Organization(s): Management Sciences for Health
Country/Region: Kenya
Contract Length: Full-time staff position

Reference No: 10-313CLM

Description  
MSH is recruiting for a Technical Advisor, M&E and HMIS for a potential projectin Kenya.

Background information: The Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS) Program in Kenya will support public sector units of the health system, non-governmental organizations (NGO), faith based organizations (FBO) and other USAID partners by strengthening the leadership and management capabilities at the provincial, district and community level facilities.  The program will improve the health of Kenyan population by positively impacting the quality and access to health services.  Subject to award by USAID, this project will be carried out over a five-year period beginning o/a March 15, 2010.

Overall Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation and HMIS to public sector units, NGOs, FBOs, USAID partners, Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants and hospital reform teams. The Technical Advisor will lead and oversee the training, support and systems development required to improve the use of health data generated by the current Information Systems. She/he will work closely with the government, partners and clients to expand the use of Health Information Systems, with a focus on using the information to improve the performance of health services, decision making process to the management of health resources and monitor the work of provincial, district and community level health facilities.

1. Masters degree in health care administration and management, health systems research, or the equivalent.
2. Experience in monitoring and evaluation and health management information systems required. Knowledge of USAID data collection and reporting requirements highly desirable
3. Strong experience providing training; experience setting up training programs and workshops
4. Demonstrated project management skills and experience in working within complex monitoring and evaluation efforts
5. Experience in health care quality improvement and strategic planning.
6. Good working knowledge of descriptive, inferential, and advanced statistics.
7. Facility in MS Excel and Access.
8. Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment
9. Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills critical
10. Willingness and ability to be flexible and to shift gears depending on changing priorities and deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To view the full job description of the positions and to apply, please visit our employment opportunities website at http://www.msh.org. Please refer to position number 10-313CLM

Application Deadline: 29 January 2010

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.

Department: Programs
Supervisor: Country Representative – Tanzania
Location: Tanzania
Effective Date: To be determined

Summary
The Chief of Party is responsible for the overall coordination and management of a large USAID/PEPFAR program serving orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). The COP will work with Pact’s existing country office in Tanzania, but will be solely responsible for: meeting the project’s objectives; managing program staff; maintaining good working relationships with host government officials and local partners; donor reporting and management of funds to ensure high-quality delivery of services to OVCs and their caretakers. The COP will manage and provide technical support in OVC, HIV, and livelihoods programming and coordinate with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Tanzania and relevant ministries, the donor, and local partners.

Core Values
Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning responsibilities, including the production of annual workplans, etc.;
• Act as liaison to donor and government;
• Directly supervise the necessary technical, financial, grants and contracts and M&E staff;
• Guide and oversee the alignment of the budget to expected results, and review and approve annual budgets and quarterly reports;
• Ensure compliance with HQ and donor requirements, policies and regulations.
• Ensure high-quality programming through technical guidance and support that is grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;

Qualifications

• Experience in a management role for a complex or national program involving multiple actors;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage local staff;
• Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• CPA or accounting experience highly preferred.
• Ten years of relevant experience managing large donor-funded, child-focused programs
• Seven to ten years in a management position whose responsibilities include supervising senior staff
• Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID-funded health programs; PEPFAR and Global Fund experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with large grant-making programs and working with local partner organizations
• Extensive knowledge of OVC, HIV and Health issues in Africa; Tanzania-specific knowledge preferred
  
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahili preferred.
  
• Master’s degree preferred in public health, management or related field.

To apply for this position, submit cover letters and resumes, please fill out the online application (CLICK HERE).

Department: Programs
Supervisor: Chief of Party – Tanzania
Location: Tanzania
Effective Date: To be determined

Summary
The Finance Director will oversee the financial, grants, contracts and administrative management of programs. This includes oversight, improvement and if necessary setting up, of systems and procedures for cash management, procurement, grants and subcontract management, documenting and accounting for cost share/match; assist in preparing budgets, train and mentor staff on policies and procedures and donor regulations, support the financial aspects of grants management and activities. The DoF will work closely with the Country Representative and Headquarters to ensure compliance and effective and proactive fiscal management of programs and subcontracts.

