FHI 360 Recruitment for Health Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for FHI 360 Recruitment for Health Systems Strengthening Technical Advisor.

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.

Job Description

Company: FHI 360
Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
State: Accra
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing and executing the overall HSS strategy for the project and supporting the DCOP to track the achievement of project results under the USAID contract
Develops training materials, job -aids, and policy guidelines
Develops strategic alliances with national ministries, county governments, and technical working groups, along with international partners, donors, and foundations working to advance health systems strengthening from the national level to the community level
Designs innovative approaches to HSS
Supports the Government of Ghana in assessing, reviewing, and updating relevant strategies, policies, and guidelines related to specific functions of the health system
Facilitates the effective utilization and dissemination of data
Supports capacity development activities of the Ghana Health System to operationalize its policies
Supports the development of metrics for HSS and provides technical support for the integration of appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems at all levels of the Ministry of Health
Maintains strong results focus with partners, and provides regular technical inputs into, and support for, the implementation of work-plans
Produces quarterly and annual reports on the achievements of the HSS work
Builds strong and effective working relationships with GHS, civil society, and other development partners working on health systems strengthening and related sectors, by convening relevant stakeholders at various forums, conferences, and working groups
Documents results and lessons learned
Manages and coordinates implementation learning related to HSS

Requirements/Experience

Master’s degree, or its international equivalent or higher, in public health, health program planning and management, or other relevant field preferred
At least five years of professional experience in managing and implementing health systems strengthening programs
At least five years of professional experience in managing USAID and/or international development organization projects and staff
Proven experience in successful implementation of programs designed to strengthen the health sector at national and decentralized government levels
Specific technical expertise in at least one health systems strengthening technical area (e.g., health financing, health management information systems, human resources for health, supply chain, quality improvement, leadership & governance, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of local language will be an advantage
Experience in working with key stakeholders in Ghana strongly desired