Technical Advisor II Covid-19 pour EpiC Project | JobPaw.com
Introduction

Project Overview: Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a five-year global
project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID), is dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV
epidemic control. EpiC is led by FHI 360 with core partners Right to Care (RTC), Palladium,
Population Services International (PSI), and Gobee Group. The project also draws upon regional
resource partners to provide technical assistance, as well as global resource partners who bring
unique capacities. EpiC has been modified to accept Pillar 2 Covid-19 funding to prevent,
prepare for, respond to, and bolster health systems to address COVID-19 and reemergence.


Fonctions

The EpiC team seeks a Technical Advisor II, Covid-19 Clinical, to provide technical advice and
oversight across EpiC’s COVID-19 clinical care work in Haiti, serving as a lead technical
advisor and providing assistance in the area of COVID-19 clinical care. S/he will oversee
development, management, and evaluation of programs involving delivery and support of
oxygen ecosystems, and other aspects of care for persons with COVID-19. S/he will oversee
human resource development and training to improve clinical interventions and outcomes for
patients with COVID-19. S/he will guide expanded activities in community systems, infection
prevention and control (IPC), and diagnostics. S/he provides guidance to ensure that program
implementation adheres to appropriate technical standards and guidelines and that programs are
technically sound.
The Technical Advisor will support as well EpiC’s COVID-19 vaccine portfolio in Haiti by
providing senior-level technical and operational support in Haiti, with a special focus on the
COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the South, Nippes and Grand'Anse of Haiti. The TA II will
also lead the Mobilisation/Engagement works in these 3 departments by providing technical and
operational support to put in place and/or dynamize “Health committees” in communes targeted
by the project. The Technical Advisor will be based in Port au Prince of Haiti.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure high-quality technical leadership, oversight, and advice, including mobilization of technical assistance to support implementation of COVID-19 clinical interventions.
• Provides technical advice to ensure that the Haiti clinical COVID-19 portfolio is consistent with current practice, international standards and recommendations.
• Review existing COVID-19 clinical care training curriculum and technical tools previously used by EpiC in Haiti.
Lead /Contribute to and participate in COVID-19 clinical care training (national coverage in 25 health facilities targeted by MOH) in collaboration of the MOH (DOSS &DSI) at central and departmental level and other consultants for training; Develop technical tools on COVID-19 clinical management topics. Lead and dynamize The Community of Practice (COP) with regular webinar and/technical presentation on various subjects
• Provide support in the design of COVID-19 vaccination program in the South, Nippes and Grand Anse which will require collaboration with health facilities and MOH units (Vaccin, CCC and Community health)
• Supervise/Lead FHI360 ‘s technical staff members (Vaccine and Mobilization/Engagement officers based in the 3 departments) , sub-contractor for social mobilization selected for Grand south , and all operations related to EpiC project implementation
• Ensure project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation
•. Monitor and report on activities under her responsabiities
• Participate in meetings with Ministry of Health officials and local partners to refine the clinical technical assistance package and represent EpiC Project
• Provides input to senior technical leadership on national guidelines and normative policies for subject matter areas of expertise
• May interpret findings and makes recommendations for improvements.

Project Design &Implementation :
• Provides support in the design, evaluation and implementation of COVID-19 related programs (TA, O2, Vaccine).
Leads the creation of the technical portion of the project plan of a complex project or multiple projects, within the given resource and financial constraints
• Oversees all day to day technical and operational activities in the local region under her/his responsabilities (Nippes, South, GA departments).
• Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with FHI 360 policy
• Oversees staff members’ assignments
• Work with Enterprise Services to prepare contracts and budgets.
• Provides broad global technical leadership to multiple components for moderate to complex programs.
• Contributes to planning and making recommendations for department/program/project concept, operations, and/or implementation.
• Influences design and scope of initiatives and programs
• Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of specific technical components
• Ensures technical implementation is consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members.
• Oversees all day to day technical and activities in the local, country, or region. • Coordinates with technical and programmatic staff members to ensure that activities are performed as per award requirements and consistent with policy.
• Oversees staff members’ assignments.
• Coordinates with employees and consultants, on-site and in the field for situations that are less routine and more unusual

Business Development and Client/Funder Support:
• Develops and maintains relationships with potential clients / funders, partners, peers, etc. to develop new business.
• Collect data for inclusion in proposals.
• Leads proposal research and design. /Leads developing proposal strategies.
• Collaborate in the Preparation of proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Participate in business development meetings with partners/clients
• Develop strategies to grow the business.
• The other higher-level (develop strategies to grow the business, lead design, etc.) are appropriate.
• Participate in client / funder meetings and provide technical input.
• Draft sponsor reports and presentations.
• Represents the organization and / or Institute to external entities at professional meetings and conferences.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.
• Continually maintains a dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners.
• Participate in client / funder meetings and draft reports / presentations. Partner/Sub-Award

Management :
• Draft sub awards and partner agreements.
• Assists in managing client relations Staff Leadership and Training:
• May supervise team members, monitor performance, and lead professional development efforts. • Develops and implements training and competency gaps
• Identifies staff members to address training gaps Project/Program Reporting:
• Reviews sponsor financial and technical reports.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to sponsors on progress.
• Develops project work plans and coordinates with sponsors and partners on activities. Quality Assurance :
• Ensures technical deliverables and implementation are consistent with best practices in the industry / subject and meet client / funder contractual obligations for moderately complex technical units of a functional domain, directing other professional staff members.
• Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the effectiveness of projects and makes recommendations for enhancements.
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Director


Qualifications réquises

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred Experience:
• Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience in designing and evaluating applicable programs/services – may manage activities of lower-level staff, however, main function is individual contributor. • Experience working in Haiti on health or other development projects preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French required; fluency in Haitian Creole preferred.
• Excellent and demonstrated people management and performance management/development skills.
• Ability to build positive local working relationships with local communities, district government officials, UN and where appropriate, donor representatives.
• Documented participation on normative bodies or committees that define guidelines relevant to the specific technical area.
• Relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development.
• Experience leading business development efforts in the technical area.
• Proficient experience in current program developments in division/unit/technical area.
• Years of work experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of technical issues.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• International or Domestic (US) Program Development or Program management preferred Typical Physical Demands: • Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Technology to Be Used: Personal Computer, Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Skype/TEAMS, e-mail), office telephone, cell phone, and printer/copier.


Conditions de travail

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. Disclaimer: Note the Compensation Band that appears on the job description is associated with those jobs assigned to the US Salary Structure and employees that are paid from US payroll. The Compensation Band for all national local employees aligns to the Compensation Structure based on the Country location of the job.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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2022-12-16