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  • Senior Technical Advisor – HS4TB Kenya

    Senior Technical Advisor – HS4TB Kenya

    The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) is the project technical lead. The position reports to the Country Project Director (CPD). In close coordination with the CPD, the STA will-

    Provide technical leadership for the project’s financing and governance activities.
    Lead annual workplan development, particularly focusing on the technical strategies and approaches to ensure sustainable interventions
    Manage the implementation of HS4TB Kenya technical activities ensuring that they:

    achieve the expected results and are adequately and timely implemented
    are responsive to the needs and expectations of local partners
    contribute to a clear health financing system strengthening approach, and
    have clear strategies to sustain them through local ownership

    Establish strong working relationships with the National TB and Lung Disease Department and expand HS4TB’s technical linkages with all relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
    Facilitate county level intervention and consultation with the council of governors relative to HS4TB approved intervention
    Ensure timely support to TB National and County Technical working Groups, Steering Committee meetings, and technical consultations as and when required
    Guide other advisors/ and or consultants in their work
    Work closely with the local M&E Specialist and Global MEL team to support indicator development, tracking and their timely reporting to USAID
    Develop quarterly, annual progress as well as ad-hoc reports in line with Mission requirements and HS4TB reporting to assure the timely and quality production of program deliverables.
    Lead or participate in key assessments, gap analysis and intervention design in collaboration with key TB financing stakeholders
    Perform other duties as assigned by Country Project Director and HQ based Portfolio manager

    Required Minimum Education

    Masters’ degree in health policy and finance, health economics, health systems, public health or a related field is preferred.

    Experience
    Required:

    Seven (7) years’ experience or more in leading teams and/or managing projects with a health financing focus
    At least 5 years’ experience working with the county governments, Ministry of Health or other government ministries on financing and governance of health programs required

    Preferred:

    Experience in working with USAID-funded projects strongly preferred
    Experience with public health programs supported by bilateral agencies, such as USAID, and international agencies, such as WHO and World Bank, preferred

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

    Demonstrated technical managerial and organizational skills in a developing country setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
    Demonstrated expertise in health financing; particularly in domestic resource mobilization and/or contract management and outsourcing
    Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical reports
    Results driven and demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team to produce results on time
    Demonstrated skill in quickly assessing priorities and opportunities and managing a variety of activities with attention to detail
    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donor, project stakeholders, in-country collaborators, and staff at all levels of the organization
    Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills in local and English language
    Ability to work in a cross-cultural team

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  • Project Officer

    Project Officer

    How will you accomplish this?
    As the Project Officer, you will be expected to carry out the following:

    Ensure that all requests for technical, contractual, administrative, financial, and logistics assistance are addressed in an efficient and effective manner.
    Partner with corporate offices as needed to address portfolio requests and ensure that MSH project management standards and methodologies are implemented across portfolios.
    Provide support for the coordination of meetings and other events, including documenting technical discussions as needed.
    Manage cataloguing and electronic archiving of project documents.
    Provide support for work planning and monitoring of project implementation.
    In collaboration with PMs, technical staff, and communications staff, contribute to presentations, documentation, and other project and communications materials, including developing success stories and increasing visibility of portfolio activities and achievements.
    Review and manage purchase requests and invoice payments to ensure adherence to MSH policies, contractual requirements, and USAID regulations.
    Provide support in developing, editing, and formatting portfolio products, including work plans, reports, slide decks, and other technical documentation.
    Represent MSH and project through communication with partners and stakeholders, as needed.
    Provide logistics support for travel related to portfolio activities.

    The listed job responsibilities are not exhaustive.
    Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in public health, business, social sciences, or another relevant field is required. Master’s degree in public health is preferred.

    Experience:
    Required:

    4 years of experience supporting health or development projects.