Core Values
Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

General Financial Management

• Design and implement systems and procedures following Pact standards adapted to handle specific country constraints and conditions, yet ensuring effective internal controls and minimizing risks for Pact.
• Provide oversight to the finance team in reviewing cash receipts and disbursement transactions such as but not limited to advances, procurement, travel, grants, subcontract transactions – ensuring adequacy of supporting document and appropriate cost accounting allocations.
• Work with the Chief of Party on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources in order to achieve program objectives in compliance of all donor requirements.
• Contribute to budget preparation, processes and management in conjunction with the relevant program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales for the programs.
• Prepare monthly cash requirement requests for running Pact programs in the country ensuring that cash balance maintained is not excessive.
• Provide training and/or guidance to field staff on Pact policies, procedures and requirements; donor guidelines, procedures and requirements; rules and regulations.
• Review the work of local finance staff and ensures that monthly reports are sent to Pact headquarters on time with appropriate cover information.
• Review monthly Financial Reports from field programs for completeness and accuracy; obtain Field management approvals, and submit to HQ Finance department.
• Ensure that country monthly field financial reports are submitted to HQ on schedule.
• Review Life of Project Reports from Pact Headquarter and provide feedback where necessary.
• Review the FSR reports received from headquarters and provide regional representative and the director of programs with up-to-date information and pipeline projections that may be needed by donor CTOs.
• Monitor inventory records that document and track nonexpendable property in accordance with USAID regulations and Pact policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with the director of program, grants manager and other members of Pact team, prepare budgets for cost extensions, new proposals and program revisions with the objective of full cost recovery and realistic cost projections.

Grants and Subcontract Management

• In collaboration with the regional representative and relevant donor representative, design, develop and adapt policies, guidelines and criteria for the management of the grant portfolio using the Pact worldwide standards for the conditions and constraints of the specific country.
• Oversight of and coordination with the grants unit as well as training/mentoring of staff where necessary in the administration of the programs’ grant agreements with local and international NGO's.
• Provide training in the administration of grants management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.
• Maintain centralize subcontract files.
• Support the full cycle of subcontracts management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.
• Ensure financial monitoring systems are in place and generate timely and relevant reports, including analysis and tracking of sub contracts commitments, obligations, awards and liquidations.
• Equip staff to provide technical assistance to local NGO's in the area of financial management and sub contract compliance.
• Work with the Grants Manager to ensure timely grant implementation in compliance.
• Ensure that all financial progress and final reports on programs and projects are submitted in accordance with USAID and other donor reporting requirements in a timely fashion, in conjunction with the relevant senior program managers.
• Review all formal financial reports before they are sent by Pact to the relevant donor.
• Liaison with Headquarters Grants and contracts office where necessary for advice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise staff in reviewing cash receipts and disbursement transactions such as—but not limited to—advances, procurement, travel, grants, subcontract transactions and ensuring adequacy of supporting documentation and appropriate cost accounting allocations.
• Assist and train field staff in properly using financial programs and tools.
• Oversight of and coordination with other finance staff as well as training/mentoring of sub contractors staff where necessary in the administration of the program’s sub contracts agreements with partners.
• Mentoring and training of staff in field office and other field site offices to ensure they have the appropriate skill levels for their positions and are developing their full potential.

Budgeting and Travel

• Track expenditures and reclassify when required.
• Monitor expenditures against budgets.
• Prepare budgets and revenue plans based on information from the project senior management.
• Assist in development and tracking of budgets for field programs.
• Draft budgets for contract modifications.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for project staff and consultants.
• Process and archive donor approvals for travel, waivers, etc. as required.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, familiarity with other donors a plus
• Experience as Director of Finance with knowledge of contracts and grants.
• Demonstrated capacity to create and/or maintain systems and procedures for managing complex programs with many implementation sites, partners and beneficiaries
• Skilled in accounting and financial management software
• Good analytical skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Ability and willingness to travel within the country on short notice
• Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity
• Written and spoken English fluency

This position may require a background check

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, or related field required, Higher Degree or Certification preferable.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of Financial Management experience required; 10 years of directly relevant financial experience in conjunction with management experience may substitute.
• Experience in financial management of US Government contracts and/or sub contracts a must, preferably USAID.
• Audit experience a must.
• Professional experience in the region or knowledge/experience of similar setting is highly desirable.

Only finalist candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this position, submit cover letters and resumes, please fill out the online application (CLICK HERE).

Program Department: Programs
Supervisor: Chief of Party – Tanzania
Location: Tanzania
Effective Date: To be determined

Summary
The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) is responsible for providing the technical direction for a large USAID/PEPFAR program serving orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Tanzania. The DCOP will work with Pact’s existing country office in Tanzania, and will provide technical guidance and support in the sectors of OVC, HIV/AIDS, and livelihoods programming while coordinating with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Tanzania and relevant ministries, the donor, and local partners as necessary.

