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FHI 360 · 3 days ago

Technical Advisor II, Maternal Newborn and Child Health

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $155K/yr

9+ years exp

FHI 360 is a global development organization dedicated to improving lives through integrated health solutions. They are seeking a Technical Advisor II for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) to oversee complex technical programs, provide guidance to technical staff, and lead the development of MNCH proposals and best practice documents.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides input to senior technical leadership at project and organizational levels on global and national MNCH best practices, guidelines and normative policies

Leads the creation of the technical portion of MNCH program designs within the given resource and financial constraints

Coordinates with project technical and programmatic staff to ensure that activities are implemented according to global and local best practices, that they meet client expectations and can achieve expected targets, and that they are consistent with award requirements and FHI 360 policy

Continually maintains dialogue and technical exchange with field counterparts and technical staff members of implementing partners

Provides global technical leadership in MNCH as a representative of FHI 360, including by representing the organization to external entities at professional meetings and conferences

Influences the design and scope of organizational MNCH initiatives and programs and develops strategies and tools for specific technical activities

Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs

Leads the design and development of MNCH proposals. This may include conducting proposal research and design; leading teams to prepare technical proposals, and related budgets, and work plans; participating in business development meetings with partners/clients, and contributing to or developing strategies to expand FHI 360’s MNCH portfolio

Assists in managing client relations, including by reviewing technical reports for clients and preparing and delivering presentations to clients on progress

Identifies strategies to address knowledge and capacity gaps in MNCH among HQ and project staff

Proactively identifies risks or challenges to technical deliverables and creates mitigation plan

Qualification

MNCH program designTechnical leadership in MNCHProposal developmentPublic Health expertiseBusiness development in MNCHProject managementCoachingProfessional proficiency in FrenchCollaboration skillsNegotiation skillsMentoringTechnical report writing

Required

Master's Degree or its International Equivalent in Public Health, Health, Behavioral or Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development or Related Field and 12+ years or MD/PhD and 9+ years of relevant experience in designing, managing, and evaluating MNCH programs and initiatives

Participation in global or national normative bodies or committees for MNCH

A history of relevant publications, presentations, reports, and manual/tool development

Experience leading business development efforts in MNCH

Professional proficiency in French is required

Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, and plan for successful implementation of activities

In-depth knowledge of MNCH service delivery at both facility and community levels and detailed knowledge of related technical specialties (for example, immunization, malaria, health systems, primary health care, and integrated nutrition)

Ability to exchange information, present recommendations, and collaborate with colleagues and peers within the organization and externally

Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment

Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues

Demonstrated MNCH technical expertise through selection of high-impact interventions, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining solutions, with little supervision

Works under broad direction with considerable latitude for independent action

Specific actions are guided primarily by professional standards and expected outcomes

May supervise and manage technical area staff

Accomplishes results through managers or senior members of a team

Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others

Reports to the MNCH and Nutrition Technical Director

Preferred

International Program Development or Program management preferred

Portuguese proficiency is also an asset but not required

Benefits

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.

18 days of paid vacation per year

12 sick days per year

11 holidays per year

Company

FHI 360

Glassdoor4.0

FHI 360 is a human development organization that works to build the capacity of individuals, communities, and countries.

Founded in 1971

Durham, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fhi360.org

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