    Preferred:

    4+ years’ demonstrated success and experience in project management.
    Global work experience.
    Knowledge of US Government and non-USG funded programs, regulations, and requirements.
    Experience implementing activities related to global health and health systems strengthening.
    Strong analytical and organizational skills.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Demonstrated ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities with attention to detail.
    Strong conceptualization, facilitation, and planning skills.
    Strong interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with technical, portfolio, finance, and operations staff, as well as employees at every level of the organization.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, written, and oral presentation skills.
    Excellent cross-cultural communication and active listening skills.
    Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and applications, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

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  • Principal Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Management

    Principal Technical Advisor, Supply Chain Management

    How will you accomplish this?
    As the Principal Technical Advisor you will be expected to carry out the following:

    Lead the development and/or review of technical approaches and strategies for strengthening commodity security and supply chain management systems.
    Provide technical assistance to design and implement supply chain management and logistics interventions, which may involve work in commodity security, quantification and forecasting, supply planning, procurement, inventory management, warehouse management, distribution and transport, and logistics management information systems and logistics system performance monitoring.
    Regularly report on MTaPS supply chain management initiatives in accordance with the M&E plan, objectives, and USAID intermediate results. Support implementation of the MTaPS M&E strategy in collaboration with the Performance M&E Specialist.
    Develop and review operations research protocols and facilitate multicountry studies on common technical areas; facilitate sharing of technical approaches and best practices across MTaPS countries.
    Plan, organize, and conduct training courses covering supply chain technical areas for external audiences and MTaPS staff.
    In collaboration with the Pharmaceutical Management Information Systems team, the PTA shall guide the development and implementation of appropriate electronic and/or paper-based tools, and appropriate management information systems to facilitate evidence based decision making in pharmaceutical management and system strengthening interventions.
    Maintain liaison with USAID, international organizations, donor agencies, foundations, universities, and voluntary organizations; seek opportunities for dissemination of lessons learned, research, publications, and other development and communications activities.

    What do you need to apply?
    MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.
    Education:
    A post-graduate degree in a supply chain management, business administration, or a health-related field with specialized training and/or experience relating to supply chain management required; a physician, nurse or pharmacist qualification preferred.
    Experience:
    Required:

    A minimum of 8 years relevant experience in commodity security, supply chain management, and health care logistics systems development and strengthening in developing country context, including demonstrated expertise in forecasting and quantification, procurement management systems, storage and distribution, transportation, LMIS, governance and organizational systems for supply chain management.
    Or a bachelor’s degree with at least 12 years’ relevant experience.
    Relevant experience in international public health with experience in supply chain management and systems strengthening strongly preferred, particularly those related to the implementation of reproductive health, MCH, HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB prevention, care, and treatment programs in developing countries.
    Interest in and experience managing and supervising technical staff.
    Experience with public health programs supported by donors such as USAID and multinational agencies such as WHO and World Bank preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    A dynamic leader able to meet project goals, convey learnings, entice stakeholder engagement, and be an active contributor to overall project success.
    Demonstrated competence in assessing priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
    Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential.
    Demonstrated experience working in/with low- and middle-income countries at country and regional levels.
    Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French and Portuguese preferred.

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  • Senior Technical Advisor- Regulatory System Strengthening

    Senior Technical Advisor- Regulatory System Strengthening

    How will you accomplish this?
    As the STA RSS you will be expected to carry out the following:

    Develop technical and strategic content as part of the MTaPS’ RSS and communications teams’ efforts to capture, analyse and publicize the program’s technical activity implementation learnings, thought leadership, and project results.
    Provide management support and technical assistance for the design and implementation of country strategies for strengthening regulation of medical devices and other health technologies including the process for granting marketing authorization in line with International Best Practices.
    Play a lead writing role and will work closely with the RSS and communications teams and the broader technical staff on the program to develop knowledge products, articles, presentations, success stories, press releases, op-eds, articles, speeches and talking points, newsletters, website and social media content, and other communications and advocacy products.
    As a technical writer on the RSS team, be involved in review of content relating to building capacity and strengthening management systems for medical products regulatory activities including product registration, pharmacovigilance, inspection of pharmacies and distributors of medical products (medicines, vaccines, medical devices and In-Vitro diagnostics), and post-marketing surveillance.

