Save the Children
JOB DESCRIPTION
Re-advertisement- Those who applied before need not re-apply The Opportunity The Health Technical Advisor will work to contribute and improve the overall Health & Nutrition strategy of the Country Office especially taking lead in delivery of Maternal, New Born, Child and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) programming. Technical Advisor takes responsibility for the strategic direction and coordination of Save the Children’s work on health in the Malawi Country Office including ensuring programming attracts significant donor funding and contributes to Save the Children’s strategic objectives, national/global learning and advocacy especially in health. As a member of the programme development and quality (PDQ) team, the Health Advisor is responsible for leading and overseeing the development and delivery of high quality, innovative, cost-effective programmes in MNCAH in both emergency as well as long-term development, resulting in immediate and lasting change for children. The Health Advisor is expected to provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure programming objectives are successfully achieved. They are also responsible for initiating and taking technical leadership in H&N (specifically MNCAH) focused studies, documentation and dissemination of innovation and good practices; leading on policy research and advocacy through networking and collaboration with relevant civil society organisations, supporting and leading, as needed, representation with relevant government departments and technical working groups,and; working with STA Health and Nutrition in establishing, maintaining and expanding donor relations for the health sector. She/ He will work under the direct line management of the Senior Technical Advisor Health and Nutrition in the Programme Development and Quality section-PDQ and also expected to work closely/coordinate with Health Technical Advisors at Save the Children Member head offices on technical matters/inputs. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly. In order to be successful, you will bring/have: EDUCATION QUALIFICATION Master’s Degree in public health, international development or equivalent of a relevant field in health (preferably MNCHA); with at least eight years of relevant experience preferably in primary health care service delivery in the context of emergencies and development. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.
The Organisation We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Method Of Application Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy. |