Path recrute 01 Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Infant and Adolescent Health Advisor
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
PATH has been operating in Senegal since 2001, with staff members located in offices throughout the country. PATH has a proven track record in mobilizing stakeholders and building the capacity of the Senegal Ministry of Health and Social Action (MSAS) in their efforts at all levels to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the country’s health system. As part of the implementation of its Health Program 2021-2026, USAID has signed a cooperation agreement with the Government of Senegal, and PATH is the recipient for the implementation of the five-year plan of activities for the Urban Health Component (UH), which aims to address health disparities in three districts of the Dakar region (Keur Massar, Guédiawaye and Yeumbeul) and improve health status and human capital.
The consortium led by PATH with its implementing partners Action et Développement (AcDev), Enda Santé, Alliance du Secteur Privé de la Santé du Sénégal (ASPS) and Open Development) is helping key stakeholders to reinvent the urban health ecosystem and improve the health status of populations by strengthening local systems, improving access to and quality of healthcare services, engaging the private sector, developing local partnerships and involving communities in identifying needs, and developing and implementing innovative solutions.
The UH component will work in close collaboration with the Dakar Regional Health Department and the three target districts, civil society, and local authorities to provide an effective solution to the priorities set by the MSAS and an inclusive management of the health system. The focus areas of the UH component is Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Infant and Adolescent Health (SRMNIA), Nutrition, FP, Malaria Control, Health System Strengthening and WASH (Water, Hygiene and Sanitation).
The component approach is based on demand-driven grants allocated to districts to implement PTAs with core grants in the form of direct funding (FD) and grants for innovative projects. Consortium members will also conduct technical assistance activities in support of the target DS and the Dakar DRS.
As a member of the UH consortium, PATH provides technical expertise in the field of SRMNIA/PF, Nutrition, Malaria and WASH.
This role is envisaged to provide technical assistance to improve reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health (SRMNIA), family planning, nutrition, malaria, and WASH activities in target urban districts in the Dakar region. The Urban Health Project (UH) will enhance the quality of routine health services, strengthen links between health and community services, leverage private sector resources and services, improve the Ministry of Health’s capacity to use and supervise private providers, and develop interventions and innovations to tackle the root causes of health disparities in urban areas.
PATH is seeking an advisor in SRMNIA to provide technical leadership for the implementation of SRMNIA interventions in support of the overall UH project objectives. He/she will work closely with the UH consortium partners and report to the UH Team Leader.
Under the supervision of the COP, of an SRMNIA advisor(s)will be responsible for providing technical assistance to strengthen the implementation of SRMNIA, Nutrition, WASH activities, at medical regions and health districts level. The position will be based at PATH Urban Health’s office in Dakar with frequent travel to target health districts and Dakar DRS.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance to the Dakar DRS and the project’s target health districts in SRMNIA and technical supervision to strengthen the DS capacity to consolidate activities of SRMNIA, Nutrition, PF WASH during the project.
- Support the implementation of SRMNIA, Nutrition, PF and WASH project interventions in support of Consortium members by ensuring the integration of project activities in the monthly, quarterly and annual work plans of the DS and the DRS, supporting the programming and execution of all activities related to SRMNIA, Nutrition, PF and WASH
- Support the collection, analysis and validation of health data relating to the project’s SRMNIA, Nutrition, FP and WASH interventions in the public and private health structures (including the community level) of the target health districts.
- Participate in various local entities related to SRMNIA, FP, Nutrition, WASH interventions (CDD, CLD etc.), coordination meetings and reviews of the DRS and health districts.
- Provide support in all capacity building activities for public and private providers and community health workers on SRMNIA, FP, Nutrition, WASH activities.
- Provide technical support for the supervision of public and private health care providers and community actors in SRMNIA, FP, Nutrition, WASH interventions in target districts and support the supervision of the DRS upon request.
- Provide support to community mobilization and other development actors in the activities of SRMNIA, FP, Nutrition, WASH
- Support the documentation of SRMNIA, FP, Nutrition, WASH interventions.
- All other tasks and activities within the scope of its responsibilities, as required by the project.
Required Experience
- At least have a Higher Health Technician diploma or be a health professional specializing in the SRMNIA field (State midwife with a Higher Technician diploma…)
- At least five (05) years’ proven professional experience in a position of similar responsibility and/or in the technical, financial, administrative and logistical management of development programs/projects within international organizations, NGOs with specific significant experience of working at the decentralized levels of the health system.
- At least three (03) years’ proven professional experience in the management of SRMNIA, Nutrition, FP, WASH programs, particularly in health regions and districts.
- Demonstrated credibility as a leader in the design, implementation and strengthening of healthcare systems, with a focus on building the capacity of local stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to support cross-sectoral programming and build partnerships.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively engaging partners and managing multi-partner collaboration in the field.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.
- Oral and written communication and presentation skills in French and English would be a plus.
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview on an ongoing basis. The position will be filled quickly, so please apply as soon as possible. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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