    The listed job responsibilities are not exhaustive. The STA RSS position is an opportunity to be both innovative and strategic in suggesting and implementing new methods to achieve the outcomes desired by our clients and needed by the people our projects aim to serve.
    What do you need to apply?
    MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.
    Education:
    Required: Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, public health, biomedical engineering, or related discipline.
    Preferred: Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, Health Technology, Communication, or health-related field.
    Experience:
    Required: 

    Ten (10) years of relevant experience in international public health, medicine, pharmacy, biomedical engineering with background in public health or related fields (Bachelor’s degree). Seven (7) years of relevant experience (Postgraduate degree).
    Relevant experience in the regulation of health technological products with a focus on medical devices registration, import/export control, and vigilance of the health technology product or equipment. Considerable experience in the development of standard technical specifications, manuals for medical devices, quality testing references, and assessment of technical files prior to listing.

    Preferred: 

    Significant experience in regulatory affairs, particularly medical products registration and pharmacovigilance desired. Significant experience in international public health with at least five years’ experience related to health systems strengthening, or pharmaceutical management, preferably in work funded by USAID.
    Experience in public Health programs in low- and middle-income countries in terms of providing technical assistance is desired.
    Experience in the development of training materials and, organizing and implementing training events. Experience and knowledge of the registration of medical products as well as work experience with a national regulatory authority. Experience in journalism, publishing, media relations, communications, or other related discipline.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    A dynamic leader able to meet project goals, convey learnings, entice stakeholder engagement, and be an active contributor to overall project success.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
    Forward thinking, with demonstrated ability to develop creative and innovative solutions.
    Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively with senior government officials and other stakeholders.
    Fluency in English is required.

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  • Project Associate

    Project Associate

    Duties and Responsibilities include;
    Administrative Support

     Handle activities related to HS4TB project support including logistics, travel, consultants’ travel logistics, project calendar management, workshops, files, meetings and minutes etc.
     Provide support to the Country Project Director and Senior Technical Advisor in preparation of budgets for activities and work with MSH Kenya Procurement team to ensure funds are released timely
     Set up file management systems, maintain project files, including a library of reports and technical resources
     Plan each week’s project meetings in advance; compile and share background materials and agenda items. Take notes during each meeting and disseminate timely; follow up on action items
     Coordinate logistics for meeting with project partners, stakeholders, and donors

    Communication

     Maintain clear communication with MSH Kenya team, and different project staff including HS4TB Kenya and HQ teams to facilitate efficient smooth project support functions
     Contribute to internal and external communications (with MSH HQ, NTLP, MoH etc), including writing, editing and formatting correspondence, communications, presentations, reports and other documents
     Provide rapporteur services during external meetings and circulate notes to participants

    Procurement

    Receive invoices for payment and review for accuracy and complete supporting documents as per MSH policies and procedures
    Assist in preparation of supporting documents for payment of suppliers, staff, and meetings for approval. This includes preparation of payment vouchers and ensuring that all necessary paperwork is attached
    Assist in processing and tracking of VAT
    Provide support to internal and external audit when needed
    The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Business Administration (BA) degree or Diploma in Project Management or relevant.
    S/he should have atleast five (5) years relevant experience in administration and logistics management/coordination. Knowledge of US Government funded programs regulations and requirements. Prior experience in taking meeting notes, report writing, drafting letters and emails and power point presentations. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

    Knowledge & Skills

     Skills and/or experience in accounting
     Proficiency in oral and written English
     Strong computer skills; Excel, MS Word, MS Project, PowerPoint
     Strong analytical, organisational and management skills
     Ability to assess priorities, make decisions and solve problems
     Ability to set and achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines
     Strong to interpersonal skills
     Excellent cross-cultural communication, diplomacy and active listening
     Proficiency with advanced functionality of Microsoft Office Suite
     Demonstrated ability to work independently and within and across multiple teams

