Job Opportunity: Health Systems Strengthening Specialist for USAID activity
Chemonics International, an international development consulting organization that has been operating since 1975 in more than 150 countries around the world, seeks an experienced Health Systems Strengthening Specialist for USAID’s anticipated activity in Cameroon through the US President’s
Malaria Initiative (PMI). This activity aims to advance the goals of PMI Cameroon and the Cameroon National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), which are to reduce deaths, reduce disease and reduce transmission to accelerate malaria elimination in Cameroon.
Chemonics is looking for a Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Specialist who will lead the project’s HSS activities to strengthen planning, coordination, and implementation of Malaria activities. Experience in Cameroon is required and proficiency in English and French is highly desired for this position.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead malaria health systems strengthening 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 learned from HSS efforts and disseminate learnings nationally and globally
- Participate in project annual work planning and preparation of donor progress reports
Qualifications for the HSS Specialist:
- Master’s degree in public health, international public policy, health economics, or a related field
- Candidate must be a citizen of Cameroon with work experience in the country
- At least eight years of experience in health service delivery, including at five years of senior-level experience providing technical and operational support
- Experience working with donor funded projects desired
- A 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.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English and French desired
- Willingness to travel extensively in Cameroon
To Apply:
Applicants should submit their CV and cover letter through the Smartsheet form using https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/75e419d327724b86824ab1ce7b395169 . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors. Chemonics values the protection of your personal data. If you are in the European Union, please read our EU Recruiting Data Privacy Notice to learn how we process personal data. You may access the notice via the following link: https://chemonics.com/eu – recruiting data – privacy – notice/
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