Technical Director - REACH Project
This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Technical Director for REACH project to join our team based Globally.
The technical director will bear primary responsibility for the technical excellence of activity implementation. S/he will work with the project director in providing technical leadership and oversight of the programme. S/he will ensure that the project activities are of high quality and adhere to PMI technical guidance and latest global policies and practices. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
The successful candidate will have:
Essential:
- Substantial experience in global health with a focus on malaria control and elimination
- Experience at senior level in a technical role which involves working closely with national government counterparts
- Extensive experience of working with USAID/PMI or CDC funded projects
- Medical/Clinical degree and a master’s degree or higher in public health, or other related area.
- Demonstrated capacity to operate within the malaria international community and function as a leader on matters of malaria case management and drug-based prevention in developing countries.
- Senior leadership experience in an international NGO, academic institution, multilateral agency or relevant private sector business
- Strategy development and implementation experience at regional or global levels
- Strong experience in mentoring senior, high-calibre technical staff
- Demonstrable experience of representation at government-agency level on behalf of an organisation
- Demonstrated experience building capacity of National Malaria Control Programs in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Ability to travel internationally – at least 30% of the time.
- Excellent verbal and written English
Desirable:
- Experience living and/or working in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Significant experience of writing/reviewing proposals targeted at major government development partners and foundations
- Demonstrable experience of working alongside WHO and other multilateral agencies in the international health arena
- Strong network amongst national malaria control programmes and their development partners
- Extensive experience in health systems strengthening
- Experience communicating technical content through social media
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This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 5 years.
The Company
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
What We Do
Partnering with governments and local authorities, we help to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities, addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems. Our collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach paves the way for lower child mortality and lasting wellbeing, helping families, communities and countries reach their full potential.
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