FHI 360 is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Director for an anticipated multiyear Integrated District Health project in Senegal. The activity aims to support the implementation of comprehensive health plans at the district level that address the key drivers of maternal, neonatal, and child morbidity and mortality in five priority regions of Senegal. The activity combines technical assistance for service delivery and universal health coverage, social and behavior change, subgrant funding and health systems strengthening into one mechanism**.** The program will enhance the Senegal Ministry of Public Health’s capacity to support the health systems and policies required to provide high-quality services across Senegal and ultimately improve health outcomes among Senegal nationally.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
Position Description:
The Technical Director will lead the technical aspects of the project’s scope of work and contribute significantly to the effective and timely implementation of the project. S/he will provide the technical leadership necessary to increase access to, quality of and community demand for priority health services. S/he will lead and manage a team of senior advisers and managers in charge of technical areas relevant to an integrated package of malaria, maternal and child health, family planning, nutrition and health systems strengthening (HSS) activities in five priority regions (Diourbel, Kolda, Sedhiou, Tambacounda and Kedougou). The Technical Director will be responsible for the design, planning, implementation and monitoring of technical strategies and activities to realize project objectives. S/he will work collaboratively with the Chief of Party (COP) and in close collaboration with the MOH, technical and financial partners, the private sector and civil society to address the issues that Senegalese are facing in accessing quality care.
Jointly with the COP, The Technical Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with FHI 360 policies and procedures and USG rules and regulations and for ensuring sub-awardee compliance and quality of program implementation.
The position will be based in Dakar, Senegal.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical
Applied Knowledge & Management Skills
Problem Solving & Impact
assessment of intangible factors.
techniques for obtaining results and improving processes.
Supervision Given/Received:
Minimum Requirements:
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