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  • Technical Advisor

    Technical Advisor

    Key Performance Areas
    Technical Support

    Participate in the coordination, design, and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS GHSA/IPC/WASH/AMS in the country
    Participate in the coordination, design, and implementation of technical assistance in support of MTaPS pharmaceutical system strengthening (PPS), pharmaceutical care and pharmacovigilance (PV) activities.
    Conduct desk-based and/or field-based research and technical assistance activities including delivery of reports, papers, and training as designated by senior technical staff.
    Participate in the design and implementation of GHSA/IPC/AMS and PSS, pharmaceutical care and PV field activities including the development of tools and implementation of data analysis plans; also assist in data interpretation and technical activity reporting.
    Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the health and pharmaceutical sector and collaborate with senior technical staff and the Capacity Building and Performance Improvement Unit in the development of capacity building and training materials.
    Support country activities under the guidance from the CPD and STA and in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit, in the development and implementation of portfolio specific M&E plans.
    Participate in the review of designated program documentation and activity products ensuring quality of program deliverables.
    Participate in the development of communication materials, presentations, articles, concept papers, abstracts and posters in the context of knowledge management and participate in the presentation of these products to various audiences and forums.
    Provide writing and analytical assistance as needed to produce special thematic reports and/or technical briefs documents aimed for publication.
    Attend technical and brown bag informational meetings when required and prepare related briefs for senior technical staff. Also, work occasionally with senior technical staff for developing MSH proposals and new assistance projects as needed.

    Capacity Building

    Participate in human resource capacity assessments in the pharmaceutical sector and collaborate internally and externally to develop country-specific capacity building material, strategies and roll out plans in support of IPC, AMS, PSS, pharmaceutical care and PV.
    Support implementation of IPC and AMS capacity building materials, strategies and action plans at national and county levels.
    Assist Ministry of Health (MOH), AMR secretariat, Public Health Programs and County Health Management Teams to design and review AMR related policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and other relevant materials,
    Participate in the planning and delivery of pharmaceutical system strengthening and pharmaceutical care programs aimed at building the capacity of MOH, Public Health Programs, relevant regulatory authorities, professional associations and training institutions.
    Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment and implementation of appropriate tools necessary to improve pharmaceutical management information systems and their appropriate use for decision making

    Monitoring & Evaluation

    In collaboration with the M&E team, support project for the establishment of mechanisms for collecting relevant data to their established indicators. Also participate in program review activities and provide adequate recommendations.
    Support project staff in the adequate documentation and dissemination of program results and lessons learned including the development and submission of abstracts and articles to scientific journals and conferences.
    The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or a health-related field is required.Training in Monitoring and Evaluation. S/he should have atleast six (6) years experience in international public health with a focus on strengthening health, pharmaceutical and pharmacovigilance systems in developing countries.
    In addition, s/he should have specialized training and/or practical experience related to infection control, including at the health facility level, and other areas of AMR containment such as WASH and antimicrobial stewardship. Experience in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage.
    Experience with programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC and international agencies such as the Global Fund, UNITAID, WHO and World Bank highly preferred.
    In addition, s/he should have proficiency in English is required, languages of other USAID-supported countries is an added advantage. S/he should have ability to write lucid technical reports and documents and to make presentations. Strong computer skills, competence in use of word processing programs is required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred. Excellent writing and presentation skills in English are essential. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team spirit.

