OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Senior Technical Advisor will work in close collaboration with the Chief of Party and the program’s technical staff to provide strategic inputs

The Chief of Party leads and manages the project and is accountable for project deliverables and results, with full accountability and authority for the development, execution, and monitoring of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy; (2) project management; (3) documentation and communication; (4) client(s) and stakeholder(s) relationships; and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Oversee implementation of program activities and provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
•  Serve as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of services are maintained at the highest standard, and that all project objectives and deliverables are met.
•  Adapt and implement management systems with standard operating procedures to administer all activities funded by the agreement, ensuring sufficient financial staff for disbursing all local costs under this project, monitoring and tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports of project expenditures for submission to USAID.
•  Collaborate with partners, donor, and stakeholder representatives, building and maintaining productive relationships.
•  Supervise direct reports with a particular focus on achievement of their key tasks and project deliverables.
•  Communicate, implement, and assure adherence to MSH and project policies, guidelines and values; develops staff skills and knowledge; and facilitates supervisee success and professional development whenever possible.
•  Serve as the primary liaison for communication with USAID, US Government representatives, partners, civil society organizations, appropriate officials from local governments and municipalities and representatives from other donor and development agencies.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of a Master’s degree in Public Health or other relevant discipline.
•  At least 15 years senior-level experience designing, implementing, and managing complex health/family planning programs in West Africa. Preference given to those candidates with family planning programs experience.
•  Ability to perform at a senior policy level, demonstrated by previous experience in leading the development and implementation of international quality health service delivery programs.   Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence policy and program decisions with senior government and donor officials.
•  Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted project.
•  Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with project mission and vision.
•  Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, cooperating agencies, and donor organizations.
•  Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
•  Fluency in French and English.

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your  CV to the Employment Opportunities section of our website at

https://jobs-msh.icims.com

or via email at

ghanajobsmsh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 23 September, 2012

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.