and newborn health.
Professional, licensed provider with demonstrated competency in clinical obstetric services.
Experience advising and collaborating with the MOH at national and sub-national levels.
Experience as a clinical trainer in basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) or similar.
Demonstrated experience in trainer development.
Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with healthcare systems in low and middle-income countries.
In-depth understanding of and experience working in the local health system.
Excellent diplomacy, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently in a complex environment with multiple tasks and deadlines.
Sensitivity to and experience working in diverse socioeconomic settings.
Experience working with community-based volunteers (CBVs).
Strong teamwork skills and computer literacy with Office 365.
Fluent in written and spoken English preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel 30%, both domestically and internationally.
To apply for this job email your details to zambiajobs@jhpiego.org
Closing Date : 15th August, 2024.
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