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  • Accountant

    Accountant

    Key Tasks and Responsibilities

     Coordinate with the administrative coordinator to ensure that all contracted vendors have current and up to date agreements reflective of agreed service periods, price listings and expectations.
     Responsible for receiving invoices, processing, preparing payments by verifying documentation to ensure internal controls are adhered to, completeness, adequacy, and accuracy of supporting documentation and proofs of purchase are valid (contracts, orders, bills, invoices, delivery receipts, etc.) – Give attention to detail while processing payments to ensure accuracy of financial data
     Monitoring the Account Payable (AP) cycle from invoice processing to payment to ensure that timelines and quality meet the KPIs and targets – Ensure all open/overdue items are being attended to and resolved in a timely manner including vendor invoice follow up and reconciliations.
     Prepare upload payments to Mobile Money payment system and ensures beneficiaries details are correct, real and active, and beneficiaries are paid in time.
     Prepare and control advances – assist in issuing program activity and travel advances ensuring that all costs and travels have adequate authorization and approval prior to payment remittance and closely monitor accounts receivables to ensure retirement of the same after conclusion of activities and/or travel including reviewing and processing expense submissions/reconciliations.
     Actively participate in reviewing and liquidating petty cash and promptly process replenishment.
     Engage with the administrative and program coordinators to provide financial support for technical related activities, meetings, workshops, and trainings in ensuring costs are recognized in the correct category and performs integrity checks of project and accounting codes to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
     Participates in monthly closing activities to ensure local accounts are prepared timeously and accurately.
     Track VAT expenditures for all applicable projects and ensure value added taxes (VAT) are treated properly, prepare, and submit DA1 forms for VAT exemption, liaise with the USAID and vendors on any resultant VAT issues and maintain an accurate VAT Tracker.
     Support internal/external audits as required, ensure audit recommendations are implemented and actions are taken to address weaknesses in financial controls and procedures identified in the financial and other forms of audit reporting.
     Support new and existing team members through proper knowledge transfer, sharing of resource, knowledge, and experience
     Always keeps files up to date and guarantees proper filing of relevant financial project documentation including copying, stamp all payment and journal vouchers ‘’PAID’’ after payments have been done, scanning and maintain an effective filling system in line with organizational requirements for ease of access and retrieval.
     Performs other financial tasks assigned and agreed upon with the Finance and Administration Director and program staff which are consistent with his/her qualifications, this Scope of Work and the general requirements of the project.

    Qualification:

     Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or other comparable/equivalent qualification.
     Accounting professional qualification – Chartered/Certified Accountant (CPA, ACCA) or other comparable/equivalent qualification.
     At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience, preferably in a similar/equivalent position in an INGO.
     Hands-on experience QuickBooks and/or a similar accounting system would be considered an asset.
     Good Knowledge of Electronic Tax Payment System, VAT exemption procedures of USAID, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and Ministry of Finance would be considered an asset.
     Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

    Skills and Competencies

     Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word required
     Strong organizational and problem-solving skill and meticulous attention to detail.
     Good management, administrative and communication skills.
     Must be organized, multi-task oriented and able to work in a team or as an individual, adapt to and work effectively within a fast paced/evolving work environment, under a variety of situations and with various individuals and groups.
     Understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change and ability to establish effective work relations at all levels.
     Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision, pro-active and a good team-player.

    Language:

     Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

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  • Regional Malaria in Pregnancy Advisor

    Regional Malaria in Pregnancy Advisor

    OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
    This position will be responsible for the REACH program’s malaria in pregnancy activities across the specific region of operation and will work with the guidance and support of the Senior Malaria Technical Advisor.
    SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