Core Values
Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• all people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scaleable results drive strategic priorities
• gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees
• staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology
• a healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfillment

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate and guide the implementation of the project;
• Manage all technical aspects of program implementation and direction, oversee programmatic and monitoring and evaluation staff;
• Contribute to the development of annual workplans and other planning documents;
• Represent Pact and the project in relevant meetings with stakeholders, including partners, donors, and government;
• Provide high-quality technical guidance and support that is grounded in the program’s strategic objectives and adheres to expected technical quality and reporting requirements;
• Remain appraised of current good practices and developments in OVC programming, in order to ensure program quality and impact;
• Develop staff capacity and technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role for a complex or national program involving multiple actors;
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a high profile, fast paced environment;
• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks;
• Ability to provide the financial management and oversight necessary to successfully execute a large-scale program;
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage local staff.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Master’s degree preferred in public health or related field;
• Five to seven years of relevant technical experience working on OVC and/or HIV programs;
  
• Prior knowledge of and experience with USAID-funded health programs; PEPFAR and Global Fund experience preferred;
  
• Extensive knowledge of OVC, HIV and Health issues in Africa; Tanzania-specific knowledge preferred;
  
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of Kiswahili preferred.
• Only finalist candidates will be contacted.
  

To apply for this position, submit cover letters and resumes, please fill out the online application (CLICK HERE)

Funding Opportunity Number: M-OAA-GRO-EGAS-DGP-10-001
Opportunity Category: Mandatory

Closing Date for Applications: Feb 12, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Community Development

Estimated Total Program Funding: $40,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $1
CFDA Number(s): 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above).

Agency for International Development

Description
The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of Development Partners (ODP), Division of Private and Voluntary Cooperation (PVC), is seeking applications from prospective partners that are either Private and Voluntary Organizations based in the United States (U.S. PVOs) or indigenous, local NGOs (LNGOs) for the Development Grant Program (DGP). Section 674 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2008 authorizes the DGP. The Development Grants Program (DGP) will support successful applications for development activities in the following four sectors for FY 2009 funding: climate change adaptation, microenterprise, water and sanitation, and dairy. The recipient of a DGP grant will be responsible for ensuring achievement of the program objectives contributing to USAID’s development efforts in specified countries. Applications should consider Agency priorities in Food Security, Global Climate Change, and Global Engagement with new partners, including Muslim majority countries and Muslim communities. Please refer to the Funding Opportunity for a complete statement of goals, expected results, and criteria for selection of successful concept papers and full applications. Subject to the availability of funds, USAID intends to provide approximately $40 million in total USAID FY 2009 funding to be obligated in FY2010 and expended over a three-year period. USAID reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted. Applications received after the deadline may be able to resubmit them for the FY 2010 DGP.

Download documents for  Development Grants Program
PDF document: Full Announcement CLICK HERE   
Zip of All Attachments Full Announcement CLICK HERE   

Download the instructions and application by selecting the download links below. While the instructions or application files may open directly, you may save the files to your computer for future reference and use. You do not need Internet access to read the instructions or the application once you save them to your computer.
1. Download Application Instructions CLICK HERE
2. Download Application Package CLICK HERE

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Roderick Watson
Contract Specialist
Phone: 202 712 0442
eMail: Work (rwatson@usaid.gov)

Contract: Long-term
Deadline: 20/01/2010
Location: Burundi

Job title: Expert Base de Données PIP
Description: Click here to see details

Job title: Expert en appui au Cabinet du Ministre du Plan et de la Reconstruction
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Send all inquiries to : rh@sofreco.com

Website: http://www.sofreco.com

Contract: Short-term
Deadline:14/01/2010
Location:Mozambique (Maputo)
Project: Technical assistance for developing Terms of Refrence of a Service Tender for Support to Institutional Development of the Ministry of Health in Mozambique

Objective of the mission: define ToRs allowing for a service tender to be launched for a twinning arrangement between one or more Mozambican national training institutions and regional or international institutions or consortia specialised in health systems management training.

The team is composed of two experts:

• one senior expert with more than 10 years of relevant professional experience
• one junior expert with more than 3 years of relevant professional experience.

The mission will start beginning of February 2010, for 30 working days per expert.

Qualifications: AS A TEAM, THE EXPERTS SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING EXPERTISE

Absolutely required:

• Masters of Public Health, Health Services Managemetn or related e.g. Public Administration or MA in Education.
• Ample experience in HHR training
• Experience with different approaches in institutional development
• Experience with broader development processes and partnerships (e.g. Swap)
• Knowledge of the Mozambican health system
• Broad experience in planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Fluent in Portuguese

Preferred:
Experience with partnership/twinning arrangements will be considered an asset
Experience with EC procedures regarding international tenders will be considered an asset.

