Senior Program Adviser - National Vector-Borne Disease Control Program
Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism 2 (PACTAM2)
• Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) – C4
• 12 month role
• Based in Honiara, Solomon Islands
The role
Malaria is endemic in the Solomon Islands. It continues to be a core concern of the Solomon Islands Government and progressive reduction in malaria incidence has been achieved. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services requires an Adviser to support these efforts to control malaria. You will be accountable to, and managed by the Director of the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP).
This role is expected to commence in January 2017 for a period of 12 months.
Key objectives:
• Strengthen logistics and supervisory support systems at the national and provincial levels in support of NVBDCP achievement of Global Fund indicators
• Improve integration of malaria reporting into the District Health Information System (DHIS2)
• Increase availability of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) and antimalarial drugs at facility level
• Work with senior managers and other relevant stakeholders to ensure nurses receive training in the diagnosis and treatment of malaria
• Ensure malaria reporting meets Global Fund performance indicator requirements
• Implement the NVBDCP 2017 Annual Operational Plan and develop the 2018 Annual Operational Plan and associated budget support documentation
Selection criteria:
• Tertiary qualifications in Public Health or Health Management
• At least 10 years in public health program management, including managing a national malaria or national public health program
• Broad health program management, financial management and risk management experience at a senior level
• Experience working in developing countries, preferably the Pacific, and proven track record in working with staff from these countries
• Demonstrated ability to shape strategic direction, develop and implement policy, and manage change in a complex operating environment
The benefits:
• Remuneration in line with the ARF – C4
• Mobility allowance
• Flights, medicals, and insurance
• Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
• Ongoing assignment monitoring and support
To apply:
Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.
Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please visit http://www.scopeglobal.com/pactam2/
Applications close midnight ACST Tuesday 1st November. No late applications will be accepted.
For more information contact a member of our team at recruitment.PACTAM2@scopeglobal.com
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Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.
The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs. If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.