    Provide technical support and oversight for the project’s malaria in pregnancy activities and ensure the efficient implementation and timely reporting of these project activities to regional and country-specific donors, MSH headquarters and the project team.
    Coordinate project liaison and collaboration with partners, donors, various USAID country missions, clients, and stakeholders, including MSH headquarters. Maintain a USAID/REACH partnership that engenders trust and respect and build USAID’s confidence in MSH’s ability to get the job done.
    Support planning and technical oversight of MSH and partners activities in the selected countries. Ensure that the malaria in pregnancy activities are coordinated at all levels. Ensure that technical work plans are linked so that the monitoring and evaluation plans are integrated. Provide technical oversight and best practices across the countries to promote sustainable malaria in pregnancy practices that lead to direct impact.
    Define specific, quantifiable performance indicators and targets for programs and report results as related to malaria in pregnancy service delivery. Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation Director to assess activity progress to ensure that the project maintains close adherence to work plans and meets designated milestones, deliverables, and benchmarks.
    Work in close collaboration with the project leadership team including regional and country levels, to ensure coordinated and effective operational support for the project and for MSH within the various countries and regions.
    Promote a team approach that emphasizes high level performance, creative approaches, the achievement of personal and project goals and a collegial approach that is focused on assisting one another to succeed for global project staff, as well as to support team members in the Home Office.
    Ensure effective coordination is established and maintained with the relevant MSH or REACH project country Operational Support Team (OST).
    Advise the project Technical Director in alignment of human resources with project work plans and emerging SOW from the donors, MSH and partners including on external sourcing of human resources and consultants.
    The MiPA will contribute to annual workplan development, implementation, and review.  They will ensure alignment with regional frameworks and strategies, national and donor strategies in each country – including USAID strategies. The MiPA will identify opportunities for integrated planning and implementation creating synergies between the various malaria service delivery areas.
    The MiPA will work closely with country teams to provide technical guidance related to malaria in pregnancy activities.
    Contribute to a knowledge management and help develop technical briefs, abstracts, success stories and related manuscripts that highlight project work related to delivery of malaria in pregnancy services
    An advanced degree at the Master’s level or above in social science, public health, or other appropriate area is required.
    At least 10 years of professional experience working on malaria control or public health programs, with at least 5 years of technical leadership designing and implementing malaria-related or public health service delivery activities in collaboration with developing countries.
    Respected and recognized leadership in the malaria or malaria in pregnancy sectors.
    Technical expertise in prevention and management of malaria in pregnancy.
    Understanding of current key WHO, Roll Back Malaria Partnership, the President’s Malaria Initiative, and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria issues essential.
    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, host country officials including National Malaria Control Program and MoH Reproductive Health technical and management leaders, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and other donor organizations.
    Direct experience with USAID projects is strongly preferred.
    Must have a proven track record of working on teams and fostering collaboration to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables. Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects.
    Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge, documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing credit.
    Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
    Fluency in English is required and fluency in a second language (either French or en Portuguese) is strongly preferred.

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  • Technical Advisor- Infection Prevention & Control

    Technical Advisor- Infection Prevention & Control

    Key result areas;
    Support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties- S/he works closely with other MTaPS team members to support establishment of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) governance structures in focus counties and development of related work plans Develop guidelines, SOPs and standards for IPC and HCWM during COVID-19 emergency- S/he will work with the MOH at national level, counties, health facilities and other technical departments of the MoH to develop, adapt or revise supporting documents to enhance facility level readiness Coordinate training on infection prevention and control and healthcare waste management within the context of COVID-19 in selected counties and health facilities- In collaboration with other technical experts on IPC, provide technical assistance to the MoH and the pool of national/county trainers to train health workers at designated counties/health facilities (public and private), likely to receive patients infected with COVID-19 and to strengthen the overall IPC and HCWM competencies and emergency management preparedness Monitor compliance with good waste management and IPC practices & requirements in selected counties and health facilities
    Qualification & Job Requirements

    The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Medicine(MD), Infectious disease, Virology, Laboratory sciences or senior nursing expertise with understanding of mode of infection transmission and prevention.Degree, diploma or certification in field epidemiology, disease control, global health or any related field.At least 5 year experience working in healthcare, field epidemiology or emergency management at Senior Level. Certification in emergency management is an added advantage.
    S/he should have knowledge and understanding of the dynamics around COVID-19 emergency response.Demonstrated past experience in emergency management and supporting national level coordination.S/he should have a good mastery of the Kenyan health system, working with counties and health facilities.
    In addition, s/he should be proficient in relevant computer applications which includes word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and presentations (Microsoft Office applications preferred. The successful candidate needs to be a strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. S/he should work with minimal supervision with ability to work independently and in a team.

    MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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  • Security Officer, CART

    Security Officer, CART

    Project Summary
    USAID Central Africa Regional Third-party Monitoring (CART) project will establish independent, impartial, timely, responsive, contextualized, and forward-looking third-party monitoring (TPM) and operational support services. CART will provide a comprehensive range of verification and outcome monitoring and learning services that will increase USAID BHA’s and its implementing partners’ (IP) understanding of the outputs, outcomes, progress, challenges, successes, results, and lessons learned for both emergency and non-emergency activities within Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and Republic of Congo (ROC). This project seeks to improve BHA’s capability to utilize humanitarian assistance resources to ameliorate the drivers of poverty and malnutrition characterized by complex emergencies within the region.

    Please note: Only Congolese (DRC) citizens are eligible for this position**

    Position Summary
    This Security Officer is responsible for overseeing security management and mitigation functions that support effective program implementation in complex locations. Specifically, the Security Officer (SO) ensures provision of real-time security monitoring and analysis for informing program strategy and for updating and rolling-out policies and procedures with program team members. The SO, with support from the Procurement & Logistics Manager, also provides key input on remote management strategies and contingency plans together with the procurement team and partners, which keep program field teams safe and secure while also ensuring continuity of implementation. This position will be based in either Kinshasa or Goma, DRC.
    Responsibilities

    Monitor and analyze security conditions in the country in general, continually, and more specifically in the areas where the project works, via local media, security reports, and information collected from field-based staff and local partners.
    Help assess security risks that may impact staff movements and safety in different parts of the country and communicate them in a timely manner to ensure timely decision-making and up-to-date situational awareness.
    Support and participate in the field third party monitoring data collection site visits conducted in the project intervention areas.
    Communicate safety and security developments and analysis to staff on a regular basis.
    Ensure the continued relevance and consistent implementation of Standard Operating Procedures related to the health, safety, and security of the field-based staff.
    Recommend changes to security or logistics procedures in conjunction with the Chief of Party (COP) and the Headquarters (HQ) Security Manager, when appropriate.
    Ensure a constant update of the emergency contact list and the issuance of badges on time.
    Evaluate, review, and update the lock down, hibernation and evacuation plan for MSI in DRC and ensure that the practical preparations are in place and known to all staff involved and in coordination with security service provider.
    Follow up on actions to be taken to ensure compliance with safety and security standards.
    Serve as the project’s Security Focal Point (SFP) and provide regular updates and trainings to project staff on basic security topics such as fire safety, communications, etc.
    Serve as SFP with security service provider in regards visitors’ entry, workplace health, and safety and security protocols.
    Ensure drill and trainings required by MSI security policy are completed on schedule.
    Issue regular security and safety updates to project staff, and coordinate emergency messaging in the event of a crisis in accordance with the phone tree and security manual.
    Create an information network in the project operational areas.
    Build strong professional relationships with UN agencies, INGOs, local authorities, other operators, locally and internationally, and other relevant actors.
    Participate in regular security coordination meetings and stay aware of current security problems.

    Qualifications

    Bachelors’ degree in social science, information technology, communications, development studies or another relevant field required.
    Minimum of five years of experience developing and overseeing security strategies, supporting field program implementation and procedures for different kinds of teams with donor-funded programs or the private sector in complex contexts in DRC.
    Proactive, systematic and highly organized, able to responsibly ensure team safety and security, even while under pressure.
    Strong communication skills as well as: a) proactive problem-solving abilities independently and with teams, b) a strong service orientation, and c) inter-personal skills, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
    Ability to advise and support staff in a consultative manner.
    Must be reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to abrupt changes on short notice.
    Fluency in French required, advanced level English preferred.

    MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
    We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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