Duties and Responsibilities
Management of RHSC Implementing Mechanisms – 50%
Provide leadership, management oversight, and technical support to RHSC’s implementing mechanisms (IMs), including the working groups for Systems Strengthening, Advocacy and Accountability, and the caucuses for Maternal Health Supplies, New and Underused Reproductive Health Technologies, and the Manufacturers Group
Provide direct technical support to the Market Development Approaches Working Group as RHSC’s primary point of contact entailing working with the chair(s) on the annual workplan, idea generation for areas of collaboration, assisting members to formulate topics/proposals for the Innovation Fund, and ensuring sustained RHSC support for tools and initiatives developed within the group
Actively connect and network with RHSC members for engagement in IMs and to ensure that members have a voice and a channel for communication and ideas.]
Oversee governance of IMs including Terms of Reference and chair elections
Convene RHSC’s Council of Chairs of IMs
Work with IM Chairs and Secretariat line reports on annual IM workplans and tracking
Engage in the RHSC strategy refresh and rollout process, building on the technical expertise of key Secretariat staff, and ensuring engagement of the RHSC’s IMs
Management of RHSC’s General Membership Meeting – 20%
Lead the overall planning and content of RHSC’s general membership meeting (GMM).
Engage and consult with members and stakeholders on the thematic focus of the meeting.
Lead the process of location selection for the GMM and engagement with key in-country stakeholders
Manage internal RHSC team and external contractors in terms of logistics for GMM
Engagement with key technical partners – 20%
Drawing upon significant personal expertise in RH markets, and in partnership with other Secretariat staff with expertise in this space, engage with SEMA Reproductive Health (a new, innovative partnership designed to build healthier, more equitable, and more resilient SRH markets) as well as other key organizations in the RH markets arena
In partnership with RHSC and SEMA RH colleagues ensure that RHSC and SEMA RH’s work is complementary and in alignment with agreed plans
Working closely with the Senior Technical Officer, engage with RH Manufacturers including convening regular meetings to provide a channel for manufacturers to communicate with the wider community
RHSC Initiatives – 10%
Fundraise for and oversee RHSC’s Innovation Fund, the RHSC’s flagship initiative for inspiring and financing new activities that further the Coalition’s strategic goals
Manage RHSC’s LAPTOP initiative, to encourage talented young people to join the field of supply chain management
Oversee a range of further RHSC Initiatives as required
Desired IMI Director Profile
A track record of leadership in RH with particular expertise in the area of RH markets in both the public and private sectors
Proven ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners both in the public and private sectors, with the skills to see and create connections across actors in the RH space
Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and external conditions
A demonstrated interest in learning and ability to turn learnings into actionable strategies
Ability to help build consensus among different institutional interests towards common goals and priorities
Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize disparate opinions and input
Required Experience
Master’s degree in public health, public policy, or related field plus a minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in RH supplies
Demonstrated experience in
building and managing relationships at global, regional, and national levels with technical and implementing partners, donors, multilateral organizations, governments, local organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector
collaborating with the commercial sector: identifying and establishing new initiatives with private sector partners especially manufacturers of RH supplies, drawing upon a broad knowledge base – from the principles of private sector engagement to the art of making deals
networking and communications in the RH markets space including effectively conveying buyer and seller concerns
Minimum five years of management or supervisory experience with demonstrated people management skills including ability to give and receive constructive feedback
High-quality written and oral communications geared to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences, and proven ability to make presentations to and facilitate meetings of small and large groups
Fluency in English (speaking and writing) required; fluency in French and/or Spanish, highly desirable
Availability to travel nationally and internationally; travel, estimated at 15 percent
Must have legal authorization to work in a PATH office location
Apply via :
path.silkroad.com