Apply for this job:

SOFRECO references:R012/lot8

Please send your detailed CV specifying your availability to
SOFRECO - 92/98 boulevard Victor Hugo, 92115 Clichy-cedex France

fax: +33 (0)1 41 27 95 96 - E-mail: rh@sofreco.com

You can use one of the following CV models by clicking on the links below
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Country/Region: Kenya
Contract Length: Long-term consulting assignment
Application deadline: 31 January 2010

Qualifications:

• National of an ACP or EU member state;
• Post-graduate degree in development, social sciences, human rights, or other relevant fields;
• Excellent team management and communication skills;
• Fluent language skills in spoken and written English;
• Swahili will be an advantage;
• Excellent diplomatic skills;
• At least 10 years of exp. in management of development programmes, preferably aimed at, or with high level of involvement of NSAs (civil society capacity building, governance, human rights, community and/or rural development, conflict prevention or resolution etc...)
• At least 7 years exp. in technical and financial programme management;
• At least 5 years exp. in Africa with a preference for East Africa;
• At least 5 years of exp. in designing and managing NSA capacity building programmes, with a distinct relation towards promoting good governance;
• Familiar with civil society (NSA) structures (e.g networks), operations and constraints in (East) Africa and Kenya in particular;
• Familar with government policies and approaches towards NSAs in (East) Africa and particularly Kenya;
• Thorough exp. with Calls for Proposals, grants management;
• Thorough exp. with the management of EC funded programmes and EDF rules and regulations will be an important advantage.

Apply for this job:

SOFRECO references: ACZ / OM 6001

Please send your detailed CV specifying your availability to

SOFRECO - 92/98 boulevard Victor Hugo, 92115 Clichy-cedex France

fax: +33 (0)1 41 27 95 96 - E-mail: rh@sofreco.com 

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- CV template in English
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March 15 - May 28, 2010

Improvements in population health and health equity in low- and middle-income countries require the evaluation of interventions and policies and an evidence based design of reforms.

At the start of the 21st century profound health inequities persist globally between countries and between social groups within countries. While many countries witnessed substantial improvements in life expectancy during the last decades, others experienced reversals, particularly in Africa. Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS remain of substantial importance in many low- and middle-income countries, while non-communicable diseases are on the increase.

Improving population health and health equity in low- and middle-income countries is not just a moral imperative. It also contributes to economic development and poverty reduction. It is a shared, international responsibility. Many stakeholders are involved: from national ministries of health, through international governmental organizations (e.g. WHO) and donor organization, to civil society groups and communities themselves.

Policy makers and health providers face the challenge of addressing major public health problems in the context of large financial and human resource constraints. Improvements in population health depend on the development of effective interventions and policies, which are contingent on reliable information and a good understanding of population health needs. Effective interventions entail mobilizing cost-effective approaches, but also methods to ensure the distributional effectiveness, with the view to ensuring health services to all those in need. These challenges cannot be met in the abstract: research on health financing and health services is crucial to achieve improvements in health.

This Diploma Course provides the essential training in health and health services research, to support rational decision-making and sustainable improvements in health.

Click the following links for specific information:

• International Health and Policy Evaluation
• About
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• Course fee & scholarships
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Source: http://www.bmg.eur.nl/english/internationalhealthcourse

Stellenbosch University (South Africa) in conjunction with the University of Toronto (Canada) is hosting an International Interprofessional Wound Care Course (IIWCC) in South Africa.

The goal of the course is: To train persons from any professional discipline who are delivering wound care in practice, to provide scientific grounding in the elements of wound healing science, establish interdisciplinary wound healing provision as a field of speciality and to translate new knowledge into practice.

The 12 month course combines 2 residential weekends with online self-study modules and a course selective.

The first residential weekend is February 4-7, 2010 at the Stellenbosch University/Tygerberg Campus near Cape Town, South Africa

Health professionals working in wound care should fill out the application form on the course website: www.sun.ac.za/woundcare

Registration closes on January 15, 2010.

There will be a limited number of bursaries supporting course fees and travel for African students. Bursary selection will be made on the following criteria: 1) clinical experience in wound care; 2) ability to come as interprofessional team (doctor, nurse, rehab); 3) country representation; 4) commitment to introduce interprofessional model in practice; 5) commitment to national wound care leadership.

This course is an important step towards development of continent-wide evidence-informed interprofessional wound care.

Regards,
Brian Ostrow MD, FRCSC
Co-editor,
Surgery in Africa Monthly Review
brian@bookshelf.ca   

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HIFA2015 profile: Brian Ostrow works with the Office of International Surgery, University of Toronto, Canada. His interests include the Ptolemy Project http://www.ptolemy.ca which provides Surgeons in the Developing World with online access to the University of Toronto library; and Surgery in Africa http://www.utoronto.ca/ois/SIA.htm which publishes reviews on the topic.