New Job Opportunity at FHI 360 Tanzania – Technical Director (TD)
Technical Director, Comprehensive Client-Centered Health Program For
Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child And Adolescent Health
(C3hp-RMNCAH)
Location: Tanzania (Any)
FHI 360 is a
nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our
staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment,
economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and
technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s
interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70
countries and all U.S. states and territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below….
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Position: Technical Director
Description:
360 is seeking applications for a Technical Director (TD) for an
anticipated USAID project in Tanzania, focused on improving
reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH)
outcomes by increasing demand for and utilization of high quality
facility and community services. The TD will assist the Chief of Party
in ensuring the overall success of the project and will be responsible
for managing project day-to-day aspects of the project’s technical
operations. The TD will ensure adherence to global standards of
excellence in health service delivery programming and lead technical
assistance engagement and coordination with government and national
partners. The position will be based in Tanzania and will report to the
Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the
project and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID
approval.
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Job Summary/Responsibilities:
The Technical Director will have the following responsibilities:
- Cooperate closely with the Chief of Party on all technical matters.
- Lead the response to the specified deliverables, goals of national
partner grant agreements, ensuring achievements in a timely manner and
in full support and compliance with FHI 360 and USAID contract
requirements. - Lead the development and implementation of the project technical strategies.
- Lead engagement and implementation of technical assistance to government and national partners.
- Oversee a team of technical staff for the project and ensure clear
roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained
amongst the team members. - Oversee technical outputs of all partner organizations through
regular field visits and facilitate work planning and regular technical
meetings for all consortium partners. - Develop technical capacity building plans for national and local partners and metrics to gauge progressive technical management.
- Promote sustainability of project activities with effective
networking, coordination and linkages to other programs, partners and
counterparts, capacity building of project staff, and institutional
strengthening of implementing partners and community-based
organizations. - Represent the project in technical meetings, conferences, and coordination platforms.
- Master’s Degree or higher in public health, health communication,
social sciences, or a closely related field is required; a medical
doctor is strongly preferred. - 10+ or more years of progressively more responsible technical
supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of
professional and support staff, and oversight and evaluation of staff
performance and deliverables. - 8+ years of experience in the area of maternal, newborn and child health, health system strengthening, or quality improvement.
- Knowledge and experience working within the health sector of Tanzania; Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated track record of working in teams and fostering partnerships.
- Experience with a USG contract implementation preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working
relations with host country government personnel, stakeholders, national
and local partners, and international donor agencies. - Strong interpersonal, writing and oral presentation skills in English and Swahili.
- Ability to work independently and manage a high volume work flow.
- Relevant computer software skills, including at a minimum, MS Word and Excel.
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.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any
person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin,
age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package,
professional development and policies and programs that support a
healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive
difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.
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